CA2150993A1 - Sewing template - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41H—APPLIANCES OR METHODS FOR MAKING CLOTHES, e.g. FOR DRESS-MAKING OR FOR TAILORING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A41H3/00—Patterns for cutting-out; Methods of drafting or marking-out such patterns, e.g. on the cloth
- A41H3/01—Patterns for cutting-out; Methods of drafting or marking-out such patterns, e.g. on the cloth using stencils
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04D—TRIMMINGS; RIBBONS, TAPES OR BANDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D04D7/00—Decorative or ornamental textile articles
- D04D7/04—Three-dimensional articles
- D04D7/10—Decorative bow structures
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06H—MARKING, INSPECTING, SEAMING OR SEVERING TEXTILE MATERIALS
- D06H1/00—Marking textile materials; Marking in combination with metering or inspecting
Abstract
A sewing template for marking material comprising a substantially rigid, substantially transparent template body having a group of aperture sets therein, wherein each aperture set comprises a plurality of apertures in the body, and wherein each aperture set corresponds to a desired characteristic in an article to be manufactured using the template.
Description
21~0993 SEWING TEMPLATE
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to tools for marking or cutting cloth, and in particular to a template having a plurality of aperture sets to facilitate the marking and/or manufacture of articles of various sizes with a single template.
Backqround of the Invention It has long been the practice of tailors, seamstresses, quilters, and others who make articles from cloth to use a paper pattern to mark and/or cut pieces from the cloth which are later joined in the manufacture of the article.
Paper patterns are typically made of a very thin paper, such as tissue paper, and are usually flimsy and susceptible to wrinkling and tearing. Also, the patterns are normally attached to the cloth or fabric with straight pins, and the slightest tugging on the pattern causes a tear at the point of entry of the pins. As a result, paper patterns are usually used only once and then discarded.
Paper patterns are typically used to make an article of a ~.~. . .
particular size. The cloth is usually marked along the perimeter of the pattern. A disadvantage of most paper patterns is that only one size article may be made with each individual pattern.
A further problem with paper patterns arises both because they are flexible and because they must be affixed to the cloth workpiece. If either the pattern or the cloth is wrinkled or gathered, inaccurate cutting results.
Still another problem with paper patterns arises because they are usually opaque or, at best, translucent. It is sometimes necessary t~ precisely align the pattern above certain designs in the underlying fabric. This is difficult to do if the pattern is opaque.
These and other problems have been addressed over the years.
In 1938, Wilhela Cushman obtained a patent for a garment pattern which comprised Cellophane. The patent cites the advantages of Cellophane as "pliable, ductile, clearly transparent, likewise, due to its moisture proof nature, it will not contract and expand as in the case of paper." (United States Patent No. 2,123,881, col. 1, lines 25-28.) United States Patent No. 2,553,847 was issued to Harry Collins in 1951, and discloses a transparent plastic clothing pattern comprising a plurality of pieces which are sewn together with chain stitching. The advantage of this invention according to the patent is that it enabled the home sewer to try on the pattern before making the garment to assure proper fit.
In 1957, Erna Berlin received United States Patent No.
~ . ., 2,795,047 for her invention entitled, "Transparent Clingable Dress Patterns" which comprised a pattern made of a thin self-adhering transparent plastic material which clinged to the form of the wearer's body.
Thus, it is seen that transparent patterns have been known in the art for quite some time. However, the above-recited patents all disclose patterns intended to make garments of only one size, and all of the patterns are made of flexible material.
A transparent pattern used to make slip covers of various dimensions is disclosed in United States Patent No. 2,105,123, issued in 1934 to Samuel Krasnov. Mr. Krasnov's pattern is also made of a flexible material such as Celluloid. A disadvantage of Mr. Krasnov's invention, in addition to the problems inherent with a flexible pattern as explained earlier, is that the slip-cover maker must take measurements of the furniture to be covered and then transfer those measurements to the pattern.
A rigid transparent template for quilting is disclosed in United States Patent No. 4,945,642, issued in 1990 to Susan Saulietis. The template is used for guiding a cutting tool about its perimeter for cutting cloth, paper, or the like.
Unfortunately, the template is useful only for making articles of one particular size.
Thus, it will be appreciated that, despite the long known problems associated with paper patterns, and the several attempts to overcome these problems, a need still exists for a semi-rigid, reusable, substantially transparent pattern designed to make articles of more than one size.
Brief Summary of the Invention The present invention comprises a sewing template for marking or cutting material comprising a semi-rigid, substantially transparent template body having a group of aperture sets therein, wherein each aperture set comprises a plurality of apertures in the body, and wherein each aperture set corresponds to a desired characteristic in an article to be manufactured using the template. In a preferred embodiment, the body of the template contains a different color pigmentation surrounding each aperture set to distinguish the aperture sets.
This color coding facilitates the marking of different size or shape articles. In one embodiment, the template of the invention further includes a plurality of groups of aperture sets.
Accordingly, the general object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which is durable and may be used repeatedly.
Another object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which is substantially transparent so that the user can view the material (cloth, fabric, plastic, etc.) under the template.
A further object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which is semi-rigid to avoid the problems caused by the wrinkling of material or wrinkling or tearing of paper patterns.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which does not need to be affixed to the material (e.g., by straight pins, etc.) to be marked or cut.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a sewing template with a body containing color-coded aperture sets, where each color-coded set corresponds to a desired characteristic (i.e., size, shape, style, etc.) in the article to be manufactured.
These and other objects and advantages will become apparent from the specification, the drawings, and the appended claims.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a top view of a template used in the manufacture of pillows and/or chair cushions;
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken generally along line 2-2 of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a top view of a template used in the manufacture of a decorative bow;
Figure 4 is a top view of a template used in the manufacture of a decorative bow;
Figure 5 illustrates a decorative bow manufactured using the templates illustrated in Figures 3 and 4;
Figure 6 illustrates a color-coded template used to manufacture a variety of sizes and styles of slacks;
Figure 7 is a fractional view of the template shown in Figure 6 showing only one aperture set, with the individual apertures slightly enlarged;
Figure 8 is a view similar to that of Figure 7, but showing one additional aperture set for a straight leg;
Figure 9 is a view similar to that of Figure 8, but showing one additional aperture set for a particular pant length;
Figure 10 is a view similar to that of Figure 9, but showing one additional aperture set for pant rise and for darts;
Figure 11 is a view similar to that of Figure 10, but with an aperture set for flare leg substituted for the aperture set for a straight leg;
Figure 12 is a fragmentary enlarged view of a section of template 40 as shown in Figure 6, illustrating the color-coded feature of the template.
Detailed Description of the Invention At the outset, it should be clearly understood that like reference numerals are intended to identify the same structural elements, portions or surfaces consistently throughout the several drawing figures, as such elements, portions or surfaces may be further described or explained by the entire written specification, of which this detailed description is an integral part. Unless otherwise indicated, the drawings are intended to be read together with the specification, and are to be considered a portion of the entire "written description" of this invention, as required by 35 U.S.C. 112.
Figure 1 is a top view of a template 10 used in the manufacture of pillows and/or chair cushions. The template is ,.~
comprised ~of a semi-rigid, substantially transparent plastic.
The template may be substantially rigid or even rigid. The template must be rigid enough such that it will not tear or wrinkle. In a preferred embodiment, the template has a Shore durometer rating of 75A - 75D. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the template is .0015 - l.OooO inches in thickness and is made of plastic, or similar material. The transparency of the template enables it to be precisely placed over the fabric to be marked and/or cut. For example, it may be desired to center or otherwise align area 20 of the template over a floral design on the fabric. The template contains a plurality of apertures which, in the embodiment shown in Figure 1 comprise thin slits in the plastic template. The slits may be approxlmately .006 inches in width (or wider) to facilitate a marking pen or cutting instrument.
The apertures are arranged in sets, and each set corresponds to a particular size or other characteristic of a product to be manufactured using the template. The template shown in Figure 1 comprises three aperture sets 11, 12 and 13, respectively.
Aperture set 11 comprises apertures llA, llB, llC, llD, llE, llF, llG and llH. Aperture set 12 comprises apertures 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12F, 12G and 12H. Aperture set 13 comprises apertures 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, 13F, 13G and 13H~ Aperture set 11 corresponds to the smallest size pillow or cushion cover which may be manufactured using the template 10. Similarly, aperture set 13 corresponds to the largest size pillow or cushion cover which may be manufactured using the template 10, while aperture set 12 corresponds to a cover which is larger than that made with set 11 but smaller than that made with set 13.
The aperture sets of the template shown in Figure 1 are configured as essentially concentric squares, and each set is used to make a different size pillow cover. In use, the template is simply placed and aligned over the material (i.e., cloth, fabric, etc.) and a marking or cutting instrument is inserted into each aperture of a particular aperture set. Because the template is rigid, it does not wrinkle or tear. Also, it is heavy enough that it does not need to be secured to the underlying fabric (i.e., no pinning is required.) Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken generally along line 2-2 of Figure 1, and clearly shows the individual apertures llC, 12C and 13C. In a preferred embodiment, the apertures are approximately .oo6 inches in width, which is wide enough for insertion of a marking pen or cutting instrument.
Figure 3 is a top view of a template 34 used in the manufacture of a decorative bow. Plurality of aperture sets 33 comprises six aperture sets arranged concentrically.
Figure 4 is a top view of a template 30 used in the manufacture of a decorative bow. The template includes plurality of aperture sets 31 and 32, respectively. Plurality of aperture sets 32 comprises six aperture sets. Each set contains six apertures arranged in a hexagon. The six aperture sets are arranged concentrically. Plurality of aperture sets 31 also comprises six aperture sets, and each set contains four apertures arranged in a square. The six aperture sets are arranged concentrically.
Figure 5 illustrates decorative bow 35 manufactured using the templates illustrated in Figures 3 and 4. Knot 31' of bow 35 was made using one of the aperture set of plurality of sets 31;
horizontal member 3Z' was made using one of the aperture sets of plurality of sets 32; and vertical member 33' was made-using one of the aperture sets of plurality of sets 33.
Figure 6 illustrates a color-coded template 40 used to manufacture a variety of sizes and styles of slacks. Template 40 comprises five different aperture groups 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45, and each individual aperture group contains a plurality of aperture sets. Each group corresponds to either a size of the slacks, a size of a portion or section of the slacks, or a specific characteristic or shape of some portion of the slacks.
Each set within each group corresponds to a specific size, feature or characteristic. Each set comprises a plurality of apertures.
For example, group 41 relates to the various available widths of the pant leg; group 42 corresponds to straight leg segments of various sizes; group 43 corresponds to flare leg segments of various sizes; group 44 corresponds to pant length regardless of whether the pants are straight leg or flare leg;
and group 45 relates to pant rise and darts.
Group 41 contains six aperture sets, and each set corresponds to a different pant width. Group 42 contains six aperture sets, and each set corresponds to a different width straight bottom pant leg. Group 43 contains six aperture sets, and each set corresponds to a different width flare leg. Group 44 contains six aperture sets corresponding to six different pant lengths.
Group 45 contains three aperture sets corresponding to three different pant rises.
The template of Figure 6 is used to mark and/or cut material (e.g., fabric or cloth) to manufacture slacks of six different widths, six different lengths, three different rises, in either straight leg or flare leg. Each individual aperture set is color coded to distinguish it from all the other sets within the group, and to make it easy for the seamstress or tailor to mark the fabric using the proper apertures. The individual aperture groups may be color-coded as well.
Figure 7 is a fractional view of the template shown in Figure 6 showing only one aperture set 41A, with the individual apertures slightly enlarged. Aperture set 41A is used to mark the smallest pant width, and comprises a plurality of individual apertures. Aperture set 41A comprises individual apertures 41A1, 4lA2, 4lA3, 4lA4, 4lA5, 4lA6, 4lA7, 4lA8, 4lA9, 4lA10, 4lA11, 41A12, 41A13, 41A14, 41A15, 41A16 and 41A17.
Figure 8 is a view similar to that of Figure 7, but showing one additional aperture set 42A (in addition to aperture set 41A) used to mark/cut a straight leg. Aperture set 42A comprises individual apertures 42A1, 42A2, 42A3 and 42A4.
Figure 9 is a view similar to that of Figure 8, but showing one additional aperture set 44A used to determine a particular pant length, in this case the shortest available pant length with 2150~93 template 40. Aperture set 44a comprises individual apertures 44A1, 44A2, 44A3, 44A4, 44A5, 44A6, 44A7, 44A8, 44A9, 44A10, 44A11, 44A12, 44A13, 44A14, 44A15, 44A16, 44A17, 44A18.
Obviously, this aperture set is used to mark the shortest pant length regardless of pant width.
Figure 10 is a view similar to that of Figure 9, but showing one additional aperture set 45A for pant rise and for darts.
Aperture set 45A comprises individual apertures 45A1, 45A2 and 45A3 corresponding to pant rise, and individual apertures 45A4, 45A5, 45A6, 45A7, 45A8, 45A9, 45A10, 45A11, 45A12, 45A13, 45A14, 45A15, 45A16 and 45Al7 corresponding to darts.
Figure 11 is a view similar to that of Figure 10, but with an aperture set 43A for flare leg substituted for the aperture set 42A for a straight leg. Aperture set 43A comprises individual apertures 43A1, 43A2, 43A3, 43A4, 43A5, 43A6, 43A7, 43A8, 43A9, 43A10, 43All, 43Al2 and 43A13.
Figure 12 is a fragmentary enlarged view of a section of template 40 as shown in Figure 6, illustrating the color-coded feature of the template. Shown in the drawing is a section of aperture group 41, which comprises six aperture sets 41A, 41B, 41C, 41D, 41E and 41F. Also shown are sections of apertures 41A4 and 4lA5 of aperture set 4lA; apertures 4lB4 and 4lB5 of aperture set 4lB; apertures 4lC4 and 41C5 of aperture set 41C; apertures 41D4 and 41D5 of aperture set 41D; apertures 41E4 and 41E5 of aperture set 4lE; and apertures 4lF4 and 4lF5 of aperture set 41F.
21~0993 As shown in the drawing, body 49 of template 40 contains color pigmentation surrounding the apertures of each aperture set to dlstinguish each aperture set from every other set. For example, aperture set 41F is surrounded by violet pigmentation.
The area of body 49 which is colored violet ls deslgnated 41FC.
Aperture set 4lE is surrounded by brown plgmentatlon in an area designated 41EC. Aperture set 41D is surrounded by red pignentation ln an area deslgnated 4lDC. Aperture set 4lC is surrounded by green pigmentation ln an area designated 41CC.
Aperture set 4lB is surrounded by orange pigmentation in an area designated 41BC. Finally, aperture set 41A ls surrounded by blue pigmentation in an area designated 41AC.
The color-coded aperture sets enables the user to easily mark the fabric. One need only follow the same color aperture pattern to mark a particular size article, a partlcular size of a sec.ion of the article, a partlcular shape, style, characteristic or feature of an article or a partlcular shape, style, characteristlc or feature of a sectlon of an article to be manufactured using the template. The template may be used to mar~ the cloth or fabric, or may be used to cut the cloth, fabric or other material directly.
Although the present invention has been described herein .. .
with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be understood that the present disclosure has been made as an exemplification of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope thereof is r.ot considered limited by that description, but rather, is defined by what is hereinafter claimed.
Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to tools for marking or cutting cloth, and in particular to a template having a plurality of aperture sets to facilitate the marking and/or manufacture of articles of various sizes with a single template.
Backqround of the Invention It has long been the practice of tailors, seamstresses, quilters, and others who make articles from cloth to use a paper pattern to mark and/or cut pieces from the cloth which are later joined in the manufacture of the article.
Paper patterns are typically made of a very thin paper, such as tissue paper, and are usually flimsy and susceptible to wrinkling and tearing. Also, the patterns are normally attached to the cloth or fabric with straight pins, and the slightest tugging on the pattern causes a tear at the point of entry of the pins. As a result, paper patterns are usually used only once and then discarded.
Paper patterns are typically used to make an article of a ~.~. . .
particular size. The cloth is usually marked along the perimeter of the pattern. A disadvantage of most paper patterns is that only one size article may be made with each individual pattern.
A further problem with paper patterns arises both because they are flexible and because they must be affixed to the cloth workpiece. If either the pattern or the cloth is wrinkled or gathered, inaccurate cutting results.
Still another problem with paper patterns arises because they are usually opaque or, at best, translucent. It is sometimes necessary t~ precisely align the pattern above certain designs in the underlying fabric. This is difficult to do if the pattern is opaque.
These and other problems have been addressed over the years.
In 1938, Wilhela Cushman obtained a patent for a garment pattern which comprised Cellophane. The patent cites the advantages of Cellophane as "pliable, ductile, clearly transparent, likewise, due to its moisture proof nature, it will not contract and expand as in the case of paper." (United States Patent No. 2,123,881, col. 1, lines 25-28.) United States Patent No. 2,553,847 was issued to Harry Collins in 1951, and discloses a transparent plastic clothing pattern comprising a plurality of pieces which are sewn together with chain stitching. The advantage of this invention according to the patent is that it enabled the home sewer to try on the pattern before making the garment to assure proper fit.
In 1957, Erna Berlin received United States Patent No.
~ . ., 2,795,047 for her invention entitled, "Transparent Clingable Dress Patterns" which comprised a pattern made of a thin self-adhering transparent plastic material which clinged to the form of the wearer's body.
Thus, it is seen that transparent patterns have been known in the art for quite some time. However, the above-recited patents all disclose patterns intended to make garments of only one size, and all of the patterns are made of flexible material.
A transparent pattern used to make slip covers of various dimensions is disclosed in United States Patent No. 2,105,123, issued in 1934 to Samuel Krasnov. Mr. Krasnov's pattern is also made of a flexible material such as Celluloid. A disadvantage of Mr. Krasnov's invention, in addition to the problems inherent with a flexible pattern as explained earlier, is that the slip-cover maker must take measurements of the furniture to be covered and then transfer those measurements to the pattern.
A rigid transparent template for quilting is disclosed in United States Patent No. 4,945,642, issued in 1990 to Susan Saulietis. The template is used for guiding a cutting tool about its perimeter for cutting cloth, paper, or the like.
Unfortunately, the template is useful only for making articles of one particular size.
Thus, it will be appreciated that, despite the long known problems associated with paper patterns, and the several attempts to overcome these problems, a need still exists for a semi-rigid, reusable, substantially transparent pattern designed to make articles of more than one size.
Brief Summary of the Invention The present invention comprises a sewing template for marking or cutting material comprising a semi-rigid, substantially transparent template body having a group of aperture sets therein, wherein each aperture set comprises a plurality of apertures in the body, and wherein each aperture set corresponds to a desired characteristic in an article to be manufactured using the template. In a preferred embodiment, the body of the template contains a different color pigmentation surrounding each aperture set to distinguish the aperture sets.
This color coding facilitates the marking of different size or shape articles. In one embodiment, the template of the invention further includes a plurality of groups of aperture sets.
Accordingly, the general object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which is durable and may be used repeatedly.
Another object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which is substantially transparent so that the user can view the material (cloth, fabric, plastic, etc.) under the template.
A further object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which is semi-rigid to avoid the problems caused by the wrinkling of material or wrinkling or tearing of paper patterns.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a sewing template which does not need to be affixed to the material (e.g., by straight pins, etc.) to be marked or cut.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a sewing template with a body containing color-coded aperture sets, where each color-coded set corresponds to a desired characteristic (i.e., size, shape, style, etc.) in the article to be manufactured.
These and other objects and advantages will become apparent from the specification, the drawings, and the appended claims.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a top view of a template used in the manufacture of pillows and/or chair cushions;
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken generally along line 2-2 of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a top view of a template used in the manufacture of a decorative bow;
Figure 4 is a top view of a template used in the manufacture of a decorative bow;
Figure 5 illustrates a decorative bow manufactured using the templates illustrated in Figures 3 and 4;
Figure 6 illustrates a color-coded template used to manufacture a variety of sizes and styles of slacks;
Figure 7 is a fractional view of the template shown in Figure 6 showing only one aperture set, with the individual apertures slightly enlarged;
Figure 8 is a view similar to that of Figure 7, but showing one additional aperture set for a straight leg;
Figure 9 is a view similar to that of Figure 8, but showing one additional aperture set for a particular pant length;
Figure 10 is a view similar to that of Figure 9, but showing one additional aperture set for pant rise and for darts;
Figure 11 is a view similar to that of Figure 10, but with an aperture set for flare leg substituted for the aperture set for a straight leg;
Figure 12 is a fragmentary enlarged view of a section of template 40 as shown in Figure 6, illustrating the color-coded feature of the template.
Detailed Description of the Invention At the outset, it should be clearly understood that like reference numerals are intended to identify the same structural elements, portions or surfaces consistently throughout the several drawing figures, as such elements, portions or surfaces may be further described or explained by the entire written specification, of which this detailed description is an integral part. Unless otherwise indicated, the drawings are intended to be read together with the specification, and are to be considered a portion of the entire "written description" of this invention, as required by 35 U.S.C. 112.
Figure 1 is a top view of a template 10 used in the manufacture of pillows and/or chair cushions. The template is ,.~
comprised ~of a semi-rigid, substantially transparent plastic.
The template may be substantially rigid or even rigid. The template must be rigid enough such that it will not tear or wrinkle. In a preferred embodiment, the template has a Shore durometer rating of 75A - 75D. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the template is .0015 - l.OooO inches in thickness and is made of plastic, or similar material. The transparency of the template enables it to be precisely placed over the fabric to be marked and/or cut. For example, it may be desired to center or otherwise align area 20 of the template over a floral design on the fabric. The template contains a plurality of apertures which, in the embodiment shown in Figure 1 comprise thin slits in the plastic template. The slits may be approxlmately .006 inches in width (or wider) to facilitate a marking pen or cutting instrument.
The apertures are arranged in sets, and each set corresponds to a particular size or other characteristic of a product to be manufactured using the template. The template shown in Figure 1 comprises three aperture sets 11, 12 and 13, respectively.
Aperture set 11 comprises apertures llA, llB, llC, llD, llE, llF, llG and llH. Aperture set 12 comprises apertures 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E, 12F, 12G and 12H. Aperture set 13 comprises apertures 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E, 13F, 13G and 13H~ Aperture set 11 corresponds to the smallest size pillow or cushion cover which may be manufactured using the template 10. Similarly, aperture set 13 corresponds to the largest size pillow or cushion cover which may be manufactured using the template 10, while aperture set 12 corresponds to a cover which is larger than that made with set 11 but smaller than that made with set 13.
The aperture sets of the template shown in Figure 1 are configured as essentially concentric squares, and each set is used to make a different size pillow cover. In use, the template is simply placed and aligned over the material (i.e., cloth, fabric, etc.) and a marking or cutting instrument is inserted into each aperture of a particular aperture set. Because the template is rigid, it does not wrinkle or tear. Also, it is heavy enough that it does not need to be secured to the underlying fabric (i.e., no pinning is required.) Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken generally along line 2-2 of Figure 1, and clearly shows the individual apertures llC, 12C and 13C. In a preferred embodiment, the apertures are approximately .oo6 inches in width, which is wide enough for insertion of a marking pen or cutting instrument.
Figure 3 is a top view of a template 34 used in the manufacture of a decorative bow. Plurality of aperture sets 33 comprises six aperture sets arranged concentrically.
Figure 4 is a top view of a template 30 used in the manufacture of a decorative bow. The template includes plurality of aperture sets 31 and 32, respectively. Plurality of aperture sets 32 comprises six aperture sets. Each set contains six apertures arranged in a hexagon. The six aperture sets are arranged concentrically. Plurality of aperture sets 31 also comprises six aperture sets, and each set contains four apertures arranged in a square. The six aperture sets are arranged concentrically.
Figure 5 illustrates decorative bow 35 manufactured using the templates illustrated in Figures 3 and 4. Knot 31' of bow 35 was made using one of the aperture set of plurality of sets 31;
horizontal member 3Z' was made using one of the aperture sets of plurality of sets 32; and vertical member 33' was made-using one of the aperture sets of plurality of sets 33.
Figure 6 illustrates a color-coded template 40 used to manufacture a variety of sizes and styles of slacks. Template 40 comprises five different aperture groups 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45, and each individual aperture group contains a plurality of aperture sets. Each group corresponds to either a size of the slacks, a size of a portion or section of the slacks, or a specific characteristic or shape of some portion of the slacks.
Each set within each group corresponds to a specific size, feature or characteristic. Each set comprises a plurality of apertures.
For example, group 41 relates to the various available widths of the pant leg; group 42 corresponds to straight leg segments of various sizes; group 43 corresponds to flare leg segments of various sizes; group 44 corresponds to pant length regardless of whether the pants are straight leg or flare leg;
and group 45 relates to pant rise and darts.
Group 41 contains six aperture sets, and each set corresponds to a different pant width. Group 42 contains six aperture sets, and each set corresponds to a different width straight bottom pant leg. Group 43 contains six aperture sets, and each set corresponds to a different width flare leg. Group 44 contains six aperture sets corresponding to six different pant lengths.
Group 45 contains three aperture sets corresponding to three different pant rises.
The template of Figure 6 is used to mark and/or cut material (e.g., fabric or cloth) to manufacture slacks of six different widths, six different lengths, three different rises, in either straight leg or flare leg. Each individual aperture set is color coded to distinguish it from all the other sets within the group, and to make it easy for the seamstress or tailor to mark the fabric using the proper apertures. The individual aperture groups may be color-coded as well.
Figure 7 is a fractional view of the template shown in Figure 6 showing only one aperture set 41A, with the individual apertures slightly enlarged. Aperture set 41A is used to mark the smallest pant width, and comprises a plurality of individual apertures. Aperture set 41A comprises individual apertures 41A1, 4lA2, 4lA3, 4lA4, 4lA5, 4lA6, 4lA7, 4lA8, 4lA9, 4lA10, 4lA11, 41A12, 41A13, 41A14, 41A15, 41A16 and 41A17.
Figure 8 is a view similar to that of Figure 7, but showing one additional aperture set 42A (in addition to aperture set 41A) used to mark/cut a straight leg. Aperture set 42A comprises individual apertures 42A1, 42A2, 42A3 and 42A4.
Figure 9 is a view similar to that of Figure 8, but showing one additional aperture set 44A used to determine a particular pant length, in this case the shortest available pant length with 2150~93 template 40. Aperture set 44a comprises individual apertures 44A1, 44A2, 44A3, 44A4, 44A5, 44A6, 44A7, 44A8, 44A9, 44A10, 44A11, 44A12, 44A13, 44A14, 44A15, 44A16, 44A17, 44A18.
Obviously, this aperture set is used to mark the shortest pant length regardless of pant width.
Figure 10 is a view similar to that of Figure 9, but showing one additional aperture set 45A for pant rise and for darts.
Aperture set 45A comprises individual apertures 45A1, 45A2 and 45A3 corresponding to pant rise, and individual apertures 45A4, 45A5, 45A6, 45A7, 45A8, 45A9, 45A10, 45A11, 45A12, 45A13, 45A14, 45A15, 45A16 and 45Al7 corresponding to darts.
Figure 11 is a view similar to that of Figure 10, but with an aperture set 43A for flare leg substituted for the aperture set 42A for a straight leg. Aperture set 43A comprises individual apertures 43A1, 43A2, 43A3, 43A4, 43A5, 43A6, 43A7, 43A8, 43A9, 43A10, 43All, 43Al2 and 43A13.
Figure 12 is a fragmentary enlarged view of a section of template 40 as shown in Figure 6, illustrating the color-coded feature of the template. Shown in the drawing is a section of aperture group 41, which comprises six aperture sets 41A, 41B, 41C, 41D, 41E and 41F. Also shown are sections of apertures 41A4 and 4lA5 of aperture set 4lA; apertures 4lB4 and 4lB5 of aperture set 4lB; apertures 4lC4 and 41C5 of aperture set 41C; apertures 41D4 and 41D5 of aperture set 41D; apertures 41E4 and 41E5 of aperture set 4lE; and apertures 4lF4 and 4lF5 of aperture set 41F.
21~0993 As shown in the drawing, body 49 of template 40 contains color pigmentation surrounding the apertures of each aperture set to dlstinguish each aperture set from every other set. For example, aperture set 41F is surrounded by violet pigmentation.
The area of body 49 which is colored violet ls deslgnated 41FC.
Aperture set 4lE is surrounded by brown plgmentatlon in an area designated 41EC. Aperture set 41D is surrounded by red pignentation ln an area deslgnated 4lDC. Aperture set 4lC is surrounded by green pigmentation ln an area designated 41CC.
Aperture set 4lB is surrounded by orange pigmentation in an area designated 41BC. Finally, aperture set 41A ls surrounded by blue pigmentation in an area designated 41AC.
The color-coded aperture sets enables the user to easily mark the fabric. One need only follow the same color aperture pattern to mark a particular size article, a partlcular size of a sec.ion of the article, a partlcular shape, style, characteristic or feature of an article or a partlcular shape, style, characteristlc or feature of a sectlon of an article to be manufactured using the template. The template may be used to mar~ the cloth or fabric, or may be used to cut the cloth, fabric or other material directly.
Although the present invention has been described herein .. .
with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be understood that the present disclosure has been made as an exemplification of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope thereof is r.ot considered limited by that description, but rather, is defined by what is hereinafter claimed.
Claims (34)
1. A sewing template for marking material comprising a substantially transparent template body having a group of aperture sets therein, wherein each aperture set comprises a plurality of apertures in said body, and wherein each aperture set corresponds to a desired characteristic in an article to be manufactured using said template.
2. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 1 wherein said template is substantially rigid.
3. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 1 wherein said template is semi-rigid.
4. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 1 wherein said template is rigid.
5. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 1 wherein said template is made of a material having a Shore durometer rating in the range of 75A - 75D.
6. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 1 wherein said template is made of plastic.
7. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 further comprising a plurality of groups of aperture sets.
8. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 wherein said material to be marked is cloth.
9. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 wherein said desired characteristic is size of said article.
10. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 wherein said desired characteristic is size of a section of said article.
11. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 wherein said desired characteristic is shape of said article.
12. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 wherein said desired characteristic is shape of a particular section of said article.
13. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 wherein said desired characteristic is style of said article.
14. A sewing template as recited in Claim 1 wherein said body contains a different color pigmentation surrounding each aperture set to distinguish said aperture set from every other aperture set.
15. A sewing template as recited in Claim 14 wherein each aperture set is defined to be color-coded by said color pigmentation, and at least two color-coded sets correspond to different size articles to be manufactured using said template.
16. A sewing template as recited in Claim 15 wherein each aperture set is defined to be color-coded by said color pigmentation, and at least two color-coded sets correspond to different size sections of an article to be manufactured using said template.
17. A sewing template as recited in Claim 16 wherein each aperture set is defined to be color-coded by said color pigmentation, and at least two color-coded sets correspond to different shaped features of an article to be manufactured using said template.
18. A sewing template for cutting material comprising a substantially transparent template body having a plurality of aperture sets therein, wherein each aperture set comprises a plurality of apertures in said body, and wherein each aperture set corresponds to a desired characteristic in an article to be manufactured using said template.
19. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 18 wherein said template is substantially rigid.
20. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 18 wherein said template is semi-rigid.
21. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 18 wherein said template is rigid.
22. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 18 wherein said template is made of a material having a Shore durometer rating in the range of 75A - 75D.
23. An article of manufacture as recited in Claim 18 wherein said template is made of plastic.
24. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 further comprising a plurality of groups of aperture sets.
25. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 wherein said material to be cut is cloth.
26. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 wherein said desired characteristic is size of said article.
27. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 wherein said desired characteristic is size of a section of said article.
28. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 wherein said desired characteristic is shape of said article.
29. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 wherein said desired characteristic is shape of a particular section of said article.
30. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 wherein said desired characteristic is style of said article.
31. A sewing template as recited in Claim 18 wherein said body contains a different color pigmentation surrounding each aperture set to distinguish said aperture set from every other aperture set.
32. A sewing template as recited in Claim 31 wherein each aperture set is defined to be color-coded by said color pigmentation, and at least two color-coded sets correspond to different size articles to be manufactured using said template.
33. A sewing template as recited in Claim 31 wherein each aperture set is defined to be color-coded by said color pigmentation, and at least two color-coded sets correspond to different size sections of an article to be manufactured using said template.
34. A sewing template as recited in Claim 31 wherein each aperture set is defined to be color-coded by said color pigmentation, and at least two color-coded sets correspond to different shaped features of an article to be manufactured using said template.
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