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pieces for all sizes for a particular style of garments. It is made just before
cutting and its purpose is to minimize the wastages. The width of the marker is
equal to the width of the fabric and it should not be greater than the width of the
fabric, i.e. fabric width is greater than or equal to marker width. The pattern
pieces should be placed very carefully in such a way that it would minimize
wastages. Different techniques are used in marker making to minimize the wastages.
1. Digitizing system: In this system, the working patterns are placed on to the
digitizing board/table, then clicking according to the pattern dimensions.
2. Scanning system: Scanner is one kind of machine like photo copier. The working
patterns are placed on to the glass of the scanner and then marker is made for a
selected size.
Types of computerized methodThere are two types of computerized technique:
1. Automatic marker making: It involves calling up data defining the placement of
pieces in marker previously planned and selecting from a series.