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Method of formatting sewing patterns for paperless use

a sewing pattern and paperless technology, applied in the field of system and method for formatting a sewing pattern, can solve the problems of paper pattern itself, waste, and time-consuming preparation

Active Publication Date: 2020-12-31
DITTOPRODUCTS LLC
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system that allows a user to upload a sewing pattern file to a server, which then adjusts the file to fit the dimensions of a display device and project it onto fabric without the need for a paper template. The server securely displays the pattern for the customer's projector or augmented reality display. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and efficient way to create and use sewing patterns for fabric projects.

Problems solved by technology

The paper patterns themselves are a problem.
They rip easily, take time to prepare for use, require physical storage or are thrown away after use, creating waste.
This is very time consuming and can introduce errors into the sewing pattern if cuts are not made accurately.
Paper sewing patterns purchased from a store contain lightweight paper that has been folded many times and requires extensive time be spent ironing, cutting and / or tracing before use.

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[0011]This invention allows for the original sewing pattern computer file or drawing to be uploaded to a pattern server that detects the original file format and programmatically alters and scales the file so that it can be made available to customers to project virtually or through a light source onto fabric, thereby taking away the need for having the pattern printed on paper.

[0012]In this illustrative overview of the invention a server for patterns is connected to the internet and can be communicated with by vendor and customer systems. The original sewing pattern file format (which could be in a variety of standard file extensions such as pdf, jpg, or other software or hand generated format) is uploaded by the vendor or customer to the server (1).

[0013]Logic is run to determine the type of format the pattern file is in and then that format is converted into a new projectable format that, generally stated, can be scaled to fit the projection target (2). This new projectable patte...

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Abstract

The present invention is a method of using a computer to programmatically format an existing sewing pattern for the home sewist so that the pattern, which represents a template, can be used without paper. This invention facilitates the readiness of the pattern for the home sewist's use without paper to save time as well as reduce the physical storage space required and eliminate the paper waste typically created with each new pattern.

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[0001]The present application claims priority to the earlier filed provisional application having application no. 62 / 625,838 filed on Feb. 2, 2018, and hereby incorporates subject matter of the provisional application in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates in general to systems and methods for formatting a sewing pattern, which acts as a template for cutting fabric for making garments, bags, toys, and the like. The present invention deals more particularly with methods for formatting pattern pieces of pre-determined configurations by detecting their original file type, then programmatically arranging them with the proper dimension and layout needed with respect to the size of the digital screen and the boundary of the device being used to project the image of the pattern pieces in light (instead of on paper as necessitated prior to this invention). The properly formatted patterns can then be sold through electronic commerce.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[000...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06K9/00G06T7/62G06F17/50
CPCG06F2113/12G06K9/00496G06T7/62G06F30/00A41H3/007B26D5/007G06F2218/00
Inventor CAVEN, ELIZABETH
Owner DITTOPRODUCTS LLC