3D body scans used to create 2D sewing patterns

http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/3d_body_scans_used_to_create_2d_sewing_patterns_11283.asp#more
posted by squee.gee



The T-shirt Issue is an experimental project by Berlin designer's Mashallah Design and Linda Kostowski who converted the 3D files of 3 digitally scanned bodies into simple polygon forms that were used to generate unique 2D patterns for the garments.



The 3d data is turned into 2d sewing patterns by the use of the unfolding function which is a common tool in industrial design process to make paper models with, the single fabric pieces and the inner interface which defines the edges are cut out by the help of a laser cutter.