Abstract:
A wearable garment pattern template configured to be worn by a person includes a plurality of detachably coupled sections each having a plurality of flexible segments which are coupled at pivot points. The adjustable segments include at least two strips which are longitudinally slidable relative to each other such that the segments are adjustable in length and can also be fixed in length. The segments define a framework of either triangles with sides of a particular length (as adjusted on the wearer), or quadrilaterals having sides of a set length (as adjusted on the wearer) and at least one fixed angle between two of the sides. In either instance, after adjustment, each triangle or quadrilateral can be only in one configuration, and is not subject to distortion due to rotation about pivot points. The garment pattern template can be used as a template to cut fabric for a garment.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0001]    1. Field of the Invention  
           [0002]    This invention relates broadly to geometrical instruments used in the manufacture of apparel. More particularly, this invention relates to a wearable adjustable garment pattern template.  
           [0003]    2. State of the Art  
           [0004]    A pattern piece used for making garments is a template, and is used to cut fabric into a particular shape. A template&#39;s shape and ability to permit recordation of measurements (e.g., side lengths, areas defined by particular portions, and dart lengths and angles) are its most important qualities. If a template cannot maintain its shape, it is useless.  
           [0005]    Referring to prior art FIG. 1, U.S. Pat. No. 2,869,236 to Franklin (hereinafter ‘the Franklin patent’) discloses a wearable template  10  comprising a plurality of strips  12 ,  14 ,  16 ,  18 ,  20 ,  22 ,  24 ,  26  and  28  arranged in a grid-like manner with pivots  30  at intersections of the strips. The pivots  30  can be adjustably located along the length of the strips to effectively adjust the lengths of the strips to fit the template to a wearer of the template. However, the template  10  is not adapted to maintain its shape after it is removed from the wearer. This is because the strips of the template form a plurality of freely pivoting parallelograms that can easily pivot out of shape, as shown in prior art FIGS. 2 and 3.  
           [0006]    Franklin partially addresses the out-of-shape pivoting of the template, and teaches that a separate garment pattern positioner device, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,716,817 also to Franklin, be used to hold a front ‘neck’ strip  16  and ‘center’ strip  18  in angular relation during adjustment of the template relative to a pattern sheet. However, there is no teaching or suggestion to use such a pattern positioner to hold the ‘bust line’ strip  24  perpendicular to the front ‘center’ strip  18 . Moreover, even if such a pattern positioner where used in this manner, distortion in the pattern will nevertheless occur at the dart strips  32  (FIGS. 4 and 5).  
           [0007]    Darts are basically stitched tapering folds in fabric required to make two dimensional fabric fit over a three dimensional form, such as a human body. The Franklin patent asserts that the template described therein provides dart measurements. However, the only dart measurement provided by the Franklin template is length; there is no manner of providing the important intake measurements for the darts. In fact, referring to prior art FIGS. 4 and 5, experimentation on a mock-up of a right front bodice template manufactured according to the Franklin reference shows that the bust dart  32  on this template can be moved from 12° (FIG. 4) to 58° (FIG. 5), all at the same dart length. There is only a 10° difference between cup sizes in a female bodice garment. As such, failure to properly account for the dart intake can introduce a large amount of distortion in a template. Moreover, this distortion can happen even if the front neck strip  16 , center strip  18 , across chest strip  22  and bust line strip  24  are all held rigidly in position. Another problem with respect to dart measurements provided by the template of the Franklin patent is that particular strips, without being split, cut through the space of the darts and prevent proper measurement of the dart intake as well as the line crossing the dart and/or transfer of the recorded measurement to fabric or paper.  
           [0008]    The Franklin template has several others problems as well. For example, particular strips of the Franklin template are too long, and must curve along shaped areas of the body such as the high hip. This introduces additional distortion in the recorded measurements of those strips. In addition, the apex of particular darts (mainly on the skirt) are free to pivot a full 180° and sufficiently distort to become indistinguishable from the waist strips. Furthermore, the pattern template is being built one strip at a time on a person. It would be faster to take all the measurements using a tape measure. Moreover, it is taught to connect the strips with paper fasteners extending through holes in the strips. Not only would it be awkward to use paper fasteners to adjust strips while a person is wearing them, it would also be very time consuming. For example, if one is fitting a bodice and skirt template on a person, there would be as many as six holes to line up and couple with paper fasteners therethrough while the person is wearing the pattern template. In addition, the strips extend past the perimeter of the piece. These extensions interfere with fitting other template sections (e.g., sleeves to bodice, bodice to skirt, etc.) together. Also, the extensions must be very long and unwieldy in order to accommodate people of various sizes. As a result of several of the above reasons, it would not be possible to fit the Franklin template to one&#39;s self, which may be desirable.  
         SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
         [0009]    It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a wearable garment pattern template.  
           [0010]    It is another object of the invention to provide a wearable garment pattern template which maintains its shape.  
           [0011]    It is a further object of the invention to provide a wearable garment pattern template that provides proper dart intake and length measurements.  
           [0012]    It is also an object of the invention to provide a wearable garment pattern template that is easily adjustable for use by persons of different sizes.  
           [0013]    It is still another object of the invention to provide a wearable garment pattern comprised of interchangeable sections that can be easily fit together.  
           [0014]    It is still a further object of the invention to provide a wearable garment pattern template that is rapidly adjustable to the shape of the wearer.  
           [0015]    It is yet another object of the invention to provide a wearable garment pattern template comprised of strips which are not individually separable from the pattern.  
           [0016]    Still yet another object of the invention is to provide a wearable garment pattern template that can be used by the wearer to fit his or herself.  
           [0017]    In accord with these objects, which will be discussed in detail below, a wearable garment pattern template configured to be worn by a person, and adapted to permit adjustments to the pattern template during the wearing, is provided. According to one preferred aspect of the invention, the pattern template preferably includes a plurality of detachably coupled sections that are easily snapped or otherwise coupled together. According to another preferred aspect of the invention, each section of the template is a framework comprised of a plurality of flexible segments many of which are coupled at pivot points. The adjustable segments are preferably comprised of at least two strips which are longitudinally slidable relative to each other such that the segments are adjustable in length. Once a segment is adjusted in length, the strips of the segment can be locked relative to each other to fix the length of a segment.  
           [0018]    In accord with the invention, the segments of the framework define either triangles with sides of a particular length (as adjusted on the wearer), or quadrilaterals having sides of a set length (as adjusted on the wearer) and at least one fixed angle between two of the sides. In either instance, after adjustment, each triangle or quadrilateral can assume only a single configuration, and is not subject to distortion due to rotation about pivot points as the angles between the sides will not change with the individual segments being locked at their respective lengths.  
           [0019]    It is noted that every pivot point on the perimeter of the sections of the garment pattern template (with the exclusion of dart leg points which are already connected to the interior) is connected by a flexible segment to an interior point or another pivot point on the perimeter. As such, the garment pattern template, once removed from the person and laid flat, maintains its shape without distortion. The garment pattern template can then be used as a template to cut fabric for a garment.  
           [0020]    Furthermore, indicia are provided on the segments to facilitate fitting the garment pattern template to a wearer, and further permit the garment pattern template to be easily fit to oneself while using a mirror. That is, the indicia preferably permit the wearer (or the tailor) to rapidly determine that the pattern is being symmetrically fit to the body without requiring reference to small, difficult to read numeric measurements.  
           [0021]    Additional objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the detailed description taken in conjunction with the provided figures.  
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0022]    Prior art FIG. 1 shows the garment pattern template described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,869,236 to Franklin positioned against a rectangular grid;  
         [0023]    Prior art FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate the range of distortion inherently permitted by the pattern template shown in FIG. 1 when used according to the teaching in the Specification of U.S. Pat. No. 2,869,236;  
         [0024]    Prior art FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate the range of distortion at the darts inherently permitted by the pattern template shown in FIG. 1 even when steps beyond the teaching in the Specification of U.S. Pat. No. 2,869,236 are used;  
         [0025]    [0025]FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of a wearable pattern template according to the invention shown on a body form;  
         [0026]    [0026]FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the wearable pattern template according to the invention shown on the body form;  
         [0027]    [0027]FIG. 8 is a plan view of right and left front bodice sections of a wearable pattern template according to the invention;  
         [0028]    [0028]FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating the construction of an exemplar segment in a smallest length configuration;  
         [0029]    [0029]FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the construction of an exemplar segment in a largest length configuration;  
         [0030]    [0030]FIG. 11 is a perspective exploded view of the construction of an exemplar assembly of multiple segments;  
         [0031]    [0031]FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the assembly of the multiple segments of FIG. 11;  
         [0032]    [0032]FIG. 13 is a plan view of the right front bodice section of a wearable pattern template according to the invention;  
         [0033]    [0033]FIG. 14 is a partially exploded view of the right front bodice section of FIG. 13, shown exploded down to the level of the segments and with segment connectors not shown;  
         [0034]    [0034]FIG. 15 is a fully exploded view of the right front bodice section of FIG. 13, including explosion of the segment and with segment connectors not shown;  
         [0035]    [0035]FIG. 16 is a schematic view of the right front bodice section of FIG. 13 illustrating the triangles and fixed angle quadrilaterals formed by the segments of the section;  
         [0036]    [0036]FIG. 17 is a plan view of a right back bodice section of a wearable pattern template according to the invention;  
         [0037]    [0037]FIG. 18 is a plan view of a right front hip section and waist segments of a wearable pattern template according to the invention;  
         [0038]    [0038]FIG. 19 is a plan view of a right back hip section and waist segments of a wearable pattern template according to the invention;  
         [0039]    [0039]FIG. 20 is a plan view of the right front hip section and right front skirt sections of a wearable pattern template according to the invention; and  
         [0040]    [0040]FIG. 21 is a plan view of the right front and back hip sections and right front and back pant sections of a wearable pattern template according to the invention.  
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS  
       [0041]    In accord with the invention, a wearable pattern template  100  (FIGS. 6 and 7) comprises a plurality of sections, including right and left front bodice sections  102 ,  104  (FIG. 8), right and left back bodice sections (right back bodice section  402  shown in FIG. 17), and optionally right and left front hip sections (right front hip section  500  shown in FIG. 18), right and left back hip sections (right back hip section  530  shown in FIG. 19), right and left front skirt sections (right front skirt section  552  shown in FIG. 20), right and left back skirt sections (not shown but substantially similar to the right and left front skirt sections), right and left front pant sections (right front pant section  572  shown in FIG. 21), and right and left back pant sections (right back pant section  600  shown in FIG. 21) that are detachably couplable together about the body of a wearer of the pattern template. When worn by and fit to a wearer, the pattern template  100  should fit loosely over the body of the wearer the way a garment would fit; i.e., it is not intended to conform to every curve of the body.  
         [0042]    Turning now to FIG. 8, right and left front bodice sections  102 ,  104  of the wearable pattern template  100  are shown. It can be seen that the right and left front bodice sections  102 ,  104  are substantially mirror images of each other (with the exception of connectors adapted to couple sections together). Likewise, the right and left sections of other portions of the template are also substantially mirror images of each other. Therefore, only the right sections that comprise the template will be described in detail below, with recognition that the respective left sections are substantially the same.  
         [0043]    The right front bodice section  102  is a framework of segments, as are all other sections. Before discussing the assemblage of the segments with each other in detail, it is helpful to understand the construction of the individual segments.  
         [0044]    Referring to FIG. 9, each segment, e.g., exemplar segment  110 , generally includes two strips  112  (overlying),  114  (underlying) that are preferably longitudinally slidable relative to each other and can be locked relative to each other to fix the length of the segment. The strips are preferably approximately 0.375 inches in width, though other widths can be used. Each of the strips  112 ,  114  is preferably provided with an end piece  116 ,  118  longitudinally fixed thereto. The fixed end piece  116  on strip  112  wraps around the strip  114 , yet permits longitudinal movement of strip  114  relative thereto. Likewise, the fixed end piece  118  on strip  114  wraps around strip  112 , yet permits longitudinal moved of strip  112  relative thereto. When strips  112 ,  114  are moved relative to each other to the configuration of FIG. 10 such that they provide a segment having a longest length for the respective strips, the end pieces  116 ,  118  interfere with each other to function as stops to prevent the strips  112 ,  114  from separating.  
         [0045]    Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the end piece  116  of the overlying strip  112  is provided with a clevis  117 , and a flap  123  is rotatably attached to the clevis  117 . A ball head  124  is attached to the flap  123 .  
         [0046]    In addition, the underlying strip  114  is provided with a plurality of longitudinally displaced holes  120 , and the overlying strip  112  is provided with a stop hole  122 . Once a segment  110  is adjusted in length, the ball head  124  on the a flap  123  is removably inserted through the stop hole  122  and an aligned hole  120  on the underlying strip  114  to fix the length of the segment. Other means for locking the strips in relative position can also be used. One such means is a spring-like clamp which holds the strips together. Another means is to provide one strip with a longitudinal slot and the other strip with a screwpost that enters the slot. A cap can be screwed over the screwpost to clamp the strips together. The clamp and slot/screwpost assemblies permit infinite adjustment of the strips along their lengths. Whichever method is used to lock the strips together, the locking device is preferably permanently attached to the segments, either to the overlying or to the underlying strip or wraps around both strips to permit rapid adjustment of the length of the segment.  
         [0047]    The displaced holes  120  are preferably spaced with respect to non-numerical indicia  125  which provide a quick visual indication to the user of the wearable pattern template as to the symmetry of the fit of the template. In addition, the indicia preferably also corresponds to a numerical measurement (located, e.g., every {fraction (1/8)} inch or every 1 cm) and preferably with additional indicia  126 ,  128  being provided at set increments. For example, if linear indicia are provided every one-eighth inch, it is preferable that every one-half inch or full inch the strip surface about the indicia be altered in shade, color, or pattern to provide quick visual cue as to numerical measurement without necessitating resort to reading numbers corresponding to the numerical measurement.  
         [0048]    Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the segments are coupled to each other. A segment  130  may be permanently pivotably coupled to another segment  144  with an eyelet  134  (or rivet or other means) positioned within aligned holes  136 ,  146  in the ends of each of the segments  130 ,  144 . Other segments or sections can be removably coupled together, e.g., by providing an end of coupler segment  132  with a ball head  140  over which a pivot hole  142  of the segment  144  can be inserted, and all segments  130 ,  144 ,  132  can then be connected at their respective holes  136 ,  156 ,  138  with the eyelet  134 . Connecting the coupler segment  132  at two locations (hole  138  and head  140 ) keeps coupler segment  132  from shifting relative to segments  130  and  144  when coupling to another section  148  (FIG. 12).  
         [0049]    With that foundation, referring now to FIGS. 13, 14 and  15 , right front bodice section  102  includes a center front segment  150  having an upper preferably 90° angled portion  152  and four holes: holes  154 ,  156 ,  160  in a straight portion, and hole  158  in the angled portion  152 . An arced front neck segment  162  includes two pivot holes  164 ,  166 . The front neck segment  162  is pivotably coupled to the center front segment  150  at pivot holes  158  and  164 . The offset of the angled portion  152  allows the curve of the neck segment to be relatively shallow and sets the beginning of the front neck curve square to the front center segment  150  at  153 . Particularly referring to FIG. 15, the front neck segment  162 , like preferably most curved segments in the pattern template  100 , is comprised of strips  168 ,  170  having a constant radius of curvature so that the strips can slide easily relative to each other to adjust the segment in length. It is recognized that the curved shape defined by the segments can be modified by the user using a French curve or other means to correspond to another curve, if necessary or desired.  
         [0050]    A shoulder seam segment  172  includes a first end with two longitudinally displaced holes  174 ,  176  and a second end with another hole  178 . The shoulder seam segment  172  is pivotably coupled to the front neck portion at holes  174 ,  166 , respectively, and does not pivot about hole  176 . In addition, holes  174  and  178 , and holes aligned therewith, are also used to couple the right front bodice  102  to the right back bodice  402 .  
         [0051]    A compound armhole segment  180  is pivotably coupled at one end (at hole  182 ) to the shoulder seam segment  172  (at hole  178 ), and includes another hole  184  at its other end. The compound armhole segment  180  is actually comprised of two discrete segments  180   a ,  180   b , each with a different radius of curvature (e.g., approximately 5.45 inches and approximately 2.58 inches, respectively) which are coupled at pivot  186  to thereby permit greater variation to armhole curve design. A French curve is preferably used to connect the locations  182 ,  184  and  186  when transferring the shape of the pattern template  100  to fabric. In addition, a connector  188  is coupled to the armhole segment at pivot  186 .  
         [0052]    An upper side seam segment  192  is pivotably coupled at a hole  194  at one end to the hole  184  of the armhole segment  180 . A lower strip  196  of the segment  192  extends past pivot hole  198  to allow a large variance in length of the segment  192 . A snap  200  is provided at a preferably 90° angle relative to the upper side seam segment  192  and permits attachment to hole  444  of the right back bodice  402  (FIG. 17).  
         [0053]    An upper side dart segment  202  is pivotably coupled to a lower side dart segment  204  at pivot  206  to define a side dart of the pattern template  100 . All dart segments preferably include laterally offset pivot holes, e.g. pivot holes  208 ,  210 ; i.e., the segments are angularly rotatable about a point lying off the longitudinal axis of each of the dart segments  202 ,  204 . Thus, the darts defined between any two dart segments are not shortened as the angle between the darts is decreased. Pivot  206  is located on a bust span segment  212  that is held rigidly, preferably at  900  relative thereto, to the center front segment  150 .  
         [0054]    First and second waist dart segments  214 ,  216  are also pivotably coupled to the bust span segment  212  at  218 , and define a waist dart.  
         [0055]    The upper side seam segment  192  is provided with a snap  220  that is adapted to snap into a pivot hole  222  at the coupling of the lower dart segment  204  and a lower side seam segment  224  when the pattern template  100  is on the wearer or when it is desired to have a bodice garment with waist dart only, and no side dart.  
         [0056]    The above segments (minus the bust span segment  212 ) define the outline of the right front bodice section  102 . More particularly, each of the outline segments (in all of the sections) includes a preferably heavy weight line indicia which defines a stitching line for the garment for which the pattern template  100  is adapted. When the right front bodice section  102  is removed from the wearer and traced onto paper or fabric, these lines are followed. A seam allowance is then added about the tracing.  
         [0057]    The bust span segment  212  together with the same element from the left front bodice section  104  define the bust span, which is preferably held rigidly at a 90° angle to the center front segments. The bust span segment  212  preferably includes a cruciate end  230  to provide non-overlapping and non-interfering pivot locations for the coupling of various segments. Segments  202  and  212  together with the corresponding segments from the left front bodice provide the front bust measurement.  
         [0058]    Internal brace segments are also provided to hold the outlining segments in correct position, such that the right front bodice section will not distort once removed from the wearer. Brace segment  232  holds the mid-armhole point  186  in correct position. Brace segment  234  holds the shoulder seam segment  172  at the measured angle. Brace segment  236  holds the intersection of the shoulder seam and the front neck (also called the HPS or high point of shoulder) in proper place. In addition, brace segment  236  together with second waist dart segment  216  holds the right front bodice section  102  to its full length (also called the full front length). Brace segment  238  holds the armhole/side seam intersection pivot point  194  at its measured position. Brace segment  240  operates to hold dart segments  204  and  214  open to the proper angle. Each of the above brace segments may be otherwise oriented relative to the outline segments provided that the functionality of the segments is maintained. However, it is preferable that the brace segments are oblique relative to horizontal and vertical orientations when the wearable pattern template is worn.  
         [0059]    The right front bodice section is preferably always used in association with two waist segments: a center front waist segment  250  and a side front waist segment  252 . Center front waist segment  250  includes two end portions  254 ,  256  oriented transverse to the length of the segment. End portion  254  includes a snap  258  that attaches to the center front segment  150  at hole  154 , and a hole  260  that accepts a snap  262  from the left center front waist segment  264  of the left front bodice section  104  (FIG. 8), and a snap  266  at which the center waist segment can be coupled to a hip section  500  (FIG. 18). End portion  256  includes a snap  268  that attaches dart segment  216  at a hole  270 , a hole  272 , and a snap  274  at which the center waist segment  250  again can be coupled to a hip section  500 . Side front waist segment  252  includes two cruciate end portions  276 ,  278 . End portion  276  includes a snap  280  that attaches to dart segment  214  at hole  282 , a snap  284  which can be fit in hole  272  of waist segment  250  on the wearer or if no waist dart measurement is required, and a snap  286  at which the side front waist segment  252  can be coupled to a hip section  500  (FIG. 18). End portion  278  includes a snap  288  that attaches to the side seam segment  224  at hole  290 , a snap  292  that is adapted to snap into a hole on a right side back waist segment of the right back bodice section  402  (FIG. 17), and a snap  294  which can be fit in hole on a hip section.  
         [0060]    From the above it is seen that every pivot point along the segments defining the outline of the right front bodice section (excluding where the dart segments attach to the outline) has associated therewith another segment, i.e., a brace segment (discussed above), connecting it to another pivot point. Referring to FIG. 16, the segments of section  102  (outline and brace segments) thereby cooperate to define a plurality of triangles  302 ,  304 ,  306 ,  308 ,  310 , the sides of which can be fixed in length, and a plurality of quadrilaterals  312 ,  314  the sides of which can be fixed in length and in which two sides of each quadrilateral have a fixed preferably 90° angle therebetween. Quadrilateral  316  is also formed, but does not include a fixed angle. Rather, its shape is held because its sides belong to triangles or fixed angle quadrilaterals. For purposes of this specification and the claims, triangles and quadrilaterals refer to three- and four-sides shapes, respectively, wherein such shapes may include both straight and curved sides. Every segment comprising the outline portion is fixed in relative position by the triangles and fixed-angle quadrilaterals. Therefore, when section  102  is removed from the wearer, its shape (all segment lengths and angles therebetween) is maintained, and no distortion can be introduced. As such, the measurements and shape of the wearer can be quickly and accurately transferred to fabric or paper.  
         [0061]    With the above detailed description of the right front bodice section  102 , a more general description will now be provided with respect to the other sections that comprise the pattern template  100 .  
         [0062]    Turning now to FIG. 17, the right back bodice section  402  is shown. The section  402  includes a center back segment  410  which include snaps  414 ,  416 ,  418  that couple into holes on a left back bodice section (not shown). A back neck segment  420  includes a first portion  422  aligned at a 90° angle with the center back segment  410 , and a second portion  424  angled from 90° to 135°, and most preferably 112°, relative to the first portion. It is noted that an underlying strip  426  of the second portion  424  has a relatively long extension for more variance in length. The user of the pattern template  100  can draw a curve along the first and second portions  422 ,  424  with a French curve. Alternatively, a curved neck segment could be used.  
         [0063]    Center and side shoulder segments  430 ,  432  are coupled between the second portion  424  of the back neck segment  420  and a compound armhole segment comprised of curved segments  434 ,  436 . Shoulder dart segments  460 ,  462  are rotatably coupled between the inner ends of the shoulder segments  430 ,  432 , and dart apex pivot  464 . An across-the-back segment  438  extends from the center back segment  410 , at a preferably fixed angle of 90° relative thereto, to the pivot  440  of the curved segments  434 ,  436 . The across-the-back segment  438  defines the horizontal balance line (HBL) and should remain parallel to the floor so that a garment hangs correctly. A full-width-of-back segment  442  also extends from the center back segment  410  at a preferably fixed 90° angle and is pivotably coupled to the lower end  444  of armhole segment  436 . The full-width-of-back segment  442  includes a pivot  445 , and a fixed strip  446  that extends downward from the location of pivot  445  at a fixed preferably 90° angle from the horizontal of the segment  442  to define a pivot hole  448  coincident with a back waist dart apex. The dart apex (pivot  448 ) is preferably located one inch below the top edge  450  of the full-width-of-back segment  442 . Dart segments  452 ,  454  are pivotably coupled at pivot  448  and define the waist dart. A side seam segment  456  is pivotably coupled at one end to the lower end  444  of the armhole, and at its other end to a first brace segment  458 .  
         [0064]    The first brace segment  458  extends between the side seam segment  456  and pivot  448 , and is responsible for opening the waist dart segment  454  to the proper angle. A second brace segment  470  extends between the pivot  445  and shoulder dart apex pivot  464 . Shoulder dart segment  460  is preferably fixed relative to the axis of the second brace segment  470 , preferably at an angle of approximately 174°, to act as a brace to prevent the dart apex  464  from shifting laterally when shoulder dart segment  462  is rotated relative to shoulder dart segment  460 . Snap  466  attached to dart  460  permits closing of the shoulder dart. A third brace segment  472  extends between pivot  445  and a pivot  474  at the intersection of the back neck segment  420  and center shoulder segment  430 . A fourth brace segment  476  extends between pivot  445  and a pivot  477  at the intersection of the side shoulder segment  432  and first armhole segment  434 , and is responsible for opening the shoulder dart segment  462  to the proper angle.  
         [0065]    Center and side back waist segments  478 ,  480  provide similar functionality to center and side front waist segments  250 ,  252  (FIG. 13). That is, segment  478  provides a fourth side to quadrilateral  490 , and segment  480  provides a third side to triangle  492 . In addition, the waist segments permit closing of the waist dart (segments  452  and  454 ), and also allow the right back bodice section  400  to be coupled to a lower section, such as a hip section.  
         [0066]    Snaps  482 ,  484  attach into holes  166 ,  178 , respectively, on the right front bodice section  102 .  
         [0067]    The right and left front bodice sections  102 ,  104  coupled to the right back bodice section  402  and left back bodice section together define a wearable pattern template in the form of a bodice. Numerous other sections can be provided which can be coupled to the bodice template or used separately therefrom.  
         [0068]    Referring to FIG. 18, a right front hip section  500  is shown comprising segments  502 ,  504 ,  506 ,  508 ,  510 ,  512 ,  514 ,  516 ,  518  and  520 .  
         [0069]    Referring to FIG. 19, a right back hip section  530  is shown comprising segments  532 ,  534 ,  536 ,  538 ,  540 ,  542 ,  544 ,  546 ,  548  and  550 .  
         [0070]    Referring to FIG. 20, a right front skirt section  552  includes segments  562 ,  564 ,  566 ,  568  and  570 . Right front skirt section  552  is shown aligned relative to the right front hip section  530  to which it may be coupled via holes  553 ,  554 ,  555  and snaps  556 ,  557 ,  558 . The right back skirt section is not shown, but is substantially the same as the right front skirt section  552 .  
         [0071]    Referring to FIG. 21, a right front pant section  572  includes segments  574 ,  576 ,  578 ,  580 ,  582 ,  584 ,  586 ,  588 ,  590  and  592 . The right front pant section  572  is shown aligned relative to the right front hip section  500  to which it may be coupled. A right back pant section  600  includes segments  602 ,  604 ,  606 ,  608 ,  610 ,  612 ,  614 ,  616 ,  618  and  620 . The right back pant section  600  is shown aligned relative to the right back hip section  530  to which it may be coupled. A right front and right back pant leg section  622  includes segments  624 ,  626 ,  628 ,  630 ,  632 ,  634 ,  636 ,  638 ,  640 ,  642  and  644 . The pant leg section  622  is shown aligned with the right front pant section  572  and right back pant section  600  to which it may be coupled.  
         [0072]    Each of sections  500 ,  530 ,  552 ,  572 ,  600  and  622  is constructed in accord with the principals described in detail with respect to the bodice sections  102  and  402 .  
         [0073]    There have been described and illustrated herein several embodiments of a wearable pattern template. While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it is not intended that the invention be limited thereto, as it is intended that the invention be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. Thus, while particular template sections have been disclosed, it will be appreciated that other template sections can be assembled in accord with the inventive concepts disclosed herein. In addition, while particular sizes of strips, strips couplings, rotatable couplings of segments, particular brace segment locations, etc., have been disclosed, it will be understood that numerous variations can be implemented, provided that essential concepts of the invention remain. In addition, while preferred angles have been described, it is appreciated that other angles between segments may be used. By way of example, and not by limitation, where a 90° angle is preferred (as such provides segments oriented vertically and horizontally to aid in measurements for appropriate garment fit), it is appreciated that angles of 90°±10 percent can (less desirably) be used as an approximation, and that various other angles can also be used. It will therefore be appreciated by those skilled in the art that yet other modifications could be made to the provided invention without deviating from its spirit and scope as claimed.