(US) The material needed to make a piece of clothing. [from 17th c.]
(textiles) The paper or cardboard template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric prior to cutting out and assembling.
(metalworking, dated) A full-sized model around which a mould of sand is made, to receive the melted metal. It is usually made of wood and in several parts, so as to be removed from the mould without damage.
“Fred quickly found work as a patternmaker with the Packard Motor Company.”
“After several experiences of this dulled vision Laurie, a former patternmaker who went on to run his own woodworking firm, decided he needed to take expert advice.”
“Patternmaker hated the conditions in a competitive race at Newmarket's July course last time out but should find things more conducive to gain success at Folkestone.”
patternation
The act or result of forming a pattern, particularly of a spray from a nozzle.