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#### What is parametric design?
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Parametric design refers to the use of parameters or variables to manipulate the outcome
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of a given design within its rules.
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In sewing patterns, the *parameters* are what is provided by the user: Their measurements
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and options that they have selected.
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The *rules* of the design are what you, the designer, make them.
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#### What does that mean for designers?
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When drafting or designing patterns or garments, it is common practice to start with a *fit model*
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(or *dress form*). The measurements of the fit model are used as input in the initial design.
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Adapting the pattern for a different model is a tedious task, which is why patterns are graded
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up and down to cover different sizes.
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But in a parametric sewing pattern, adapting to different sizes or models *just works*.
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#### What can FreeSewing do for me?
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FreeSewing provides everything you need to create your own parametric sewing patterns
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with very little effort.
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You are free to sell patterns you create, or contribute them to our growing collection.
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