Lay Plan

A lay plan is the strategic arrangement of fabric pattern pieces on the cutting marker to maximize fabric efficiency, minimize waste, and ensure consistent garment accuracy. At Megaya Bali, the lay plan is an essential step in the production workflow, helping brands optimize material usage while maintaining precise alignment, grainline accuracy, and quality control throughout the cutting stage.

A lay plan determines how each pattern piece—large or small, symmetrical or asymmetrical—will be positioned on the fabric before cutting. It considers the fabric’s width, grain direction, print orientation, nap, stretch, repeat, and any design-specific rules such as placement prints or directional textures. A well-prepared lay plan can significantly reduce fabric consumption per garment, lower production costs, and improve cutting efficiency across both samples and bulk orders.

Megaya Bali prepares lay plans based on your patterns, size sets, and tech pack instructions. While we do not create tech packs, we follow your specifications precisely to ensure every piece is arranged correctly according to your garment’s technical requirements. Our goal is to support an efficient cutting process that maintains accuracy, consistency, and professional production standards.

Our Lay Plan Services Include:
– Efficient Pattern Placement: Strategically positions all pattern pieces to reduce waste and improve material usage.

– Grainline & Directional Accuracy: Ensures all pieces follow the correct grain, nap, or print direction.

– Size Ratio Marker Preparation: Creates consistent markers for single-size, multi-size, or graded production runs.

– Fabric Behavior Consideration: Adjusts placement based on stretch direction, print alignment, and textile characteristics.

– Support for Printed Fabrics: Aligns placement for repeat patterns, stripes, checks, and engineered prints.

– Optimized Cutting Workflow: Provides a clear guide for cutters to achieve accuracy and consistency across the batch.

– Bulk & Sample Marker Preparation: Suitable for prototypes, fit samples, pre-production samples, and full production.

Why Brands Choose Megaya Bali for Lay Plan Preparation:
– Reduces fabric consumption and overall production cost

– Ensures highly accurate cutting for consistent garment quality

– Supports both simple and complex patterns, including technical and multi-panel designs

– Ideal for printed, striped, directional, or specialty fabrics

– Strengthens the cutting process and minimizes human error

– Helps maintain consistency from sample development through bulk production

– Maximizes efficiency while respecting the creative and technical requirements of the garment

At Megaya Bali, lay plan preparation is treated as a technical art form—balancing efficiency with precision. Our team ensures every pattern piece is placed thoughtfully and accurately to achieve consistent, cost-effective cutting results. By producing a meticulous lay plan, we help your garments begin their production journey with clarity, accuracy, and material efficiency, ensuring a smooth transition into cutting and sewing.