Refers to the original form or model from which something is derived, such as a prototype, archetype, or the original pattern of a design.
This building retains the archetype of Greek architecture.
The prototype of the new product has been completed.
sewing pattern
Specifically used in sewing to refer to a pattern or template for cutting fabric.
I made a dress using a sewing pattern.
This robot became the prototype for later industrial machines.
At the sewing class, I first drafted my own basic pattern.
The car was damaged in the accident so badly that it was unrecognizable.
The building retains its original form even after the renovation.