What is "to pattern after"

Pattern \Pat"tern\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Patterned; p. pr. & vb. n. Patterning.]

1. To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.
   --Milton.

   [A temple] patterned from that which Adam reared in Paradise.
   --Sir T. Herbert.

2. To serve as an example for; also, to parallel.

   To pattern after, to imitate; to follow.