Use the comparison tool below to compare the top Pattern Making software on the market. You can filter results by user reviews, pricing, features, platform, region, support options, integrations, and more.
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Beadographer
Beadographer
$6.99 per year 1 RatingBeadographer lets you create your own designs by running inside your browser. You can create beading patterns with seed beads and plastic fuse beads. You can make many things including bracelets and ornaments, tapestries and loom designs. It is very easy to become a beadographer! Click on the canvas to see beads! Beadographer includes powerful tools like photo conversion, bead libraries and transform tools. The guide provides more information. Beadographer lets you design patterns for beading projects. You can create designs with seed beads and plastic fuse beads. You can create many things including bracelets and ornaments, tapestries, tapestries, and even loom designs. Beadographer is currently only available for Windows, Mac, or iPad. Beadographer may not work on other devices. Beadographer offers two versions: a free and a paid membership. The membership version offers three additional features. -
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Tailornova
Tailornova
$29 per user per month 1 RatingThe world's most advanced 3D fashion design software. Tailornova is an online fashion design software with patent protection that allows you to create unlimited designs faster than ever. You can visualize your creations in 3D, and receive custom-fitted patterns in a matter of seconds. Instant smart fashion templates are able to help you create original designs in just seconds. These templates allow you to preview 3D garment samples, flat sketches, and made-to measure sewing patterns. They are ready for download, cut, and sew. All it takes is a body and your measurements. To create a 3D FitModel™, you can modify any body shape, measurement, height, or other information. The 3D FitModel™, which can be customized in seconds, allows for the creation and customization of unlimited designs. -
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BeadTool is easy to use, even if you have never used beading software. An intuitive user interface makes it easy to create beautiful bead patterns. There are videos that will help you through different tasks if you get stuck. You've probably spent a lot on expensive beading software. This application is a joy to use. BeadTool 4 allows you to design your PDFs and prints as you wish. You will find all the tools you would expect to find in any drawing program. It's easy to create bead patterns using photos. You can create beautiful patterns by simply loading the most popular image formats, such as JPG and GIF. BeadTool customers receive the support they need is a top priority.
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BeadCreator
BeadCreator
$149 one-time payment 1 RatingBeadCreator unleashes your creativity. BeadCreator has been developed by people with more than a decade's experience. Our goal is to make beaded jewelry that is beautiful and easy to create. It's never been easier to create patterns. In less than an hour you can create beautiful bead patterns like pros! You can create your own designs, use our starter templates as inspiration, or combine features from multiple patterns. BeadCreator is a time-saver for hobbyists and professionals alike. The user interface is intuitive and smooth. It allows you to quickly add designs to your design canvas. -
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Repper
Repper
$4.99 per monthWrestling with Photoshop or Illustrator to create seamless patterns? Repper is here to help, taking care of the technical details so you can focus on creative exploration and expression. With over 30 tiling templates, you can turn any image into whole pattern collection. Discover how much fun it is: get hooked and incredible productive making gorgeous patterns. Use your own imagery or the build-in free image library and export high-quality patterns for any application. Repper runs in your browser, so there's no need to install or update software. Use the app on any computer or tablet, always synced and safely backed up. Got a question or issue? No worries, we are always happy to help you get going again at support[at]repper[dot]app. -
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Gemini FashionSTUDIO
Gemini CAD Systems
$39 per user per monthFashionSTUDIO is the flexible solution for fashion industry professionals and enthusiasts who want to solve the garment production puzzle quickly, easily, and using one solution. Gemini FashionSTUDIO can build the patterns you need in just a few clicks. Start by downloading the free product library. You can also make alterations. FashionSTUDIO allows you to save up to 30% fabric, ink, and 40% decorating time. You can also achieve up to 98% efficiency when cutting difficult pattern-printing patterns. All of these are possible thanks to all Add-Ons and features. FashionSTUDIO's eCommerce integrations make it possible to create and visualize production-ready models using a 3D avatar. Send them to your eCommerce platform or directly to the production line. -
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PatternSmith
Autometrix
Autometrix's innovative suite of software tools is centered around the intuitive and powerful PatternSmith. PatternSmith is an industry-leading tool that allows for pattern drafting, editing and nesting. It also has machine control capabilities. This makes it easy to create patterns and precision cut them. PatternSmith's powerful and intuitive features are enhanced by our easy-to-integrate series of plugins, tools, which allow you to create a custom software solution that meets your needs. -
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TUKAcad
Tukatech
Fashion CAD pattern-making software with advanced functionality and process engineering. This software allows for precise pattern building, bespoke grade rules, marker nesting, and pattern construction for any style. Audio/video support for all tools. All the above are available when you buy TUKAcad. You can also customize a monthly subscription to suit your needs. -
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Garment Designer
Cochenille Design Studio
$199 one-time paymentGarment Designer Overview for Windows and Macintosh. This pattern-making program allows you to create both knitting and sewing patterns. You can choose from a variety of ready-to wear body measurements or enter your own measurements to create a custom fit. You can view the contours of your body (the sloper), while you work on the pattern. Garment Designer uses a USBHASP key to protect its software. This key must be plugged in to your computer when you use the software. You can install the software on both your desktop and portable, and then move the key back and forth. This key system is similar to that used with Stitch Painter. If you own Stitch Painter 3 and higher, you may wish to update your key so that both programs run. -
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PWstudio
Pattern Works International
$975 one-time paymentPWstudio V4 streamlines your pattern design experience, whether you are designing for the fashionista or the businessperson, dressing the child at play or costuming for the stage or screen. PWstudio V4 is an affordable, intuitive and simple to use apparel design software. It was designed by a garment designer and is easy to use. You can even design on your laptop. You can even create a complete pattern design studio with a wide carriage printer or roll-up digitizer. From the style sketch to pattern design, grading, and more. You can design with any size sloper, modify client grade rules, create technical drawings to assist in garment construction, and even diagram sample production. PWstudio V4 is ideal for the professional garment designer, costumer, independent pattern company, and apparel design teacher and student. -
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Telestia Creator
eTelestia
$200 one-time paymentDo you want an apparel CAD system that allows you to create your own patterns quickly, efficiently, and in the most cost-effective way? Telestia Creator is the right tool for you. A CAD system for apparel designed by pattern technologists. You can forget about the technicalities of most CAD systems. This will allow you to focus on pattern creation and not have to struggle to learn complicated systems. This unique system combines a variety of CAD functions and tools that are easy to use with solid pattern cutting knowledge. You will be able create your own styles and blocks, create your own style libraries, modify and adjust existing blocks, and create professional collections. The software includes ready examples and built-in help. Upgrade to Automatic Patterns and create your own pattern blocks in a matter of seconds. You can retrieve automatically created blocks according to your preferred measurements. -
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Vetigraph
Vetigraph
$5000 one-time paymentVETIGRAPH Expert® is affordable for all companies. It can be used to create and modify patterns on the screen, gradation and cutting lines, as well as for automatic cutting flexible materials (garment and furniture industries, composite and synthetic material industries). -
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PatternMaster
Wild Ginger
$125 one-time paymentFive stand-alone programs, PatternMaster, are perfect for the sewist! PatternMaster creates custom-sized patterns to fit full wardrobes for men, women, and children. Each pattern is priced separately so you can only purchase what you need. Amazing custom-fit patterns that fit all sizes, full wardrobes for men, women, and children, with quarterly updates on our website. We also offer free measuring and fitting support as well as style summaries. -
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Synthesis
Six Atomic
$69 per monthSynthesis is an automated system for creating patterns and designing modularly for the apparel industry. It is a web-based, AI-driven web application that requires no technical knowledge. Automatically organize and grade patterns, which allows for products to be delivered to market 20x faster than traditional methods. Automatically assign and export clustering and stitching data to 3D visualization software. You can save up to 90% on traditional 3D sampling. Automatically grade any size pattern, no matter if it's a full size range or bespoke. In just a few clicks, you can create designs and patterns for staple clothes. Reduce the time it takes to draft and sample. -
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SEDDI Textura
SEDDI Textura
$1,440 per yearSEDDI Textura will help you master the art of tiling. Our easy-to use suite of tiling software empowers anyone to create the perfect pattern, repeat it and see it come alive in real-time. Save time by reducing the need to switch between software. SEDDI Textura’s neural network was trained using high-quality mechanical data and optical data from thousands fabrics, and tested with the best-in class methodology. SEDDI Textura AI can simulate the behavior of textiles with a simple scan and a few data points such as composition and weight. With ease, unleash your creativity. The material editor in SEDDI Textura makes it easy to experiment with colors and fabric finishes like metallics and satins. Export digital fabrics to the format you prefer, whether it's ZIP, U3MA or SBSAR. Create, edit and manage digital textiles on one platform. -
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PAD System Cloud
PAD System
All-in-one cloud-based tool for pattern makers and fashion designers to create and collaborate on patterns and accelerate work progress. Our specialized tools make it easy to speed up the process. Add production details and prepare to mass-produce. Automate marker placement to optimize fabric usage. Don't waste time with non-specialized softwares. Use industry-focused tools to increase productivity and reduce wasted time. -
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VStitcher
Browzwear
VStitcher is the industry’s most popular 3D fashion design and software. Designers can design garments in a variety of sizes, use leverage graphics, trims, colors, styles, and 3D rendering. The comprehensive features allow designers, technical specialists, as well as pattern makers, to create designs and take them further with true-motion fit and pattern modification, grading and tech pack. You can create or modify patterns and convert them into a 3D prototype. This allows you to display endless variations, including material visualization, seams and pockets, layers, padding, creases and trims. -
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Optitex
Optitex
Optitex Creative: A 3D design software that is intuitive, flexible, and trusted by fashion designers. It supports true interoperability between design and development, as well as production. You can design directly in 3D, and only in 3D. This allows you to express your creative vision at each stage of the process. You can change the style of the pattern without ever touching it. Quick onboarding - an easy user experience that matches designers’ skills. You can be more creative with the accelerated design and decision-making tools. Effective communication with the technical team is possible by sharing the same 3D assets. To achieve the best design results, start with a block. Modify existing style lines by manipulating garment pieces in 3D. -
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Gerber AccuMark 3D
Lectra
AccuMark helps you speed up your time to market and generates the highest fabric yields for all your designs. Accurate and precise planning can reduce the time it takes to develop a product. You can increase your productivity by increasing accuracy, minimizing repetitions of design steps, and saving both labor and material costs. AccuMark's pattern designing functionality allows you to create unique models and make quick changes on complex interior surfaces. AccuMark can speed up your design process, regardless of industry. -
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Modaris
Lectra
Modaris Expert is Lectra's most advanced version for pattern making technology. It allows pattern makers to store, retrieve, organize and leverage digital assets that are essential for garment development. This helps you speed up your product development process. It automates low-value tasks so you can spend more time designing patterns and less on pattern adjustment and quality control. Modaris Expert allows you to achieve a higher level efficiency than Modaris Classic. Modaris Expert allows you to synchronize between pattern pieces, reducing the need for manual pattern adjustment. Smart and advanced adjustment tools allow you to protect the original fit before altering it, foolproofing the whole process for everyone, including newcomers. -
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Artlandia SymmetryWorks
Artlandia
$124.50 one-time paymentArtlandia SymmetryWorks plug-in allows you to create repeat patterns in Adobe Illustrator. SymmetryWorks allows you to create pattern designs faster, better, and more imaginatively than any other software, no matter if you're an expert or a student. This software is the best choice for surface and textile designers as well as interior decorators, stationery designers, web developers, web designers and illustrators. You can save hours of effort and time. SymmetryWorks allows you to hot-link your motif to the pattern. The pattern will rebuild itself instantly after you edit the motif. All necessary rotations, reflections and other transformations are applied behind-the scenes. It's almost like you can magically edit many elements at once. Artlandia SymmetryWorks allows graphic designers, illustrators and textile and industrial designers create unlimited patterns. -
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Artlandia SymmetryMill
Artlandia
Although you might not be a professional designer but you can create repeating patterns from any image quickly and easily. It even works on your desktop! You don't need any other software! SymmetryMill is easy to use. Simply move the controls and you'll see a variety of patterns that are ready for you to use in your projects. Enjoy, share, and remix. Start with the limited version for free and discover its endless possibilities. Register to unlock the full potential of this app. You can use your patterns to create clothing, upholstery, camouflage vehicles, explore interior design ideas, and even paint entire buildings. The SketchUp plug-in SymmetryMill allows you to instantly apply your patterns to 3D models. Modify a pattern, and the model updates automatically. Standalone application with endless stream of patterns. Keyboard editing, all 17 types of planar symmetry, brick and drop repetitions. -
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CadShot
CadShot
$365 one-time paymentAutometrix makes it easy and accurate to digitize your patterns using CadShot. We have a digitizing solution that will work for you, whether they are cardboard templates, hand-drawn or unstitched originals. CadShot software offers three options for pattern digitizing: Cadshot, CadShot mobile, and CadShot vision. CadShot is fast and accurate regardless of the method you choose. It's as simple as taking a photo. CadShot converts digital images into digitized patterns. You can capture with any TWAIN scanner or CadShot Mobile/CadShot Vision. CadShot Mobile lets you take a picture of your design and create a digital version in just minutes using your smartphone or tablet. This is the best solution if you have a lot of patterns that you want to digitize. The Vision Module can be mounted on top of a table to calibrate for accuracy if you have large patterns. This allows you to use an existing work table, or your automated cutting table. -
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Cameo Apparel Pattern Software
Wild Ginger
Cameo v7 is a powerful pattern making, pattern grading, made-to-measure, and marker making program for professional pattern makers and fashion educators. Free style and materials management module, unlimited technical support, integrated help and movie tutorials. Written projects are created, written and supported, by an expert pattern maker. Support for windows-based plotters and printers. Rotate/move patterns on the print screen to improve paper use and print full, half and quarter scale. -
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Pattern Cafe
Pattern Cafe
$5 per monthAI can help you create seamless patterns. AI prompts you with 50-400 high-quality seamless patterns. Fast results in seconds
Overview of Pattern Making Software
Pattern making software is invaluable to any fashion designer, tailor, costumer, or seamstress. It helps create accurate patterns quickly and efficiently, enabling them to produce garments more quickly and at a lower cost. Pattern making software comes in a variety of forms, from basic applications for creating simple designs to professional-grade programs for creating complex and customized garments.
The most essential feature of pattern making software is its ability to create precise measurements and shapes accurately. The software uses CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology to generate the patterns from either scanned images or manually entered measurements. Patterns can be adjusted as needed based on individual body shapes and sizes, ensuring that the garment fits correctly when completed. This can also be used in combination with fabric swatches and other materials so that a designer can get an exact representation of how their garment will look before they start cutting out pieces.
Many pattern-making applications allow users to customize their patterns with various features such as adding trims or buttons, choosing fabrics, and changing the shape of sleeves or collars. Some programs may even include special features such as 3D rendering capabilities that allow the user to visualize their design before actually starting the sewing process. The ability to save multiple versions of a design is also beneficial for designers who are continuously revising their sketches before finalizing them into finished products.
Finally, many pattern makers offer additional tools such as grading tools which enable designers to scale up their designs for different sizes without having to draw each size separately by hand. These tools help save time when working with large batches of similar items like uniforms or costumes where all pieces need uniform sizing but slight variations may need adjustments along the way.
Overall, pattern making software has become an invaluable tool for anyone involved in garment-related work due to its accuracy and convenience when it comes to producing accurate designs quickly and cost-effectively. With digital technologies always advancing this type of software is sure to offer increasingly sophisticated features well into the future.
Why Use Pattern Making Software?
Pattern making software can make the process of designing and creating clothes much easier. Here are the top five reasons to use pattern making software:
- Streamlined Design Process: Pattern making software can automate many tedious tasks, saving time and eliminating potential errors that could occur in a manual system. This means designers can focus on their creative ideas without having to worry about measurements or calculations.
- Increased Accuracy: By using pattern making software, designers are able to create patterns with greater accuracy than would be possible when using traditional methods. The automated nature of the software ensures perfect proportions every time, regardless of how complex the design is.
- Better Fitting Garments: Because of its automated measurements, pattern making software is able to produce garments that fit better than those created by hand. With correct sizing, each piece should fit the person perfectly and eliminate any need for alterations or adjustments after production has been completed.
- Cost Savings: Using pattern making software saves time and money in comparison to traditional methods since fewer materials have to be purchased and fewer labor hours are required in order to complete a project accurately within budget constraints. Additionally, businesses will save money on fabric waste as they won’t have to compensate for incorrect measurements caused by human error during cutting or sewing processes.
- Easy Editing Processes: One major benefit of working with a digital platform is the ability to easily edit patterns if necessary after they have been created. This makes it simpler for designers who may want to make changes before beginning production so that their garments meet industry standards or customer expectations flawlessly.
Why Is Pattern Making Software Important?
Pattern making software is an important tool for fashion industry professionals and hobbyists alike. With its capabilities, users can accurately create a variety of garment patterns with ease and precision.
For professionals in the fashion design industry, pattern making software is essential for turning designs into real garments. It enables them to generate accurate templates that are used to cut fabric pieces, creating flawless ready-to-wear items. Its features make it possible to quickly leverage complex measurements and slopers which then help achieve the desired fit of the item being manufactured. Additionally, pattern making software offers unlimited flexibility when designing as well as alterations in changing or resizing existing patterns so designers don’t have to start from scratch each time they come up with new ideas. This type of technology also helps save businesses time and money by streamlining processes such as grading, costing and measuring that could take many hours to accomplish manually.
Hobbyists benefit from pattern making software too since it gives them access to tools usually only available to professional designers at a fraction of the cost. Pattern makers can gain insight into crafting their own projects without having extensive knowledge about complex garment patterns or math equations required for them ever before this kind of software was available on the market. In fact, with easy-to-use interfaces and intuitive interfaces most users shouldn’t have any problem learning how to use this sophisticated technology even if they don’t know much about complicated tailoring techniques or other aspects related to garment production. Moreover, those who do not have access to traditional fabrication facilities may find digital solutions like computer aided design (CAD) programs easier than hand sewing clothes from paper templates by themselves—allowing them more freedom when creating their own one-of-a-kind piece exactly how they envision it.
Pattern making software continues revolutionize how fashion designers approach their work while also giving hobbyists an inviting platform where they can explore their creative talents away from big industries and expensive costs.
What Features Does Pattern Making Software Provide?
- Pattern Drafting: Pattern making software often includes a pattern drafting tool, which allows users to create basic patterns from start to finish. This feature also enables users to modify existing patterns by resizing, copying/pasting pieces, and cutting/reducing them. The drafts created with this tool can be printed on fabric or paper for further use in the production process.
- CAD Designing: Many pattern making softwares come with built-in computer-aided design (CAD) capabilities for creating detailed designs quickly and efficiently. These features allow users to draw designs on a virtual canvas using lines, curves, textures and other shapes as well as add details such as pockets, collars and other finishing elements.
- Sketch Functionality: In order to recreate an existing design or develop fresh ones from scratch, most pattern making software offers sketch functionality that can help designers turn sketches into real products. This feature is especially useful for those who are designing custom items for one-of-a-kind pieces or unique occasions such as weddings and special events.
- Grading Tools: Most pattern making software provides grading tools that enable users to adjust the measurements of their model size according to industry standards (e.g., US sizes). This makes it easier for designers to accurately produce apparel in multiple sizes while still ensuring consistency throughout the garment collection they’re creating.
- Digital Prototyping: Once the draft has been completed in the pattern making software, digital prototyping tools may be employed so that users can simulate how their creation will look once it’s made up of actual material and components like buttons, linings, appliques etc., allowing them to identify any potential problems beforehand before having them become costly mistakes after production has begun full scale.
- Cost Estimation: Pattern making software can often generate reports that help designers get an idea of the cost associated with the production of their design (both vertically and horizontally). This feature can help them gain a better understanding of how much they need to invest in order to produce their collection, so that there is no unexpected expense down the road.
- Customizable Notations: To make it easier for those who will be following through with the production process, many pattern making softwares come equipped with customizable notations that can be added directly onto the drafts created in-program. With this feature, users have the ability to add measurements, directions and other information about each part of the design for later reference.
What Types of Users Can Benefit From Pattern Making Software?
- Retailers: Pattern making software can help retailers design and produce clothing that is tailored to their customers’ taste and preferences.
- Designers: With access to specialized tools, designers can create innovative and unique patterns that accurately reflect the vision they have in mind.
- Tailors/Seamstresses: Pattern making software provides tailors with a way to precisely construct garments that fit the exact measurements of the customer. This allows them to save time while producing high-quality products.
- Fashion Students: Pattern making software can be a valuable tool for fashion students as it teaches them how to make their own designs come alive with correct measurements for each piece of fabric used. It can also aid them in creating portfolios of designs for potential employers or clients.
- Home Sewers: Home sewers are able to use pattern making software to plan intricate patterns and draft precise cuts for their projects—from clothing items, accessories, decorative items or anything else made from fabric. They can adjust the sizing options according to their needs and ensure that everything fits correctly before beginning construction of the items.
- Costume Designers: Costume design can often be difficult to achieve without the help of pattern making software. By creating a digital pattern for any costume, designers are able to account for every detail required and make sure that measurements are correct before beginning construction.
How Much Does Pattern Making Software Cost?
The cost of pattern making software can vary depending on the features available, but in general a good quality pattern making software package will range anywhere from $100 to several thousand dollars. Many companies offer free pattern making software online that provide basic functions for creating patterns; however, most do not have the capabilities and accuracy of higher end products. With more advanced applications, prices can increase significantly as they offer many powerful tools such as 3D visualization, automated grading, or automated marker-making capabilities. Additionally, some companies may also charge a fee for updates or extra design modules that you'll need to purchase separately.
In summary, while it’s possible to find cheap options on the market (as low as $70), a more comprehensive package with all of the bells and whistles may cost upwards of thousands of dollars.
Risks To Consider With Pattern Making Software
Risks associated with pattern making software include:
- Accidents or malfunctions in the software can cause data loss.
- Designers and fashion businesses may be vulnerable to copyright infringement due to enterprising hackers being able to gain access to confidential designs.
- Faulty algorithms can lead to inaccurate measurements or misjudgment of size and fit.
- Unapproved patterns could be used in production, resulting in wasted expenses and resources as well as a tarnished reputation for the fashion business.
- Software updates and security patches may not always be up to date, leaving businesses open to potential external threats.
- Outdated or ineffective software may not be able to effectively respond to changes in fashion trends or customer demands.
- The cost of implementing and maintaining such software can be considerable and difficult to manage.
What Does Pattern Making Software Integrate With?
Software that can integrate with pattern making software includes systems for creating designs and patterns, such as computer-aided design (CAD) or 2D vector drawing programs. These tools are used to create basic shapes and templates for customizing a pattern. Additionally, many of the same graphic editing programs used to manipulate digital images and photos can be integrated into pattern making software to personalize existing patterns. Spreadsheet software can also be incorporated into some pattern making applications to aid in measurements and calculations, allowing for greater accuracy during the development process.
Finally, specific types of manufacturing management software can help automate certain tasks related to drafting and editing patterns. This software can reduce errors and help streamline the process of creating patterns, as well as link pattern making data to other business applications.
Questions To Ask Related To Pattern Making Software
- What types of garments can be created with this software?
- Are there any limitations on the size, shape or fabric type which can be used for pattern making?
- Does the software include a library of design and styling options?
- Can multiple patterns be designed simultaneously or must they be designed separately?
- Is it possible to make adjustments to patterns mid-design process without losing data?
- Are there any restrictions on the number of individual pieces which can be included in a pattern design?
- Does the software provide tools for accurately measuring fabric length, width and other dimensions?
- Is there an option to create a digitized version of a pattern layout that can then be exported into various cutting machines or systems?
- How easy is it to incorporate different fabrics in a design, such as wovens, knits and non-wovens, etc.?
- Does the software enable users to save custom measurements for future use and does it generate cutting instructions according to chosen fabrics/measurements?