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Pattern Making CAD In India

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Pattern Making CAD In India

Importance of CAD in Textile Designing

 The term CAD stands for computer-aided design and is defined as the use of information technology in the design process. The CAD system is usually a combination of hardware and specifically designed software. The hardware includes graphic devices and their peripherals for input and output opera­tions, while the software package manipulates or analyzes shapes according to user interaction. The core of a CAD system is its software, which takes input from product designer, makes use of graphics for storing the product model, and drives the peripherals for product presentation. Use of CAD does not change the nature of design process but aids the product designer. Most of the CAD software packages have the provision to create three-dimensional (3D) models that can be rotated and viewed from any angle. These state-of-the-art modeling CAD packages help architects, engineers, and designers in their design activities. 

COMPLETE PATTERN MAKING, GRADING, AND MARKER MAKING SOLUTION

CAD is an innovative apparel pattern design software that is perfect for manufacturers and designers of any size. Operating under Microsoft Windows, CAD allows the user to accurately build patterns, grade rules and markers for single styles or entire lines. It is the advanced pattern making, grading and marker making system that will streamline your production process and reduce operating expenses. Built-in audio/video help, loads of tips and the option to buy or sign up for a monthly subscription are just some of the advantages of this award winning pattern making software. Purchase of CAD pattern design software comes with free unlimited training and even free re-training of new employees should customers undergo a turn-over in their workforce.  

PATTERN DRAFTING

Use powerful CAD tools to draft patterns from scratch, or modify existing blocks that come preloaded in the software. Use commands and keyboard shortcuts for tools and functions to speed up the drafting process. 

THREE TYPES OF SOFTWARE TOOLS

Among options for pattern drafting software, I’d boil them down to three types:

1. CAD-based software for the fashion industry.
There are many different companies making professional pattern software. The biggies are Gerber, Lectra and Optitex. These are all based on CAD technology, very specialized, and cost in the tens of thousands of dollars.

2. Scaled down CAD software for home sewists or custom clothing makers.
Software of this nature is based on CAD technology but has less options in order to make it more affordable.

A few programs of this type:
Wild Ginger Pattern Master
Pattern Maker
Fashion CAD
Telestia Creator

Some of these programs work by measurement input. You put in measurements, it forms the pattern blocks for you. Others offer full-fledged tools to draft from the ground up. Some of them include additional “style libraries” to add on to your blocks. The market for these kind of programs varies from home sewists to custom apparel and smaller garment companies.

One very important caveat about all of the CAD-based programs: they are based on Windows and only run on a Mac when you own a copy of Windows and run it through Bootcamp or an emulator. (Both of which really slow down my computer…)

3. Vector drawing software.


While vector software is not created specifically for drafting, it is a wonderful tool that puts a highly accurate ruler and pen in your hand. With this kind of software, you draw the patterns as you wish. There are a lot of little tools within a vector program that speed up the process over paper drafting.

Apparel Pattern Designing CAD In India

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Pattern

Garment fitness is the 1st priority for every consumer. To get perfect fit of garment, well planned or defect free pattern must be needed. When ornamental designs are apply on the garment, then a perfect pattern should be produced for making this garment. A standard pattern making is the most essential part to the success of ready-to-wear clothing. 

On the other words, pattern is a hand paper which is made by flowing all the specifications of each and individual components. Actually a pattern is the template from which the parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before being cut out and assembled. Pattern making is the connection of design to production by creating paper templates for all components such as cloth, hemming, fusible etc. which have to be cut for finish a perfect garment. Now CAD software are used to make pattern for better correction. 

There are three types of pattern making methods used in apparel industry. These are in below:- 

1.         Pattern drafting method

2.         Pattern draping method

3.         Flat pattern making method

Here are the following methods that are related to the pattern workroom: 

1. Pattern drafting method: 
Pattern drafting method is mainly depends on accurate measurements taken on a person, dress or dummy. To complete the pattern, measurements are taken for chest, waist, hip and so on, and ease allowances are marked on paper and construction lines are drawn also. This drafting method is used to made basic, foundation or design patterns. Basic pattern set is the example of drafting method.

2. Pattern draping method: 
Pattern draping method is a three-dimensional process of pattern making. In this pattern making method, muslin cloth is used to drape over a Human body or on a mannequin. For making this draping method commonly used muslin, plain weave fabric of unfinished cotton fabric. When a two dimensional (2D) piece of fabric is around on a form of dress or a model, following its shape, creating a three-dimensional (3D) fabric pattern. To get an actual design for finished garment, pattern maker give ease allowances for movement before the garment piece is cut and sewn. This pattern can be marked with pencil lines and the finished muslin pattern can be used repeatedly. But, it is requires more material, more expensive and time consuming than flat paper pattern making method.

Flat pattern making method:

Flat paper pattern making method is used to the development of a fitted basic pattern with ease movement and comfort to fit a person or body form. For developing a standard pattern, it is the fastest and most efficient method, so that the basic block is modified to create new and various styles. It is dependent on previously developed patterns. In flat pattern making, the patterns are manipulated by using a slash or pivotal method to create design patterns.

A sloper is the starting point for flat pattern making or designing. Sloper is types of basic pattern that drafted on specific body measurements and do not attached a seam allowance, comfort ease, or any other design elements. Slopers are manipulated to create different styles of fashion garment. In the present day it is mainly draped by Computer aid techniques. To get a good pattern making, accurate measurements are most important. 

Fashion Pattern Making In India

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Appearance is crucial for obvious reasons in the fashion industry. With that in mind, many fashion e-commerce sites can be an excellent source of design inspiration.

Fashion industry is always looking for the latest trend to absorb it and then spread it to the rest of the world. This behaviour is also common in web design. So, when the worlds of fashion and Internet collide, we can expect to see websites that blend together the latest visual and technological trends.

Each fashion brand aims to create a unique and characteristic visual style that fits its personality. However, there are certain characteristics that are common to most fashion companies’ websites. Most fashion websites rely on the power of visuals to draw attention to them and let the product speak for itself. The use of photographs is imperative, large images and videos are very popular. In most cases, the homepage consist of a large background photo and a navigation menu. The rest of the content is pushed to the background so it does not compete with the displayed product. Black and white is a common color scheme for most fashion websites, especially those that want to convey an image of elegance and classicism, while young and playful brands use a lot of color.

The main objective of a fashion website is to keep the viewer in the site enough time for him or her to see the last collection of the product. Some fashion websites have interactive elements and try to transform the visit into a sensory experience for the viewer. In this post we compiled 50 of the best fashion websites you can find on the Internet these days. Fashion websites tend to change from one season to another, so take a look quickly, before they are gone!

Boat Neck Tee Pattern

This pattern is one of my ‘Off-the-Rails’ sewing patterns that I’ve worked with for many years.  The Boat Neck Tee is a wardrobe classic when cut in a plain cloth and seriously quirky when you mix your print and plain knit fabrics. Although the image below is of a half sleeve tee-shirt, the pattern comes with a three-quarter sleeve.  I’ll be adding a post to the blog very soon showing the sleeve pattern alterations for short and long sleeves.

My Fitted Dress Pattern

Once you’ve taken all your own basic body measurements, you’ll then need to decide which size block will be best for you to use to start fitting the dress block.  I always like to select a block that’s closest to my own measurements keeping in mind that I always need a full bust adjustment.  That means it’s ok if the block measurements are a little short in the bust because I’ll be adding extra with my FBA.  If you have a larger than average hip measurement then you arm want to select a block that’s smaller in the hip because you will have the opportunity to add to the hip area for your first fitting.  

Garments Designing In India

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Garments Designing In India

Definition of garment: 

What is garment? It is a common question for many people. Actually a garment is a piece of clothing which is manufactured by fabric or textile materials for protecting human body and decorated purpose. These materials can be natural, cellulose andsynthetic fibers. There are many types of garments like woven or knitted with different names and uses. Garments can both metaphorically and literally bear the imprint of its wearers as objects that have been worn, carried or used to adorn, their persons. 

Classification of Garments: 
Garments could be classified based on several aspects as there is no standard classification system available. However, the garments could be classified based on the gender as male or female, or age as children’s garments. Generally, based on use,style and material, different varieties of garments show different styles. 

Garments Pattern Making Methods

Pattern Making

Pattern making is a highly skilled technique which calls for technical ability, and a sensitivity to interpret a design with a practical understanding of garment construction. For successful dress designing pattern making forms the fundamental step. This function connects design to production by producing paper templates for all components such as cloth, hemming, fusible etc. which have to be cut for completing a specific garment. 

Pattern making is an art. It is the art of manipulating and shaping a flat piece of fabric to conform to one or more curves of the human figure. Pattern making is a bridge function between design and production. A sketch can be turned into a garment via a pattern which interprets the design in the form of the garment components. A pattern is flat while the body is not. The body has height, width and depth. Within this roughly cylindrical framework there are a series of secondary curves and bulges, which are of concern to the pattern maker. Darts are the basis of all pattern making. They convert the flat piece of cloth into a three dimensional form, which fits the bulges of the body. 

A pattern maker typically makes a pattern from a flat sketch with measurements or a two dimensional fashion illustration. The basic pattern is the very foundation upon which pattern making, fit and design are based. The basic pattern is the starting point for flat pattern designing. It is a simple pattern that fits the body with just enough ease for movement and comfort. 

Methods of Pattern Making 

Pattern making involves three methods- 

1.    Drafting

2.    Draping

3.    Flat paper pattern making

01. Drafting: It involves measurements derived from sizing systems or accurate measurements taken on a person, dress or body form. Measurements for chest, waist, hip and so on, and ease allowances are marked on paper and construction lines are drawn to complete the pattern. Drafting is used to create basic, foundation or design patterns. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Bust – measure just under the arms around the fullest part of chest. 

Waist – measure around narrowest part of torso. 

High Hip – measure 6 inches [15.5 cm] below waist around the hips. 

Back-waist length – measure from nape of neck to waist level 

Shoulder length – measure shoulder from ball socket to side of neck. 

Armhole depth – measure from nape of neck to under arm level. 

Back width – measure from armhole to armhole across shoulder blades. 

Neck – measure around base of neck. 

Tools use for Drafting 

A: Tape Measure 
This is likely something you already have in your stash, because if you have been making clothing you should have been measuring your body along the way! If not, pick up a good quality fiberglass tape measure today so you can start your pattern making off right with correct body measurements. 

B: Seam Ripper 
Like the tape measure, you probably have a seam ripper. You will use this in pattern making for taking out your basting stitches when you move from the muslin fitting to the pattern drafting stage. 

C: Fine Point Sharpie Marker 
Muslin versions are always ugly because they are marked up, but you want to make your markings with a permanent and fine point. I like these push-button fine point sharpie pens as the cap always seems to get lost in my studio! These are quick and easy to use. 

D: Tracing Wheel 
To take your markings from the muslin stage to the pattern making stage, this tool will pierce through the paper and leave behind marks to draft with a mechanical pencil. 

E: Rotary Cutter 
I like using my rotary cutter for the big broad strokes of cutting muslin. Make sure to use a cutting mat beneath your item to protect the cutting surface of the table underneath! 

F: Fabric Scissors 
Sharp, high-quality scissors are used for all your fabric cutting in sewing and patternmaking. These will shape the muslin down to the proper size after you have cut it big and broad with the rotary cutter. 

G: Tracing Paper 
I personally do not use this, but many designers like it for leaving marks behind on their muslins. I like a sharpie or tracing wheel, but try these sheets out and perhaps you will love them! Many people do. 

H: Scotch Tape 
It is inevitable that you will need to tape pattern pieces together and I find that basic Scotch tape is the best for this. 

I: Clear Rulers 
Having a variety of clear rulers in different shapes and sizes is essential in your kit for pattern making. I like having a little one for marking in tiny areas, long ones for making marks for pin tucks, side seam lines, and other parts of the pattern making process that call for something longer than average. I also have a quilting square with diagonal lines for helping square up corners and creating angles. 

J: Right Angle 
This is also a huge help in creating perfect 90 degree angles on your pattern. These are also available in clear plastic, which mostpeople prefer. I have had this black one since art school and still use it. 

K: Curved Rulers
To shape arm holes, hip curves, hems and other lines that are not straight in pattern making, it is essential that you have a few different curved rulers to get the proper slope in your pattern. 

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Freelance Pattern Making In Chennai

Work together to create an agreement. Agreements set up how and when payments will be made on your job — we always recommend starting every job with an agreement you feel comfortable with. We have four different agreement types that you can choose from, and each one can be customized.

Creative Pattern cutting and Sampling

If you don’t have a team in-house to cut and make your samples, and you don’t know how to make them yourself, get in touch for a custom Pattern Cutting & Sample Making service offering:

Clear communication and no guesswork: your design will be discussed first, to make sure I understand your requirements and can advise you on any technical details;

Freelance Design Making In Chennai

Access to my Vintage archive: need something different from the High-street retail look? I’ve been collecting Antique, Vintage and second-hand pieces for over 6 years and can help you find (old) new solutions in silhouettes, materials and finishings :

– Complete Sample Development or Pattern Cutting only;

Custom Pattern blocks: create a library of basic blocks (skirt, trousers, bodice, jacket…) from which all your patterns will be developed from, with the right measurements and proportions for your brand and your customer, saving time and money on your next collections.

Freelance Designing In Chennai

Textile Designer, having experience in creating textile designs, including surface pattern designs for printing on home textiles and fashion products, using computer graphics programs such as Adobe

Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw and Inkscape.

I have a good set of skills in drawing, painting and creating illustrations in both traditional and digital mediums, to be used for pattern designs. My other skills are in traditional printing on fabric, using screen and block printing.