pattern making cad
Pattern Making CAD for small apparel teams
Pattern making CAD should help a pattern maker move from draft to controlled workshop file. Textile Pattern CAD is being built around that daily workflow for small fashion and textile teams.
What it helps with
Turn a garment idea into editable 2D pattern paths.
Structure the document by pieces and pattern information.
Add measurements during fit checks or pattern review.
Keep revisions before exporting a file to the workshop.
Typical workflow
- 1
Start from an empty document or a demonstration pattern.
- 2
Draw the main piece outline, darts, construction lines and marks.
- 3
Use the piece panel to describe the active pattern piece.
- 4
Save, version and export the pattern when the review is complete.
Current capabilities
2D path drawing and point editing.
Notches, grainlines and measurements.
Pattern piece properties and nomenclature.
Local revisions with restore actions.
Pre-export checklist
Name the pattern and fill in the style code, season and base size.
Check that each piece has fabric, cutting quantity and seam allowance.
Add grainlines, notches and main measurements before workshop handoff.
Export a technical sheet, A4 print plan or clean SVG/PNG file depending on the need.
Positioning
The current goal is practical pattern making CAD for small businesses first: fast document creation, clean review, useful exports and a simple learning curve.
Current limits
- Point-delta grading exists as a first version, but it is not a full automatic industrial grading engine yet.
- The DXF export is a workshop verification base and must be validated before industrial use.
- Mobile is designed for reviewing patterns, not full drafting.
- Critical production files still need review by a pattern maker.
Questions
Who is this pattern making CAD for?
It is for independent pattern makers, small apparel teams, ateliers and textile businesses that need an online drafting and review workspace.
Can I draw darts and construction lines?
Yes. You can draw editable paths and construction lines, then add workshop marks such as notches and grainlines.
Does it include grading?
A first point-delta grading workflow is available for size adjustments. It is not a full automatic industrial grading engine yet.