The journal / Pattern Drafting
A collection of practical lessons to help you build your skills and develop your creative practice.
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Let’s be real: Transitioning from old-school manual pattern drafting to digital CAD pattern drafting feels like going from a flip phone to an iPhone overnight. It’s intimidating. it’s…
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to draft a Skirt Pattern with CAD Tools Introduction to CAD Dress Pattern Making Have you ever wondered how professional fashion designers create those perfectly…
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Introduction Fashion design is experiencing a revolutionary shift. The combination of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) with computer-aided design (CAD) is opening doors to…
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AI-Powered Pattern Adjustments: Streamlining Fit and Personalization in CAD Software The use of AI-powered pattern adjustment in CAD software and fashion has changed how patterns are…
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How to Build and Organize Your Digital Pattern Library Introduction When I first heard about the word digital library, I did not really understand what it was. So if you do not know what…
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CAD pattern drafting errors are real.just like any other process. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) has changed the fashion industry, particularly in pattern drafting. Gone are the days when…
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Best CAD Pattern Making Courses: Online and In-Person Options Introduction Finding the best CAD pattern making courses can be a bit challanging In the ever-evolving fashion industry,…
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Introduction Tansitioning from manual to CAD pattern Making is not so easy. But it is doable. If I could do it, so can you, I am a working wife and mother and I could still find time to…
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Introduction CAD pattern grading ,makes grading of patterns a breeze. If you’ve ever dabbled into fashion design, you know that creating patterns is just the beginning. The real…
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I. Introduction learning how to draft sleeve patterns in CAD is very crucial in Pattern drafting. In the ever-evolving world of fashion design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) has changed…
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CAD pattern drafting has been around for sometime now In the ever-evolving world of fashion, technology is playing a crucial role in reshaping how garments are designed, produced, and…
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The right sewing pattern is very important when it comes to your body type. At the heart of any sewing project is the sewing pattern, This makes sewing less stressfull, and guides you…
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