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What is PatternMaker Pro?

The Art of Creating a Garment Blueprint​

Sewing pattern drafting is the process of creating a two-dimensional blueprint for a garment. Think of it as the architectural plan for a piece of clothing. Instead of working directly with fabric, you use specific measurements and geometric principles to draw the individual pieces of a garment, like the front bodice, back skirt, or a sleeve, onto a flat surface. These pieces, when cut out and sewn together, form the final three-dimensional garment.

Traditional pattern drafting is done by hand using paper, rulers, and pencils. Patternmaker Pro brings this creative process into the digital realm, providing tools to draft, refine, and grade your patterns with precision and efficiency.

Why Draft Your Own Patterns?​

Drafting your own patterns gives you complete control over a garment's design and fit. This is especially useful for:

  • Custom Fit: Drafting patterns to your exact measurements (or your client's) ensures a perfect, personalized fit that ready-to-wear clothing can't match.
  • Unique Designs: It allows you to create truly original garments that reflect your unique creative vision.
  • Problem Solving: You can adapt and modify existing designs to solve fit issues, accommodate unique body shapes, or experiment with new silhouettes.
  • Professionalism: A well-drafted pattern is the foundation of a high-quality, professional-looking garment.
  • Save Time & Money: Modifying a commercial pattern can be challenging and time-consuming, often without guaranteeing a superior fit.

Patternmaker Pro Does it All​

With Patternmaker Pro, the digital drafting process is intuitive making the process quick, precise and fun.

  • Initial Draft: Using a set of base measurements, you create the initial lines and shapes for each pattern piece.
  • Refinement: You refine the draft by using advanced tools for fullness, dart manipulation and fasteners.
  • Grading: You can then "grade" the pattern to create a range of sizes, from extra small to extra large, all based on your initial work.
  • Layout & Output: Finally, you arrange your graded patterns on a digital representation of fabric to estimate yardage and export them for printing.
  • Memorize: You can import an existing draft using a completely different set of measurements creating another custom pattern with little effort.