Gerber Accumark Training Course London

One-To-One Tuition In Greenwich.

223. We provide Gerber AccuMark training for beginners and intermediates in our London Greenwich studios. These are one-to-one, in-person classes, so you will get the instructor’s full attention for each step of your learning. We can  arrange for paired tuition if both students are on the same level.

 

Four Day Gerber Training Course.

Learn the basics of CAD in the fashion industry. Learn how to use Gerber AccuMark for fashion design, pattern design, pattern grading, and lay planning.

Gerber digital pattern cutting classes are invaluable  for  beginners, fashion graduates, and established professionals alike. You can choose to book any amount of classes, whether a  short course, a four hour  introductory session, or refresher classes.

Learning  digital pattern cutting is fast becoming essential for anyone in the fashion industry.  Many new fashion businesses and factories, both in the UK and abroad, require digital patterns and grades.

Lesson 1: Introduction To Gerber Accumark. 

  • Overview Of CAD In Fashion.
  • Introduction To Gerber AccuMark Components ( Pattern Design. AccuMark Explore. Easy Marking. Accunest).
  • User Interface And Navigation.
  • Activity: Open Sample Files And Explore Basic Tools.

Lesson 2: AccuMark Explore.

  • Understanding Data Management.
  • Working With Storage Areas. User Environment.
  • File Naming Conventions ( Pieces. Models. Markers).
  • Activity: Create A New Storage Area And Model.

Lesson 3: Digitising And Inputting Patterns.

  • Digitiser Table Basics ( If Available).
  • Manual Digitising Using Software Tools.
  • Importing DXF Files.
  • Activity: Digitise A Basic Bodice Or Skirt.

Lesson 4: Pattern Design Basics (PDS).

  • Creating And Modifying Pattern Pieces.
  • Seam Lines. Grain Lines. Notches. Internal Lines.
  • Activity: Draft And Save A Basic Front And Back Bodice.

Lesson 5: Adding Details And saving pattern Pieces.

  • Adding Drill Holes.Buttons. Pleats. Darts.
  • Naming Pieces And Saving Properly.
  • Activity: Complete A Blouse Pattern Set ( Front. Back. Sleeves. Collar ).

lesson 6: Pattern Grading.

  • Intro To Grading Rules.
  • Applying Grades To Pattern Pieces.
  • Using The Grade Rule Table.
  • Activity: Grade The Blouse Pattern To Three Sizes.

Lesson 7: Nesting And AccuNest.

  • Basics Of Automatic Nesting.
  • Optimising Fabric Usage.
  • Generating Marker Reports.
  • Activity: Auto-Nest Your Blouse Marker And Analyse Fabric Usage.

Lesson 8: Plotting And Outputting Files.

  • Plotting Layouts.
  • Export Files (PDF. DXF. HPGL).
  • Sharing With Production.
  • Activity: Generate And Export The Final Marker For Production.

 

 

What Is Gerber AccuMark ? 

Gerber AccuMark has been around for over twenty five years. The original version was DOS based, while the current Version 7 is designed for Windows. It is the clothing industry CAD software of choice for pattern cutting.

It is 2D/3D  CAD ( Computer Aided Design) software for the  fashion industry, enabling the designer or pattern maker to create, grade, and alter patterns digitally, and to provide marker makers.

What Is Accuscan ?

Accuscan is a an automated high speed digitising system. Patterns are captured using a high quality digital camera, large format scanner, or desktop scanner.

 

 

What Is CAD / CAM ?

Cad / Cam is the integration of Computer Aided Design ( CAD )  and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM ).

 

Lectra VS Gerber Technology.

Gerber was acquired by Lectra in 2021. Lectra is a textile software technology manufacturer. Modaris is Lectra pattern making software. Lectra and Gerber technology combined will ensure integrated solutions.

 

Plotting. 

In order to make a digital pattern you will either start from a basic style already  in the pattern library, or you will need to turn a physical pattern into a digital file by plotting and scanning it. Digitising

 

Scanning And Digitising.

Learn how to scan and digitise a physical pattern so that it is available as a digital file on computer.

 

Marker Making Software.

Learn how to use the marker making software, and to export patterns in a Gerber, zip or DXF formats.

 

Advantages Of Digital Patterns. 

Manual pattern cutting will always be here. But digital pattern cutting has a number of very great advantages that go way beyond just making patterns.

Using the right pattern cutting software, digitised patterns can be easily manipulated, changed and modified. They can be copied, printed  or exported at the touch of a button.

 

Areas that are  covered in your classes can include computer aided design, pattern cutting, grading, lay planning, and digitising.

In order to fully understand computer pattern cutting, it is essential  to also form an  understanding of  manual pattern cutting and garment construction. We  run manual pattern classes  at our Greenwich, and our Walthamstow facilities.

Patterns are created in 2D in order to produce a 3D garment. When you work on a flat pattern, or on a computer screen, you are working in 2D. When you work manually, using a stand, you are working in 3D. Combining those two elements results in expertly cut patterns.

 

How Much Is The Course ?

The Gerber AccuMark Short Course costs £400

 

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