Digital Pattern Cutting

Drafting Pattern Blocks.

44. Learn how  to draft and modify your own pattern blocks digitally on  computer. Draft and store as many different blocks as you need.

In reality, professional pattern cutters do not generally work from basic blocks. They build up a library of patterns, and work from the most appropriate previous style.

Some types of garment will use the same trims over a range of styles. A tailored jacket may have forty to fifty pieces, most of which will not change from style to style. Manual pattern cutting would require drafting, annotating, and cutting out  every one of those pieces.

This is where computer patterns really come into their own. You can either print off all the relevant pieces from that previous style, and work on it manually, before re-digitising. Or you can modify the pattern on the computer, and print out the complete pattern for sampling.

Computer Grading.

Computerised digital grading is far more efficient and economical than conventional manual grading.

It takes a fraction of the time to grade a pattern digitally rather than manually. Much of the time is establishing the grading rules and entering the increments into the computer.

Learn the basics of digital pattern grading at your own pace at our London studios.

Gerber Accumark Pattern Design System.

Gerber plotters and digitisers help you turn design ideas into patterns. Keith uses the  popular  Gerber pattern  system – PDS V12.1, along with V9, Acumark,  SP120 plotter, and Accuscan.

As these are 1-1 pattern cutting classes, you will receive your tutor`s  full attention. Classes are very flexible, and tailored specifically to your own requirements.

Using pattern design tools

Creating Digital Files.

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.

Pattern Cutting Software.

Your Tutor.

Keith has been in the UK fashion industry for thirty years. He has a vast amount of experience of both manual pattern cutting and computer pattern cutting.

Accumark. Electra. cad.

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