The choice is yours…

From beginning sewers to experienced drafters and designers, there’s a product that will help you be as creative as you want to be.

What is PatternMaker for?

• use the computer-aided design (CAD) features to make your own patterns
• use our add-in patterns to let the program make custom-fit patterns for you
• begin with one of the add-in patterns and then use PatternMaker to modify it.
  
  

What is PatternMaker not for?

• Will I see a 3-D image of the pattern? Can I do draping?

PatternMaker is strictly a 2-D CAD program, designed for flat pattern work. It’s not intended for 3-D fitting or draping.

• Can I use PatternMaker to produce design sketches?

You can do simple line drawings with PatternMaker, but that’s all. You’ll need a drawing or painting program to do sketches.

• Can I take pictures from magazines and turn them into patterns?

If you’re a skilled pattern maker, you can do this about the same way you would via pencil and paper. PatternMaker will not do this sort of thing automatically. It is not a substitute for pattern making skill.

• Can I scan existing patterns into the computer?

Scanners don’t work directly with PatternMaker, but digitizing tablets do. You’ll need the Grading Studio or Marker Studio for that feature. If you’re digitizing small-scale printed patterns, you can scale them up once they’re in PatternMaker. If you have a closet full of slopers, keeping them on the computer will save you a lot of space.

It is possible to scan a line drawing and convert it to a CAD format and then import the file into PatternMaker Professional Studio. It is also possible to use the scanned image as a background image and then trace the image in PatternMaker Professional Studio.

• Can I use PatternMaker for doll clothes?

The add-in patterns that we currently have are for adult proportions and will not work for doll clothes automatically; however, it is possible to create the pattern using adult measurements and then scale it down to fit a doll.

• Can I use PatternMaker for stuffed animals/furniture covers/backpacks/etc.?

Yes, with the CAD tools you can draw any pattern you like.