Digital Flat Pattern

What is Digital Flat Pattern?

Description of Digital Flat Pattern

The Garment Designer's Handbook, 2nd Edition, by Lisa A. Christman, Ph.D. Technical Editors: Rowena Aldridge and Karen Campbell. Fashion Illustrator: April Oakley. Published by Wild Ginger Software, Inc., Auburn, AL.

Computerized pattern-making skills are a must in today's apparel industry. Digital Flat Pattern: The Digital Flat Pattern provides clear, step-by-step instructions for creating patterns for a wide range of styles – including patterns for bodices, dresses, jackets, skirts, pants, sleeves, collars, and pockets. This book is appropriate for new students and design professionals who need to develop or enhance computerized flat pattern skills. Digital Flat Pattern includes fully functional CAD software and sample files to complete all the styles illustrated in the book. The exercises illustrated in the book can also be completed in the PatternMaster Pattern Editor module and Cameo Pattern Design.

Objectives of the Digital Flat Pattern

Teach flat pattern techniques using CAD (computer-aided design) software.

Reinterpret the use of pencil, paper, scissors, and ruler in the respective computer tools.

Provides a foundation for applying flat pattern theory to the creation of any design using CAD.

Provide pattern makers with new and advanced CAD tools to speed up the pattern creation process and increase the accuracy and efficiency of finished patterns.

Identify the differences between the flat pattern on paper and the flat pattern on the computer, such as sequence of operations, determination of dart angles, and mathematical formulas.

System Requirements:

CPU: 1.8GHz dual-core processor

RAM: 2 GB

HDD/SSD: 50 GB free space on the main drive

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit

Resolution: 1024×768