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May 9, 2007 12:22 PM

(via) What kind of software is useful for designing/tailoring clothes?

Is there something simpler to use or more preconfigured than generic wireframe modeling software like 3ds-max and maya?

posted by acro to clothing, beauty, & fashion (12 comments total)

Real designers sketch on paper.
posted by smackfu at 12:36 PM on May 9, 2007

Similarly, bespoke tailors hand-draw patterns on fabric.
posted by mendel at 12:44 PM on May 9, 2007

I was going to try sketchup but the models looks kind of pixelated...
posted by acro at 12:47 PM on May 9, 2007

Here is a blog that discusses fashion industry topics, including creating patterns.

Here are scads of companies with pattern making software.
posted by yohko at 1:13 PM on May 9, 2007

fashion toolbox is a program for textiles/apparel, but may be overkill for tshirt design. (note: a friend is looking to purchasing this; I haven't used it).

Also, you may want to look at tshirt design competition specs, such as threadless.
posted by ejaned8 at 1:23 PM on May 9, 2007

Thanks yohko, fashion-incubator looks interesting.
posted by acro at 1:26 PM on May 9, 2007

threadless might also be a good option for what I was thinking about, thanks ejaned8.
posted by acro at 1:28 PM on May 9, 2007

There is a way to use autocad, but it always looked like too much work to me. Just use paper!
posted by thebrokenmuse at 1:40 PM on May 9, 2007

Judging by the cost and marketing methods (associates, affiliates etc.) it has the pyramid of disappointment aura... you're probably right tbm, thanks for the suggestions and links so far.
posted by acro at 1:57 PM on May 9, 2007

(it, previously mentioned softwares) One that stood out in some searching was by a digital sewing machine company, pfaff.
posted by acro at 1:58 PM on May 9, 2007

This blog might have some tips.
posted by yoga at 5:42 PM on May 9, 2007

Thanks yoga -- I read blogs by lawyers and designers and journalists already, why not this 'bespoke savile row tailor' ;)
posted by acro at 6:59 PM on May 9, 2007