Pattern Maker: Pattern Drafting Software for PC
PatternMaker is a CAD-program programmed for pattern
drafting in the USA. It is an independent CAD software package. Using
plug-ins, macros, with the PatternMaker package allows one to
draw patterns with one's own measurements.
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the website of PatternMaker Software, USA
PatternMaker software allows drawing patterns for
all kinds of figure shapes. Computerized patterns solve problems
especially if you often need to adjust standard patterns to fit
your body shape.
PatternMaker 7
Read about PatternMaker 7 properties
Five program versions available
- PatternMaker Basic, free, to run the macros
- PatternMaker Deluxe, program version to run the macros and edit
the patterns drafted by the macros
- PatternMaker Home, complete, independent CAD software package
- PatternMaker Expert, with grading and digitizing
- PatternMaker Marker, industrial version
Freeware Basic Version
The Free PatternMaker Basic contains macro patterns for ladies
trousers and collars in fully functional form. The Trouser Macro
allows you to print trouser patterns with your measurements. The
Collar Macro can be used to print collars for existing jacket
patterns.
Print with any printer
Patterns can be printed out with any printer. If the printer uses
A4 or Letter paper, the program divides patterns onto several
sheets and prints guides for matching into the corner of each
sheet.
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more about PatternMaker program versions
You can also read more about PatternMaker on the
PatternMaker Software Website
Macros - fashion patterns to given measurements
 Adjusting
computerized patterns for your own measurements is easy: all you
need to do is enter your measurements and the computer will print
out patterns with a precise fit for you! Macro pattern collections
are available for all basic ladies garments, as well as for menswear,
teenwear, childrenswear, babywear, maternitywear and lingerie.
PatternMaker Macros have been designed and programmed in Finland
using the Scandinavian pattern drafting method.
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PatternMaker & Macro Quick User Guide
PetternMaker Macro Quick User Guide is now available on this site.
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more
Measuring makes the difference Measuring
is the most important thing that is different in PatternMaker
compared to other pattern drafting programs sold in USA. Only
unambiguous and easy to take measurements are needed. This is
because the pattern drafting system used for programming the macros
is different, the Scandinavian one.
Scandinavian pattern drafting system is very near
to the Mueller & Sohn pattern drafting system widely used
in Europe (e.g in Burda patterns).
Read about the measuring for the PatternMaker macros.
Use the measuring instructions also for the pattern drafting lessons
on this site.
Click
here
Use PatternMaker for many purposes  I
have used PatternMaker to produce patterns for a women's clay
torso. I do not know whether "real artists" approve
my technique but for me it was a lot of fun!
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more
Pottery as a hobby
Pottery is one of my dearest hobbies. If you want
to see pictures, click on the link below. The text is in Finnish
but the photos are international :)
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here to see photos
Pattern drafting instructions for women's basic
bodice
Pattern
drafting instructions for women's basic bodice have been published
on this site. Please click
here. If you want to see how PatternMaker macros draft
patterns according to the Scandinavian pattern drafting system,
please refer to these instructions. It is exactly the way PatternMaker
macros draft basic bodice. Each macro starts with basic bodice
according to given measurements on top of which design alterations
are programmed. If you want to try drafting your basic bodice
manually, just follow the instructions.
If you want to have basic bodice for men, women
and children to given measurements and with many ease options,
please use the
basic
bodice macro.
PatternMaker Hats Collection and PatternMaker Womens Coats Macro PatternMaker Hats Collections contains patterns for hats, hoods and caps. PatternMaker Women's Coats is a single macro (not a collection) that drafts a custom-fit pattern for an overcoat or robe.
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Rococo-garments with PatternMaker
In autumn of 2001, students at Keski-Savon oppimiskeskus, a trade school in Finland,
costumed
Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" using PatternMaker Software.
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