How to make clothes patterns accurately by computer
If you want to know how to make clothes patterns more quickly and with high quality, keep in mind that technology can be a great ally in this goal.
This is because there is no doubt that technology facilitates and streamlines the processes of the fashion production chain. The interest of model professionals in digital modeling is also increasing. And it would not be different: manual modeling is a detailed, complex, and time-consuming work, which requires time and patience. So why not model using technology to your advantage?
Most companies operating in the textile and clothing industry have already adopted CAD systems. According to a 2011 study by Icléia Silveira and Giorgio Gilwan da Silva, the adoption of technology by companies in Santa Catarina is more intense as the size of the company increases. Thus, 100% of large companies use CAD systems, with this percentage varying between 80% and 100% in medium-sized companies. Among small businesses, usage varies according to the region where it is installed.
These numbers, which have certainly grown since 2011, show the importance of the professionals in the area being aligned with the technologies.
That is, to incorporate in production the innovations that bring economy and competitiveness to the textile sector. Visualizing the modeling in the CAD system, it is possible to make a series of modifications to improve the model.
- Among the possibilities of adjustments in the CAD system in the process of making clothes patterns are:
- Definition of wire direction
- Sewing values
- Introduction of pikes
- Defining the workpiece contour
- Possibility to modify the mold curves
- Defining symmetry and rotation
- Modify the slope of a line
- Check and measure the patterns to get the best fit on the fabrics
How to make clothes patterns can be simpler and more agile
To make clothes patterns on the computer it is possible to work with the options of the models in two or three dimensions.
There are solutions on the market that facilitate modeling in any of these formats. With Audaces Moldes, for example, it is possible to define the sewing process in a very simple way. The Audaces Molds tool is a clear case of how making clothes patterns can be much simpler, even on the computer. Check out:
Modeling made easy
One of the differentials of the tool is its development based on the language and knowledge of manual modeling.
Also, the functions of Audaces Moldes have received the same name as the terms used by modeling professionals, in addition to having step by step similar to the manual process.
This means that all the knowledge on how to make clothes patterns manually is used when learning how to operate the tool. In other words, digital modeling becomes simple, easy, and intuitive even for those who have no affinity for computers.
At the moment of cutting the mold, the tool opens up a range of possibilities, leaving it to the professional to choose the line for the cut and the direction in which it will be made, among other possibilities.
Variants of a mold
Another advantage of Audaces Moldes is that it presents a tool with several variants of a base model. Thus, it is possible to register some variations on it in the same type of pieces. In other words, it eliminates the creation of several different files, which facilitates and streamlines the entire process of making clothes patterns. Also, it is worth remembering that all these variants are stored digitally. In other words, the possibilities are numerous and the physical space reserved for this is only that of a computer.
Without a doubt, when we talk about the change from manual to digital modeling, we could not forget the entire collection of molds that the connection already has, right?
Know that they can become digital files, much safer, and better stored.
We are talking about the ease of Audaces Digiflash, which optimizes this process by digitizing paper molds accurately and quickly. The molds become digital bases and can be adapted or even reused for new models.
How to make clothes patterns in Audaces Moldes
In summary, we can conclude that technology allows for incredible advances in the industry, and it would be no different in fashion apparel.
To keep up with the growing demands of the market, the ideal is for companies of all sizes to invest more and more in technology. Even small and medium-sized companies, since 4.0 technologies are increasingly accessible. In this way, it is possible to improve processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs, resulting in high-quality products and greater profit.
To understand how Audaces systems will revolutionize your production, we prepared a free ebook showing the main tools of Audaces Moldes. With this simple and straightforward reading, you will see that you can switch from manual to digital today and see the results in the first few months.
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