Patternmaker vs. Industry Giants

— Why First Patterns Matter

Big industry software like Optitex may dominate the business side of fashion production, but here’s a secret: when it comes to crafting first patterns, Patternmaker still reigns supreme.

Why?

Major CAD systems often assume you’re starting from a paper pattern, then digitizing it. Their editing tools? Basic at best. Their automatic drafting? Rigid and limiting.

In contrast, Patternmaker:

• Provides powerful CAD and editing capabilities built for creative pattern drafting from scratch.
• Offers grading rules and macros that are far more flexible than industry-standard auto-drafting.
• Empowers designers and tailors to create, customize, and control the fit and design — right from the computer.
• If you’re a pattern maker who wants to build original designs digitally without first going to paper, Patternmaker is your tool. Plus, with our Macro Generator, independent designers can even program and sell patterns that fit individual measurements — an innovation most big players don’t match.