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PatternMaker Software: Tools for Every Designer

PatternMaker Software offers a range of tools for designing and customizing garment patterns to fit your specific needs. Each program in the suite is tailored to different levels of functionality, depending on the license purchased. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional in garment production, there’s a PatternMaker program designed for you.

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PatternMaker Software Programs

PatternMaker Basic Viewer

The Basic Viewer is designed for users who want to open, view, print, and use pre-made PatternMaker patterns without editing them.

Key Features

• Open and use PatternMaker pattern files (.PAT)
• Run pattern macros and generate patterns from measurements
• Enter and save personal measurements
• Print patterns at full scale on home or large-format printers
• View pattern pieces and layouts
• Zoom, pan, and inspect patterns
• Export generated patterns for printing
• Ideal for home sewers and pattern customers
• Includes a 30-day trial of Grading Studio features before reverting to Viewer mode

Best For

• Customers purchasing pattern macros
• Home sewing enthusiasts
• Users who only need pattern generation and printing

PatternMaker Deluxe Editor

The Deluxe Editor adds pattern editing capabilities to the Basic Viewer.

Key Features

Everything in Basic Viewer plus:

• Edit existing pattern pieces
• Move points and lines
• Modify curves and shapes
• Add, delete, and adjust pattern elements
• Save edited patterns
• Create custom design variations from existing patterns
• Add annotations and markings
• Modify seam lines and style lines
• Adjust ease and fit manually
• Store multiple measurement sets

Best For

• Fashion students
• Dressmakers and tailors
• Designers modifying existing patterns
• Users who need pattern editing without advanced grading

PatternMaker Professional Studio

Professional Studio is a complete pattern development system for creating patterns from scratch.

Key Features

Everything in Deluxe Editor plus:

• Draft patterns from scratch
• Full professional drawing tools
• Advanced geometric construction tools
• Create and edit custom pattern blocks
• Develop complete garment patterns manually
• Design style variations and collections
• Advanced curve creation and manipulation
• Layer management tools
• Pattern engineering and development tools
• Professional production workflow support
• Extensive measurement and drafting controls

Best For

• Professional pattern makers
• Fashion designers
• Training institutions
• Apparel development departments

PatternMaker Grading Studio

Grading Studio is the highest-level edition and includes professional grading capabilities.

Key Features

Everything in Professional Studio plus:

• Multi-size pattern grading
• Create and manage grading rules
• Automatic size nest generation
• Grade patterns across complete size ranges
• Size rule tables management
• Production grading workflows
• Industrial apparel grading support
• Simultaneous viewing of multiple graded sizes
• Advanced grading point control
• Commercial pattern production capabilities

Best For

• Apparel manufacturers
• Commercial pattern companies
• Industrial production facilities
• Fashion schools teaching grading
• Professional grading specialists

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MacroGenerator

Turn pattern-making knowledge into intelligent pattern-generating applications.

MacroGenerator is the system used to create automated sewing pattern macros for PatternMaker 7.5. It allows designers and dressmakers to build pattern systems that automatically generate patterns from measurements and style selections.

Features

• Create patterns from body measurements
• Generate custom-fit sewing patterns
• Add style options like collars, sleeves, darts, and pockets
• Save and reuse measurement sets
• Build patterns with automatic calculations
• Create multiple styles from one macro
• Automatically draw curves, darts, and shaping lines
• Generate full pattern pieces instantly
• Add seam allowances
• Create measurement input forms
• Reduce manual drafting time by automating the drafting system so it can be used repeatedly.
• Produce consistent results
• Create digital pattern products for customers
• Generate patterns ready for printing in PatternMaker 7.5

How It Works with PatternMaker 7.5

The macro is created in MacroGenerator and opened in PatternMaker 7.5.

The user:

• Enters measurements
• Selects style options
• Runs the macro

PatternMaker then:

• Performs the calculations
• Drafts the pattern automatically
• Generates the pattern pieces
• Displays the finished pattern ready for printing or editing

MacroGenerator makes it possible to turn a drafting method into an automated digital pattern system that can generate many pattern variations quickly and accurately.

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