How to Find and Hire a patternmaker online?

Patternmakers design patterns for fashion items like clothing, shoes, and swimwear so that they can be mass-produced. They draw and make the patterns by hand, digitally, or a combination of the two.

It’s tough to find qualified pattern makers because there are no clear guidelines to guide a business owner in selecting the best one. If you’re serious about generating a manufacturing-ready clothing prototype, you’ll want to engage a seasoned pattern maker.

At Patternably.com, we make finding and hiring a qualified patternmaker simple. On our website, you can simply locate top patternmakers to work with. Based on your idea, any of our patternmakers will be able to swiftly develop a pattern for you.

Why do I need to hire a patternmaker?

Do you own a boutique and require some assistance? Or are you fashion designer that requires help with your fashion projects? As a fashion designer, you’ll need to work with a pattern maker to generate your patterns that will be used by sample makers, seamstresses and manufacturers as a guide. No building can be built on a shaky basis, and no fashion line can begin without great patterns. The advantage of working with our freelancers is that they are confirmed professional with real-world expertise who will not squander your time. You know the expression, “time is money?” Once you’ve been freelancing for a while, you’ll understand that better than almost any other kind of worker.

How do I hire a freelancer on Patternably.com?

To acquire access our patternmakers, all you have to do is sign up and get in touch with one of our freelancers. You can communicate with patternmakers and choose the freelancer who best meets your needs. Than you will begin working with the patternmaker of your choice right away. A number of revisions are also included at the freelancer’s discretion. Through the Patternably portal, you can have secure dialogue between you and the patternmaker. Your files will be delivered through the Patternably gateway as well. As mentioned, the patternmaker will determine how many modifications will be included, as well as the number of days it will take to deliver the final file.

What programs do the patternmakers use?

Fashion and garment designers use the best pattern creating software to create patterns. Amongst the many available, here are a few:

• Clod3d
• Adobe Textile Design – Plugin for Photoshop
• TUKAcad – Point-based system
• FREE Wild Things – With design planning tool
• PatternSmith- Wide range of templates
• Inkscape- Vector drawing software
• Modaris Quick Estimate – For 3D prototyping
• Optitex- 2D and 3D patterns

What file format will be delivered?

It is important to discuss the file format that will be delivered to you. You will have to assure that you can actually print in the file format that will be delivered. This all depends, if you are testing the pattern yourself at home or if your manufacturer will be working on it. It also depends on what printing facilities you have available to you.

If you are simply printing the pattern at home, a pdf file is best, and it is important to ask for a test square to be included in the file, that way you can confirm that the measurements are accurate. All of this should be discussed with the patternmaker.

What will the patternmaker require from me?

Working with a patternmaker is an important first step toward realizing your idea and being able to produce and sell it. You might be wondering what to expect once you contact a patternmaker, it is all detailed below.

Do you have a thought-out design? Have you considered how the front, side, and rear will appear? Where do you want the design details to be placed? Is it supposed to be fitted? You are supposed to decide how you want the design to look in all aspects as the designer. A patternmaker will figure out how to get that look in your design. Your patternmaker will be able to better comprehend your design if you provide detailed information about the look.

Do you have a detailed sketch or photos/samples that show the details you want to include in your design? Visual aids are crucial to the design process. Patternmakers prefer to see a picture of the design features or silhouette you desire, whether it’s a napkin sketch, photos, or items from your closet. This ensures that you and your patternmaker are on the same page when it comes to your design.

Do you know what type of fabric(s) you want your design made in?

Is this stretchy clothing in your mind? It’ll be weaved and fitted, right? Will it be free-flowing or structured? If you have a certain fabric in mind, you must communicate this to the patternmaker. Different fabrics can radically alter the fit of a pattern, as well as the way the item must be stitched. To avoid unpleasant surprises and delays later in the development process, your patternmaker must know the sort of fabric that will be used for the final design from the start.

What sizes do you want to offer?

Do you want to offer numeric sizes (2,4,6,8) or alpha sizes (XS, S, M) for expample? What size range do you wish to provide? Will there be any unique variations, such as small or tall? Sizing is not a one-size-fits-all answer, especially in women’s clothing. To fit and grade the pattern, your patternmaker will need to know what sizes you intend to provide for your product and the measurements that correspond, therefore you will need to provide a size chart.

What is the Patternmaker’s fee?

Patternably offers a variety of patternmakers at different price points. Freelancers on our website, set their own job fees. Of course, the pattern costs increases with the more seams, distinct parts, pockets, collars, sleeves, and design layers there are in a garment. Working with Patternably.com, provides you with quality work while still being cost-effective. All payments are made through the Patternably portal which is safe and secure. Our customer service is also ready to assist with any of your inquiries. Sign up today, it’s free!