Sofía Luzón/Lingerie Pattern Making in CLO3D

Lingerie Pattern Making in CLO3D

Master the pattern drafting tools of Clo3D while learning to create well-fitting lingerie garments

Draft your own designs & patterns

In this course, you’ll learn how to use CLO3D to create professional pattens for your own underwear designs. You'll be able to accurately draft patterns from scratch, conduct virtual fittings and transform those patterns to reflect your creative ideas.

This course is for you if:

  • You’re a professional pattern maker experienced in traditional drafting, but want to level up digitally: I’ll show you how Clo3D can speed up your process so you’ll be able to draft more accurate patterns in less time.

  • You're a home sewist and want to draft your own lingerie patterns, making modifications quickly, without spending hours tracing piece after piece: in this course you’ll learn to create printable patterns for your own use or to sell, and will be able to test your designs in Clo3D before wasting precious fabric on them.

  • You’re new to making lingerie patterns: all the drafting techniques in the course are explained from scratch, so you’ll be able to build your knowledge from the ground up.

  • You want a way to make your design ideas come to life: in this course, you’ll see how Clo3D can complement your design skills, allowing you to visually experiment and make creative decisions.

What the students say

Bianca H.

Underwear designer

I would highly recommend. The course covers so much more than drafting a basic panty and I discovered features and benefits of CLO3 I did not even know was possible (Marker making and calculating fabric usage for example)

Klaudia P.

Designer & Pattern Maker

The course was a very positive surprise for me. It was my first long CLO3D course and I didn't know what to expect. There were many things that surprised me and developed my skills. The great advantage of this course is that it can be done step by step with a teacher. It's not cut up, the pace is great, and everything is explained. I would definitely recommend it to other people!

Carles L.

Creative director & Designer

Great course to start your lingerie knowledge in CLO3D. Clear and straight to the point.

Start your digital pattern making journey today!

I know first hand how difficult it is to find realiable information about lingerie design & pattern making online, so I made this course to remedy exactly that! You'll be able to take advantage of digital pattern making and 3D tools to quickly draft, test and visualise your designs:

Reduce your number of physical samples

Imagine how much time (and fabric!) you'll save if you could identify fit or design issues even before your first sample. Fewer samples also mean a smaller carbon footprint: well-made garments shouldn't be at odds with sustainability!

Make more informed design decisions

You'll get to try different fabric and colour combinations, and even different design variations, by visualising your garments in a realistic and accurate way.

Have a more streamlined workflow

Being able to see a 3D mockup side by side with your pattern will allow you to do pattern modifications in a quicker and more accurate way, as you'll see how each change affects the garment in real time.

Lingerie Pattern Making in CLO3D

Learn how to use the pattern making tools in Clo3D to create your own lingerie & swimwear garments

What's included?

Everything you need to start drafting lingerie in CLO3D

Step by step tutorials & projects, so you can see the complete process

Templates, cheatsheets & project assets, so you can follow along

student support, so you'll always have a place to ask questions

Course contents

Welcome to Lingerie Pattern making in Clo3D!

Intro to the course
Preview
Course overview & additional resources

1. Getting to know Clo3D

Understanding the Layout
Customising the settings
CM to INCH - Easy conversions for drafting
The Property Editor and the 2D window
Essential pattern drafting tools
Essential Drafting Tools - Cheatsheet
A note on particle distance
Working on the 3D window

2. The 3D Avatar

Customising the avatar appearance
Other avatar options
Changing the measurements
Adapting the crotch width and bust shape
Adjusting the hip shape & cup size

3. Taking Measurements

Taking measurements on a person (Panty)
Taking measurements on a person (Bralette)
Measuring tools in Clo3D
Measuring the avatar
Measurement cheatsheets
Calculating the stretch percentage of a fabric

4. Drafting the panty pattern

Drafting the basic panty - Step by step
Drafting the Front
Drafting the back
Drafting the crotch
Adapting the panty for stretch fabrics

5. Drafting the Bralette Pattern

Drafting the basic balette - Step by step
Drafting the Cup
Adding a simple underband
Drafting the back band
Adapting the bralette for stretch fabrics

6. Creating a basic 3D Prototype

Sewing our 3D prototype
Simulating our garment
Using the correct fabrics & settings
Fitting tools in Clo

7. Troubleshooting common fit issues

Adjusting the crotch area
Adjusting the back rise
Adjusting the front rise
Fixing an unbalanced side seam
Adjusting the legline tension
Fixing an underband that rides up
Getting the correct dart placement
Fixing a tight neckline
Fixing a pointy dart
Eliminating side wrinkles
Fitting on curvier sizes

8. Basic pattern modifications for the Panty & Bralette

Creating a High Waist & Low waist panty
Different legline heights
Changing the back coverage
Bralette with split cups
Changing the bralette neckline
Adding a new strap attachment
Adding style lines & merging pieces

9. Preparing our patterns for printing

Adding seam allowances & annotations
Checking seam lengths & grainlines
Adding fold marks & notches
Exporting to DXF
Exporting to Illustrator / PDF
Print template A4-US Letter
BONUS: Creating a printable PDF pattern
Estimating fabric usage: Print layout in Clo

10. Importing & Digitizing External Patterns

Importing patterns from DXF files
Importing Ilustrator files
Importing PDF files
Digitizing physical patterns & tracing from an image

Project 1: High waisted thong and Bandeau bralette

Intro to 3D projects
Project assets
Thong modification
Adding the front piece & waistband
Creating the back keyhole
Adding fabrics & lace to the thong
Adding elastics & topstitching to the thong
Creating a Bandeau bralette
Lace Placement for the bralette
Changing the bra cup design
Back closure & strap details
Bra Topstitching & closure details
Final adjustments & colorways

Project 2: Color-block swimwear set

Project assets
Making a pattern from a sketch
Creating asymmetrical style lines
Experimenting with fabrics & colors
Adding elastics
Adding topstitching
Creating a Scoop bikini top
Rotating the dart
Swimwear closure & final details

Project 3: Silk French knickers and triangle bralette

Project assets
Drafting a french knicker
Adding a flounce overlay & lace trims
Creating a longline bralette
Adding gathers & lace
Adding elastics, buttons & topstich

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Bonus lessons that will take your skills to the next level

To make sure that you finish the course with a well-rounded foundation but also with some extra knowledge, I've included bonus lessons and projects. That way, you’ll be able to follow along as I walk you through my full workflow from start to finish:

bonus #1

Thong & Bandeau

In this project you'll learn how to transform your basic panty and bralette patterns into a thong and a bandeau bra. We'll talk about lace placement and you'll be able to download this exact lace to use in your designs.

bonus #2

Silk bralette & French Knickers

In this project we'll create a silk lingerie full of small details. You'll learn how to add volume and gathers to the patterns, and how to work with narrow lace trims. The lace and other assets are included within the course.

bonus #3

Asymmetric Swimwear Set

In this project you'll learn how to work with asymmetric patterns and how to modify our lingerie pattens to create swimwear garments.

bonus #4

Create a printable PDF pattern

In this lesson I'll walk you through the full process of creating a professional printable PDF pattern with an included template, that you can use to make your own commercial patterns.

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Start creating lingerie patterns and beautiful 3D designs today!

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  • Step-by-step video content with subtitles

  • 3D Project assets

  • Cheatsheets & checklists

  • BONUS: How to create your own printable PDF patterns

  • BONUS: 3 full projects where you can follow along and see my own workflow

  • Exclusive PAY IN FULL BONUS: 60min 1:1 call with me to review your projects and help you in your learning journey

3 x 125€ payments

Payment plan

  • 1Step-by-step video content with subtitles

  • 3D Project assets

  • Cheatsheets & checklists

  • BONUS: How to create your own printable PDF patterns

  • BONUS: 3 full projects where you can follow along and see my own workflow

About me

Hi! I’m Sofía, and I work as a freelance lingerie designer & pattern maker for brands all around the world.

A big part of what I know about making lingerie comes from being self-taught, so I know the frustration of being unable to find enough information online! I hate gate-keeping, and that's why I decided to help people passionate about fashion create their own 3D designs and improve their pattern-drafting skills.

I teach in several design schools, but I also love sharing my expertise via 1:1 lessons, tutorials and online courses like this one. I can't wait to see what you create in this course!

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Now is the best time to start learning

Big fashion brands are already implementing these digital pattern making tools and 3D software, but we can all take advantage of this technology: from indie designers to freelance pattern makers or home sewists, we can all all use Clo3D to create in a faster and more sustainable way!

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have previous experience in Clo3D or other pattern drafting software?

Not at all! I’ll explain all the basics of pattern drafting and Clo3D from the start, so you don’t need any previous experience. I’ll focus mainly on the pattern drafting side of the software, but I’ll leave additional resources in case you’d like more in-depth knowledge of the full 3D capabilities of the program.

Can I use Clo3D to make real garments?

Yes! That's exactly the point ;) Everything that you draft in Clo3D can be printed like any PDF pattern, so you can cut and sew a physical garment. Having the ability to fit your patterns in Clo3D will help you create physical garments that have most fit issues already corrected. That said, Clo3D is not a magical wand: the quality of your patterns (and the fit of the garments you make based on them) will depend on how you apply your own pattern making skills. 3D fitting can save us a lot of work, but it's not always 100% correct, we still need to fit our garments on a real person.

I’m not a professional pattern maker, can I still take the course?

Absolutely! In fact, I find that Clo3D can benefit home sewists in so many ways, as it gives you the ability to test your designs within the software (without wasting any fabric!), and then you can print the patterns on your regular home printer and start sewing. I do this all the time when I make garments for myself!

I already work in the intimate apparel industry, would this course be too basic for me?

You probably have a solid knowledge of pattern drafting already, but with this course you’ll learn to transfer those skills to the software, which will allow you to create more accurate patterns faster. You’ll also benefit from learning the multiple ways in which Clo3D can be used in a production environment to streamline both the design and the fitting process.

Will I be able to get support if I get stuck?

Of course! All the lessons have a comments section where you can ask questions, and I check those regularly to provide answers. I believe in supporting all my students at every step of the way, and making mistakes and asking questions are all parts of the learning process!

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Lingerie Pattern Making in CLO3D

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