Lingerie Pattern Making in CLO3D
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Welcome to Lingerie Pattern making in Clo3D!

Intro to the course
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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5. Drafting the Bralette Pattern

5 Lessons