CAD Pattern Making Course
Master the full CAD pattern making workflow used by apparel industry professionals — from drafting foundational blocks to producing graded, production-ready patterns. This course covers every critical stage, including dart manipulation, seam allowances, marker making, and technical spec sheet integration. Build the hands-on digital skills employers and clients demand.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
You will learn to navigate CAD software confidently and apply industry-standard pattern making techniques from the ground up. The course covers body measurement input, block drafting, dart manipulation, and size grading across a full range of garment categories. You will add production-ready annotations, seam allowances, and grain lines to your patterns, then create optimised fabric markers to minimise material waste. Advanced topics include fit adjustments, 3D virtual fitting, knitwear pattern making, and technical specification sheet integration. By the end, you will have a professional portfolio of CAD pattern work ready to present to employers or clients.
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Develop skills
- CAD Pattern Drafting: Construct accurate bodice, skirt, sleeve, and trouser blocks from scratch.
- Size Grading: Apply industry-standard grade rules to generate complete size ranges in CAD.
- Marker Making: Nest and optimise pattern pieces to maximise fabric efficiency and reduce waste.
- Fit Adjustment: Correct common fit issues digitally using precise CAD manipulation techniques.
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