In this video, I’m going to share with you tips and techniques on how to import a photo into clo3d. Then, trace that photo and export it as a png file, so you can turn that into a pdf sewing pattern. Hi, I’m Rose from Encoder Fashion.
Option 1: How to Import the Photo into CLO3D
To import the photo into clo, I’m here in the clo workspace. I’m going to go to the Object Browser and by default, we have Fabric 1. I’m going to change the name from Fabric 1 to texture by clicking on the text and typing in the name. Then press Enter on your keyboard to confirm.
After that, I’m going to go to the texture in the Property Editor. To the right of the texture you see this 4-dots that are an Open Texture icon, click on it to open the texture.
This will bring up this window, I’m going to navigate to the pattern photo. Next, click on the pattern photo to select. After that, click open to import. Now, as you can see, we have the photo in clo.
Option 2: How to Trace the Pattern from a Photo
- Creating a square box
- Creating a Reference box
- Applying a new fabric onto the Reference box
- Viewing with a Transparent Surface
- Scaling the pattern to match the Reference box
- Tracing the Pattern
- Adjusting the Pattern to Get a Perfect Fit
- Cloning as a Pattern in CLO
- Applying a New Fabric onto a Jacket Pattern
- Making a Dart for the Jacket in CLO
Creating a square box
To create the square box, I’m going to go with a Rectangular tool. The rectangular tool is behind the Polygon tool, you click on this then you will see the Rectangular Tool, click on it to select. After that, come to the workspace left-click one, this will bring this Create Rectangle window. I’m going to change the width to 300 cm and the height to 300 cm. This depends on the side of your pattern. Then click ok to confirm. As you can see by default the box is filled with the pattern texture which I imported earlier.
Creating a Reference box
This is important, I’m going to create a reference box so I can scale the pattern to the actual size.
Be sure to label your pattern before you take a photo. For example, I label my pattern at 29.5 cm. the base of this blue line.
Again, I’m going to go to the Rectangular Tool click on it to select and come back to the workspace left-click one to bring the Create Rectangle window. Then, I’m going to change the width to 29.5 cm and the height to 5 cm.
Applying a new fabric onto the Reference box
I’m going to go to the Object Browser and right below that click on the Add button to create a new fabric. Next, I’m going to change the name to Reference. By clicking on the text and typing in the name then press Enter to confirm.
After that, I’m going to go to the Transform Pattern Tool, and click on it to select. Then come back and click on the Reference box. While the Reference box is selected, go to the fabric that name (Reference) and click on the down arrow to apply the fabric.
Viewing with a Transparent Surface
I’m going to change the display to the Transparent Surface, so we can see the pattern behind the Reference Box.
Be sure to select the Reference Box first, then go to the Vertical View Toggle Toolbar and hover my mouse over the tool to see the name, and click on the Transparent Surface display. If clicking on one doesn’t work, just click on it twice. Now, we can see the pattern behind it.
Scaling the pattern to match the Reference box
After creating the Reference Box (29.5 cm. W x 5 cm. H), next, I’m going to go to the Edit Texture Tool, and click on it to select. Then come to the workspace and click on the texture area.
Now, as you can see the grainline is active, we can do a lot with this tool, but for now, we will focus on scaling the pattern to match the Reference Box. To do so, while the grainline is active, I’m going to the Edit Texture Gizmo and place the cursor over and slide it to the right to make the pattern bigger and slide it to the left to make the pattern smaller.
To move the pattern around just left-click on the texture area and drag. Be sure to zoom in close to the pattern so we can get an accurate size.
To zoom in just scroll your mouse wheel forward and to zoom out scroll your mouse wheel backward.
To pan the workspace, press down Alt + Left click and drag. Be aware of the grainline if the grainline is in-active then the Edit Texture Gizmo doesn’t work. And if that happens just go to the Edit Texture Tool click on it to select and come back to the texture area and click on it. This will activate the Edit Texture Gizmo again.
As you can see, the reference box is fit the same size as the line that is on the pattern, now we can start to trace our pattern.
Tracing the Pattern in CLO3D
To trace the pattern, I’m going to use the Internal Polygon/Line Tool, again if you hover the cursor over the tool you will see the name appear on each tool. So, I’m going to click on the tool to select. After that, I’m going to come to a pattern click one to begin, then continue clicking. This is important, I’m going to click and drag on the armhole to create this perfect curve and I will do the same for the waist and hip, then continue clicking until you reach the starting point to finish.
Adjusting the Pattern to Get a Perfect Fit
I’m going to the Edit Pattern Tool click on it to select. Then, zoom in a little more while the Edit Pattern Tool is active. Be sure to only click on the point that is active before you adjust the point. For example, if this yellow point is highlighted, I’m going to click on that point and drag it to fit the pattern.
Cloning as a Pattern in CLO
To clone the pattern, I’m going to click on the Transform Pattern Tool. Then, click on the internal jacket pattern. While the internal jacket pattern is selected, right-click and then select Clone as Pattern. Next, click on anywhere in the workspace to place the jacket pattern.
Applying a New Fabric onto a Jacket Pattern
To apply the fabric to the jacket pattern, I’m going to go to the Object Browser, and right below that click on the Add button to make a new fabric. Change the name of the fabric to the Jacket. By clicking on the text, and typing in the name. Next press Enter on your keyboard to confirm.
After that, I’m going to go to the Transform Pattern Tool click on it to select, then click on the jacket pattern. Next, while the jacket pattern is selected, go to the Jacket fabric and click on the arrow to apply the fabric onto the jacket pattern. Note: the arrow here appears only when the pattern is selected.
Making a Dart for the Jacket in CLO
After creating a pattern, now it is time to create a dart that came with the jacket. To do so, first select the pattern if not yet selected, then go to the Vertical View Toggle Toolbar and click on the Transparent Surface Mode.
Then, click and drag the pattern and place it on the original pattern. Next, I’m going to select the Internal Polygon/Line Tool click one on the bus point, then click and drag on the waist point to create a curve, next click on the bottom to place another point, and repeat the step until you reach the starting point to finish.
I’m going to convert this internal line to a hole. To do so, I’m going to the Transform Pattern Tool, then click on this dart shape and right-click and select Convert to Hole.
Option 3: How to Save this Pattern for a PDF
To save this pattern, be sure to check the pattern is in the correct fabric. To check it, I’m going to go to the Transform Pattern Tool, click on it, then click on the pattern and if you look under the Object Browser see the checkmark next to the fabric. In this case, we want the Jacket fabric to apply to this jacket pattern.
Next, I’m going to go to the Print Layout by going to the Simulation Menu. Click on this down arrow to get to the Print Layout. Then, click on the Print Layout. This will bring the Print Layout window.
Next, I’m going to click on the Jacket. After that, I’m going to right-click and select Show Texture Grid Repeat and Snap to Texture Grid. Now, I’m going to click on Save Image.
This will bring this 2D Snapshot Window: Size: I will leave it as it is.
Option:
- Show Line: check everything
- Show Images: check everything
- Show Add’l Information: check Line Lengths and Grainlines.
After that, click on Save. Next, I’m going to name my file Jacket and navigate to my folder to save the file. Finally, click Save.
Be sure to save your clo file, you can leave it in the Print Layout window or go to the arrow and click on it then select the Simulation to get back. Finally, go to File and click save or press Ctrl + S to save.
Now you have it. Thanks for watching, next I’m going to make a tutorial on how to turn that jacket pattern into a pdf pattern. See you then.
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