How to Draft a Basic Skirt Pattern in CLO 3D

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Things You Should Know

• To effectively engage in this course, keep the following points in mind: 
• Basic Understanding of clo3d Software:
• You should possess a fundamental grasp of the clo3d software.
• No Drafting Pattern Skills Required:
• This course does not demand any prior drafting pattern skills.
• Provided Skirt Measurements:
• The instructor will provide the measurements for the skirt.
• Simple Drafting Method for Clo3d Patterns:
• You will learn how to create patterns in clo3d using a straightforward drafting approach.
• Step-by-Step Hands-On Pattern-Making Course: This course offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to pattern-making through practical experience.

Skirt Measurements:

1. Skirt Length: 53 cm
2. Skirt Waist Circumference: 17.47 cm
3. Skirt Hip Circumference: 20.96
4. Skirt Hem Circumference: 31.27 cm

Highlights of the Course:

Step-by-step image guides will assist you through the process. Let's dive into the steps:

Step 1: Creating the Fabric

• Set the fabric dimensions: Width - 31.27, Height - 50.

Step 2: Establishing Internal Lines from the Center

• Create 2 internal lines from the center.
• The first line should be at a distance of 8 cm, and the second line at 17.47 cm.

Step 3: Crafting Internal Lines from the Top

• Generate 3 internal lines from the top.
• The distances for these lines are 1st line - 1.5 cm, 2nd line - 12 cm, and 3rd line - 16 cm.

Step 4: Introducing an Internal Line from the Bottom

• Add 1 internal line from the bottom with a distance of 2.5 cm.

Step 5: Create a Line Shape and Skirt Hem Curve

• Draw a line shape and establish a curve for the skirt hem.

Step 6: Tracing the A-Line Skirt Shape

• Trace the A-line skirt shape to create a pattern.

Step 7: Adding Points on the Dart Line

• Use the Extend/Trim and Add Point to Pattern Outline Function to place points on the dart line.

Step 8: Refining the Pattern

• Lock the pattern outline.
• Convert all internal lines to baselines.
• Lock all the baselines.
• Unlock the pattern outline.
• Add a dart on the dart point using the right-click function: Dart Dimension - 2, Dart Length - 10.

Step 9: Creating a Waist Curve

• Craft a waist curve by drawing a curved line on the waist and cutting.

Step 10: Dart Length Adjustment

• Adjust the dart length using the Edit Pattern tool, referring to the image.

Step 11: Waistband Measurement and Fabrication

• Use the Edit Pattern Tool to measure the waistband by selecting both waistlines.

Step 11.1: Waistband Measurement and Fabrication

• Fabricate a fabric for the waistband with dimensions: Width - 15.76 cm, Height - 6 cm.

Step 11.2: Establishing Internal Lines from the Top

• Create internal lines from the top at a distance of 1.25 cm.

Step 11.3: Crafting Internal Lines from the Side Seam

• Generate internal lines from the side seam at a distance of 0.7 cm.

Step 11.4: Drawing a Curved Line

• Draw a curved line from the center to the side seam.

Step 11.5: Waistline Adjustments and Waistband Creation

• Cut the waistline.
• Offset the waistline by 3 cm.
• Draw the waistband shape.
• Cut the waistband.

Step 12: Replicating Waistband and Skirt Block Patterns

• Create copies of the waistband and skirt block patterns.

Step 13: Pattern Refinement and Zipper Notch

• Refine the pattern and incorporate a zipper notch.

By following these clear and precise steps, you'll gain valuable insights into pattern-making using the clo3d software.

Please these video links for clo 3d beginner courses listed below:

1. Part 1 Beginners CLO 3D Course for Pattern Making
2. Part 2 Beginners CLO 3D Course for Pattern Making
3. Part 3 Beginners CLO 3D Course for Pattern Making
4. Part 4 Beginners CLO 3D Course for Pattern Making