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CLO3D Pattern Cutting and 3D Visualisation Online Short Course

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This online course will help you use CLO3D software for creating and editing digital pattern constructions and technical details for your 3D fashion designs.
Next start months
October 2026
January 2027
April 2027
Tutor(s)
Annika Andersson
Price
From £480.00

Course description

Course overview

On this online short course, students will be given guidance into the more complex usage of CLO3D software for 3D fashion design, specifically for pattern cutting.

All the pattern editing tools will be explained in depth to give you full control over darts, angles, measurements, rotation, cut and spread, walk pattern, point of measurement, notches and seam allowances.

We’ll start off drafting a pattern from scratch in CLO3D and learn how to edit a block following specific measurements. You’ll also be shown how to make changes for different designs.

You’ll learn how to set grain directions and use print layouts for fabric glazing costings, as well as how to extract measurements from a CLO3D pattern for use in a tech pack.

You’ll also learn more technical skills such as drafting a collar lapel from scratch, giving you practical insight into how to use pattern tools.

The course will also cover fit maps and how to use the fabric creator for realistic fabric settings - this is to support accurate fit of patterns.


Who this course is for

This course is ideal for those who have some understanding of pattern cutting and want to learn more about pattern drafting in CLO3D for 3D visualisation and industry use.

Some understanding of garment construction is expected, but this does not have to be in digital format. If you have made any garments in real life this is also a relevant skill.

Level of experience: Beginner/Intermediate

Key information

Topics covered

  • Avatar custom measurements
  • Pattern drafting from scratch
  • Pattern Editing to follow specific measurements
  • Pattern Cutting tools for accurate use
  • Grain directions and Print layout for fabric costings

Learning outcomes

  • Be able to apply custom avatar measurements
  • Draft a block from scratch using CLO3D
  • Apply techniques to edit a pattern to specific measurements
  • Create different designs from a block
  • Have an understanding of the pattern creating/editing tools in CLO3D for accurate use
  • Identify how to set up grain directions and use print layout for fabric costings
  • Identify how to use fit maps and fabric creator
  • Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance


Materials

  • CLO3D licence (https://www.clo3d.com/en/)
  • 3 Button mouse

Please see our Guide to taking online short courses.

Tutor

Annika Andersson

Annika Andersson has decades of experience working as a fashion designer for multiple well known retailers, established brands and niche start ups. She has vast experience in the design process from concept to finished garments, real life experience and knowledge that she uses when teaching CLO3D and Substance Painter. Annika started to use CLO3d nine years ago, trained by the official CLO3d team in Munich.

Currently, Annika work on various freelance projects as well as an Associated Lecture on the BA fashion design courses at LCF, teaching CLO3d and the Adobe Suite. Annika has worked with creatives and factories around the world and understands the challenges in creativity vs commerciality and crafts vs technology. Annika is able to relate the use of CLO3d and Substance Painter in the commercial industry, sustainable benefits as well as virtual thought-provoking ideas.

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