PATTERN MAKING – Pattern making is the beginning of the garment development process. The pattern can be developed from a sketch, garment, or sloper pattern in a base size (one-size). Once the base size pattern is made it can then be sewn and checked for fit & aesthetics. Technical Specs are also available and recommended to create with each pattern for development & production details to follow. Technical Specs can be requested as a whole packet or per page as needed. Typical Spec pages for the Pattern Making stage would consist of the following; Header-Sketch, Cutters Must, Prototype POM. For more detailed information on Technical Specs see “Technical Packets”

PATTERN DIGITIZING – Have a paper pattern already that you would like uploaded into our CAD program? Digital pattern can then be used for future pattern designs, used for accessing to digital files, grading, and speed up your development & production process. Each paper patterns piece dimensions are taken and digitized into our CAD program, saved, and can then be used to start or continue your development process


We develop with you the pattern for a perfect fit.

We develop with you the pattern for a perfect fit.

Lay the foundation for an optimal pattern for your future collections. Our experts with many years of industry experience in pattern development, pattern technology and pattern optimization support you comprehensively and competently. We give you tips and tricks for pattern-making and processing so that you can realize your design ideas with the help of the desired pattern. Depending on the CAD system used, we work with you from the start and create your first pattern, as well as the grading and cross section. In subsequent steps, our model and production patterns create the ideal prerequisites for successful production maturity.

We design the models according to your silhouette requirements based on your body measurement table or on the basis of the measurements

It is never too late for a good pattern.

Our pattern service also includes the correction and optimization of your existing basic and model patterns in the areas of women’s outer garments, men’s fashion, children’s clothing and linen. In this context, we can also optimize your size sets and finished measurement tables. In this way, regardless of your individual producers, you will be able to ensure a consistent fit for all your products across all collections.

SEWING

Upon completion of first pattern it is highly recommended to sew your base size pattern to check fit & aesthetics. Typically garment is sewn in same or similar fabric type, weight, etc to replica production fabric. Once first pattern is approved for fit, it is recommend to sew up your graded sizes to check also before proceeding to large scale production runs.

FITTING & PATTERN REVISIONS

After sewing up your prototype/first pattern you will want to see how it looks and fits on your base size model . Any updates and adjustments will be made to garment then transferred back to your pattern peices. These changes or updates help improve fit or change style lines to meet your specified design asecestics. This is called a pattern revision stage. Updated Prototype POM spec page is provided with updated measurements if purchased with first pattern.

PATTERN GRADING

Once first pattern is considered “Fit Approved” after sewn up and meets clients desired aesthetics & fit. We are then ready to move to pattern grading. Using your existent prototype base size pattern, APM will grade your pattern up & down sizes. We can use your grade table/rules, grade from your provided size chart, or use APM’s own grade tables. A list of sizes, whether numerical, alpha, or alphanumerical will need to be sent to APM along with a size chart that represents your sizes range to proceed with grading. A “Graded POM” spec and/or “POM Size Run” with different sizes of the increase/decrease sizes can be created if clients desires. These specs do not come with graded pattern and need to be purchased along with patterns at additional cost or can be included in your project

MARKER

Markers can be made for each fabric type your pattern design comes in. The marker will include all pattern pieces and sizes laid out to obtain minimal waste when cutting your fabric out. Pattern pieces are butted up against each other in the correct grain direction to be cut with fabric rolled out flat and several layers of fabric stacked on top of each other. Markers can be created in different widths pending your fabric specs.

TECHNICAL PACKET

Technical packets consist of various specification pages that informs designers, companies, and factories what the pattern pieces are to be cut/sewn in specific fabric/colors, where to place trim/findings, how to sew pattern together, what garments should measure in specific locations of garment, and spec each step of the development/sample/production process to everyone is on the same page of what the end product should look/finish like. Each page list different information from the development process up to production stage. Tech Packets/Specs can be purchased with project or independently as needed.