The Problem with the Flattening Tool in Clo3D For Making Patterns

Sofia Luzon / @sofialuzonatelier
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[@bea3designer]

Thank you for point this out Trudy. Very interesting 🤩

[@trudygardner6663]

You're welcome Bea :)

[@PaTTernHack]

Great demonstration, Trudy! You mentioned trying to get your avatar as close as possible to the intended body shape/size for the pattern... I use a phone app to scan my fit models and then use them in CLO. I also have a business of 3D-printing the physical body forms for real life fittings.

[@trudygardner6663]

@PaTTernHAck Amazing! This is super cool, I would love to know more!
I've tried True to Form, they were actually very helpful in converting an OBJ that I already had scanned into an avatar for me, however its still not perfect, since my body scan wasn't perfect to begin with. I don't have an iphone, so I could not use their app for scanning though.

[@alexyarally]

Okay yes! I also came to this conclusion that pattern cutting is the best method. Do you have any recommendations for developing cupped patterns. I haven’t come across a proper patternmaking book or tutorial that explains how to correct the cup shape for underwire as well as planning for compression for bras,bustier,corsets.

[@trudygardner6663]

I dropped a link to a book I recommend the comments :) Its a good starting point, but then refining fitting and pattern manipulation skills takes some practice. I love using Clo for this because you can try out many different ideas and test them before going cutting the physical sample.