FAQs

The word pattern is used in the fashion industry as the drafting of all components of a garment, (e.g. front, back, sleeves, cuffs, collar, etc.).

Is the process of increasing and decreasing or sizing up or down using a base size pattern. Specially used by an individual or large companies to do mass production. Here in buyclothingpatterns.com, we use a computerized system to ensure the best accuracy to our customers.

Una marca es, cuando despues de haberse graduado un patron base, se colocan los patrones de todas las piezas que componen una prenda de una sola talla y se colocan sobre una pieza de papel de un determinado ancho ( lo mas pegadas que se pueda una de otra, como si fueran un rompecabezas), que simula el ancho de la tela de la cual se van a cortar las prendas, y se trazan. Lo usan los cutting service para poder cortar grandes cantidades en poco tiempo.
Aqui en buyclothingpatterns.com utilizamos un sistema computarizado, obteniendo el mayor ahorro en tela para nuestros clientes.
A marker is, when after a base size pattern is graded, patterns of all components of a one size garment are laid down (most attached to one another as possible, as if they were a puzzle) on a piece of paper simulating the width of the fabric, which garments are to be cut out from, and then the outlines of the pattern pieces are traced. Used by cutting services to cut large quantities in a short time. Here in buyclothingpatterns.com, we use a computerized system, obtaining the greatest savings on fabric for our customers.

If you purchase a native PAD or CAD system file you don’t need to import it, just go to your file menu, open, browse your file and open it. Only if you have to buy a file format that is not compatible with your software system then you have to import it. But remember, not all CAD and PAD systems allow you to import any file format, unless you purchase DXF format which most CAD and PAD system accept it.

Yes, all patterns in all formats are scalable but at your own risk or only if you know how to do scaling. We recommend that after you purchase a pattern save it in your computer and make a copy so if you wish to make changes to the pattern use the copy and keep the original safe.

Yes you can, once you purchase the pattern you can make as many changes as you want since the patterns are royalty free. What you cannot do is to share it with others.

Yes we do. All you need to do is submit all the information of what grading rule you want, how many sizes and the width you want the marker to be.

Yes, since we have to work on your specific measurements and widths.

Yes they are, but some formats are available only upon request. Like; JPEG,FS, CDR, DMPL, PDF TO PRINT AT HOME, just to mention a few.

Yes we do. We can print out any size pattern, or all pattern sizes and even the marker in any width and ship it to your door.

No, you can buy PDF format patterns and print them at home using letter size paper.

Yes, since all patterns are royalty free, you can make clothing for yourself or for others or use the patterns for mass production. What you cannot do is to share the patterns with others.

No, we don’t refund or credit any money since all are digital products. Once you download it goes directly to your computer hard drive, so even if you returned it to us it’s difficult to prove that you deleted it from your computer hard drive. This policy also applies to print out paper patterns. You have to double check before you add any pattern to your cart and pay for it.