Computer Aided Pattern Design
by Don McCunn

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Background
Essentials
Initial Studio Setup (10:55 minutes)
1. Language & Measurements (0:42)
2. Page Setup (0:55 & 0:40)
3. Typeface & Size (0:47)
4. Custom Color Palette (4.18)
5. Grid Size & Color (1:13 & 0:20)
6. Importing DXF Files (1:38)
Studio's Basic Functions (9:82 minutes)
1. Downloading Studio Files (2:14)
2. Opening a File (0:24, 1:06, & 0:38)
3. Saving a File (0;52, 0:35, & 0:38)
4. Desktop Printing (1:00)
5. The Print & Cut Process (2:22)
Creating Line Functions (23:03 minutes)
1. Selecting Lines & Points (2:24 & 1:54)
2. Line Appearance (2:47)
3. Drawing Lines (2:30, 0:42, & 1:23)
4. Drawing Shapes (2:09 & 1:06)
5. Viewing Lines (1:28)
6. Grouping Lines (1:16)
7. Layers (2:06)
8. Changing Dimensions (1:50)
9. Adding Text (1:27)
Pattern Design Functions (28:33 minutes)
1. Moving and Centering Lines (2:04)
2. Cutting Lines (2:15)
3. Erasing Lines (1:50)
4. Mirror (0:58)
5. Rotate (3:09)
6. Scale (5:43)
7. Duplicate/Replicate (2:14, 0:43, 1:54, 3:20, 2:48, 1:22)
Working with Patterns (59.50 minutes)
1. Tracing for a Bespoke Master Pattern (5:53)
2. Scaling Patterns Down (5:25)
3. Removing Seam Allowances (5:51)
4. Changing Pattern Sizes (2:12, 8:44, 2:46)
5. Adding Ease (2:21, 3:51)
6. Adding Seam Allowances (5:53)
7. Pattern Layout (3:58)
8. Scaling Patterns Up (9:10, 3:26)
Designing from Master Patterns (42:28 minutes)
1. Master Pattern Preparation (8:38)
2. Changing External Lines (6:52, 6:26)
4. Changing Seams (4:02)
5. Changing Dart Locations (1:43)
6. Changing Darts to Seams (5:02)
7. Working with Stretch Fabric (5:25)
8. Adding Fullness (4:09)
RTW for Independent Designers
1. Fitting Issues (3:23)
2. Define the Market
3. Sizing
4. Initial Design
5. RTW-MTM-Bespoke

RTW for Independent Designers is a work-in-progress


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