Find a professional pattern cutter near you

Pattern cutting is translating a designer’s idea into flattering and wearable clothes. Pattern cutters make a basic pattern on paper, considering the technical aspects of making apparel. Compared to commercial designs you buy, pattern cutting lets you achieve a much better fit.

Pattern cutting services include technical drawing, pattern grading, pattern cutting, and custom fitting. Airtasker helps you find pattern cutters for all types of clothing, such as ladieswear, menswear, swimwear, and formal wear. Here are examples of pattern cutting services you can book on our platform. 

Pattern cutting consultation 

Book a pattern cutting consultation over the phone or video chat. Airtasker connects you with expert pattern cutters who can walk you through the paper cutting process, from sketch to garment. Whether you’re a fashion student, private designer, or small business on a budget, you’re likely to find consultation services to suit your needs. You can also avail lessons to learn pattern cutting, so you can learn this craft and expand your capabilities.  

Creative pattern cutting 

Pattern makers can turn a sketch or existing garment into patterns ready for cutting. While they can also alter an existing design, pattern cutting experts cut repetitive designs from scratch. Additionally, creative pattern cutting involves the use of a CAD system or manual pattern cutting methods. The result of this process is an initial pattern you can use for producing samples.

Have a pattern made for a bias cut skirt that fits you perfectly, or create ones for a full collection to sell in your e-commerce store. Once you have your final garments, you can have your clothes dry-cleaned or ironed, so they’re ready to display in your shop or to wear on your next special occasion. 

Fashion draping 

Fashion draping is making a 3D shape by draping muslin over a form or a mannequin. During the process, the client can give feedback to modify the pattern. Once the client approves the design, the pattern maker transfers the fabric pattern to paper. Draping can be more expensive than other pattern making styles. 

Still, fashion draping gives you an overview of the look before you commit to a pattern and make your garments. Moreover, draping eliminates waste at the pattern cutting stage. When you’ve produced your collection, you can hire a fashion photographer to take stunning photos of your creations. 

Pattern grading 

Pattern grading is creating a range of sizes for a single design. The objective of pattern grading is to increase and decrease the size of an original shape—request for pattern grading on paper or on a digital file. Pattern makers can create standard sizes or even bespoke sizes for your niche.