Pattern DraftingPattern drafting made simple - for designers and students.
Use ready-made digital patterns or learn to draft your own.
What is pattern drafting?
Pattern drafting is the process of creating a flat template that translates a designer's idea into a garment. A well-drafted pattern is the blueprint that determines fit, drape, and construction quality.
Two paths
Whether you want to use patterns or learn to draft them, iFashy meets you where you are. Designers and small studios can access curated digital patterns through the iFashy app. Aspiring designers can learn drafting from first principles in the iFashy Academy.
Common questions about pattern drafting.
- What's the difference between drafting and draping?
- Drafting builds a pattern from measurements on paper or screen. Draping shapes fabric on a dress form. Both result in a pattern, but the workflow and use cases differ.
- Can I use these patterns commercially?
- Patterns purchased through the iFashy app come with a clear commercial-use license. Free samples are for personal use only.
- What formats do patterns come in?
- Print-at-home A4/Letter PDFs, A0 plotter PDFs, and DXF for industrial use where applicable.
- What sizing standards do you support?
- Standard EU/US/UK size charts plus the iFashy custom-fit option in the app.
- Do you teach pattern drafting?
- Yes - the iFashy Academy covers drafting from foundational blocks through advanced manipulation.
