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Every garment starts with a pattern.

Pattern Lab India develops digital apparel patterns from Tech Packs, measurement charts, sketches, reference garments and existing patterns — translating design intent into technically workable garment architecture.

A pattern is not just an outline.

A garment pattern defines how two-dimensional fabric becomes a three-dimensional product.

It influences

  • FIT
  • PROPORTION
  • BALANCE
  • MOVEMENT
  • CONSTRUCTION
  • EASE
  • SEAM POSITION
  • GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
  • PRODUCTION REPEATABILITY

THE GARMENT MAY BE THE PRODUCT. THE PATTERN IS ITS ARCHITECTURE.

Start with what you have.

Pattern Lab can review development inputs including:

  • TECH PACK
  • MEASUREMENT CHART
  • TECHNICAL SKETCH
  • REFERENCE GARMENT
  • EXISTING PHYSICAL PATTERN
  • EXISTING DIGITAL PATTERN
  • REFERENCE IMAGES
  • FABRIC INFORMATION
  • FIT COMMENTS

You do not necessarily need every item before starting a conversation.

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You define the garment. We translate it into pattern logic.

  • TECH PACK
  • MEASUREMENT INTERPRETATION
  • CONSTRUCTION REVIEW
  • BASE PATTERN DEVELOPMENT
  • TECHNICAL CHECK
  • SAMPLE / FIT REVIEW WHERE REQUIRED
  • PATTERN CORRECTION
  • APPROVED PATTERN
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The details change everything.

Depending on the garment, pattern development may consider:

  • Finished Measurements
  • Ease
  • Silhouette
  • Fabric Type
  • Fabric Behaviour
  • Construction
  • Seam Allowance
  • Grain Direction
  • Balance
  • Sleeve Pitch
  • Armhole Shape
  • Collar Construction
  • Pocket Placement
  • Placket Construction
  • Hem Allowance
  • Shrinkage Information
  • Production Method

The objective is not simply to produce pattern pieces.

The objective is to develop pattern pieces that work together as a garment.

Apparel technician reviewing sample and digital pattern

From lines to construction.

  • FRONT
  • BACK
  • YOKE
  • SLEEVE
  • COLLAR
  • COLLAR STAND
  • CUFF
  • PLACKET
  • POCKET
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Develop once. Build on it.

Digital patterns create a foundation for the next stages of development.

An approved digital pattern can move into

  • PATTERN CORRECTION
  • GRADING
  • MARKER PLANNING
  • DIGITAL STORAGE
  • FUTURE MODIFICATION
  • REPEAT PRODUCTION

This creates a connected technical workflow rather than isolated physical pattern pieces.

A pattern can look right on screen. The garment still has to prove it.

Where required, Pattern Lab can combine digital pattern development with physical sample development.

This allows the pattern to be evaluated through the actual garment.

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Who is this for?

  • Fashion Brands
  • Garment Manufacturers
  • Fashion Startups
  • Independent Designers
  • Exporters
  • Buying Houses
  • Private Labels
  • Product Development Teams
  • International Brands

Have a garment to develop?

Send your Tech Pack, measurements, sketch or available reference material.

Talk to Pattern Lab