Pattern Digitizing and Full-Scale Printing
ERGOMODELS converts paper and cardboard patterns into accurate digital files, creates organised electronic pattern archives and provides full-scale pattern printing at 1:1.
This service is suitable for clothing brands, fashion designers, ateliers, pattern makers and production companies that need to preserve existing patterns, transfer them to production or use them in professional CAD systems.
Paper Pattern Digitizing
We convert manually created paper or cardboard patterns into a professional digital format.
External outline of every pattern piece
Internal construction lines
Darts, pleats and fold lines
Control points and notches
Grainline direction
Pattern-piece names and codes
Size identification
Required cutting quantity
Seam allowances when included
Pattern Set Review and Organisation
After digitising, we review the completeness and technical accuracy of the pattern set.
The review may include:
- Confirming that all required pattern pieces are present
- Checking matching seam lines
- Reviewing control points and notches
- Checking size identification and pattern-piece names
- Confirming grainline direction
- Reviewing pattern symmetry and orientation
- Checking the scale against the original patterns
Digital Pattern Archive
Digitised patterns can be stored, copied and transferred without the risk of damaging or losing the original paper patterns.
Preserve previously developed garments
Organise patterns by style code, size and collection
Find and transfer files quickly
Modify or grade patterns in the future
Transfer garments to another atelier or production facility
Work with patterns in professional CAD systems
Full-Scale Plotter Printing
We print digital patterns and production markers on paper at full 1:1 scale using a wide-format plotter.
Base-size pattern sets
Selected individual sizes
Complete graded pattern sets
Patterns with or without seam allowances
Production markers
Files developed by ERGOMODELS or supplied by the client
Quality Control
Before printing, we check the scale, control measurements, pattern-piece names, size identification, grainlines and notches. The client receives clearly printed patterns ready for cutting and professional use.
Final Deliverables
The client receives:
Accurate digital copies of paper or cardboard patterns
A reviewed and organised pattern set
Files in the agreed professional CAD format
A digital archive for storage and future use
Full-scale printed patterns or production markers when required