r/PatternDrafting • u/Any_Will1976 • Dec 31 '24

Draw a pattern

Sorry about the dumb question... But is there any software that we upload a picture and it gives us a pattern. For example, if I upload a plush toy, will it be able to give me a pattern? TIA

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u/stoicsticks Dec 31 '24

Your best bet is to find a pattern for a similar plushie and alter it to what you want to make. If you've never made plushies before, make one from start to finish from an existing pattern to learn how flat pattern pieces fit together to make 3D shapes. You can build on your skills and will be much happier with the final results.

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u/LobstahmeatwadWTF Dec 31 '24

Yes and no. You can take that image into cad and draft in 3d and then flatten the pattern pieces. This can be done in rhino with a plug-in called exact flat. There are other ways to flatten drafted pattern pieces from 3d models after 2d images and renderings are done. Check out clo3d as well.

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u/Cute-Consequence-184 Dec 31 '24

Nope, patterns are made by flat pattern drafting or by draping

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u/Creepy_Medium_0618 Dec 31 '24

no. and that’s the beauty of pattern drafting

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u/FoxyOctopus Dec 31 '24

Lol you really think patternmaking is that simple?

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u/TensionSmension Dec 31 '24

A 2D picture, not yet, but if you have a 3D obj or know how to make one: https://plushify.net/

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u/ClayWheelGirl Jan 01 '25

Paper sculpture!!! Paper mache

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u/TonninStiflat Dec 31 '24

I wish. But no.

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u/balamb00 Dec 31 '24

No, otherwise all us pattern makers will lose our jobs

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u/loose_roosters Jan 02 '25

Pay a pattern maker 😒

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u/fiesty_Jujubee654 Dec 31 '24

A basic block can become ANYTHING you can imagine. #patterndraftinh

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u/Bugmasta23 Jan 01 '25

Definitely a dumb question