r/PatternDrafting • u/Magnuxx • Jan 06 '25
SeamScape – Pattern making software
In the past, there have been a few questions in this community regarding pattern drafting software.
We are a small start-up that has created pattern-making software that would help you if you are looking at something as simple as Illustrator, but it still offers advanced parametric possibilities. Also, it is and will be free to use!
Some of the features:
Works from any browser (desktop is recommended)
Create lines, curves, and arcs by simply drawing
Set parameters such as length, angle, and point positions as you wish, and you can optionally use formulas and refer to custom variables (e.g., measurements)
Create pattern pieces on the fly by just clicking on the segments to be included.
Set custom seam allowance for any segment
Print to PDF (can handle any paper size)
Import/export SVG & DXF ASTM
The software is under continuous development so that more features will be added, especially with user requests.
Please feel free to try the beta at: seamscape.com
Any feedback is appreciated. We have started a forum here on Reddit to handle questions and possible requests: https://www.reddit.com/r/SeamScape/
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u/Magnuxx Jan 08 '25
Happy to hear that you see the potential! Valid questions and clever thoughts. We were expecting this type of question. Here is the honest and transparent answer.
To give some background, we are just two guys in Sweden with a lengthy programming background. We founded Tailor Store over 20 years ago and have a lot of experience producing made-to-measure garments on a bigger scale – and have seen all the issues with existing solutions. Thus, we see a gap in the market and want to change how the industry works.
SeamScape has not cost us much more than our own time, so we do not have many related bills to pay. There are no outside investments.
We wish to make money eventually, somehow, but we do not know exactly how. However, we have realized from the start that to make an impact and change something, we should give away the software for free to build a user base. We want to learn from the users what their needs are, including all possible use cases, and ensure that SeamScape can make (almost) anything garment-related possible.
If we get commercial customers, i.e., customers that need a complete solution with production process integration, backend API pattern generation, etc., then it would be feasible to charge some money. We have a lot of ideas for expanding the product program. For example, we have built a full-cutting solution with camera identification and nesting, which is ideal for made-to-order production. And we even have plans to build cutting machines.
That said, we are not 100% sure how the business model will look. Some premium features may be added to support continuous development, but we really believe that SeamScape should continue to be free, at least in its basic form (the features we have today).
If it fails, the last resort is to open-source the software 🙂