Complete Shirt Pattern Making Course

Learn professional shirt pattern making with CAD Pattern Live. Master Gerber AccuMark software, shirt pattern drafting, professional pattern grading, CAD marker making, fabric consumption calculation, CLO 3D virtual fitting, pattern correction, and bulk production preparation through practical, industry-focused training.

Part 1: Shirt Pattern Making AccuMark Setup

• • Open the Gerber Accumark
  • Select D: Drive

• • Creating a Storage Area 

• • Creating a Rule Table ( )

• • Opening Pattern Design (PDS)

• • Need To Path Settings

• • Change User Environment Settings (CM, Inch)

• • Creating a Basic Rectangle

• • How To Save As Piece

• • How To Open Pieces from Gerber AccuMark

Part 2: Shirt Pattern Making Process

• • Introduction to Shirt Pattern Pieces: Front Body, Back Body, Yoke, Collar, Collar Stand, Sleeve, Cuff, Placket, Pocket, Pocket Flap and Button Stand

• • Understanding Shirt Measurement Specifications: Chest, Waist, Hip, Shoulder, Body Length, Neck, Armhole, Sleeve Length, Bicep, Cuff and Collar

• • Understanding Different Shirt Styles: Formal Shirt, Casual Shirt, Slim Fit Shirt, Regular Fit Shirt, Oversized Shirt and Short-Sleeve Shirt

• • Drafting the Basic Shirt Front Pattern

• • Drafting the Basic Shirt Back Pattern

• • Developing the Neckline and Shoulder Slope

• • Creating the Armhole Curve

• • Developing Chest, Waist and Hip Shapes

• • Drafting the Shirt Yoke Pattern

• • Creating the Collar and Collar Stand Patterns

• • Drafting the Shirt Sleeve Pattern

• • Developing the Sleeve Placket and Cuff Patterns

• • Creating the Front Button Stand and Button Placket

• • Drafting the Chest Pocket and Pocket Flap

• • Adding Darts, Pleats and Back Box Pleats where required

Part 3: Shirt Pattern Grading Process

• • Creating and Configuring Pattern Grade Rules

• • Understanding Shirt Grading Points and Grade Increment Tables

• • Front and Back Body Width Grading

• • Chest and Waist Width Grading

• • Hip Width Grading

• • Body Length Grading

• • Shoulder Width and Shoulder Slope Grading

• • Neck Width and Neck Depth Grading

• • Armhole Depth and Armhole Curve Grading

• • Sleeve Length and Sleeve Width Grading

• • Bicep and Sleeve Opening Grading

• • Collar and Collar Stand Grading

• • Cuff Length and Width Grading

• • Pocket, Pocket Flap and Placket Grading

• • Yoke and Dart Grading

Part 4: CAD Marker Making & Fabric Consumption

• • Creating a Garment Model

• • Creating Pattern Annotations and Piece Information

• • Setting Lay Limits and Fabric Constraints

• • Creating and Applying Notches

• • Identifying Grainlines and Fabric Direction

• • Understanding One-Way and Two-Way Fabric Layouts

• • Creating a Marker Order

• • Opening the Marker Making System

• • Configuring Fabric Width, Usable Width and Marker Settings

• • Arranging Shirt Pattern Pieces for Marker Efficiency

• • Calculating Fabric Consumption per Garment

• • Understanding Marker Efficiency and Fabric Wastage

Part 5: Bulk Production Pattern Preparation

• • Buyer Name, Style Number and Order Number

• • Preparing the Tech Pack and Measurement Specifications

• • Size and Color Breakdown

• • Understanding Order Quantity and Size Ratios

• • Calculating Fabric Shrinkage Percentage

• • Understanding Woven Fabric Shrinkage and Relaxation

• • Fabric Width and Usable Width Confirmation

• • Shell Fabric and Interlining Preparation

• • Button, Thread and Trims Requirements

• • Preparing Patterns for Sample Development and Bulk Production

• • Checking Pattern Piece Names, Notches and Grainlines

• • Preparing Production-Ready Pattern Files

Part 6: Shirt Pattern Correction & Production Fitting

• • Preparing Pilot Run Patterns

• • Understanding Buyer Comments and Pattern Correction Sheets

• • Analyzing Sample Fitting Issues

• • Correcting Chest and Waist Measurements

• • Adjusting Shoulder Width and Shoulder Slope

• • Correcting Neckline and Collar Fit

• • Adjusting Armhole Depth and Armhole Shape

• • Correcting Sleeve Cap and Sleeve Balance

• • Adjusting Sleeve Length and Bicep Width

• • Correcting Cuff and Sleeve Opening Measurements

• • Adjusting Body Length and Shirt Hem

• • Correcting Placket, Pocket and Yoke Position

• • Checking Button Placement and Overall Garment Balance

• • Preparing Final Patterns for Bulk Production

Course Outcome

Master professional shirt pattern making, shirt pattern grading, Gerber AccuMark software, CAD marker making, fabric consumption calculation, CLO 3D virtual fitting, sample correction, and bulk production preparation through practical, industry-focused training with CAD Pattern Live.

Contact: Md Mursadul Islam

Shirt Pattern Measurement & Calculation Rules

Use the following as a starting point for shirt pattern drafting. Exact formulas and ease allowances should be adjusted according to the measurement chart, fit, style and buyer specifications.

• • Chest Width: 

• • Waist Width:

• • Hip Width:

• • Shoulder Width:

• • Front Body Length:

• • Back Body Length:

• • Neck Width:

• • Armhole Depth:

• • Sleeve Length:

• • Bicep Width:

• • Cuff Length:

• • Collar Length: 

• • Placket Width:

Important: Confirm whether the measurement chart uses body measurements, finished garment measurements or half measurements before applying any drafting calculation.