DNM: Constructing Base Garments

System Units Disclaimer

The lessons are recorded in either inches or centimeters. This reference PDF shows how to auto convert between units.

Introduction to Garment Creation

What is a 3D Garment?

Reference PDF of the components of 3D garments.

Garment Creation Overview

Reference PDF of garment creation overview.

T-Shirt Creation Demo

In this video, you will see how we apply the Garment Creation workflow to create a basic T-shirt. You will be applying the same workflow when constructing your denim garments in the following sections of this course.

Denim Dress

Denim Dress Technical Drawing

Reference PDF technical drawing.

Import DXF & Identify Patterns

In this lesson, you will learn how to import a DXF file, identify pattern pieces and apply or create symmetrical patterns.

Topics: import DXF, DXF units, 2D resource tab, pattern piece name, shape info, context view, identify pattern pieces, arrange pattern pieces, X symmetry, Y symmetry, edge symmetry, cancel symmetry, 2D gizmo, rotate

Arrange & Prepare

In this lesson, you will learn how to arrange patterns into clusters, import an avatar and prepare the patterns in the 3D window.

Topics: import avatar, resources panel, 3D tab, VSA, avatar texture, arrange mode, expand 2D window, clusters, prepare, marque select, wrap type, 3D gizmo, rotate cluster, move cluster, scale cluster, reset cluster, move single piece

Stitching the Base Dress

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the single and multi-stitch tool to stitch the dress.

Topics: stitch tool, single stitch, multi-stitch, expand 3D window, stitch in 2D, stitch in 3D, delete stitch, 3D stitch pins, prepare pose, flip stitch, cut out dart, convert to dart

3D Layers & Collision Types

In this lesson, you will learn more about 3D layers and collision types.

Topics: 3D layers, collision type, show grainline, top over bottom, bottom over top, left over right, right over left, rotate grainline

Dressing the Garment

In this lesson, you will learn about simulation tools, snapshots, and basic 3D styling.

Topics: simulation tools, dress, finish, update 3D, use in 3D, snapshot, undress, automatic snapshot, manual snapshot, 3D styling, pinch, brush, select multiple areas, erase, brush radius, regular effect, focused effect, hold, flatten

Summary List of Tools & Features

Reference PDF of tools & features used in the lessons.

Denim Skirt

Practice Time!

Reference PDF for the denim skirt activity. Complete the activity and use the written guide as step-by-step guide as you construct the denim skirt or to check your work once it is completed.

Knowledge Checkpoint

Complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the topics you have learned so far in this course.

Denim Jacket

Denim Jacket Technical Drawing

Reference PDF technical drawing.

Stitching the Base Jacket

In this lesson, we will cover import DXF through stitching and simulating the jacket. We will also learn the basic fold functions in Vstitcher.

Topics: import DXF, rotate pattern, identify patterns, X symmetry, piece symmetry, arrange, prepare, scale cluster, cluster wrap type, prepare pose, constrained area, fold line, clone edge by offset, snap to point, snap to edge, 3D layers, stitch, dress, save snapshot

Adding Buttons & Pleats

In this lesson, we will learn how to add smart buttons and pleats to the garment. We will also cover adjusting grid size.

Topics: smart button, assign smart button, button position, rotate buttonhole, 2D measure, unbutton, knife pleat, insert pleat, position dart, pleat depth, pleat width, pleat fold direction, stitch down pleat, inverted pleat, grid size, fast mode

Adding Sleeve Plackets & Cuffs

In this lesson, we cover adding a sleeve placket and cuff to the garment as well as some advanced styling tools.

Topics: add point to edge, notch, auto lock, use in 3D, flip pattern, smart button, pleat iron property

Drafting Patch Pockets

In this lesson, we will learn how to draft and add a patch pocket with a flap using the pattern adjustment tools in Vstitcher. We will also cover how we can create different styling variations for a garment.

Topics: insert rectangle, edit points, measurement displays, mathematic equations, add point on edge, intermediate point, snap to point, pen tool, corner point, move point on X and Y axis, attach, position pocket, trace as internal line, alignment tools, 2D layer order, overlap patterns to assign buttons

Summary List of Tools & Features

Reference PDF of tools & features used in the lessons.

Denim Jeans

Denim Jeans Technical Drawing

Reference PDF technical drawing.

Stitching the Base Jeans

In this lesson, we will cover tips on preparing jeans patterns for 3D and going through the process of creating the base jeans from import DXF to simulation.

Topics: import DXF, identify patterns, piece symmetry, delete pattern, internal line symmetry, 3D layer, stitch pocket facing, flip stitch, match stitch length, convert internal line to dart, insert pleat, flip fold direction, stitch down pleat, dress, trace as internal line

Constructing the Fly & Waistband

In this lesson, we will cover constructing the fly of the jeans and how to construct the waistband.

Topics: arrange, wrap type, collision type, smart button, functional fly, 3D layer, stitch waistband with fly, stitch fly, J stitch, grid size, clone by offset, smart zipper, delete zipper, flip zipper direction, zipper width, force multiplier

Creating Belt Loops

In this lesson, we will learn how to construct the belt loops on the jeans.

Topics: belt loops, copy paste piece, clone piece, symmetry, arrange belt loops, stitch belt loops to waistband, folded belt loop, fold line, flip fold direction

Stitching the Pockets

In this lesson, we learn how to construct a slant side pocket, coin pocket, and back welt pockets.

Topics: front slanted pocket, arrange pocket pieces, folded pocket bag, fold line, layer offset, pocket facing, coin pocket, back welt pocket, convert to hole, join points, attach facing

Sash & Rolled Cuff

In this lesson, we learn how to create a sash and a rolled cuff for the garment.

Topics: save ruler, draft sash pieces, insert rectangle, mathematic operations, knotted look, arrange pieces, 3D layer, insert point, point stitch, fold lines, insert pleat, auto lock, grid size, rolled cuff look, clone by offset, extend/shrink to edge, slice, extract, cancel inner symmetry, styling 3D gizmo

Summary List of Tools & Features

Reference PDF of tools & features used in the lessons.

Denim Jumpsuit

Practice Time!

Reference PDF for the denim jumpsuit activity. Complete the activity and use the written guide as step-by-step guide as you construct the denim jumpsuit or to check your work once it is completed.

Knowledge Checkpoint

Complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the topics you have learned so far in this course.