Hi everyone!
How do you create your patterns? Do you create them with hand (mm paper etc..) or through software as illustrator for example?
I create them with hand because i really enjoy this process.
I have a friend how asks me to give him dimensions to make me some patterns on 3D printer.I prefer more trational techniques but maybe i'll give it a try
For me, it really depends on the size and purpose of the project
- If it is something that I intend to make a lot of (a wallet for example), i draw it digitally using Autocad, print, paste on cardboard, cut and use them. I use this process because it allows me to quickly modify dimensions and get a better product after making the first few prototypes. Once i am completly satisfied with the results, I have them laser cut from Acrylic.
- If it is a one off project, then I draw everything by hand on a mm sheet pasted on cardboard.
- For large projects, like bags, I design using Autocad, but then rehand draw everything on cardboard and cut. Mostly because it is a hassle to print everything on A2 or A1 sheets and paste, or assemble 4 different A4 sheets into a single pattern piece.
- Annnnnnd, the crazy part, I sometimes pattern directly on the leather (usually when it is an idea that just popped into my head and i have to get it out). I love this as it forces me to really think and examine something in my head from all angles before commiting it to leather (which is a very handy skill to learn)