Drafting a CLO 3D Women’s Trouser Block
This lesson is an introduction to drafting a women’s trouser block using a CLO 3D avatar’s measurements. This drafting formula can be used for any set of women’s measurements, and the resulting trouser block will be useful for iterating new designs efficiently. It is a necessary foundation for any designer and pattern maker.
Note: You will need access to CLO 3D software and internet connection in order to complete this lesson. For a free trial and information on CLO 3D subscription plans, please visit:
For more lessons using CLO 3D view: Introduction to CLO 3D, CLO 3D: Constructing a Garment with Existing Patterns and CLO 3D-Drafting a CLO 3D Women’s Bodice Block.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setting Up Your Avatar and Measurements | 1-2 |
| 2 | Setting Up Your Avatar and Measurements | 1-5 |
| 3 | Drafting the Front Leg | 1-20 |
| 4 | Drafting our Back Leg | 1-6 |
| 5 | Converting to Patterns | 1-4 |
| 6 | Sewing our Pattern Block and Checking our Fit | 1-19 |
| 7 | Checking Pattern Fit Part 2 | 1-25 |
| 8 | Final Adjustments and Balancing our Rise | 1-5 |
MODULE 1 • Setting Up Your Avatar and Measurements
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | CLO 3D is one of the pioneering 3D solutions for apparel design, development, and merchandising. Its 2D and 3D toolsets equip designers with a digital workspace to draft and test original patterns. The program gives designers, technical specialists, and pattern makers the ability to design garments, modify patterns, and test with less material recourses, lowering the barrier for developing original apparel designs. |
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