Fashion Designing in CAD – Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Fashion CAD
- Overview of CAD in Fashion Design
- Importance and advantages of CAD over manual designing
- Introduction to fashion CAD software (CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO 3D, Optitex, Gerber, etc.)
- Understanding digital workspaces and toolbars
Module 2: Fundamentals of Fashion Illustration
- Basics of digital sketching & drawing tools
- Fashion figure templates (croquis)
- Designing garments on digital mannequins
- Creating mood boards and color boards using CAD
Module 3: Textile Design Using CAD
- Digital fabric rendering and textures
- Print and pattern development (floral, checks, abstract, motifs)
- Colorways and repeats
- Textile simulation and visualization
Module 4: Garment Design & Detailing
- Digital flat sketches (technical drawings)
- Creating garment silhouettes in CAD
- Detailing (seams, buttons, zippers, pleats, embroidery, etc.)
- Digital draping and fitting
Module 5: Pattern Making in CAD
- Introduction to digital pattern making
- Drafting basic blocks (bodice, skirt, sleeve, trouser, etc.)
- Modifying and grading patterns
- Marker planning and fabric consumption
Module 6: 2D & 3D Garment Visualization
- 2D garment technical specification sheets (Tech Packs)
- 3D garment visualization on avatars/mannequins
- Virtual fitting and draping simulation
- Rendering garments with realistic fabric properties
Module 7: Fashion Portfolio Development in CAD
- Creating digital portfolio layouts
- Professional presentation of designs
- Preparing CAD designs for clients & industry use
- Exporting and printing CAD designs
Module 8: Industry Applications & Project Work
- CAD in apparel production
- CAD in merchandising & fashion marketing
- Mini project: Designing a complete collection using CAD
- Final assessment & portfolio presentation
✅ Duration Suggestion: 3 to 6 months (depending on depth and practicals)
✅ Software Covered (examples): Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, CLO 3D, Optitex, Gerber AccuMark, Lectra
