Method and system for automating 3d to 2d custom fit pattern making

A method for generating 2D patterns for use in clothing manufacturing, the method comprising:

• a) receiving body measurements of a specific person, said specific body measurements being specific to a piece of clothing of interest;
• b) receiving a desired style for said piece of clothing of interest;
• c) generating a 3D model for said piece of clothing, said 3D model being generated based on said measurements received in step a) and on said desired style received in step b);
• d) converting said 3D model into separate 2D models, each 2D model corresponding to a section of said 3D model and to a pattern for use in manufacturing said piece of clothing;
• e) adjusting each of said 2D models to account for manufacturing needs;
• and
• f) finalizing each of said 2D models to result in 2D patterns suitable for clothing manufacture of said piece of clothing.

A method for generating 2D patterns for use in manufacturing, the method comprising:

• a) receiving item measurements relating to an item of manufacture that is of interest;
• b) generating a 3D model for said item of manufacture, said 3D model being based on said item measurements received in step a);
• c) converting said 3D model into separate 2D models, each 2D model corresponding to a section of said 3D model and to a pattern for use in manufacturing said item;
• d) adjusting each of said 2D models to account for manufacturing needs;
• and
• e) finalizing each of said 2D models to result in 2D patterns suitable for manufacturing of said item.

A system for generating 2D patterns for use in manufacturing, the system comprising:

• a 3D model generation module for generating a 3D model of an item of manufacture, said 3D model being based on user provided measurements;
• a conversion module for converting surfaces of said 3D model into at least one 2D model;
• and
• a 2D model adjustment module for adjusting each of said at least one 2D model into a pattern suitable for manufacturing said item of manufacture.