FAQ
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
1. HOW DOES IT WORK?
With just a click, you can acquire any of our designs
comprised of
digital patterns,
grades and
markers.
Like any online shop,
you will find different models divided by
category,
collection or
style
in our catalogue.
Every design is available in different versions,
depending on the
range and quantity of sizes.
Select the option that suits your needs, add to the
shopping bag and make fast and easy payment via credit card (by using PayPal)
or money transfer.
Once the payment is done, you will be able to
download the
patterns you bought.
2. WHAT IS INCLUDED
IN EACH MODEL?
Each article is available in different versions:
VERSION A:
Includes
Cad pattern (sample size), sample size
marker,
information sheet and
picture of the garment.
VERSION B:
Includes
Cad pattern,
6 sizes grading, 6 sizes
markers,
information sheet and
picture of the garment.
VERSION C:
Includes
Cad pattern,
10 sizes grading, 10 sizes
markers,
information sheet and
picture of the garment.
VERSION S:
Includes
Cad pattern,
10 sizes grading, sample size
marker,
information sheet
and
picture of the garment.
3. WICH ARE THE SIZES
INCLUDED IN EACH MODEL?
Sample size and grading sizes change depending on the
kind of article (men’s, women’s, style…).
In these charts you’ll see the sample size and grading
sizes for each article and version (Italian sizes):
4. ONCE I BOUGHT A
PATTERN, HOW DO I PROCEED?
Once we have received the payment, we will automatically
send you an email with a link back to your
Reserved Area on our website. You
will be able to
download the pattern and files you have bought by logging in.
5. WHAT WILL I NEED TO DOWNLOAD?
You will download the following files:
-
Pattern in
dxf and
mte
format
DXF is a universal format that can be opened by different
pattern making systems (such as Futura FK, Lectra, Gerber, Optitex). You will
be able to import this DXF pattern into the program you use.
-
Markers in
plt
(hpgl) (for plotting) and in
iso (for automatic cutting machines).
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Grades in
rul
RUL files are always requested by pattern programs to
import a DXF file, so you will need them even if you buy only the sample size.
-
Information sheet in
doc or
pdf
The information sheet has important explanations about the
pattern (pieces names, suggestions about fabrics and materials, information
about seams, ecc.)
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Design picture in
jpeg
This image may be a drawing or a photo where you can
clearly see the garment.
6. WHICH FABRIC HEIGHTS DO YOU USE IN YOUR MARKERS?-MEN garments: Fashion fabric 1,48m (except shirts: 1,47m); Lining 1,38m; Adhesive interlining 1,48m.
-WOMAN garments: Fashion fabric 1,45m; Lining 1,45m; Adhesive interlining 1,45m.
7. WICH SOFTWARE DO
YOU USE?
We work with F.K. Group software:
FuturaPATTERN and
FuturaMARKER.
