Free Online Pattern Making Software — Garment CAD, Nesting & PLT
Free online garment pattern maker with grading, mirroring, DXF, fabric nesting, and PLT export. No ads; free account to save patterns and export files.
Pattern Design is free online pattern making software for fashion designers, tailors, dressmakers, sewing businesses, students, and apparel teams. The browser-based garment CAD editor lets you create named pattern pieces, adjust points and outlines, mirror shapes, grade sizes, trace a paper pattern from a product photo, and exchange work through DXF.
Use Pattern Nesting to arrange finished pieces on a fabric sheet. Set the material width, height, and spacing, then create a practical marker layout and export PLT for compatible plotters and cutting machines. This connects drafting, fabric planning, and production preparation in one workspace.
The editor is free to use with no ads or paid plan. A free account with a confirmed email is required when you save patterns, manage your private My patterns library, or export production files. Each account has a separate library, and first-time saves include a pattern name and garment product image.
How it works
- Open Pattern Editor and draw a new closed piece or import an existing DXF pattern.
- Edit points and outlines, mirror the piece, grade sizes, or trace a paper pattern from a photo.
- Open Pattern Nesting, enter the fabric dimensions and spacing, and arrange the pieces on the material.
- Create a free account and confirm your email when you are ready to save or export.
- Add a pattern name and garment product image, save it to My patterns, or export DXF and PLT production files.
Frequently asked questions
Is this online pattern making software free?
Yes. Pattern Design is free to use with no ads, subscription, trial limit, or paid feature tier. A free confirmed account is required for saving and production-file export.
What can I do in the garment pattern editor?
You can draw and edit pattern pieces, adjust points and outlines, mirror shapes, grade sizes, trace paper patterns from photos, and import or export DXF.
Can I create a fabric marker and export PLT?
Yes. Pattern Nesting arranges pieces on a fabric sheet using your material size and spacing, then exports a PLT layout for compatible plotters and cutters.
Can I import and export DXF sewing patterns?
Yes. You can import DXF patterns into the editor and export DXF files for compatible CAD workflows.
Do I need an account to save or export a pattern?
Yes. Saving to My patterns and exporting production files require a free account with a confirmed email. This keeps every user's library separate.
Who is Pattern Design for?
It is built for fashion designers, pattern makers, tailors, dressmakers, apparel manufacturers, sewing students, and anyone preparing garment patterns for sampling or cutting.