Quality garments begin with
the perfect pattern

Realise your dreams and create a label that
you will be proud of.

PatternWise is where fashion
creatives turn your dreams
into reality.

Pattern making is an art form. It requires
technical expertise, knowledge, experience
and accuracy.

Experience is paramount because a pattern
forms the foundation of your design.

PatternWise solutions

At PatternWise we believe pattern making is a highly specialised and vital part of creating garments. Our expert pattern maker helps you take the right steps towards developing or expanding your product range. From design through to technical solutions for any business or individual wanting to develop garments. We have over 30 years international experience specialising in many areas of fashion: womenswear, childrenswear, menswear, athleisure, high performance sportswear, swimwear, and many years of experience in bra and foundation wear. Whether you are a start up label, emerging designer, or established label needing additional expertise, we can help with everything PatternWise.

Services

Design Consulting

With decades of experience in the fashion design business, PatternWise is fully qualified to offer expert design and development consultation services to ensure we create the best version of your idea.

Pattern Making

Pattern making is highly specialised, both technical and creative and a vital part of producing quality garments.
We are experts in digital pattern making techniques and use one of the worlds leading fashion software products, StyleCAD.

Pattern Grading

Pattern grading is the technical art of proportionally increasing or decreasing a given size pattern piece from one size to another, retaining everything true to its original form.

Sample Making

This is one of the most exciting stages of the development, where we produce your first 3-dimensional garment and see your ideas come to life. This process is important because it allows you to see the fit and whether your garment drapes and fits the way you envisioned.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I'm new to the industry. Can PatternWise help me?

Yes. We provide the creative and technical services of Pattern making, Sample making, Grading, and Technical Specification Packs required to create the final package of information you need to take to your manufacturer. You simply bring your design ideas and technical requests to us, and we can create all the information a manufacturer needs to produce that idea. If you would like to know more about the overall process, please contact us and we can guide you every step of the way.

Will I own the patterns and designs you create for me?

Yes. Your designs and patterns will be exclusively yours. They will become a part of your library of patterns, available to be used as is, or adapted to other styles for seasons to come. Together we will create a template for the size and shape that your customers become familiar with, and trust.

How much will development cost for my designs?

We work on hourly rates for most services and pattern piece rates for grading and digitising, and therefore we cannot offer specific quotes as every style we create is different and customised to each of our clients’ needs. The development process is very fluid, and many decisions are finalised as your designs evolve. Please contact us for our price list and our guidance to understand the costing process.

How much do your services cost?

Our services are billed in a combination of hourly rates or per pattern piece depending on the service delivered. Please see below for examples of this.

Pattern making is billed at an hourly rate
Sample making is billed at an hourly rate
Technical Sketches and Packages are billed at an hourly rate.
Grading is billed by the pattern piece
Digitising is billed by the pattern piece.
Pattern conversions to other formats (eg: PDF, AI, DXF) are charged per file.
Your first 20 minutes initial consultation is free – the hourly rate applies thereafter.
PatternWise is GST registered and therefore GST will be added to the total bill.

Please contact us directly to enquire further about our service charges.

What do I need to bring to an initial appointment?

The more information and detail you can supply at the consultation will enable us to understand more accurately the ideas that you are visualising. Here are some items that will help communicate your design ideas: Reference garments, reference images, trade sketches, fabric swatches/ideas, detailing and finishing ideas, target customer profiles. Also, make a list of any specific questions you need to be answered to best utilise your appointment time. Preparation is key to a successful development and production process, however please understand this is what we are here to help you with and we will guide you through the process the whole way.

Do we have to be local to your premises?

No. We are located in the western suburbs of Brisbane, however we cater to the needs of the fashion industry in all states and even overseas. In today’s world, we can, and we do carry out business regularly via online meeting forums such as Google Meet, Facetime, Whats App, email and phone call as well as in person. One of our highly successful clients who are now selling Internationally in top department stores lives thousands of kilometres away in outback QLD!

What Our Clients Say

“We have worked with Michelle since 2018 and have had a great experience working together as our business has grown. Michelle’s friendly and kind personality, combined with her extensive experience, makes the process effortless and enjoyable. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and she is committed to providing high quality finishes in every aspect of her work. We have the highest respect for Michelle and look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.”

FOEMINA

“We found Michelle excellent for having our patterns drafted for our online fashion website. She was thorough and professional and really understood what we needed when it came to fits and grading. Her ability to translate the patterns, and then convert them to the file types we needed was terrific.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Michelle for any pattern making needs”.

TULIO

“Michelle has drafted patterns for my business for 6 years and I cannot rate her work highly enough. Not only has she been a delight to work with and a fabulous communicator, but my manufacturers also comment on how much they love working with her patterns as they are drafted perfectly. It makes the transition from pattern to garment so much easier having a pattern maker who is experienced in the trade”.

GATHER & MOSS

” We found Michelle to be extremely knowledgeable in pattern making and all patterns produced by her were of a very high standard. We found Michelle to be extremely reliable and timely with servicing our needs and to meetings even when travelling from Brisbane to the Gold Coast.
We highly recommend Michelle for all your pattern needs”.

ALEEDA

Our product requires an innovative and skilful designer/pattern maker/sample technician, and we have found that in Michelle.
At Cool Beans Underwear, we pride ourselves on our unique selling propositions and scientific evidence-backed products. Michelle has not only understood this but has also infused it into her work, demonstrating a willingness to assist in any situation, navigating challenges with confidence and a solution-oriented mindset.

Working in a sensitive sector such as men’s underwear, it’s crucial to ensure that our subjects feel comfortable and respected, Michelle has managed to do this effortlessly.

I wholeheartedly recommend Michelle to anyone in need of a talented pattern maker. Her ability to understand and execute complex designs while maintaining a keen eye for detail is second to none.

COOLBEANS UNDERWEAR

Quality garments begin with
the perfect pattern

PatternWise solutions