Lactra Modaris, the Pattern Making Course

The CAD Pattern Making Course at Istituto di Moda Burgo trains professionals capable of transforming
traditional pattern making into digital processes using Lectra Modaris and Diamino.
A practical, updated program designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the fashion industry.

Course objectives

To acquire operational skills for designing, developing, and industrializing patterns in a CAD environment,
reducing time and costs while increasing precision and efficiency.

What you will learn

• Digitization of paper patterns: scanning, cleaning, and creating digital bases.
• Pattern construction: lines, curves, seam allowances, notches, and holes.
• Size grading: automatic and manual methods, proportional adjustments.
• Variant management: quick derivations from bases and creation of collections.
• Marker making: fabric optimization, waste reduction, cost estimation.
• Digital prototyping: printing patterns/markers, virtual assembly, measurement control, corrections.

Why choose IMB

• Lectra Privilege Partner: international guarantee of quality training.
• Hands-on approach: real case studies and production exercises.
• Small classes with individual feedback from instructors.
• Software access at home: temporary licenses for personal practice.
• IMB Certificate highly valued by companies in the fashion industry.

Structure and duration

Total: 42 hours  |  Lessons: 3 hours each
Schedule: once a week for 4 months or twice a week for 2 months
Location: Istituto di Moda Burgo – Piazza San Babila 5, Milan

Course modules

1. Setup & interface: workflows, file management, codifications.
2. Basics & tools: drawing, measurements, controls, shortcuts.
3. Grading: size tables, rules, testing and corrections.
4. Variants: merging/deriving, managing families of models.
5. Marker making: strategies, consumption reports, printing.
6. Prototyping & quality: assemblies, virtual fitting, error handling.

Target audience

• Fashion students and graduates seeking CAD specialization.
• Traditional pattern makers wishing to upgrade to digital skills.
• Companies looking to train staff on industry-standard CAD tools.

Career opportunities

• CAD pattern maker in apparel companies.
• Marker making and cutting technician.
• Garment industrialization specialist.
• Freelance CAD consultant for brands and design studios.

Unlike most of the schools that are only certified, the Istituto di Moda Burgo is also a privilege partner of Lectra. This allows a close collaboration with Lectra for the benefit of the students as the exclusive possibility for the students to be able to install the program on their PC.