Pricing
A floor price per category — above it, you set your price freely.
| Basic | t-shirt, tank top, shorts | from €70 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | hoodie, sweatshirt, trousers, skirt | from €120 |
| Complex | jacket, coat, structured dress | from €250 |
| Technical | lingerie, corsetry, activewear, pleats | from €350 |
Full tech pack included · grading +€20 per size beyond the base size.
What a pattern is worth
An industrial pattern is rare expert work — the price list reflects that reality, not a reverse auction. The designer knows the price and the pattern maker knows their net before either commits.
- An American pattern maker earns $71,420 a year on average ($34.34 an hour), with a median of $62,750 (BLS, May 2025).U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — OEWS 51-6092 ↗
- Only 2,950 patternmakers remain employed in the United States — a rare craft, concentrated in Los Angeles and New York.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — OEWS 51-6092 ↗
- Pattern CAD consolidated around one standard: Lectra bought Gerber Technology for €175 million in 2021.Lectra — communiqué du 1ᵉʳ juin 2021 ↗
SourcesU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — OEWS 51-6092 ↗Lectra — communiqué du 1ᵉʳ juin 2021 ↗
FAQ
How do pattern makers get paid?
Their net is shown before they accept, payment is escrowed before they start, and released on your approval. No unpaid work, no haggling.
How long does a pattern take?
Depending on complexity, a few days to two weeks. You follow progress live: in progress, almost done, delivered.
Join the workshop
One account, your role, and you're in. Roles are permanent — each has its own space.