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    CAD Software for
    Apparel Pattern Making

    Create is Crea Solution’s 2D CAD for apparel pattern making, featuring automatic size grading with Expander, 3D integration, Illustrator compatibility, and marker making.

    Create , Crea Solution’s 2D CAD for Apparel Patterns

    Create is Crea Solution’s 2D CAD to create, edit, and archive patterns, automatically grade sizes with Expander, and link patterns to 3D, Illustrator, and marker making. It imports files from other CAD systems and sends patterns directly to the cutting room.

    Advanced
    and fast macro
    functions
    Direct
    connection to
    the cutting room
    Live 3D
    prototype
    visualization
    Import
    from any
    CAD format

    Key Strengths of Create, the CAD for Pattern Making

    Create directly imports files from other CAD systems while preserving model data, and the DXF module simplifies file sharing with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Expander automatically grades sizes. Integrations with VStitcher and Adobe Illustrator bring patterns into 3D and place graphics on pattern pieces. When paired with IRIS, Create adjusts pattern pieces to fit the real fabric.

    Native integration
    with Adobe
    Illustrator
    Ultra-powerful
    automatic
    nesting
    Smart
    digitization of
    paper patterns
    Perfect reconstruction
    of graphics on the
    finished garment

    Request a personalized demo
    with your patterns and discover how
    the world’s leading fashion companies work

    With the Crea Suite, Save Up to 65% on Prototypes Thanks to Real-Time 3D Garment Visualization with VStitcher

    Full 2D/3D
    integration
    Digital library with
    hundreds of fabrics
    Digital library with
    hundreds of patterns
    AI-powered virtual
    photo shoots

    How Do Twinset, Elisabetta Franchi, and Moncler Work with Create?

    Fashion and luxury brands use Crea Solution’s products to streamline product development: Elisabetta Franchi develops over 1,000 styles a year with Create CAD and Expander, while Twinset relies on integrated CAD and PLM systems.

    What Modules and Integrations Does Create Have?

    Create è il software CAD di Crea Solution per la modellistica di abbigliamento: strumenti 2D, macrofunzioni e moduli come Expander, per lo sviluppo taglie automatico. Si integra con VStitcher, per vedere il prototipo 3D in tempo reale, e con Adobe Illustrator tramite Crea Print Maker, per il piazzamento automatico. Abbinato a IRIS, deforma i pezzi in base al tessuto reale. Importa direttamente i formati di altri CAD e dispone di un modulo DXF. Assistenza tecnica interamente dall’Italia, dal Customer Care di Bologna.

    How Does Size Grading Connect to Production?

    Size management allows for regular or custom grading while maintaining consistent proportions and fit. Companies working with high volumes drastically reduce revisions, downtime, and manual work. The system integrates with plotters, automatic marker makers, and cutting machines, ensuring a continuous workflow with no intermediate steps.

    Why Is Create Designed for a Pattern Maker’s Daily Work?

    Create is developed alongside pattern makers, featuring tools designed to solve real-world problems: precision, smart automation, and stable operation even on complex collections. It features a clean interface with efficient shortcuts that are quick to learn, macro-functions to reduce repetitive tasks, and dedicated modules such as Expander (size grading) and AutoSketch (pattern piece creation). It is available in multiple editions, including Create BE, SE, HC (Haute Couture), and BAGS (leather goods). It is the ideal solution for pattern makers, product managers, and technical departments looking for a reliable, fast CAD system, backed by direct technical support from Italy.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Create, the Pattern Making CAD

    Create is Crea Solution’s 2D CAD software for apparel pattern making. It is designed to create and develop pattern pieces faster, more intuitively, and with greater control, thanks to smart tools, advanced macro-functions, and dedicated modules. It reduces repetitive tasks and accelerates the transition from design concept to prototype.

    Create is designed for pattern makers, product managers, and technical departments in fashion companies seeking a fast, reliable CAD system built for daily operational use. Developed directly alongside pattern makers, it addresses real-world needs: precision, intelligent automation, and stable performance even when working on complex collections.

    Size grading is automated through Expander, Create’s dedicated size grading module. It drastically reduces the manual steps required to complete a model, giving pattern makers more time to focus on technical and creative tasks. Expander works alongside smart tools and macro-functions designed to eliminate repetitive errors.

    Yes, Create integrates with VStitcher, the 3D CAD system that enables designers to view real-time 3D prototypes of the models they are developing. This allows for garment verification without physical sampling, reducing both sample volume and time to market.

    Yes. Create features a wide range of direct importers for proprietary file formats, allowing seamless work with files from other CAD systems while preserving model data. A configurable DXF module also streamlines file exchanges with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

    Create is available in multiple editions: BE (Basic), SE (Standard), HC (Haute Couture), and BAGS, tailored for leather goods and accessories with features for managing metal hardware and cylindrical pattern grading. An Educational Suite is also available for training institutions. Contact Crea Solution to determine the best edition for your operational needs.

    Technical support is provided directly from Italy by the Customer Care team in Bologna. Support calls connect you with specialists who understand the software, industry workflows, and operational context, eliminating unnecessary middle steps. Crea Solution has also invested heavily in refining Create’s interface to ensure a fast learning curve.

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