Pattern digitising

Paper patterns converted into accurate digital files for grading, amendments, backup and factory communication.

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Service: Paper to digital pattern files
Delivered as: Gerber CAD files, DXF and AAMA exports
For: Designers, start-ups and established brands
Where: Our west London studio

Gerber AccuMark CAD | DXF & AAMA export | London

Pattern digitisation at Grade House converts paper patterns into digital files that can be used for grading, amendments, backup, factory communication and production planning. This service helps brands move from manual patterns to more scalable technical workflows.

At Grade House Ltd, we provide professional Pattern Digitisation services using Gerber AccuMark CAD, the industry-standard system trusted by global fashion brands and manufacturers.

We convert physical paper patterns into accurate, production-ready digital files, ensuring precision, consistency, and seamless integration into modern manufacturing workflows.

Whether you are preparing for grading, marker making, or factory production, our Gerber-based workflow guarantees technical reliability at every stage.

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Professional Gerber CAD pattern digitising

Using Gerber AccuMark, we transform manual patterns into clean, technically verified CAD files.

Each pattern piece is digitised with full attention to:

Seam allowances
Notches and drill holes
Grainlines
Internal construction marks
Piece annotations
Measurement accuracy

Our process ensures your original pattern integrity is maintained while optimising it for digital production environments.

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DXF, AAMA & industry file formats

We supply files compatible with global factories and production systems.

Available export formats include:

DXF (Data Exchange Format)
AAMA DXF (American Apparel Manufacturers Association standard)
ASTM compliant formats
Gerber-native files for AccuMark users

These formats allow smooth collaboration with manufacturers, grading systems, and automated cutting machines worldwide.

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Why digital CAD patterns matter?

Digitised patterns offer:

Accurate grading across size ranges
Faster design modifications
Reduced production errors
Efficient marker making
Easy global file sharing
Long-term digital storage

By working in Gerber AccuMark, we ensure compatibility with professional production facilities and high-volume manufacturing environments.

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Our pattern digitisation process

1. Pattern Evaluation
We review your physical patterns to ensure they are balanced and ready for CAD conversion.

2. Gerber AccuMark Digitising
Patterns are digitised into our professional CAD system with strict technical control.

3. Technical Validation
We check seam walks, measurements, and construction alignment to guarantee factory readiness.

4. File Export & Delivery
Files are delivered in your required format (DXF, AAMA, ASTM, or Gerber-native).

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Who we work with

Fashion brands preparing for production
Designers scaling from sampling to manufacturing
Studios needing Gerber-compatible CAD files
Manufacturers requiring AAMA or DXF exports

Based in London, we support clients across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Start your digitisation project

If you need professional Gerber CAD pattern digitising in London, our team is ready to assist.

Contact Grade House Ltd to discuss your pattern conversion requirements.

What is pattern digitisation?

Pattern digitisation is the process of converting physical paper patterns into digital pattern files. Once digitised, patterns can be stored, amended, graded, converted and shared more easily with technical teams, suppliers or factories.

Pattern digitising vs pattern making

Digitising is different from pattern making. Pattern making creates or develops the garment pattern itself, while digitising converts an existing physical pattern into a digital format. If a pattern needs technical correction before conversion, amendments may be required before or after digitisation.

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when brands need pattern digitising?

Digital pattern files are useful when a brand needs cleaner version control, grading preparation, factory communication, backup storage or repeated amendments across multiple development stages.

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Send and receive

Pattern digitising spec sheet

What to send us

Your paper patterns or card
Grading or size information, if any
The file format your factory uses

We check every piece before it is digitised.

What you receive

Digital pattern files in Gerber CAD
DXF and AAMA exports
A digital backup of your patterns
Files ready for grading and markers

Ask us about other formats your supplier needs.

Questions

Ask us a question

What is pattern digitisation?

What is the difference between pattern digitising and pattern making?

Pattern making creates or develops the garment pattern itself. Pattern digitising converts an existing physical pattern into a digital file. If the paper pattern needs correction, amendments may be required before or after digitisation.

When does a brand need pattern digitisation?

A brand may need pattern digitisation when preparing for grading, marker making, factory communication, production planning or long-term digital backup. It is especially useful when a project is moving from manual development into a more scalable technical workflow.

Can you convert paper patterns into DXF or AAMA files?

Yes. Grade House can digitise paper patterns and provide suitable digital pattern formats such as DXF, AAMA or Gerber compatible files depending on the project requirements and intended manufacturing workflow.

Do you use Gerber AccuMark CAD?

Yes. Grade House uses Gerber AccuMark CAD for professional pattern digitising and technical pattern preparation. This helps create clean, accurate files that can support grading, amendments, marker making and production communication.

What details are checked during pattern digitisation?

During digitisation, pattern pieces can be reviewed for seam allowances, grainlines, notches, drill holes, internal construction marks, piece names and measurement accuracy. These details help preserve the integrity of the original pattern in digital form.

Can digitised patterns be amended later?

Yes. One advantage of digitised patterns is that they are easier to amend, grade, back up and share. If fit or construction changes are needed after sampling, digital files can make the revision process clearer and easier to manage.