Patent ID: 9665981
Date: 2017-05-30
CPC Classifications: A41H,G06T

Claim:
1. A programmed computer system comprising: a 3-D model generator module comprising physical memory storing instructions that is configured to: (i) receive one or more data files comprising of a 2-D apparel template, fabric pattern data, cut and sew line data, and seam allowance data; (ii) provide a user interface to a user, wherein said user interface presents said 2-D apparel template in an editable format; (iii) receive artwork from said user; (iv) apply said artwork to modify said 2-D apparel template; (v) render a 3-D model to said user based on the modified 2-D apparel template, wherein said 3-D model incorporates said artwork; (vi) calculate a new seam allowance in said 3-D model whenever said user moves a piece of said artwork or a clothing pattern across one or more seems in said 2-D apparel template; (vii) provide multiple views of said 3-D model, wherein said 3-D model may be rotated 360 degrees; and (viii) generate a new garment pattern and apparel design using the 3-D model which incorporates the newly calculated seam allowance.