Help Me Choose
Not sure what you are looking for? This page will give you a general overview of our product lines and their appropriate end uses. We have two main software lines - Cameo and PatternMaster.
Cameo AND PatternMaster are totally separate
product lines. You will never likely need to buy both. One product line will most likely suit your needs more than the other. Give us a holler if you
are still not sure what's best for you. We will be happy to help.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Cameo software is the ONLY program we publish that is licensed to create patterns to sell. You CANNOT under any circumstance sell patterns created in any version or any part of our PatternMaster, Digital Flat Pattern, ePatterns, Wild Things, and iCare programs.
- PatternMaster is a home sewing program designed to create custom sized sewing patterns for sewing enthusiasts and custom dressmakers.
- PatternMaster is NOT licensed for creating patterns for resale or apparel manufacturing.
- PatternMaster does not require any pattern making skill or experience.
- Cameo is a professional pattern making program designed to create patterns for sample making, apparel manufacturing, and independent pattern lines.
- Cameo IS licensed for creating patterns for resale.
- Cameo requires pattern making, grading, and marker layout skills.
Fashion Design - Professional Patternmaking and Grading
Cameo v7 is THE product for fashion designers and professional pattern makers. If you are looking to design your own pattern lines for sample making or manufacturing, Cameo is perfect for you. If you need to create standard or custom sized patterns for individual clients, check out the Cameo Grading and Made to Fit modules.
If you are new to computerized pattern making, our Digital Flat Pattern textbook provide extensive training to help you make the most of Cameo.
Pattern Publisher
Cameo v7 is THE product to design your own pattern lines for resale. If you need to create standard or custom sized patterns for individual clients, check out the Cameo Grading and Made to Fit modules.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Cameo software is the ONLY program we publish that is licensed to create patterns to sell. You CANNOT under any circumstance sell patterns created in any version or any part of our PatternMaster, Digital Flat Pattern, ePatterns, Wild Things, and iCare programs.
If you are new to computerized pattern making, our Digital Flat Pattern textbook provide extensive training to help you make the most of Cameo.
Home Sewing - Apparel, Crafts, and Accessories
Apparel
- PatternMaster - full wardrobes for women, men, and children
Our PatternMaster product line offers 5 stand alone programs that create full wardrobes for women, men, and children. PatternMaster is sooo easy to use - just enter your body measurements, point and click to design your style, and print your full sized pattern.
- Style Match - body shape and style analysis
Our Style Match program analyzes your body shape and provides a detailed report on the best styles for you. Maximize your wardrobe options with Style Match.
Crafts and Accessories
Wild Things, Wild Things Dolls, and Wild Things Pets programs provide a wide variety of hats, bags, accesories, and other craft patterns for you, your dolls, and your furry friends.
Other Goodies
Stitch-n-Stash© is THE software program to help you organize your sewing, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, and needlework stash. Use your stash and save some cash!
Academic - Schools, Educators, Students, 4H
Middle Schools, High Schools, 4H, Cooperative Extension
Our PatternMaster and FREE Wild Things programs are perfect for middle and high school sewing programs, as well as 4H, Scouts, and Cooperative Extension programs.
Colleges, University, and Trade School Fashion Design Programs
Educators at the college or university level will find Cameo to be the perfect choice for teaching computerized flat pattern, grading, and marker making. We do offer educational discounts on Cameo to qualified educational institutions and instructors. Check our Educational Prices page for more details.
College-level Students in Fashion Design or Theatrical Costuming
Cameo v7 and Digital Flat Pattern are a complete solution for students in college or university level Fashion Design programs. We offer substantial discounts to students in qualified programs making Cameo extremely affordable and available to anyone wanting to learn computerized pattern making and grading. Check our Cameo Student Prices page for more details.
Small Businesses - Custom Dressmaking and Tailoring
Our PatternMaster product line offers 5 stand alone programs that create full wardrobes for women, men, and children. With PatternMaster, you can quickly and easily create custom sized patterns for your dress making or tailoring.
Our Wild Ginger Collections draft women's historical garments from ancient times through the 19th century, art deco-inspired and wearable art patterns. It is perfect for one-of-kind garment creation.
Theater - Cutters and Costumers
- PatternMaster
- Cameo Professional Patternmaking Software
- Wild Ginger Collections
- Digital Flat Pattern: The Apparel Designer's Handbook
Both our PatternMaster and Cameo product lines can be used quite successfully to create a wide variety of costumes. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Our Wild Ginger Collections draft women's historical garments from ancient times through the 19th century, art deco-inspired and wearable art patterns. It is perfect for threatrical productions.