Studying fashion archives means exploring iconic silhouettes, patterns, and details from designers that have shaped the industry.

In this class, we’ll dive into the world of digital pattern study by learning how to recreate archive-inspired looks in 3D, while also developing your technical and creative skills.

The way we will do this is by starting with:

creating your own custom avatar in DAZ Studio, which will act as your model throughout the course.
Once your avatar is ready, we’ll move into Clo3D to create archive-inspired garments paying close attention to fabric drape, construction, and fit.
From there, we’ll take our designs into Substance Painter to bring them to life with realistic textures, fabrics, and detailing.
Finally, we’ll render our finished looks in Blender, setting up a simple but effective scene to present your work professionally.

What You’ll Learn in This Class

How to create a custom avatar in DAZ Studio for digital fashion.
How to use Clo3D to build designer archive-inspired garments with attention to detail.
How to texture garments realistically in Substance Painter (lace, sequins, embroidery, prints).
How to set up a clean Blender scene to render your final look.
Resources to find designer archive references and interpret them digitally.

Course Requirements

Clo3d Subscription
Substance Painter Subscription
Blender and Daz studio is free to download and additional paid addons will be required
A 3 button mouse is ideal

Who This Class Is For

This class is perfect for beginners to intermediate digital fashion designers who want to practice garment construction, explore designer archives, and learn a professional 3D workflow. Whether you’re building a portfolio, experimenting with digital tools, or studying fashion heritage, you’ll gain both creative inspiration and technical skill.

Pattern Study Vol 03 : Designer Archives

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