Leather Pattern Design: Most Important Commands in CAD Software
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2021
- The most important CAD commands for designing leather patterns
In this video I give an introduction to using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to making patterns for leather projects. I use NanoCAD to show the steps I use to create a leather pattern for a simple folding card holder while at the same time highlighting the most important commands for CAD software.
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CAD Based Pattern Design Software:
- NanoCAD [Used in video] (FREE): nanocad.com/products/nanoCAD/
- AutoCAD (PAID): www.autodesk.com/products/aut...
Alternative Graphic Design Software:
- Inkscape (FREE): inkscape.org/
- Adobe Illustrator (PAID): fas.st/7CgPh
List of CAD Commands Used:
These can be typed into the command bar at the bottom of your CAD software.
- LINE
- COPY
- PASTE
- FILLET
- MIRROR
- OFFSET
- TRIM
- ADDLAYOUT
- ADDRECTANGLEVIEWPORT
- MTEXT
- RECTANGLE
- PLOT
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Make sure to check out my other leather project design videos:
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Fantastic advice - thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for this. I found it so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
I know this video is two years old but it's still relevant. I design in Adobe Illustrator but it looks like it's much easier in CAD. I'll have to learn this software. Thanks for the video!
CAD is great for designing all types of 2D products, I recommend you have a go with the free version.
Very much thank you for education this video
You are most welcome!
excellent thank you very much!
You are welcome!
What a great video! It's really hard to find tutorials on pattern design on youtube. I was wondering if a combination of layers and grouping might be a easier way to get the various pieces rather than copying then trimming? Also, on the first part, you seemed to do something to get the correct distance on the corners. How did you do that (before offset)? Thanks for doing this!
Thanks! I find it best to design a pattern structure in detail and then to split the pieces after. Then you can 'group' the pieces and reassemble them if you make any individual edits to check they still fit together. I normally only use layers (not shown) to keep my line formatting simple and consistent. For the corners, it was a weird snapping in NanoCAD that I haven't seen before in AutoCAD. It snaps to the perpendicular line coming off the tangent at the midpoint of the arc??? I used as it helped the video flow better but it could be done many other slower ways.
Awesome!
Thanks!
You are the best. Thanks
Thank you!
@@TeranAtelier i am having problems with my software. it never show me the middle points or any other reference points. What can i do? i use the free version/ thanks
@@dailiermoreno3107 You need to change the 'object snap' settings. Look for the OSNAP button on the bottom right and bring up the snap settings, then turn on the 'midpoint' snap setting.
Nice tutorial! Affinity Designer is also a good design tool. Nice if you can explore and teach us in the future. CAD is a bit too advanced for me.
Thanks! I haven't tried that one but it looks similar to Illustrator. Try giving CAD a go if you can, they are made specifically for all types of design work.
Hey great video. Guys like you make, guys like me, try to make my best effort with leather. What if you want in this pattern to pre mark stitching lines? Thank you again.
Thanks!! For stitching holes you can add in circles along the stitching line with a radius matching your chisels e.g. 4mm. Then mark each circle center with a cross or smaller circle to designate a hole and then delete the big circles. You will then be left with stitching hole marks on your stitching line. Good luck with your projects!
Hi Teran , this is a great video. I'm learning Autocad but I am having trouble figuring out how to printer larger patterns that don't print on a single page. ...Any suggestion?
Thanks! You need to use the viewport function in multiple layouts. Each layout should show a different section of the larger pattern, then you can print out each layout separately. I plan to do a video about multi-page patterns in the next month or two.
I'm having trouble. I've made a pattern, but how do I make it a life-sized scale? My pattern is either too large or too small.
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sir can you make us a video about how to make stitching holes on inkscape since it's free to use that would help a lot
Hi, I have not used much graphic design software so I cannot make a video on it. I would suggest CAD software for design work like NanoCAD or AutoCAD as I have found it easy to work with and already have a few videos on them.
I like to learn, but not many free software. My laptop is Chromebook and I saw it is for windows.
You could also try to find some free graphic design software instead of CAD.
Would you be able to show a demonstration on the iPad.
I am not familiar CAD software for iPad, however the commands that I used are universal and should be able to be used with most CAD software.
By any chance do you also know how to do CAD design for 3D printing? 3D printing can come in handy for creating molds and basic structures to assist with leather work.
I can work in 3D with AutoCAD and there is a way to output a file for printing on that but I haven't tried before. I have seen others successfully make molds with printing however I do not have easy access to a printer. It is an area I would like to explore in future.
@@TeranAtelier There are already some useful tool files available on thingiverse: bracketing jigs, zipper guides, molds, sharpening templates, etc.
@@TeranAtelier I recently printed some bump jigs of various sizes, which are very handy for a variety of common offset measurements, instead of marking with a ruler and then drawing lines. That has always been tedious.
@@pequodexpress I think I need to get moving on some 3D printing soon, seems like there are so many good uses there. I also made a jig from some scrap plastic to help offset my pricking irons when my divider line wasn't showing up clearly on exotic leather.
I apologize for my ignorance but how does one go about drawing the line at the 1:18 mark? I see "midpoint" popping up in the video but when I move the cursor over to the corner of the rectangular shape, it just shows "endpoint" and I can't place a line precisely where it needs to end. Am I missing some sort of keyboard shortcut not mentioned in the video? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
No need to apologize! Go to 'Tools' then 'Drafting Settings', then select the 'Object Snap' tab and turn on the 'Midpoint' snapping. Customizing your object snapping settings is really important to help your workflow. There are many ways in CAD to achieve the same result and I used that method as it made the video flow a bit better.
@@TeranAtelier Thank you very much! I'll do just that as soon as I get the chance later.
Do you know how to split large shapes to be printed out over two or more A4 pages and puzzled together?
Yes I have a method using multiple layouts in CAD, but I am not sure if it is the proper method. I used it to print out the paper handbag prototype. You should be able to see a bit of it in action towards the end of that video.
@@TeranAtelier can you please make a video on how you do that please. It will help us very much. Thanks in advance
No problem, I will show it in the next CAD video 👍
Hey, so I made a pattern did everything you did then when I go set pattern to 1 everything disappears. Any clue on that?
It sounds like it might be a scaling issue. In model space you should be using millimeters as this is what the layout dimensions are made to. If you need to change from centimeters into millimeters for example, use the 'SCALE' function on your design and and apply a scale of 10. If this doesn't help, you can contact me on my IG where it would be easier to share screenshots etc.
just download the app but struggling to enter measurements and can't find where to add them.
As soon as you select your first point of your line, circle etc., you can enter a dimension and then press enter. This will complete your line or circle with your entered measurement. CAD programs will tend to use millimeters as dimensions unless you change the settings.
@@TeranAtelier thank you will try again.
Which use software
This is using NanoCAD. There is a link in the video description.
What are these trim likes for? :)
Trim lines will allow you to trim the pattern after gluing multiple layers of leather. This will give you cleaner and straighter edges.
@@TeranAtelier ah, thanks. have a visual demonstration in one of your videos? Because i still can't quite imagine it. 😅
@@dukehorndrake5525 Trimming becomes most important for the pocket sections of wallets but is also useful everywhere else. Have a look at 4:46 in this video th-cam.com/video/gbxCH_VkR44/w-d-xo.html where I trimmed the pockets to give a clean edge for stitching and edge finishing.
@@TeranAtelier ah okay, so it's just that in case the layers of leather don't line up perfectly, that you have the chance to trim it without the piece getting smaller etc.
@@dukehorndrake5525 Yes that's right. If you try making a project without allowing for trimming your edges will not likely end up very good or you may need to do a lot of sanding work. Trimming after gluing is definitely a process that will help.
This is fabulous. Thank you. Please tell us how we can return the favor. I don't see a Patreon account.
Thank you for your support and thank you for this video idea 😉
I am in the process of creating a Patreon and will be posting a link soon.
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The most important CAD commands for designing leather patterns...but NOT how you make corners round
I will probably get around to making a follow up video on rounded corners especially about the stitching marks. For now use the FILLET command and enter a chosen corner radius.