In this class you will be learning the basics of Clo 3D and how you can use Clo in your every day Fashion Design, Pattern Making and Cosplay life. Todays lesson is all about creating your very own sized avatar, which is essentially your very own dress-form in the 3D world! We will learn how to modify Clo's avatars to make them our perfect fit. Once you learn these basics, you can utilize the same skills to modify any avatar to create a range of avatars from family to friends, male, female and even kids!

What is Clo?

Clo is a software made for Garment Pattern Making. It is a sister software to marvelous designer. The main difference, like I said, is that this was made for garment pattern making. With Clo you are able to print and sew your patterns together based on the decisions you make in Clo.

What kind of things can I do in Clo??

In clo you are able to:

Create garments from scratch for Men, Women and KIDS!
Modify garments to perfection so that you do not have to keep remaking samples
Grade/Auto size garments to many different sizes
Create garments in YOUR VERY OWN measurements
Create garments from an array of slopers provided by Clo
Simulate different fabric textures so that you can visualize your Garments better
Animate your garments so that you can see what the garment does in movement, or even make your own digital fashion show
You can even create other items like Bags, Accessories, Stuffed animals and so much more!!

Do I need to know a-lot about Sewing or Pattern Making to do well in Clo?

The simple answer, No. You can pick up Clo, just as you can pick up any other software like photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, etc. Will you have an easier time if you have more knowledge about Sewing and Pattern Making?? Absolutely. Skills you have learned in sewing and pattern making will be a huge help when it comes to the fit or pattern techniques that you might use. Personally, I also think if you can get a grasp of the Basics, there are limitless garments you will be able to create with Clo and your imagination.

What will I be learning in this class?

In this class you will learn how to:

Take self measurements
Navigate Clo's Avatar library
Modify measurements using Clo's Avatar editor
Save your Avatar for re-use.
Take snap shots of your Avatar

Be sure to check back here for more classes as I plan to try and teach you the most I can about this amazing software!!

You can find Clo 3D here:

https://www.clo3d.com/

There is a 30 day Free Trial! They also have student discount and discounts on/around holidays like Black Friday, Cyber Monday so keep a look out!

Jannel Moultrie

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