Fashion Dot CAD

What Fashion Dot CAD is

Fashion Dot CAD is Windows software for creating full-size garment patterns from customer measurements. Its library includes more than 1,000 Indian and western garment patterns, and it can grade patterns from S to 5XL in one click. A nesting engine plans fabric use; the maker says this can improve utilisation by up to 40%. Pattern files export as DXF, PLT, PDF, JPG or PNG for standard printers, plotters, projectors and laser cutters. The interface is available in English, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. Fashion Dot sells the software under a perpetual one-time license with lifetime updates and no subscription or annual renewal. The listed starting price is ₹49,999 per once, excluding 18% GST. Instead of a trial period, buyers can request a free live demo. Packages include installation and training: Starter installation is remote, while the other listed packages include on-site installation. Support is offered by phone, WhatsApp, remote desktop and on-site assistance; phone hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The maker says the software runs locally and normally does not send or store pattern files or design data on its servers, although license validation may contact them. It does not correct incorrectly taken measurements or cut cloth, and a cutting machine is purchased separately.

Who it suits

Fashion Dot CAD suits home tailors, small shops, boutiques, retail shops, institutes and production units that need to create and grade garment patterns. Its package options range from a blouse module and A2 printer to roll plotter, projector and industrial laser cutter configurations.

Limits

There is no free plan or trial period; the company offers a free live demo. The Starter package includes one user, an Epson LX-1310 A2 printer and a blouse module with 8 patterns. The software does not correct wrongly taken measurements or cut cloth, and a cutting machine is a separate purchase.

Getting started

1. Visit the Fashion Dot CAD website.
2. Request a free live demo instead of a trial.
3. Choose a package, starting with Starter at ₹49,999 per once before 18% GST.
4. Arrange the package's installation and training; Starter installation is remote, while other listed packages include on-site installation.
5. Use the Windows software to create patterns from customer measurements and export them in a supported format.

Verdict

Choose Fashion Dot CAD if your tailoring work needs full-size patterns, grading and fabric layout, with package choices for different output equipment. Look elsewhere if you need the software itself to correct measurement errors or cut fabric; those tasks are outside its stated capabilities.