fashionINSTA pricing starts at €299/month for our professional plan, designed for serious pattern makers and fashion professionals. Enterprise pricing varies based on your pattern database size and team requirements.

Depending on your chosen tier, you get:

Basic

$299/mo

• Train AI with your blocks (10 blocks starter + 5 monthly)

• 1000+ complex patterns in the library

• Generate new patterns and variations using your blocks and library

• Fine-tune your patterns in chat

• Download patterns in .dxf format

  Advanced

  $499/mo

• Train AI with your patterns - blocks and complex garments (30 patterns + 10 monthly)

• 1500+ complex patterns in the library

• Generate new patterns and variations using your blocks and library

• Fine-tune your patterns in chat

• Webhook access so you can create your own workflows!

• Download patterns in .dxf format

• Custom tag training available with one-time fee

  Enterprise

  $1499/mo

• Train AI with your patterns - up to 50k blocks and complex patterns in the training set. Onboarding fee applies.

• Generate new patterns and variations using your patterns and library

• Fine-tune your patterns in chat

• API and Webhook access

• Advanced hierarchy and stats

• Download patterns in .dxf format

All plans include pattern intelligence features like hierarchy tracking, derivative analysis, and usage statistics. View detailed pricing or join 1200+ fashion professionals on our waitlist.

We don't offer free trials because fashionINSTA isn't a generic tool - it requires custom AI training on YOUR specific patterns to deliver value. Generic trials would show generic results, which isn't what we're about.

Instead, we offer limited spots for personalized onboarding sessions where we:

• Analyze your current pattern workflow
• Show exactly how fashionINSTA would work with your patterns
• Calculate your potential ROI based on your volume
• Set up custom tags specific to your needs

This personalized approach ensures you understand exactly what you're getting before committing. Most clients see the value within the first demo when they watch us find patterns in seconds that would take them hours to locate.

Results timeline varies based on implementation phase:

Immediate (Day 1): Pattern search becomes instant. Finding that jacket from 2019? Two seconds instead of two hours.

Week 1-2: Pattern variation generation saves 2-4 hours per design. Custom tags eliminate manual data entry.

Month 1: Full benefits emerge as the AI learns your preferences. Automated technical specifications, intelligent pattern suggestions, and relationship mapping between patterns become second nature.

Month 2-3: ROI becomes undeniable. Most users report 40-60% time savings on pattern-related tasks. The Italian luxury house we're training saved €150,000 in their first quarter just from eliminating pattern duplication.

Learn more about the implementation process.

Absolutely! We understand that investing €15,000+ in enterprise PoC is a big decision. That's why we offer multiple entry points:

Starter approach (€299/month):

• Begin with 30-50 of your most-used patterns
• Test the system with your actual workflow
• See real results on a smaller scale
• Upgrade anytime as you see value

Proof of value path: Many clients start small, prove ROI to their team, then expand. 

Freelancer advantage: If you work with major brands as a freelancer, you can start with your own patterns at €299/month, demonstrate results to your clients, then help them implement enterprise solutions. One freelancer used this approach with a major sportswear brand - started with her patterns, now they're implementing company-wide.

The key is starting. Every day without pattern intelligence is money left on the table. Join our waitlist to get started.

fashionINSTA provides comprehensive support tailored to your plan level, because we know successful implementation is crucial for ROI:

All plans include:

• Initial workflow analysis consultation
• Pattern preparation guidelines
• Video tutorials and documentation
• Email support within 24 hours

Professional and above add:

• Weekly check-in calls during first month
• Custom tag configuration session
• Team training workshops (virtual)
• Priority support queue

Enterprise level includes:

• Dedicated customer success manager
• Daily support during implementation
• On-site training available (additional cost)
• Quarterly business reviews
• Custom integration support

Real onboarding example: The Italian luxury house has weekly calls with our team during their 15,000-pattern implementation. We help identify which patterns to prioritize, configure custom tags for their specific workflow, and train their 20-person team in batches.

Our goal: make you self-sufficient quickly while ensuring you extract maximum value. Most users are fully operational within 2 weeks for starter plans, 2-4 weeks for enterprise.

fashionINSTA exports patterns in .dxf format - the universal language of pattern making. This ensures compatibility with ALL major 2D and 3D CAD software including:

3D Software: CLO3D, Browzwear VStitcher, Style3D, Marvelous Designer, Romans CAD 2D CAD Systems: Gerber AccuMark, Lectra Modaris, Optitex PDS, Assyst, Grafis, Richpeace, Tukatech

The .dxf format preserves all pattern information including:

• Grain lines and notches
• Seam allowances
• Pattern piece names and codes
• Size grading information
• Construction marks

For enterprise users, we offer direct API connections to your existing PLM systems and custom export formats and uploads directly to your servers based on your production requirements.

For training your custom AI model, we accept:

Pattern Files:

• .dxf files from any major CAD software
• .aama format from Gerber systems
• Custom formats through enterprise API

Image Files for Sketches:

• .png and .jpeg for technical sketches
• .pdf files (currently in beta, fully supported for enterprise)
• AI and EPS files through conversion

Additional Training Materials (Optional but valuable):

• Tech packs in any format
• 3D garment files from CLO3D or Browzwear
• Historical production data
• Fit session notes

Enterprise users can get connections to databases and PLM systems. Custom integrations are available for unique workflows. The more data you provide, the smarter your AI becomes.

As of October 2025, fashionINSTA supports ALL garment categories with varying levels of expertise:

Fully Optimized Categories (highest accuracy):

• Tops (t-shirts, shirts, blouses, tanks)
• Bottoms (pants, jeans, shorts, skirts)
• Dresses (woven and knit)
• Outerwear (jackets, coats, blazers)
• Sportswear (leggings, sports bras, performance wear)

Available with Good Results:

• Knitwear
• Swimwear
• Underwear/Intimates
• Accessories (bags, hats)
• Children's wear

Important: Generation quality depends on your training data. If you provide 500 jacket patterns but only 10 dress patterns, jacket generation will be superior. For categories where you lack patterns, we use high-quality default blocks, though these won't preserve your brand's signature fit as effectively.

This is exactly the chaos fashionINSTA was built to solve. We're experts at digital archaeology - digging up patterns from wherever they're buried:

We consolidate from:

• Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
• External hard drives
• Various CAD systems (Gerber, Lectra, CLO3D)
• Email attachments
• PLM systems
• That laptop in the closet

Our process:

1. Discovery: We help locate all your patterns
2. Standardization: Convert everything to a unified format
3. Cleaning: Fix naming chaos ("jacket_final_FINAL_v2_REALLY_FINAL")
4. Organization: Create a logical structure with your input
5. Intelligence: Train AI to understand it all

Case in point: California brand with 347 folders across multiple platforms. After 16 weeks, their 8,000+ files became one searchable intelligence system. Search time went from 4 hours to 2 seconds.

Don't let pattern chaos cost you another day. Book your consultation and start your transformation.

Yes, fashionINSTA is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing tech stack, not replace it.

How integration works:

1. Two-way sync: Patterns flow from fashionINSTA to PLM, tech pack data flows back
2. Automatic updates: New patterns appear in PLM within minutes
3. Metadata mapping: Your PLM fields map to fashionINSTA's custom tags
4. Version control: Full history tracking across both systems

Without formal integration: You can still export .dxf files and tech pack data for manual upload. Many clients start this way, then add integration once they see the value. 

Custom integrations: For unique systems or workflows, our enterprise team builds custom connections. Typical development time: 4-8 weeks. The Italian luxury house is getting custom integration with their proprietary system - their patterns will flow directly from fashionINSTA to factory terminals.

Bottom line: fashionINSTA enhances your existing systems rather than forcing you to change everything. Discuss your integration needs.

fashionINSTA adapts to YOUR measurement standards, not the other way around:

Supported systems:

• Metric (cm/mm) - European standard
• Imperial (inches) - US/UK markets
• Custom hybrid systems

Multi-standard capability: Work globally? No problem. The same pattern can display in different measurement systems for different teams. Your Italian factory sees centimeters, your US sales team sees inches. One source of truth, multiple presentations.

Size standard flexibility:

• Use your existing size charts
• Map to international standards (EU, US, UK, Asian)
• Create custom size ranges
• Different standards for different product lines

Real example: One client produces in Vietnam (metric), sells in US (imperial), and designs in UK (hybrid). fashionINSTA maintains all three views of the same patterns, preventing conversion errors that previously caused fit issues.

Grade rule preservation: Your grading increments stay exactly as you've defined them. If your size 12 to 14 jump is different from industry standard (because it works for your customers), that's what fashionINSTA uses. No forced standardization.

The system learns YOUR standards during training and applies them consistently across all generated patterns. This is why our patterns actually work in production - they speak your language.

Training timeline depends on your pattern database size and complexity:

Starter Package (up to 150 patterns): 2-3 weeks

• Week 1: Data preparation and cleaning
• Week 2: AI training and optimization
• Week 3: Testing and refinement

Professional (up to 1,000 patterns): 4-6 weeks

• Weeks 1-2: Pattern analysis and standardization
• Weeks 3-4: Deep learning training
• Weeks 5-6: Quality assurance and customization

Enterprise (5,000-50,000 patterns): 8-12 weeks

• Includes dedicated team support
• Custom tag development
• PLM integration
• Extensive testing with your team

The Italian luxury house we're currently training with 15,000+ patterns expects full deployment in 10 weeks. Throughout training, you get weekly progress updates and early access to test functionality. Book a consultation to discuss your timeline.

fashionINSTA's tagging system is what transforms patterns from files into intelligence. During onboarding, we configure up to 700 custom data points specifically for your workflow:

Standard Tags (included for everyone):

• Pattern type and category
• Size range and grading rules
• Construction method
• Seam allowances
• Piece relationships

Custom Tags (configured for you):

• Project codes and client names
• Factory capabilities and suppliers
• Material specifications and testing results
• Cost tracking (sampling, production, materials)
• Season and collection data
• Fit session feedback
• Designer notes and preferences
• Innovation team test results

The magic: When you generate new patterns or variations, ALL tags transfer automatically. No more typing "2cm seam allowance" for the thousandth time. No more remembering which factory handles which construction. It's all there, instantly.

Example: "Show me raglan sport tops from Q2 2024 that Factory Milano produced successfully" - two seconds, complete results with all technical data included.

This is where fashionINSTA stands apart from every generic AI tool. Your patterns train YOUR AI model, not a shared one:

Complete Isolation: Your AI bucket is completely separate. Your competitors can't access your fits. Your patterns never train the global model.

Fit DNA Preservation: The AI learns:

• Your specific ease preferences
• Your grading increments between sizes
• Your construction methods
• Your proportion rules

Intelligent Application: When generating new patterns, the AI applies YOUR rules:

• Uses YOUR armhole shapes
• Maintains YOUR shoulder slopes
• Applies YOUR ease distributions
• Follows YOUR construction logic

The result: every pattern generated feels like it came from your best pattern maker on their best day. It's not generic - it's quintessentially yours. This is why luxury brands trust fashionINSTA with their most valuable IP.

Absolutely. In fact, small brands and freelancers often see the HIGHEST ROI because they lack the resources large brands have:

Small Brand Advantages:

• No pattern management systems to replace
• Faster decision making (no committees)
• Immediate implementation (weeks, not months)
• Higher impact on limited resources

Freelancer Benefits:

• Compete with entire pattern teams
• Deliver 5 variations while competitors show 1
• Become irreplaceable to major clients
• Scale without hiring

Real Examples:

• 10-person California brand: Saved the equivalent of 2 full-time salaries
• Solo freelancer: Tripled client capacity without working more hours
• 5-person startup: Launched collections 4 weeks faster

Starting at €299/month, fashionINSTA costs less than one day of freelance pattern making but saves weeks of work. Join 1200+ fashion professionals already on our waitlist.

Your patterns are your most valuable IP, and we treat them with maximum security:

Technical security:

• Isolated AI buckets: Your patterns train only YOUR model, completely separated from others
• Enterprise-grade encryption: 256-bit AES encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
• EU data residency: Servers located in EU for GDPR compliance
• Regular backups: Daily automated backups with 90-day retention

Access controls:

• Role-based permissions (admin, designer, viewer)
• Single sign-on (SSO) support for enterprise
• Audit logs of all pattern access and modifications
• Two-factor authentication available

Legal protection:

• Comprehensive NDAs for all staff
• Your data NEVER trains our global model
• Full data deletion rights 
• Clear data ownership: you own everything

Real example: The Italian luxury house required extensive security review before trusting us with 25 years of patterns. Our security passed their corporate IT audit - the same standards they use for financial data.

Your patterns aren't just secure - they're more secure than scattered across employee laptops and personal Dropboxes. One client discovered 15% of their patterns were on former employees' personal drives. Now everything's centralized and protected.

Yes, fashionINSTA becomes your central pattern collaboration hub with sophisticated permission controls:

Team collaboration features:

• Real-time access: Team members see updates instantly
• Comments and annotations: Discuss directly on patterns
• Version control: Track who changed what and when
• Approval workflows: Route patterns for review before production

Permission levels:

1. Admin: Full access, can train AI, manage team
2. Designer: Create and modify patterns, generate variations
3. Viewer: See and comment, but can't modify
4. Guest: Time-limited access for specific projects

External collaboration:

• Supplier portals: Give factories read-only access to approved patterns
• Freelancer access: Time-limited editing rights for contractors
• Client previews: Share non-downloadable versions for approval
• Audit trails: Track every external access

Smart example: A brand works with 5 freelance pattern makers globally. Each has access only to their assigned projects. When patterns are approved, factories automatically get notification and access. No more email chains with 20 attachments.

Workflow automation:

• Pattern approved? → Automatically visible to production team
• Freelancer uploads pattern? → Notification to lead pattern maker
• Client requests change? → Logged and tracked in system

The collaboration features alone save teams 10-15 hours weekly on communication and file sharing. Learn more about team features.

Yes, fashionINSTA is the ONLY AI fashion tool that offers a money-back ROI guarantee for SME and Enterprise clients that are paying upfront costs for at least 150 patterns PoC training.

Here's our promise:

The Guarantee: See measurable ROI in your proof of concept or get your money back. No other AI fashion tool makes this promise because no other tool generates real, production-ready patterns.

How it works:

• Applies to enterprise tier clients investing in upfront PoC (starting at €15,000)
• We establish clear, measurable KPIs before starting
• Typical ROI metrics: time saved on pattern creation, reduced duplication, faster variations
• If we don't hit agreed targets, you get a full refund

Fair conditions for success:

• Data quality matters: You provide sufficient patterns (minimum 150) in usable formats. Don't worry - we help with data cleaning and selection to maximize your ROI potential
• Active participation required: Your team needs to actually use the system during the PoC period. No ROI comes from a tool sitting unused
• Reasonable expectations: We agree on realistic goals based on your current workflow

Why we're confident: Every single enterprise PoC we've completed has shown positive ROI, typically 2-5x within the trial period. The Italian luxury house saw €50,000 in savings just from eliminating duplication in their first two months.

This guarantee isn't marketing fluff - it's proof that fashionINSTA delivers real, measurable business value. Book your consultation to discuss your ROI targets.

Our clients consistently report 10-20x ROI after at least 5000 patterns implemented. Here's the breakdown:

Direct Cost Savings:

• Eliminated pattern duplication: €50,000-300,000/year
• Reduced external pattern making: €30,000-80,000/year
• Decreased sampling costs: €20,000-50,000/year
• Faster time-to-market: 2-16 weeks gained per collection

Real Client Results:

• Italian luxury house: €300,000 saved year one on €15,000 investment (20x ROI)
• California brand: €60,000-80,000 annual savings on €8,000 investment (10x ROI)
• Freelancer with major brands as clients: 60% time reduction, allowing 3x more projects

Hidden Value Unlocked:

• Pattern archives worth millions become searchable
• Institutional knowledge preserved as staff changes
• Design iteration speed increases 5-10x
• Quality consistency improves across suppliers

Calculate your potential ROI based on your pattern volume and team size.

Manual organization is like having a perfectly organized library where you still have to read every book to find what you need. fashionINSTA is like having a genius librarian who's read everything and can instantly tell you exactly what you're looking for - and create new books based on what worked before.

Manual Organization Limitations:

• Still requires remembering where things are
• Can't identify relationships between patterns
• No automatic technical data population
• Can't generate variations
• Knowledge leaves when employees leave

fashionINSTA Intelligence:

• Natural language search: "fitted blazer with two-piece sleeve"
• Sees connections: "All your best-selling pants use this crotch curve"
• Auto-populates 700+ data points
• Generates variations in 15 seconds
• Institutional knowledge preserved forever

The Real Difference: A manually organized pattern library is still just storage. fashionINSTA turns it into a living, learning system that gets smarter with every pattern. One client put it perfectly: "It's like having my 20 best pattern makers' knowledge available instantly, 24/7."

Fashion's dirty secret: 30% of produced garments never sell, often due to fit issues. fashionINSTA attacks this problem at the source:

Waste reduction through precision:

• Better first patterns: 85% accuracy vs 40% industry average = fewer samples
• Reduced physical samples: Digital validation eliminates 60-80% of physical prototypes
• Right-first-time production: Better patterns = fewer production errors
• Accurate grading: Consistent fit across sizes = fewer returns

Measurable environmental impact: Our clients report:

• 50-70% reduction in sample fabric waste
• 30-40% fewer shipping cycles for approvals
• 25% reduction in returned goods
• 200+ kg less fabric waste per collection

The compound effect: The Italian luxury house calculated their environmental impact: eliminating pattern duplication and reducing samples will save 167 tons of CO2 annually. That's equivalent to taking 36 cars off the road.

Circular economy enablement:

• Pattern preservation: Today's designs become tomorrow's vintage revivals
• Easy modifications: Adapt existing patterns for upcycling initiatives
• Knowledge retention: Sustainable practices preserved in pattern intelligence

Real impact: One sustainable brand used fashionINSTA to create a zero-waste collection. By generating patterns that maximize fabric utilization from day one, they achieved 95% fabric usage vs the industry average of 85%.

Sustainability isn't a feature - it's a natural outcome of doing pattern making right. Better patterns mean less waste, period.

fashionINSTA was designed by pattern makers for pattern makers - not software engineers. If you can use Google, you can use fashionINSTA:

Intuitive design principles:

• Natural language: Type "show me blazers with two-piece sleeves" - no coding
• Visual interface: See patterns, not file names
• Drag-and-drop: Move patterns between collections easily
• One-click operations: Generate variations with simple commands

Real user feedback: "I'm 58 and avoided computers my whole career. I learned fashionINSTA in two days. Now I'm faster than pattern makers half my age." - Senior pattern maker at Italian fashion house

Learning curve reality:

• Day 1: Basic search and viewing patterns
• Day 2-3: Generating first variations
• Week 1: Comfortable with core features
• Week 2: Training others on your team

Support that actually helps:

• Video tutorials for every feature (under 5 minutes each)
• Live onboarding sessions (not just PDFs)
• WhatsApp support for quick questions
• Peer community sharing tips

The intimidation factor: Many pattern makers fear AI will be complicated. Truth: fashionINSTA is simpler than your current CAD software. No plugins, no complex menus, no crashes. Just describe what you want and get it.

Age is not a barrier. Tech experience is not required. If you understand patterns, you'll understand fashionINSTA. Book a demo and see how simple it is.

Yes, fashionINSTA is the first and only platform combining three critical capabilities:

1. Custom AI Training: Unlike generic tools that offer one-size-fits-all patterns, we train AI specifically on YOUR pattern library

2. Pattern Generation: Unlike even very advanced search tools, we CREATE new patterns based on your existing expertise

3. Intelligence System: Unlike basic storage, we understand relationships, track derivatives, and preserve institutional knowledge

What others offer:

• Generic AI tools: Create patterns but don't learn your fit
• CAD systems: Store patterns, but can't generate new ones intelligently
• PLM systems: Organize data, but don't understand relationships
• Search tools: Find files, but can't create variations

What fashionINSTA delivers: Complete pattern intelligence that learns, adapts, and creates based on YOUR specific needs. We're not just first - we're the only solution addressing the real problem fashion brands face. Learn what makes fashionINSTA different.

Generic AI tools are like Google Translate for patterns - they work, but miss all the nuance. fashionINSTA is like having a native speaker who knows your brand's dialect.

Generic AI Tools:

• Train on random internet patterns
• Produce standardized, soulless results
• No understanding of your fit preferences
• Can't maintain consistency across collections
• Every brand gets the same output

fashionINSTA:

• Trains exclusively on YOUR patterns
• Maintains your fit DNA in every generation
• Learns your construction preferences
• Ensures consistency across all designs
• Output is uniquely yours

Real Impact: A luxury brand tested both approaches. Generic AI produced patterns requiring 15-20 iterations to match their fit. fashionINSTA achieved 85% accuracy on first generation because it learned from their 25 years of expertise.

This is why serious brands choose fashionINSTA. We don't just generate patterns - we extend your pattern making expertise infinitely. See how it works.

3D fashion software and fashionINSTA serve different but complementary purposes. Think of 3D as your visualization tool and fashionINSTA as your pattern intelligence brain:

3D Software (CLO3D, Browzwear, Style3D):

• Focus: Visualizing garments in 3D
• Strength: Beautiful renders and fit simulation
• Limitation: Patterns must already exist
• Learning curve: 3-6 months to proficiency

fashionINSTA:

• Focus: Creating and finding patterns intelligently
• Strength: Generate production-ready patterns from sketches
• Power: Learn from your entire pattern history
• Learning curve: 2 days to 2 weeks

The perfect workflow:

1. Use fashionINSTA to generate pattern from sketch (15 minutes)
2. Export to 3D CAD for 3D visualization
3. Make adjustments based on 3D review
4. Send final pattern to production

Critical difference: 3D software is about seeing what you have. fashionINSTA is about creating what you need. Most brands need both, but fashionINSTA solves the bigger problem - you can't visualize patterns that don't exist yet.

Many of our users export directly from fashionINSTA to their 3D software. It's not either/or - it's both, working together.

No, and that's not our goal. fashionINSTA amplifies pattern makers, it doesn't replace them. Here's the reality:

What fashionINSTA replaces:

• Repetitive pattern searching (saves 10+ hours/week)
• Manual recreation of existing patterns
• Basic grading calculations
• Technical specification entry
• File organization chaos

What pattern makers do better with fashionINSTA:

• Focus on creative problem-solving
• Refine fit and construction details
• Make aesthetic decisions
• Mentor junior staff
• Innovate new techniques

The multiplication effect: One pattern maker with fashionINSTA can do the work of 3-4 pattern makers without it. But you still need that one expert making decisions. The Italian luxury house has 20 pattern makers - they're not firing anyone, they're just making them 10x more productive.

Real perspective from pattern makers: "I was scared fashionINSTA would replace me. Instead, it eliminated everything I hated about my job. Now I do only the creative work I love." - Pattern maker with 20 years experience.

The truth about AI and jobs: fashionINSTA is like giving a chef a food processor. Does it replace the chef? No. Does it make them faster at chopping? Absolutely. The creativity, expertise, and decision-making remain human.

Industry reality: There's a massive pattern maker shortage globally. Even with AI, we need MORE pattern makers, not fewer. fashionINSTA helps existing pattern makers handle increasing demand without burnout.

Your pattern makers are artists and engineers. fashionINSTA is their power tool. Together, they're unstoppable. Learn how fashionINSTA empowers pattern makers.