Costings & Markers

Professional lay planning and fabric consumption analysis for accurate production costings.

Pattern Atelier London provides a premium costings and marker‑making service designed for designers, small brands, and studios preparing for sampling or production.  Using industrial workflows and precise lay planning, we calculate fabric usage, optimise marker efficiency, and provide clear, production‑ready files.

This is the level of accuracy manufacturers expect — delivered from a London atelier.


🟦 What We Offer

1. Fabric Consumption Costings

We calculate exact fabric usage for your pattern, based on:

  • Fabric width (90cm, 115cm, 140cm, 150cm, 160cm)
  • Grainline requirements
  • Nap / directional prints
  • Size range
  • Cutting method (single ply / multi‑ply)

You receive:

  • Fabric consumption per size
  • Fabric consumption for full size range
  • Cost breakdown per unit
  • Cost breakdown for production quantities


Perfect for designers preparing budgets, tech packs, or manufacturer quotes.

2. Marker Making (Lay Plans)
We create efficient, production‑ready markers for your patterns.
Markers include:
•     Optimised piece placement
•     Grainline alignment
•     Nap / print direction
•     Size nests
•     Fabric width variations
•     Seam allowance verification
•     Clear labelling and piece naming
Markers are delivered as clean, professional files ready for cutting rooms or factories.

3. Marker Efficiency Optimisation
We analyse your pattern layout to reduce fabric waste and improve cost efficiency.
We can:

•     Re‑arrange pieces for better yield
•     Adjust piece orientation
•     Suggest pattern modifications for efficiency
•     Provide multiple marker options for comparison
This is ideal for brands looking to reduce production costs.

4. Costings for Collections

For designers producing multiple garments, we offer full collection costings.
Includes:
•     Fabric consumption per style
•     Combined consumption for full collection
•     Cost per unit
•     Cost per size
•     Cost per production run
•     Marker efficiency report
This is essential for pre‑production planning and manufacturer negotiations.

5. Markers for Factories & Cutting Rooms

We supply markers in professional formats suitable for:
•     Cutting rooms
•     Factories
•     Sample studios
•     Production partners
Delivered in:
•     PDF (A0 or custom length)
•     PLT (plotter‑ready)
•     DXF (ASTM)
•     AccuMark ZIP


🟩 Why Choose Pattern Atelier London

Industrial Workflow

Markers and costings are created using professional pattern‑cutting standards and plotted on industrial equipment.

Technical Accuracy

Every lay plan is checked for grainline, balance, and piece alignment.

Production‑Ready Output

Your markers are delivered clean, organised, and ready for factory use.

London Atelier Expertise

Decades of experience in pattern cutting, garment engineering, and pre‑production planning.

Ideal for Small Brands

We support designers who need factory‑level accuracy without large‑scale minimums.

🟧 How It Works
1. Send Your Pattern
We accept:
•     PDF
•     DXF (ASTM)
•     AccuMark ZIP
•     PLT
•     Physical patterns (digitising available)


2. Provide Fabric Details
•     Fabric width
•     Nap / print direction

    • Cutting method
    • Size range

    3. We Create Your Marker

    Optimised for efficiency, accuracy, and production clarity.

    4. Costing Breakdown

    We calculate fabric usage and cost per unit.

    5. Delivery

    Receive your marker and costing files in your chosen formats.

     

    🟥 Who This Service Is For

    • Independent designers
    • Small fashion brands
    • Start‑ups preparing for production
    • Pattern cutters
    • Sample studios
    • Costume departments
    • Anyone needing accurate fabric consumption

     

    🟪 File Formats We Deliver

    • PDF (A0 or custom length)
    • PLT (plotter‑ready)
    • DXF (ASTM)
    • Gerber AccuMark ZIP
    • Costing sheets (PDF)

     

    🟫 Get Started

    To request costings or marker creation, please get in touch.

    Contact:

    • Email form
    • Instagram: @patternatelierlondon.com

    We typically respond within 24–48 hours.