Lectra Kaledo Style (Introduction)

Suitable for beginners, this course is run at the FTM in a brand-new purpose built learning centre equipped with the latest software and facilities.

Developed to meet the specific needs of designers working in the fashion, textiles and jewellery sectors, tuition is in small groups with a focus on your particular learning requirements.

Lectra 'Kaledo Style' software is used in the fashion industry to create sophisticated technical drawings and presentational material for clients and manufacturers.

Introduction to Kaledo Style

For fashion and textile designers who wish to develop their CAD skills to support their career development. The course introduces the uses and capabilities of Lectra Kaledo Style and will equip designers with the knowledge and skills to use this software at a simple level. The course will enable designers to produce individual garment flats and designs and to create professional design presentations to enhance their fashion portfolios.

The Introduction course covers the following topics:

• Introduction to Lectra Software and its application in the fashion industry
• Navigating the Kaledo Style interface
• Using Vector drawing tools
• Drawing with symmetry function to create a flat image
• Controlling Vector attributes (line; colour; pattern; and shading)
• Group, stack and order Vector objects
• Creating garment details, stitch and style lines
• Creating colour palettes using the Pantone Book
• Editing and manipulating Vectors
• Applying and editing explanatory captions and text
• Creating backgrounds
• Using the Kaledo Snap Fashion Gallery
• Using the 'Adjust' function to make alterations
• Creating your own decorative stitch lines
• Inserting and editing Bitmap Images
• Developing individual garment designs and style ranges
• Creating a presentation board incorporating the techniques learned