# PatternSmith Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is PatternSmith the right Apparel Management solution for you? Explore 92 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/89382/PatternSmith/reviews --- PatternSmith 4 (92) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of PatternSmith Ease of use 4.0 Customer Service 4.6 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 92 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Dustin C. President Textiles Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Patternsmith Allowed us to Grow" August 9, 2019 5.0 Pros Ease of use and the ability to have multiple people in our learn how to use and operate. I really like that talks directly to the cutter and there is not an in-between software. Cons There are some features that I wish were in that I was used to in other CAD software. Review Source SH Scott H. Programming Director Textiles Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PatternSmith is a powerful CAD program that is flexible to work with a variety of cutting machines." August 21, 2017 4.0 Ease of use. Flexible. Pros PatternSmith is very easy to use. It has powerful tools in the editor mode that can be easily set up for your own specifications. We also export all of programs as .nc files that can be used for a variety of cutting machines. It also incorporates a material library much like other more expensive software platforms. When used in conjunction with AutoMetrix cutting tables the result is smooth, fast cutting with the ability to change the nesting area as needed for specialty fabrics and recuts. I would recommend Patternsmith to anyone who does high volume programming with multiple machine formats. Cons I would like to see some dimensioning capabilities in future releases. There are also problems associated with the back button and the software locking up. This usually occurs when there are a lot of radiuses or complex math equations working in the background. Saving to polylines often results in broken pieces such as a square having only three sides after saving it, At this time users are not able to set up a que for programs. They need to load each program individually for cutting. Review Source Response from Autometrix August 24, 2017 Hi Scott - thanks for your detailed feedback! Jordan has a current service contract, so you guys can upgrade to our newest PatternSmith version 8 at any point. We'd recommend it, and see if it improves your experience! We also have some products in the works right now that address some of your feature requests - so stay tuned! Feel free to reach out to me directly if you'd like to know more... KM Karl M. Production Manager Sporting Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Purpose-built software with some bizarre bugs. (patternsmith 7.6-7.7)" August 30, 2019 3.0 We're running and Autometrix table, and Patternsmith is the best tool that integrates seamlessly. When it works, it's very efficient. Once you get accustomed to the workarounds and establish a workflow, custom work can be drawn up very quickly. Customer service is outstanding. Pros The integration between the pattern editing and nesting is seamless. When it's dialed, it's very efficient. It runs on old computers because, well, it's pretty old. Customer service is awesome if you have a service contract. Cons Crashes frequently. No autosave function. When nesting a table, executing the undo command repeatedly explodes all the parts to random parts of the table you're working on, and sometimes replaces them with other random parts that weren't even in the table.... let's just say it has a revisionist approach to history. In 7.6, the labels for different nests magically trade places and generally pull random words from other nests, sometimes from other files altogether. Alternatives considered [Vision Fashion Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/5902/AccuMark/) Review Source Response from Autometrix September 11, 2019 Hello Karl, Thank you for taking the time to review your experiences with PatternSmith. You are correct, version 7.6 is pretty old software now, and I'm happy to let you know that you are eligible to upgrade to our current version (version 9) for FREE. PatternSmith upgrades are a benefit of your paid Support Agreement, and we can provide training and assistance with the new version if you'd like. You can download PatternSmith 9 directly from our website or contact us at software@autometrix.com for assistance. VR Verified Reviewer Managing Director Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great User Interface" June 3, 2018 5.0 The software has helped our fashion and design company in nesting more efficiently. We have been able to make varying and attracting iterations with ease. Pros 1.The software is user friendly. It helps you in organizing files and executing cuts easily. 2.Its new version (Version 8) has a very intriguing look. It provides a current windows program as compared to previous versions which were outdated 3.Efficient while performing huge programming requiring multiple formats. Cons 1.The software crashes quite often 2.It has been difficult to execute simple commands like extensions and trimming while using PatternSmith. 3.Not compatible with AutoCAD Review Source Response from Autometrix June 5, 2018 Hi There - thanks for the honest feedback! We're sorry to hear you're experiencing software crashes - we've got a team of software developers right here in house constantly working to improve our software, so please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. We also consistently update our software - so head over to our website and download our newest version and see if you experience improved reliability. If not, contact Customer Service and they'll walk you through some logs our way so we can determine the issue and work to fix it! JK Jack K. Design Sporting Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PatternSmith Review" August 9, 2019 5.0 It has been good. Like all programs it takes a while to get good at it. I do not run the cutting machine, but the people that do have given me very good feedback on what sort of ways I should do the designs. What we should write in the seam allowances and that sort of thing. Pros THe way it interfaces with te cutting machine.. The way you can use measure poly lines. Cons I Also design with Solid works, so when I use both I get a very powerfull combination. yet patternsmith can do things in 2D that solid works can not, and of course we can unfold products in solid works, and export the DXF files. I really have no complaints except that it has taken me a long time to learn how to use both. Years ago, if I was on the road, and I needed to work on patternsmith, the program would not let me use it because it would recognize a different IP adress or something like that. We went bac to 2005, 7.6 and everything worked out fine. We continue to use 2005 7.6 today. Reason for choosing PatternSmith My competitors use it. Review Source SR Sampath R. Production Manager Textiles Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Improvement and suggestion " August 16, 2019 3.0 Software get crash most of the time, it need to be saved every steps and this is a difficult to use continuously. Zoom function is not good, both drawing interface and pattern nesting interface. Snap function need to improve lot. Measurement tool need to be improved. “Start of perimeter “function is not good and it need to be improved. Pros Mostly I like this software is for pattern nesting Cons Pattern drawing options are very poor , support to draw and measurement it weak. Alternatives considered [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Reason for choosing PatternSmith Pattern nesting Review Source Response from Autometrix August 30, 2019 Hello Sampath, Thank you for sharing your PatternSmith experience with us. It looks like you are using an old version of PatternSmith. You will find improved drafting and measuring tools in our current version of PatternSmith along with a very stable platform. The 'Start of perimeter' function has also been reworked! Feel free to download a FREE 30 day trial from our website. If you have any additional questions you can always direct them to software@autometrix.com WM William M. President Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Disappointed the software releases are not coordinated and that functionality issues persist." August 17, 2017 2.0 Ability to use the cutting table and export as .dxf files. Pros It is inexpensive overall and performs well with the cutting table we purchased. Very simplistic, however, could be enhanced simply by creating larger dialogue windows (currently looks like Windows 98) to allow for ease of use. Simple things need to be updated to today's standards in software GUI. Cons It is dated and updates are lacking and uncoordinated. Should follow more common tool selections coming from Solidworks or Illustrator or similar programs. Overall, it is a basic program that has a lot of functionality issues that do not seem to get addressed in a timely fashion. Review Source Response from Autometrix August 24, 2017 Thanks for your honest feedback, William - and we apologize for the lack of communication of software updates. We are continually working to update our software, and as you may be aware, we have released PatternSmith 8 as our current platform, which addresses many of your issues. You're a user of TailorMade, however, which we're currently working to update to work seamlessly with PS8. Bear with us while we finish that up! If you're interested in seeing PS8 in action, please reach out to support@autometrix.com and we'll demo it. You're also free to download it at any point! http://www.autometrix.com/resources/software/ WM Will M. engineer Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Patternsmith Review" August 8, 2019 3.0 Overall I would say good Pros It seems to be easier to use than other products on the market Cons Low level functionality. It is good for cutting premade dxf files but bad at making changes to those files. Also there seems to be an issue with layers even after much discussion with autometrix on the correct ways to set those up and import/export Alternatives considered [Vision Fashion Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/5902/AccuMark/) Reason for choosing PatternSmith Easier for employees to learn Review Source Response from Autometrix August 12, 2019 Thanks for the honest feedback, WIll - our records show you're still working with an older version of PatternSmith. As DXF files have become more and more common as the "non-native file type of choice", we've put a lot of effort into better tools for handling DXF files within PatternSmith. We'd definitely recommend checking out PatternSmith 9 and seeing if it solves some of your frustrations! jP jonathan P. Cad drafter/ machine programmer Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good product, easier to use in new version, but no language choice" August 15, 2018 4.0 Pros new design easier to understand, user friendly Cons parametric files don't exist, can't use a part in many markers and then change one and auto updates on next open in another marker. also not possible to put software in french. Review Source Response from Autometrix August 18, 2018 Hi Jonathan - thanks for your feedback! Glad to see you guys are enjoying the new version. We'll continue to work to make the system more flexible for all the different use cases, but the primary reason we don't have parametric type patterns as a standard is because of how it affects each separate marker. If you change a pattern, it's unlikely that the nested marker can remain the same without running into overlap issues. We DO have another product, Templates, that is a powerful plugin for PatternSmith allowing parametric pattern templates to be built, and then resized patterns are generated and ready for nesting. If you think that might be of interest, please let us know and we can set up a demo! We are also working to support more languages in the future - we'll make sure French is on the list. Cody Y. Engineer Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good Software for the Money" August 15, 2018 3.0 Good software for the money. Easy to pick up on and learn but lack some of the functionality that other more expensive softwares offer. Pros Software works for what its intended for. Little cost compared to the typical programs that do the same thing. Cons Software crashes a lot if trying to do too much at one time. Updates sometime break things more than fix. Best to find a version that works for you and stick with it. Review Source DW Dean W. Inventory Coordinator Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A fairly trouble-free software package. It works well for our needs." August 17, 2017 4.0 Without it, all patterns would be cut by hand with extraordinary waste and inaccuracy. This software removes all doubt if we keep control of our pattern files correctly (version control). Pros Accuracy of pattern details. More or less anything can be designed with this software as long as you take the time to learn how to use it. I draft all the patterns for our company and it took me a few years to get efficient at it. Cons Licensing can be problematic. At times it wants us to relicense the product for no obvious reason and the workers on the floor are unable to perform this action. Often hours of work time are lost while they wait for me to relicense the software. Review Source PS Perri S. Cutter/supervisor Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have had very few problems with this product. " August 31, 2017 5.0 Has taken our product to new levels. Pros PatternSmith software does all the work for you. All you really have to do is learn what the tools are and what they do. I use it to figure out all kinds of lengths, angles and designs for work and personal projects. Cons It would be nice if the plotter would mark away from the center of the table. Sometimes the pen catches the edge and lifts the material causing a loss in suction and sometimes breaking the pen. It can also cause the machine to lose alignment. Review Source Response from Autometrix September 1, 2017 Thanks for the feedback, Perri! I just added your idea about different sorting to avoid lifting material edges to a list so we can discuss it with developers! DE DAVID E. president Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use and does exactly what we need it to do" August 8, 2019 5.0 We make windsurfing sails in Sri Lanka and teaching non-computer people how to use PS is very easy. Pros 1) Can set up as many tables as you need in one file. 2) Can do edits to panels that automatically update in the nest. 3) Perfect integration with our Autometrix cutters. 4) Small file size, so easy to email. Cons Some imports , other than .ntv formats is not so easy. Reason for choosing PatternSmith We need PS to run the plotters. Review Source NH Nathan H. Director of Operations Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Progress?" August 30, 2019 3.0 We have largely seen no benefit and frustrated the users who were accustomed to the earlier software Pros We reluctantly use this product only because the earlier Plotter Pilot has become unsupported Cons The downtime due to the software losing it's registration/unlock info at inopportune times Reason for choosing PatternSmith We were told we had to Review Source Response from Autometrix September 11, 2019 Good news, Nathan! PatternSmith version 9 provides a very stable platform for pattern design, nesting and machine control. It will work with both of your Ethernet enabled cutting tables and you are eligible for the upgrade for FREE as a benefit of your current support agreement. We'd be happy to provide a demo and show you the new features and benefits of using version 9. Please reach out to software@autometrix.com for more information or to schedule a demo. JG Jason G. Inflatables Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pattern Smith Speeds up our process" August 16, 2019 4.0 Even when there are issues, the support team is quick to respond and very professional. Pros We are able to import pattern files and create marker files quickly and the automation with the cutting table speed up our cutting process Cons New software releases sometimes create unexpected issues with the cutting table. Review Source HQ Hugh Q. owner/manager Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to learn and use" August 21, 2017 5.0 Easy to make accurate patterns for perfect fits. Pros Easy to learn and use. Once new patterns are scanned into program, easy to manipulate for use. Easy to import old patterns and combine to make new patterns. Questions are always answered promptly. Cons When re-using old patterns cannot clear numbers of copies cut from last time. Cannot import bmps or pdfs so custom patterns have to be manually scanned into program. Sometimes notches are too small to see without zooming. Review Source NW Neville W. Owner Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "We utilize the software for womenswear design and overall we like it. " June 30, 2017 3.0 Creates efficiency with making of product Pros I like that it works with the fashion CAD system but overall the usability is not as user friendly as I would like. Cons We have a hard time with the software recognizing pleats/darts and notches it creates more work for me, having to go back and edit it. Review Source Response from Autometrix August 24, 2017 Thanks for the feedback, Neville - we'd appreciate the opportunity to talk to you about upgrading to PatternSmith version 8! We've added some fantastic tools for optimizing imported patterns for cutting, and those should help with some of your notch-recognition frustrations, etc. Please reach out to us at support@autometrix.com, and we'll be in touch! We look forward to working with you more! BS Brian S. Product Development Engineer Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I'm using v7.6 for cutting carbon fiber prepreg raw material in a factory production setting." August 31, 2017 3.0 Pros Visualization of how the cutting table is laid out. Easy drag and drop to organize the table. Limits on rotation angle and quotas. Great customer support, including online personal training! Cons Drawing original shapes is difficult with finicky snap on lines, and unintuitive dimensioning - much easier to import. Difficult to know if the cutter head will cut in a continuous motion, or pick up and hammer down again. Review Source Response from Autometrix September 1, 2017 Thanks for the feedback, Brian. If you're importing patterns from other software, you might find the Pattern Optimization tools available in our current software platform, PatternSmith 8, to be really helpful. With a single click, we'll prepare a pattern for cutting, which should minimize tool lifts and increase cut speed. Please let us know if you're interested in learning more! Rock West is eligible for an upgrade at any point! TM TIMOTHY M. CAD Drafter Building Materials Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Patternsmith is great" August 8, 2019 5.0 Very good product to making cut out shapes. Pros The functionality of AutoCAD dwg being converted into pat. files. Cons The commands were a bit challenging to learn. Reason for choosing PatternSmith It ran with Autometrix Radium Review Source JR Javier R. Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Friendly and Easy to use" September 5, 2017 5.0 Our Industry has grown up tremendously with this Software Pros I like the tools to create patterns , tools helps to have precise shapes, also importing files from other softwares works perfect. Cons For Pattern Smith software I would like to add user short-cuts creation, every user have their own way to work and own of shortcuts. Review Source ES Eric S. Production Manager Consumer Goods Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Software" August 8, 2019 4.0 Great Software pattern smith has allowed us to take a flattened pattern and make all the finishing touches, way less complicated than trying to do all of that in a cad program. This has been a game changer in our companies entry into automating our Cutting. Pros Very Easy to Learn, and user friendly, the software support is very prompt and helpful Cons In using the software your find the occasional bug, and it seems to run a little slow at times Review Source ME Martin E. General Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We LOVE PatternSmith. It's revolutionized our production process." August 31, 2017 5.0 Increased productivity and quality. Pros Overall ease of use and the quick transition from design to pattern make this product the best on the market. Cons Sometimes the duplicating features can be a bit wonky and constantly losing the unlock is inconvenient. Review Source MW Mike W. Head of Design Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Essential Tool " August 21, 2017 4.0 Pros The software is very simple to use and packed with automated features to make pattern cutting easy. Highly recommended Cons Originally it was the right click function and different way of doing things, now its second nature. Review Source DB David B. Production Supervisor Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy software to learn but hard to figure out how to manipulate lines to cut best" August 21, 2017 3.0 I can do my job Pros Easy software to learn. Simple tools to use. Cons Figure out how to manipulate lines to cut faster. I have found that a rough pattern makes the table jump around a lot (or click) resulting in having to run the table slower. It took awhile to figure out how to smooth everything to cut more efficiently. Oh and the delete button Vs backspace that is annoying. Review Source Response from Autometrix August 24, 2017 Hi David - thanks for the feedback! Our newest PatternSmith platform, version 8, has some fantastic "Cut Optimize" tools that aid with preparing lines for cutting - especially if you're importing DXFs from other software platforms. Reach out to us at support@autometrix.com and let us know if you'd like to see it! Your company is eligible for an upgrade at any time! IM Ian M. Sail Designer Sporting Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Primary tool for material control." August 8, 2019 5.0 Pros Pattern Smith allows the user to tightly control the costs of manufacturing their products and their bottom line. It is versatile and easy to use. If you are not interested in this you should not be in business. Cons I have never had a problem using Pattern Smith in the 32 years I have been a customer. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.