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BEGINNER COURSE

CLO3D for
Complete
Beginners

Online CLO3D Course for Beginners

Learn CLO3D online with a step-by-step beginner course for fashion designers and fashion students. Go from a blank workspace to your first portfolio-ready digital garment.

Create
Simulate
Present
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Course priceΒ£290
Digital fashion garment emerging from a laptop into a natural landscape

Fashion education
is changing.

Technology is becoming part of every creative workflow, yet many designers still struggle to find structured, high-quality learning resources.

01 / 03 Human-led

Creativity

Use technology to expand ideas, experiment faster and strengthen your point of view.

Ideas Β· Experimentation Β· Originality
02 / 03 Industry-led

Fashion

Learn digital tools through fashion-focused workflows for garments, development and presentation.

Design Β· Garments Β· Industry workflows
03 / 03 Future-ready

Technology

Build confidence with current digital tools and adaptable skills for a changing industry.

Digital skills Β· Confidence Β· Innovation
Why we exist

027.THREADS was created to bridge that gap. Combining creativity, fashion and technology into a modern learning experience for the next generation of designers.

03Course Curriculum

From first click to final output

Nine modules from
zero to confident.

CLO3D interface displayed on a laptopInterface
Module 01

Getting Started & Interface Mastery

Set up CLO and confidently navigate the workspace, Library, essential settings and professional file-saving workflow.

CLO3D avatar with arrangement points and garment positioning guides3D Workspace
Module 02

Avatar, Arrangement Points & Simulation Basics

Customise avatars, arrange garments and use the simulation controls that bring clothing to life in 3D.

CLO3D garment showing digital sewing relationshipsConstruction
Module 03

Sewing Foundations

Master CLO’s core sewing methods, seam direction and relationships while learning to solve common sewing problems.

CLO3D bodice pattern with drafting measurements and internal lines2D Patterns
Module 04

2D Pattern Drafting Essentials

Draft, trace, edit, transform and adapt garment patterns directly inside CLO’s 2D window.

CLO3D avatar wearing a garment with the fit map displayedFit
Module 05

Fit & Adjustments

Analyse garment fit using CLO’s fit maps and make informed changes to improve comfort, balance and proportion.

Digital garment demonstrating transparent patterned fabric and textureMaterials
Module 06

Fabrics, Textures & Graphics

Use fabric physics, surface maps, textures, graphics and trims to create realistic digital garments.

CLO3D sleeve pattern showing volume and construction adjustmentsCreative Volume
Module 07

Volume & Creative Construction

Create fullness, gathers, elastic, pleats and layering for controlled volume and experimental silhouettes.

Advanced CLO3D garment pattern pieces prepared for professional outputAdvanced Workflow
Module 08

Advanced Garment Development & Professional Output

Develop garments through construction enhancements, grading, auto-fitting and professional file preparation.

Portfolio-ready digital garment render created in CLO3DFinal Output
Module 09

Final Presentation & Export

Create snapshots, animations and polished renders, then export portfolio-ready 2D and 3D visuals.

04 What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course,
you’ll be able to:

Learning outcomesCourse / 01
09Core skills
09Structured modules
10+Hours of learning
01Complete workflow
01

Navigate the CLO3D interface confidently

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Understand digital pattern making

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Sew and simulate garments correctly

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Edit and create patterns from scratch

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05

Apply realistic fabrics and textures

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Create graphics and prints

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07

Add construction details and trims

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Produce professional renders

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Export production-ready patterns

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05Your mentor

Guidance shaped by experience.
Results built around you.

Ana CΓ³rdoba Crespo, fashion educator and portfolio mentor
01Educator
Founder Β· 027.Threads Ana CΓ³rdoba Crespo

Ana has mentored aspiring fashion students through the creative and strategic demands of applications to leading international schoolsβ€”combining portfolio development, university positioning and individual admissions support.

450+students taught and mentored worldwideAcross 10+ countries

Universities where Ana currently teaches CLO3D

01 / 03Education

Central Saint Martins

BA Fashion Print, with further specialist training at Parsons, IED Madrid and Fabricademy.

02 / 03Professional practice

Ana CΓ³rdoba Studio

Digital fashion, 3D garment creation, portfolio development and creative technology for brands and private clients.

03 / 03Teaching

London institutions

Teaching CLO3D and creative technology at Central Saint Martins, Istituto Marangoni London and the University of East London.

Ana’s approach
AcademicTechnicalIndustry

What students
say about the course.

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β€œWe only touched the basics of CLO3D at university, so I still didn’t feel confident using it on my own. This course helped me understand the workflow properly and actually practise it.”

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β€œI already work in fashion, but CLO3D was one of those skills I kept putting off. The course made it much easier to understand how I could actually use it in my day-to-day work.”

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β€œI’m 47 and hadn’t learned new design software in years. I was nervous I’d be too slow, but being able to go through each lesson at my own pace made a huge difference.”

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β€œI study fashion and wanted to push my portfolio further. Uni introduced us to CLO3D, but there wasn’t enough time to really learn it. This gave me the extra practice I was looking for.”

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β€œI work in marketing and have no fashion training at all. I joined because I was curious about digital fashion, and I was surprised by how quickly I could start making something myself.”

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β€œI’ve been working as a pattern cutter for years and wanted to understand how digital sampling fits into the process. It helped connect what I already knew with a completely new way of working.”

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β€œI’m 18 and had never opened CLO3D before. I wanted to learn something useful before starting fashion school, and now I already feel much more comfortable with the software.”

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β€œI work in graphic design, not fashion, but I wanted to add 3D clothing to my skill set. The fashion-specific examples made the software much easier to understand than random tutorials online.”

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β€œI’m already a junior designer, but I wanted to stop relying on colleagues whenever a 3D task came up. I feel much more independent now and can test ideas before sending anything forward.”

06 Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin.

01Is this course suitable if I have never used CLO3D?

Yes. The course is designed specifically for complete beginners. It starts with the interface, navigation and essential settings before gradually introducing simulation, sewing, pattern drafting, materials and professional output.

02Is the course self-paced?

Yes. You can work through the lessons at your own pace and return to them whenever you need. Your purchase includes lifetime access to the course.

03How long does the course take to complete?

The course contains more than 10 hours of structured teaching across nine modules. Your total completion time will depend on how much time you spend practising each technique and developing your garments.

04Do I need my own CLO3D licence?

Yes. Access to the CLO3D software is not included in the course price. You will need an active CLO licence or an available trial to follow the practical lessons.

05Do I need pattern-cutting experience?

No previous pattern-cutting experience is required. The course introduces the essential principles of digital pattern making, sewing relationships, fit and pattern adjustment in a clear, practical sequence.

06Are practice files included?

Yes. Relevant lessons include downloadable CLO project files and supporting resources so you can follow the demonstrated workflows and practise with the same materials used in the course.

07Can I follow the course on Mac or Windows?

Yes, CLO is available for both macOS and Windows. Before enrolling, check that your computer meets CLO’s current system requirements and can run the software comfortably.

08What will I be able to create by the end?

You will be able to build and sew digital garments, adjust fit, apply fabrics and graphics, create construction details, produce polished renders and export portfolio-ready 2D and 3D visuals.

Available Now

Ready to create your first digital garment?

The Digital Fashion Starter Course

CLO3D for Complete Beginners

Β£290

One-time payment Β· Learn at your own pace

Enrol now β€” Β£290

Everything you need to go from zero to confident

Included with your course

9 structured learning modules

10+ hours of guided video lessons

Beginner-friendly, step-by-step teaching

Downloadable CLO practice files

Digital pattern making and fit workflows

Fabrics, textures, graphics and trims

Professional rendering and presentation

Lifetime access

Beginner friendlySelf-paced10+ hoursLifetime access