Production-Ready Digital Block Pattern: Women's Long-Sleeve A-Line Knit Dress

Single-Size Base Block (US Medium) | Comprehensive 23-Point Spec Package | Production-Ready CAD block pattern.

Engineered specifically for technical designers, patternmakers, and apparel manufacturers, this digital master block pattern provides a balanced, commercially proven foundation for contemporary A-line knit dresses.

Drafted natively in the Optitex 2D/3D CAD system, this asset delivers balanced balance lines, standardized notch guides, and zero seam allowances. It serves as a verified starting point for custom style development, product line expansion, and virtual prototyping.

What’s Included in the ZIP Download?

• AAMA/DXF Master Block File (Size Medium): Industry-standard vector pattern for a long-sleeve, crew-neck, above-the-knee A-line dress silhouette. Fully compatible with automated cutting tables and CAD marker-making software.
• Layered Adobe Illustrator (.AI) Pattern File: Full-scale, 1:1 vector geometry organized for design modifications, artwork placements, sleeve variations, and digital tech flat development.
• Comprehensive Technical Spec Package (Excel & PDF): Factory-ready measurement foundation featuring 23 critical Points of Measure (POM) alongside a standardized visual "How-to-Measure" guide in both Imperial (inches) and Metric (cm) units.
• Cutter’s Must / Pattern Card (PDF): Standardized component inventory detailing piece counts.
• High-Resolution 3D Visual Reference Images (PNG): Rendered front, profile, and back reference views of the garment on avatar for visual assembly and drape guidance. (Note: Raw 3D mesh assets/project files are not included).

Technical Specifications & Base Fit Dimensions

Silhouette & Style: Classic crew neck, long sleeve, above-the-knee A-line knit dress

Garment Length: 36.5" from High Point Shoulder (HPS)

Fabric recommendation: Jersey Knit, Rib Knit (modal/spandex blend, poly/spandex blend)

Grading Status: Single Base Size Only (US Medium / Fits Standard US Size 6)

Base Body Measurements: Height: 67" | Bust: 35" | Waist: 28" | Hip: 38"

Native CAD Platform: Optitex 2D/3D CAD System (Native .pds available upon request)

Measurement Systems: Imperial (inches) and Metric (centimeters)

Seam Allowance / Shrinkage: Zero Seam Allowance / Zero Shrinkage

Universal 2D CAD Compatibility: Gerber AccuMark, Lectra Modaris, Optitex, Tukatech, PAD System, Grafis

⚠️ Important Notice for Production Teams: This digital pattern is delivered as a net production asset with zero seam allowances and no pre-calculated shrinkage adjustments.

Because knit fabrics vary significantly in weight, content and recovery, this block pattern provides your sample room complete control to apply brand-specific style modifications, seam type specifications and calculate exact negative ease based on your physical shrinkage testing.

*Contact us to learn more about sampling and production approval process.

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Digital Delivery, Return and Refund Policy

• Immediate Access: Direct digital download in ZIP format delivered instantly upon completed checkout.
• Technical Support: Please review files within 48 hours of purchase. Contact our technical support team immediately if you encounter any download or file extraction issues.
• Sales Policy: Due to the proprietary, non-returnable nature of industrial digital assets, all digital file sales are final. Please review our full Terms and Conditions prior to purchase.

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