About Patternworks

With innovative, updated technology, a wealth of industry experience and a focus on customer service, Patternworks has become one of the leading computer pattern services on the West Coast. A complete understanding of both garment design and manufacturing enables us to provide a broad range of services including pattern design, grading, marking and detailed technical packages. Our state of the art computer systems allows us the quick response time necessary in today's ever changing market. And with the ability to import and export files into other formats, we are able to extend our services to companies just needing help with overflow work.

The Birth And Evolution Of StyleFile As Patternworks grew, we needed a software solution to facilitate our increasing client base and work flow. An extensive search of available enterprise class applications proved futile in servicing what we needed. The available packages all had shortcoming: the were too expensive, couldn't address simple tasks like shrinkage, were too complex and needed an IT Dept. to implement, had an interface that was cumbersome or archaic, reports were obscure and uncustomizable, limited database options - the list was endless. So we sat down and decided to get the input of industry leaders, in addition to our own staff and their extensive experience, to create our own solution for the Apparel Industry. Over 3 years later and countless hours, StyleFile is ready to set the standard for spec. package, reporting, and data management for the Apparel Industry.

A Program For "The Rest of Us"

A goal for StyleFile was to not make it intimidating. We didn't want a boring database/tabular screen presented to the users. Since we are certified Microsoft developers, we have access to the latest programming technolgies as they are released. This includes a "ribbon" interface (the new standard as seen in the Office 2007 product line), docking capabilities, skinning, and fully customizable. Don't do markers/grading? Then hide that feature. Bored with the color scheme? Try applying a new theme for a whole new fresh look. Use a feature quite a bit? Put that feature on the Quick Access toolbar.

Continued Development

As users adopt StyleFile for their particular needs, we welcome comments/suggestions on how to make it a better program. If you need to do a specific task that StyleFile can't immediately address - tell us! If it is something we feel will benefit a wide audience, we will get on it right away to implement. We are a dynamic, fast moving company, and can address any shortcomings or upgrades with the speed not seen in larger software developing companies.