<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/05a0af317cdf4819a836a658982fc304/images/f346b77ecb594d0a98a1f0cb57e0ceba11.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="f346b77ecb594d0a98a1f0cb57e0ceba" data-width="1318" data-height="1659">Does anyone know how to make realistic feathers without using fur render? i want to add a bunch of feathers to the cape of this dress<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/05a0af317cdf4819a836a658982fc304/images/84cde23cd3614842be03cf11c1f5b373fashion%20show%20gown_0.png" alt="84cde23cd3614842be03cf11c1f5b373" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="84cde23cd3614842be03cf11c1f5b373" data-width="3508" data-height="4961"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/05a0af317cdf4819a836a658982fc304/images/2c5bd3c14cb04897bf2b4733b21a9d16fashion%20show%20gown_31.png" alt="2c5bd3c14cb04897bf2b4733b21a9d16" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="2c5bd3c14cb04897bf2b4733b21a9d16" data-width="3508" data-height="4961">

Glamorous ramp dress

Since update 2025.0, animation mode has changed and it happens that the exploding garment animation no longer works the way explained in this tutorial :<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrCs-yNL5EY&amp;t=372s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrCs-yNL5EY&amp;t=372s</a> Openning animation editor today, I could see the morph track of my animation and I could play it , but surprisingly I found that the record button was not responsive. I assume I have missed something. How can I solve this? Thanks

 exploding animation issue

<h2 style="text-align: center">Meet Sarah, a skilled 3D designer, as she unveils her process for crafting hard-surface armor using Marvelous Designer. The hard surface look is seamlessly achieved within the creative realm of Marvelous Designer.</h2><hr><h1>Interview with Sarah Prado | Armor Creation in MD | 3D artist</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/30efa36ca78444c980c8506dcd6a44dd2733c7e3de954fbcb3d558d99ff94578.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="30efa36ca78444c980c8506dcd6a44dd" data-width="3000" data-height="2504"><h1>Artist Introduction.</h1>My name is Sarah, I am a Brazilian 3D Artist, Fashion Designer, gamer, and mother of cats. I have a university degree in Fashion and for more than 10 years I worked as a designer, patternmaker, and seamstress in local industries, mainly with bridal gowns and formal wear for women.I had my first experience with Marvelous in 2020 during the Covid lockdown, which has blown my mind. Since then I have fully migrated to 3D, where I can work with more fantastic designs and test patterns for much less expense and much less waste.Nowadays I use mainly Marvelous, Substance Painter, and Blender.Although one can apply Marvelous into to a range of areas such as home decor and stylized characters, I really enjoy working with realistic but fantastic designs.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/47381740a2d046839a26fbfdfbe2add5sorceress%20isometric.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="47381740a2d046839a26fbfdfbe2add5" data-width="3059" data-height="3060"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/76f1edc7c11b4a318b0bb57004547425cathedral%20render3-front2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="76f1edc7c11b4a318b0bb57004547425" data-width="1000" data-height="1200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/3200103c62c24e228272db1d2e6a67ddcathedral%20render3-back2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3200103c62c24e228272db1d2e6a67dd" data-width="1000" data-height="1200"><h1>You've recently released impressive armor creations that have received a tremendous response from the user community. We are extremely curious to know what inspired you to implement armor creation that can be created on hard surfaces in other software. Can you tell us more?﻿</h1>﻿This artwork in particular came from this annoying situation that older gamer girls would face when playing RPG and fantasy genre when the armor supposed to protect the character's body is actually more like a bikini made of steel and sheer fabric. So I made a meme-like expectation vs reality artwork. It was fun and I enjoyed how both versions ended up, but I put much more time and research into the realistic one.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/1fdd42fb51714dae9d01020023fa6842expectation%20x%20reality2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="1fdd42fb51714dae9d01020023fa6842" data-width="4170" data-height="4083"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/9b3ec971b5014c318e0dd64919e59938armor%20ref.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="9b3ec971b5014c318e0dd64919e59938" data-width="3000" data-height="2073"><h1>What was your primary focus in your artwork? What are the powerful benefits of making armor using Marvelous Designer?</h1>It is kind of a personal challenge since I was told I could nor should do any of the sort in clothing simulation software. So I've been playing with adding hard-surface elements totally made into Marvelous in previous artworks before the armor with great results even when simulating animation and the main reason for that is: I'm a total noob in other programs.As a fashion designer, I guess I'm more functional thinking in clothing patterns than as a sculptor. I have no idea if a blacksmith would use cut pieces of flat metal to bend and weld into armor, but that's definitely what I would do. I think that's what cosplay makers do, anyway.So, why not? People come from different backgrounds and I think we all should be allowed to go after the results we want no matter the tool we are more comfortable with!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/f02d686156544563a2db50a39230c4faarmor%20marvelous.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f02d686156544563a2db50a39230c4fa" data-width="2134" data-height="1226"><h1>Would you be able to provide us with an overview of your pipeline, focusing on Marvelous Designer? Have you encountered any challenges and how have you overcome them?</h1>Of course! It's basically a fabric with stiffer but smooth aspect presets (high shear, high bending, medium stretch, etc) and fold angles.I like starting with an avatar in A-pose, where I make a doublet: a regular fabric garment usually worn under the armor. I keep it single-layered since most of the reverse won't be shown, the sewn lines are actually internal lines with fold angles over 180.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/7715e9b907d244d5a7da85066f035733step1.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="7715e9b907d244d5a7da85066f035733" data-width="2487" data-height="1267">Then I add the patterns to be the armor itself, I like to start with a Trim Full Grain Leather fabric and then tweak its properties until it reaches the desired hardness.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/8c308fd6f361446aad510aa61916fefastep2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="8c308fd6f361446aad510aa61916fefa" data-width="2502" data-height="1269">To keep the armor pieces attached one to another I use internal lines to emulate rivets or links. I may model some leather stripes to attach the metal pieces too. It will serve as a guide later when texturing to make it look like a rivet.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/f06bc6ff50fd437ebfb81e5387a193e7step3.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f06bc6ff50fd437ebfb81e5387a193e7" data-width="2489" data-height="1278"> That done, I go to designing the surface angles using internal lines and changing the fold angles too, &lt;180 for the pinch effect and &gt;180 for creases. Some designs will need several internal lines and different fold angles. It may be needed to apply fold angles on the sewing lines too. That's what will make the sculpted appearance of the metal plates. Fold angles only show in 3D when simulating in "normal" or "fitting" modes, "fast" mode does not deliver a good result.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/424f8901080b49eab71c0421e1342b2fstep4.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="424f8901080b49eab71c0421e1342b2f" data-width="2498" data-height="1314">Depending on the piece, it also should be necessary to apply bond or seam tapings ("under the collar" preset is great for this) and, after reaching the desired shape, solidify so it stays in place.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/769a5db341de4247b5134d5a12bf02a0step5.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="769a5db341de4247b5134d5a12bf02a0" data-width="2486" data-height="1277">Last but not least, I like to play with the thickness too. Usually, I lower the curved side geometry or even remove it to keep it more angular.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/ac61a436bc224a6cb8df73e186c81f44step6.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="ac61a436bc224a6cb8df73e186c81f44" data-width="2495" data-height="1311"> That's the essence of how I make armor and hard-surface elements using Marvelous!The only challenge I faced was that I had to adapt the patterns to visually fit what I wanted.For example, the cords that fasten the vambraces were not really long cords but little pieces sewn in the right places; the buckles were not really buckles but hard fabric cut in the right shapes. It doesn't need to be, just needs to look like it is. Anything else just required patience and creativity to shape the design.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/f468b275282443648dc65289f82ee263step7.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f468b275282443648dc65289f82ee263" data-width="2134" data-height="1272"> <h1>Are there any tips and tricks with Marvelous Designer that you can share with the community?</h1>There's one I like: for some pieces when you need to have a gap, for example, a corset backside or a deep neckline you want to keep in place, just make a piece of pattern fitting the gap and sew to the piece borders, then when simulating it will not show any pressure points or deformations. Deactivate (pattern only) and hide the 3D view of this pattern. You'll then have a gap with straight borders and the hidden piece will not be exported with your object!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/82ef2d9ff83f4a2a953e3dbb5a7a499dtip%20final.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="82ef2d9ff83f4a2a953e3dbb5a7a499d" data-width="2138" data-height="1265">If you need to simulate an animation then you'll have to activate it, but it may face some instabilities then. Testing is the key.<h1>by Sarah Prado</h1><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/sandorah">Link to Artstation</a>

Making An Armor In Marvelous Designer: Breaking Boundaries

In the silence of the city’s dark alleys, a rumor spread like wildfire — the tale of a mysterious woman dressed in brown leather with daring cut-outs. No one had ever truly seen her, yet her name lingered like a shadow in the minds of the city’s men.Whenever a man crossed paths with her at night, he would fall so deeply under her spell — enchanted by her beauty and the allure of her dress — that he would forget the danger waiting for him. And that was when her dark secret revealed itself: none of those men lived to see the morning.But there was something even more unsettling — every victim shared one strange similarity, a mark that no one had yet uncovered the meaning of...👉 I will reveal the rest of the story in the next post. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/965e9c4970fe4b93953c8a6bde6f38d5/images/1b89b7bd3b9d4d38b1958833b3109dafpreview%2001.png" alt="1b89b7bd3b9d4d38b1958833b3109daf" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="1b89b7bd3b9d4d38b1958833b3109daf" data-width="900" data-height="1200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/965e9c4970fe4b93953c8a6bde6f38d5/images/e8593267db1f4b998f8730bfad1896b5preview%2002.png" alt="e8593267db1f4b998f8730bfad1896b5" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="e8593267db1f4b998f8730bfad1896b5" data-width="900" data-height="1200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202508/965e9c4970fe4b93953c8a6bde6f38d5/images/d71d5823c73f4b4ca77827f243ee723dpreview%2003.png" alt="d71d5823c73f4b4ca77827f243ee723d" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="d71d5823c73f4b4ca77827f243ee723d" data-width="900" data-height="1200">3D Artist: Zeinab DahganiI’m a 3D clothing designer specializing in realistic garments for games and animations using Marvelous Designer and Clo3D. I’d love to collaborate with Companies to create high-quality clothing assets tailored to your projects.Also check out my other models .Feel free to contact me for custom work.Portfolio: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.cv.zeinabdahgani.com">www.cv.zeinabdahgani.com</a>Email: best3dmodeling@gmail.cominstagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/zeinab_dahgani/">https://www.instagram.com/zeinab_dahgani/</a>LinkedIn : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeinab-dahgani">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeinab-dahgani</a>

Story of the Dress

How can I export my nesting pieces in a plt file that can be read? I work with an external factory and I was using before another pattern makeing software that did not have this plt function ok so I thought to switch to clo. But now clo does not work also . Do you have some tips?

Nesting export in plt

Hi. I applied double needle top stitch on the denim seam, and it's shown as below. I've had the same issue before, and it seems like it's like this around the curved seams. Also, the seam is pointing out sharp. Does anyone know how to fix these issues?<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/c960fbffadfc42c0b5d5069cdb30d1b2/images/a14902904732488aab3d08ec9495ad21Screenshot%202025-01-26%20at%203.24.40%20PM.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="a14902904732488aab3d08ec9495ad21" data-width="1218" data-height="1506">

Top Stitch not showing correctly

<h2 style="text-align: center">3D artist Christopher Chui showcased his Hazmat Suit and Rina Tavik projects, highlighting Marvelous Designer's role in creating realistic fabrics like rubberized and puffer materials. Using tools like 3ds Max and Unreal Engine, he emphasized early testing, seam accuracy, and fabric layering.</h2><hr><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/d55aa2d4a1f648d086a282ade7ada823x2_Closeup_Cinematic.000.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="d55aa2d4a1f648d086a282ade7ada823" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1 style="text-align: center">Interview with Christopher Chui | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/thehaberdasher">Realtime Hazmat Suit for Metahumans</a> | 3D Character Artist</h1><h1>Can you introduce yourself and your background as an artist?</h1>I’ve always been fascinated by cloth ever since my mum taught me how to sew. I’ve been using Marvelous Designer since its first version. Back then cloth was something that had to be sculpted in zbrush and you could definitely tell it wasn’t to the same quality. Since I started using MD I was constantly pushing how realistic and efficient the results could be. The software offers so much flexibility, letting you create garments through techniques like draping or cutting fabric directly from the body.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/a0486804e1ab41078fff3760c2618c1fCloseups_Seq.0124sdg.jpeg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="a0486804e1ab41078fff3760c2618c1f" data-width="2560" data-height="1440"><h1>Could you introduce your projects that you’re showcasing to Marvelous Designer community today and what inspired it?</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/3d5c6b6acf074a6399f3a66993424e80x3_Cinematic_001.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3d5c6b6acf074a6399f3a66993424e80" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/e4dd1e36c47842b89d7f6ad6d8091564MainImage_NoText.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="e4dd1e36c47842b89d7f6ad6d8091564" data-width="1920" data-height="1080">The two projects I’m showcasing are the Hazmat Suit and Rina Tavik. Both were inspired by the challenge of working with complex fabrics. For Rina, I wanted to experiment with puffer jacket materials, while the Hazmat Suit was an opportunity to tackle rubberized fabric. It was also important for both pieces to show how the fabrics react to straps and belts, emphasizing the compression which is typically hard to do in 3D which MD is perfect for.<h1>What made you choose Marvelous Designer, and how did it support your artistic vision?</h1>Speed is critical when iterating on a design and Marvelous Designer is perfect for that. One of my favourite tools is the Line (Avatar) and Flatten feature, which lets you draw lines on a surface (avatar) and peel off a flattened layer of fabric. This quickly provides a base to begin planning out elements on your garment.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/fabd86b4994b4beb838f274c53c34117Avatar.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="fabd86b4994b4beb838f274c53c34117" data-width="2388" data-height="1343">To get the best results, I smooth out the crevices and surface details on the avatar, as they can affect the flattening process. For the Hazmat Suit, I used this technique to create a torso garment, planned the harness placement, and cut away excess fabric to form a perfect base.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/da5eaf75747145e19fa8898d6bd1b687Hazmat.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="da5eaf75747145e19fa8898d6bd1b687" data-width="2170" data-height="836">For Rina Tavik, I encountered stretching issues with the torso piece. To fix this, I imported a custom-shaped geometry as an avatar, used the Line and Flatten tool, and created a relaxed base that matched the intended shape exactly. This method ensures a clean and precise starting point for garment construction.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/28d79cacb99f4a62ab7de9171fe07ac0Rinatavik.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="28d79cacb99f4a62ab7de9171fe07ac0" data-width="2170" data-height="836"><h1>Could you provide an overview of the tools and techniques you used in your workflow?</h1>I start by concept designing the cloth in Marvelous Designer focussing on silhouette and overall proportion. I then use 3ds Max and Hyper3D.ai for kitbashing objects and hardsurface elements. For both projects, I employed a two-layer cloth technique: a thicker bottom layer (like cotton canvas) and a lightweight nylon top layer with larger weft and warp settings for finer wrinkles. I refine the cloth in MD, reducing particle distance to 5 or less for detailed wrinkles. The hard surface elements and the low poly are created in 3ds Max, with clean baking in Marmoset using multiple bake groups. Finally, I texture in Substance Painter and test the look in Unreal Engine.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/11ff46f4ecfc4b34a481610ab05290ddShrinkage.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="11ff46f4ecfc4b34a481610ab05290dd" data-width="2519" data-height="1448"><h1>What challenges did you encounter while working on this project, and how did you overcome them?</h1>Seams are one of the biggest challenges, as they’re often overlooked but are crucial for capturing the character of the fabric. To get them right, I add multiple internal lines with angle folds to achieve the correct thickness and shape. Using references is essential here, replicating the real-life look of seams makes a huge difference, as you can see in the leather bags for Rina Tavik.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/ceeaa06dfbc74ee1961bcf8801235dabFoldAngles.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="ceeaa06dfbc74ee1961bcf8801235dab" data-width="2104" data-height="644"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/64f0bab3918b494a9141abc417becb6aBag.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="64f0bab3918b494a9141abc417becb6a" data-width="2097" data-height="1392"><h1>What advice would you give to other artists integrating Marvelous Designer into their Unreal Engine workflows?</h1>Import your model into Unreal as early as possible to check its form and how the surfaces look in the engine. This will guide your decisions when finalizing the cloth in Marvelous Designer. Making adjustments after baking is much more time-consuming, so catching issues early will save you a lot of effort.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/f844122115954ed4abc5aed53c131d58x2_Detail_Studio_Closeups_2.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f844122115954ed4abc5aed53c131d58" data-width="1920" data-height="1080"><h1>How would you describe your overall experience using Marvelous Designer for this project?</h1>Marvelous Designer is essential for all my characters. I rely on it heavily for both the concept phase and adding intricate details. Its speed allows me to experiment with silhouettes and shapes easily before finalizing a design, making it an invaluable tool for creating complex characters.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202501/a8bac8f22eea45f583e812955b5987e9/images/215e1a68e23e4167a7d86be660538093MainThumb2.jpg" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="215e1a68e23e4167a7d86be660538093" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h1><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/thehaberdasher">Link to Artstation</a></h1>

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