Deflate two layers on a coat lapel
Hello,
I am having issues with the two layers of my coat lapel being somewhat inflated. I have tried using the Press tool, changed the pressure, lowered the Add'l Thickness Collision,
and the seam is set as Turned. But still the lapel seems a bit inflated. Does anyone have any solution or suggestion to this?
Thank you in advance.
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Hi Nhina. I worked on a project where we had to produce near 2000 images of suits. I had my fair share of lapels back then. ;-)
Straight to your question (but the answer may vary after you answer some other questions):
1. Don't use two layers. Use one layer and make it thick.
2. Use Strengthen to smooth out the mesh and try different fabric presets that are stiffer.
3.On the edges turn on Double Sided to give the impression of a turned seam.
4. It looks like you are using high particle distance (10 to 20 mm). You should work from 5 mm down to avoid the blocky look, although I tend to start with high particle distance because it's easier to manipulate and have a flatter look at the beginning. When I'm satisfied with the overall look, I will bring down the particle distance and simulate quickly to smooth the mesh and then freeze.
Now, for the questions you need to answer to validate if this is the path:
a. Is this a test to see if your 2D patterns work ok? If yes, then the appearance should come at a later separate stage. Focus on checking if your patterns match, if the notches are in the right place, use a fabric preset that is closest to the one you'll be using and yes, use your lining. It might not look picture perfect but you would have validated the construction phase of your garment.
b. Is this a visually oriented build, where you want to showcase your design? If yes, then don't use lining everywhere, just where it is seen, and add it in the end when everything is sewn and looking good in the outer shell. Freeze, add pieces, simulate just the newly added piece, and simulate again. Keep everything frozen at all times. Sometimes you will simulate and some piece in the back where you are not seeing now is making a mess.
Let us know how did it go. This requires lots of trial and error, but at the end you can get beautiful renders.
Below one of the many suits I worked with. Even now I find things I could've done better. I guess that is the curse of the perfectionist artist: never satisfied.
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Thank you Pablo for you detailed and highly informative answer! You know your suits in Clo by now for sure.
It's a visually oriented build, but I want to be able to control the pattern placement on the lapel so that's why I have opted for using two layers. But I can see why one layer would make the work easier to handle.Thank you so much for all your advise!
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