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#  3D CAD Software for Costume Design

Computer-aided design (CAD) is a type of software used in the fashion and costume industries to concept, design, render, and 3D print accessories, ornaments, objects, and more. Itâ&#128;&#153;s popular for 3D costume design because it allows you to easily experiment with your concepts. Learn more about **3D**EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKSÂ® for Makers at

- [SOLIDWORKS.com/costume-cad](https://www.solidworks.com/solution/3dexperience-solidworks-makers/costume-cad-software)

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### Start Making

Make things your way with **3D**EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers.

- [Get started](https://r1132100503382-eu1-my3dexperience.3dexperience.3ds.com/welcome/compass-world/3dexperience-works/design-engineering/shape-and-style/3d-sculptor/buy/offers/Makers_Sculptor/offer?_gl=1*1tldiwb*_ga*MjAwOTY5NjM2Ni4xNzAyNDk0MjA2*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTcwNjcxMzM5NS42MC4xLjE3MDY3MTM1MDEuNjAuMC4w)