In today’s fast-paced fashion landscape, automation is helping fashion brands eliminate repetitive tasks and focus on craftsmanship.
Last time, we showed how even a simple automation—like auto-notifying customers when their order is ready—can take one tedious task off your plate (read the previous article “Juggling Threads or Automating Success”). This time, we’re going deeper into the automation magic behind-the-scenes, where APIs and Webhooks quietly turn your body scan data into ready-to-go production orders—without you lifting a finger.
Imagine you have a magic assistant in the shop. When your tailor finishes measuring a client, instead of calling you over to log the details, a whistle blows on its own (that’s the webhook), instantly alerting your system that the job is done.
Meanwhile, you’ve also got a magic notebook (the API)—so when the system hears that whistle, it knows exactly what to do next. Pull the right measurements, match the product type, and pass the info down the production line. No thinking. No clicking. Just done.
In simple terms:
Imagine a customer walks into your shop. You scan them using our Scanatic™ 360 Body Scanner. Here’s what automation can look like behind the curtain:
All this, before you’ve even taken your next client’s measurements.
In the next section, we’ll walk you through the exact setup—how to connect our Body Visualizer API and webhook into your favorite workflow tools like Make.com or Zapier. No code. No headaches. Just more time doing what you love: helping customers look their best.
In this tutorial, we will stick to Make.com as it offers a full-featured webhook for you to use. First, go to make.com and sign up an account if you haven’t already done so.
In the menu, go to “Scenatios” -> “+ Create a new scenario” to start a new project
Add a Webhook -> Custom Webhook -> Give it a name -> make sure “Get request headers = yes”, “Get request HTTP method = no”, “JSON pass-through = no”.
After Save, it will give you an URL that looks like the one in the image below. This is your webhook URL. Please save this. 
Give your webhook URL to the TG3D Studio team and we will set it up as an endpoint on your Scanatic™ Body Visualizer Software. We can set it in a way that your webhook will only receive a notice when 1) a new scan has been completed 2) measurements have been successfully extracted (means it’s a valid scan) 3) when the landmarks have been adjusted (means there’s possible updates to the measurements)
Turn on the scenario, the webhook should now be actively listening. Do an actual body scan with the Scanatic™ 360 Body Scanner and see if your webhook picks it up. It should look like the following
If you don’t see a screen like this, chances are that either the endpoints are not set up properly on TG3D, you did not do a proper scan or the webhook is not running nor listening, so please repeat the previous steps until your webhook catches the data from the Scanatic™ Body Visualizer Software
Once you pass the last step, proceed with the data retrieval. Add a “Parse JSON” node and select the “Content” for JSON String.
Immediately after the “Parse JSON node”, you will want to add a “Set Variable” node. Name it TID and select the scan_redord_tid from the data sent to the webhook.
Once you have successfully extracted the TID (this is the scan record ID), it is time for APIs to come into play. You will first need an “API Key”
Go to the Scanatic™ for Fashion portal -> log in -> Developer Console -> API Key and find the key for APIConnect. This will be your API Key.
Now, return to Make.com, add an “HTTP Request” node after the “Set Variable” Node.
Tick the Yes box for “Evaluate all states as errors”
Enter “https://api.tg3ds.com/api/v1/scan_records/11. TID/size_xt
Note that you will need to pick the 11. TID (and it might not be 11. on your project) from the variable list on the left below.
Method: SET
Query String Item 1: API / Value: paste your API Key here.
You can turn this Scenario now and run an actual 3D body scan to make sure all nodes are set up and connected properly.
If you are seeing the HTTP request node receiving measurements under Data like this screenshot above, then you are good to go.
Next, we can link the data to a Google Doc measurement form. You can download this template and use it for your own project.
Add a Google Docs node and choose which Google Doc you wish to use as a template
The next part can get a little bit tedious, but I promise you just need to do this once. This is where you have the measurement data automatically filled out in the right box in the Google Doc form.
You can further explore the built-in math functions, calendars, conditional tools. Since the Scanatic™ Body Visualizer Software will extract measurements for both arms, I’m using the max function to determine which arm is longer and only fill in the larger number into the Google Doc measurement form. Make sure you use semi-colons “;” to separate the measurements in a max function.
If you want to automatically apply ease to the some of the measurements, you can also use the + and – functions. In this case below, I have it add 5cm automatically to the Belly Circumference.
Finally, you will have a Google Doc generated for the customer with the measurements auto-populated with ease compensations applied ready to be printed or sent along with the orders!
There is a round() function in Make.com that can round up the numbers if you do not want to deal with so many decimals. I encourage you to explore this feature too!
You don’t need to overhaul your entire business to feel the power of automation. Even one smart connection—like turning body measurements into ready-to-go orders—can save you hours each week, reduce costly errors, and give you back the energy to focus on your craft.
Whether you’re running a small tailoring shop or managing a growing custom business, this isn’t about replacing your team—it’s about empowering them with tools that work in the background.
Please feel free to drop us an e-mail if you have any questions about this tutorial!
Until next time,
The Custom Fashion Trendline Team
Smart automation in tailoring refers to the use of digital tools, software, and integrations to streamline manual processes like taking measurements, creating production orders, and managing client preferences. By connecting systems such as 3D body scanners and cloud-based software (e.g., Scanatic™ Body Visualizer), tailors can reduce repetitive tasks, minimize errors, and deliver custom-fit garments faster. Automation allows boutique tailors and custom clothing businesses to scale operations while maintaining a high level of personalization.
You can automate 3D body measurements by integrating a 3D body scanner (like the Scanatic™ 360 Body Scanner) with workflow automation tools such as Make.com. Here’s how it works:
The body scanner captures the customer’s body data.
A webhook notifies your system the scan is complete.
An API pulls precise measurements from the Scanatic™ Body Visualizer software.
These measurements can be sent directly into digital order forms, Google Docs, or production systems—automatically.
This no-code setup allows custom tailors to eliminate manual data entry and focus on garment design and client service.
Yes, Make.com is a powerful no-code platform that can fully automate custom tailoring workflows. It connects tools like the Scanatic™ Body Visualizer via webhooks and APIs to automate everything from:
Body measurement retrieval
Order form generation
Google Sheets or Docs population
Client communication
Whether you’re a solo tailor or managing multiple orders daily, Make.com helps reduce time spent on admin tasks and improves accuracy across the board.
Drop us a message. We’re always interested in how custom fashion brands like yours are navigating change. Let’s keep the conversation going..
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