Garment making is one of mankind’s oldest professions. The process is almost entirely automated today, but you can still find a grandma who will knit you an mean pair of socks. However, even this practice will soon be rendered obsolete if the Electroloom becomes a reality.

Electroloom was born about a year ago in the entrepreneur-packed San Francisco, California. It’s the brainchild of computer engineer Joseph White and biomedical/mechanical engineers Marcus Foley and Aaron Rowley. The trio set out to create the “world’s first” 3D printer for fabric, and – after much work and a trip to Shenzen, China – they’ve done it!

The machine is still in its early alpha stage, but it’s already capable of creating seamless, ready-to-wear pieces of clothing based on 3D geometries. You can draw them up yourself on a computer.

The invention, which uses a special liquid to create fabric based on the 3D model you feed it, currently makes simple things like tank tops, beanies, and dresses. Oh, and 2D bed sheets, but that kind of beats the purpose of the clever contraption.

In order to distribute a few units to designers, the Electroloom guys are seeking $50,000 in funding. With 25 days to go and 33 large ones already in Electroloom’s pocket, the world’s first 3D printer for clothes has every chance to make it big.