Thanks for the help fixer and Englishbob......Can I assume the workflow would be something
like...1...copy garment obj to 3d app (c4d in my case)
           2..cut in 3d app.
         3...export from app into
          uvmapper and tidy up cuts etc.
         put obj back in poser and use on model.........sounds quite simplistic and I'm sure it's not....lol

Dave