Pattern drafting tutorials

Follow my tutorial and draft a basic bodice block (bodice sloper) based on your body measurements. Enter the measurements into the user-friendly calculator, which computes approximate fabric consumption for the bodice and includes the measurements you have taken (and also measurements, that need to be calculated) in the detailed step-by-step pattern drafting tutorial, which you can easily download as a pdf document into your computer.

A beginners guide, everything you need to know about pattern making tools and supplies. A handy guide to pattern making tools and supplies.

In this video I walk you through how to copy a a pattern from a garment that you already have. It's super easy when you know how and you'll soon be turning t...

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Pattern blocks (also known as slopers) are basically... Click to continue reading. Instead of searching high & low for the perfect shop-bought sewing pattern, you would draw around your pattern blocks & start drafting your pattern from these. You can add design features, annotations & more when drafting your patterns which you can learn about in my FREE eBook. Finally, you would add seam & hem allowance to your pattern pieces & just like that you've created a sewing pattern for your dream…