Self drafting patterns

If you love to sew your own clothes, you’ve definitely come across and used commercial sewing patterns at some point, but did you know that those patterns originate from blocks or slopers? And those blocks and slopers are created using a technique called pattern drafting. Pattern drafting is a pattern making process using the measurements of different body areas to create basic patterns – or blueprints if you like – of essential pattern blocks – this is often referred to as a pattern set!

Go to my website to download a booklet containing instructions for drafting a custom bodice block for drafting your own sewing patterns.

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…

If you've never picked up anything but a 12 inch ruler in your life, seeing the kind of rulers there are for pattern making can be jarring. There's a funny

Armholes and shoulders in sewing patterns

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...

This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.