Creative pattern making

Edit 13 December, 2013: I was alerted today that the copyright for this book may have been renewed so I have taken down the link. I apologise for the inconvenience but this is a precaution I have t…

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...

A tutorial on how to transfer the location of your bust dart around your bodice to create any dart style you like without changing the fit.

Following up with last week’s pattern puzzle, I know it was familiar to many of you who follow the blog consistently. I’d written previously about the designer Shingo Sato who had provi…

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!

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

Pattern making is a fun activity for anyone who likes to make their own clothes, but it can be daunting to start with if you've never learned about the pattern making process before.

a step by step guide on how to make a Kimono using a scarf

Instead of buying soutache you can make your own soutache with fabric! Use DIY fabric soutache to embellish your clothes.

In this comprehensive article on the skill of patternmaking, I'll sketch out the learning process, the ideal aptitudes in the maker, the skills, the timeframe, and the critical thinking skills you will need in order to really be a good pattern maker. This article will help you determine if learning