How to make a sewing pattern from clothes

When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...

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...

How to clone your clothes

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!

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I'm quite sure you know this feeling: once upon a time, you owned a gorgeous, store-bought garment that actually fitted perfectly. This is wonderful... What's not so wonderful about it, is that after wearing it all the time, it reaches this point where you really cannot wear it any longer! What to do? It isn't always easy to find a pattern that matches the style lines and ease of the beloved garment! To make sure your new garment looks exactly like the old one, there is one perfect solution…

Handmade clothing is good. Clothes that look homemade-not so much. Find out the 10 sewing mistakes that will definitely give your clothes a homemade look.