Pattern Drafting

Explore the fundamentals of pattern drafting with clear, practical tutorials for creating custom sewing patterns from scratch. This category covers body measurements, drafting basic blocks, adjusting fit, pattern alterations, and design modifications for garments that fit perfectly. Ideal for sewists who want to move beyond commercial patterns and learn professional pattern drafting techniques for accurate, personalised clothing.

Sewing pattern with seam allowances added on paper, showing outer cutting line and original seam line

How to Add Seam Allowances to Sewing Patterns (Drafting & Fabric Cutting Guide)

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In this blog post I will show you how to add seam allowance to your drafted or traced sewing pattern at the drafting and cutting stage. I draft my own garment patterns for personal wear and blog tutorials, working primarily with natural fibres such as cotton, linen, hemp, rayon, and wool. The seam allowance recommendations […]

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Completed wrap skirt pattern pieces laid out for cutting

How to Draft a Wrap Skirt Sewing Pattern from an A-Line Block (Beginner Pattern Drafting Tutorial)

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A wrap skirt is one of the simplest and most practical modifications you can make to a basic A-line skirt block. In this beginner-friendly pattern drafting tutorial, I’ll show you how to draft a custom wrap skirt sewing pattern step by step, from a basic A-line skirt block. This method requires no darts, no zip,

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Simple A-line skirt pattern drafted on paper using body measurements

How to Draft a Simple A-Line Skirt Pattern (Beginner Pattern Drafting Guide)

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In this pattern drafting tutorial I will show you a beginner friendly skirt drafting method that you can use for various A-line skirts and reuse for wrap skirts and custom designs. Why a Simple A-Line Skirt Is the Best Beginner Pattern A-line skirt pattern is one of the simplest and easiest pattern drafts that you

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Drafted baby drool bib pattern showing extended shoulder and chest coverage for teething babies

How to Draft a Baby Drool Bib Pattern for Teething Babies

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In this blog post, you’ll learn how to draft a baby drool bib pattern designed for heavy drooling and teething. This bib shape covers the key wet areas around the neck, chest, and shoulders, helping to keep baby’s clothes dry underneath. In a separate follow-up post, I’ll show you how to sew the drool bib step by

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Completed DIY t-shirt sleeve block for stretch fabric sewing

How to Draft a T-Shirt Sleeve Pattern (Step-by-Step for Stretch Fabrics)

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In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I will show you how to draft a T-shirt sleeve pattern step by step, designed to match a custom T-shirt bodice block. This sleeve drafting method uses stretch jersey measurements and creates a sleeve block that fits the arm comfortably without restricting movement or overstretching the fabric. This tutorial builds directly on my T-shirt bodice block drafting

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Completed basic T-shirt bodice block drafted from body measurements

How to Draft a Perfect T-Shirt Pattern (Bodice Block Tutorial)

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Drafting a basic T-shirt pattern from measurements is one of the most useful skills in pattern drafting for beginners. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draft a a bodice block for a perfect T-shirt pattern for stretch fabrics, step by step, using your own body measurements. There is a separate post on how to

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Finished basic sleeve block traced onto sturdy cardboard for reuse.

How to Draft a Perfect Sleeve Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

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In this blog post I will share a very simple method of sleeve pattern drafting and walk you through how to draft a sleeve pattern that creates a basic sleeve block that fits any bodice block or sewing pattern you already own; making this a great beginner sleeve pattern tutorial. I will be using the basic bodice block pattern that I

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Completed custom bodice block showing front and back pattern pieces ready for sewing projects.

How to Draft a Custom Bodice Block (Close-Fitting Women’s Bodice Sloper)

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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draft a close-fitting women’s bodice block using your own body measurements. This made-to-measure bodice sloper is designed to fit close to the body without feeling restrictive, using controlled wearing ease and clearly explained calculations. Many bodice block drafting methods produce patterns that are either too loose to be

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