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.
Why sew socks at home Within my 30 year experience of sewing, it has never occurred to me that I could sew socks at home from a self drafted sew sock pattern. Not even that, actually. I did not even consider that it might be an option as the socks seemed to be such a […]
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I spent too much time and resources this summer, trying to find shoe liner socks that would be made of natural fibres and would fit me. There were a bunch that I ordered from online shop just to find that they are way too small. Fortunately I have an offspring that was excited that she
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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draft a reusable sanitary pad pattern that’s comfortable, secure, and easy to sew at home. In the 2020 I started using reusable cloth nappies for my baby. It was quite a rabbit hole that led to rethinking of all of my choices on both the everyday items
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