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.
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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In my previous blog post I showed you how to create a custom bodice block from your own measurements. In this post I will explain how to take it from good to perfect template for your future sewing projects. Short back story of personal experience I still remember the feel of how exciting it was
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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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To make sewing pattern blocks that fits perfectly, it is important to take accurate body measurements. I started pattern drafting in 2018 and have done and redone the basic blocks a few times, either to address the fit issues, changes in the body or inaccurate measurements. What I learnt over the years is that it
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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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