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Basic Bodice Drafting Tutorial

Learn to draft a basic bodice block pattern based on your body measurements. Enter them in the calculator and get computed results for all tutorial steps and fabric consumption.

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Pattern cutting | The Sewing Retreat

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Make Patterns Fit your body. A Simple guide to Grade between sizes.

Learn how to Grading Altering Sewing Pattern Sizes. Modify your patterns to use the sizes that fit your body with this easy tutorial.

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 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!

Pattern Rulers 101

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

All About Sleeves

Sleeve designs can be a little bit intimidating. Drafting them is kind of a science on its own, and it’s hard to imagine what shape you need to start with if

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DIY petal sleeve pattern drafting
Toile - an early version of a finished garment made up in cheap material so that the design can be tested and perfected. It's a prototype that will tell you so much useful information. It's a vital part of the process even if you're using a shop-bought pattern. Making a toile will save you time and money and allow you to see if the garment is as you imagined. So let's stop skipping the prototype stage and let's create something that we feel amazing in. Let's show off our amazing sewing skills!
There are several different ways to draft two-piece sleeve patterns. In this video, you will learn how to draft Two-Piece sleeve patterns from scratch. I show you two-piece sleeve pattern making for formal blazer. Pretty high sleeve cap height and fitted bicep.
Most sewing patterns are made with B-cup bust sizes. That means if you have a smaller bust cup size, you’ll likely need to do a small bust adjustment. In this post, you’ll see how to do it when your pattern has no darts or princess seams. Always remember to true your seams! This information and more can be found in The Fitting Book. Order your book today through the link below.