As part of my Pattern Drafting for Beginners Series, I will be giving you everything you need to get started with pattern drafting. From tools required, to making your very first bodice block, the content here is a must-read for new drafters.
It basically only requires a few four sided shapes
This post is truly for beginners because of it’s simplicity. It takes about five minutes to draft yet you get to create a garment that looks pretty good! Continue reading
If the shoe garment fits…
Seam allowances are essential for every sewing project regardless of whether you’re using a self drafted or bought pattern. Without a seam allowance, nothing would fit together properly.
Skirts are the easiest things to draft
Skirts don’t require a lot of effort and exasperation to draft – in fact, you can probably draft a skirt block in 30 minutes because it’s just that easy! Continue reading
Time to put it all together!
Now that you know how to draft a basic bodice block that (hopefully) fits, I’ll show you how to put it together to achieve a wearable sloper. From adding seam allowances to inserting the zip, I’ll cover all the techniques you need to successfully construct your bodice block. Continue reading
Hey there!
To add to my Pattern Drafting for Beginners series, in this tutorial, I will focus on dart manipulation and how you can use the slash & spread or pivot method to transfer darts to the bust, neck, armhole or anywhere you want! Continue reading
Hey guys!
I have here my most favourite tutorial ever! I’ve basically gone from sleeves skeptic to sleeves believer. I love drafting sleeves, I love making sleeves, I love sleeves! Sleeves are the best.
With this tutorial, made specifically for beginners, I make drafting sleeves ridiculously easy. So easy, you’ll soon become a sleeves convert like me! Continue reading
Friends! Look what I have here!
As part of my pattern drafting for beginners series, I have created a video tutorial on how you can draft your own bodice block/bodice sloper. I’ve tried to keep this tutorial simple, using as little body measurements as possible to create this sloper. Continue reading
How’s it going friends?
Just call me Doja Scissorhands. Firstly, let’s address the fact that I own way too many pairs of scissors…
As part of my Pattern Drafting for Beginners Series, I’ll be covering the starting points every pattern drafter needs to know. In this video, I’ve collated all the basic starting tools that will be useful for a beginner. I’ve also added some tips, gained from my experience of pattern drafting, which I hope will help you too! Continue reading
My wonderful sewers!
Patternmaking is such a unique skill to possess since you basically have the freedom to create ANYTHING you want. Getting started can be a little tricky and that’s why I’ve created this tutorial for those of you who are just at the beginning of your pattern drafting expedition. Continue reading