Pattern making

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!

To perfect the templates, you’ll need some previous knowledge of fitting, or to invest time in learning about fitting.

Learn all about sewing darts to give your clothing and bags a 3 dimensional shape. Here I show you step by step how to mark and sew perfect darts every time

Make grading a pattern a little easier by using this handy measurement reference chart.

Pattern adjustments for curves help you create a garment that surpasses any you can buy off the rack. Learn more.

A tutorial on how to transfer the location of your bust dart around your bodice to create any dart style you like without changing the fit.

In this article, we'll show you the simple geometry formula that can help you easily create eight different skirts. Make flawless skirt patterns every time.