Pattern Making Technique Guide

Patterns making techniques encompass a variety of methods used in fashion and textile design to develop templates for garment and fabric construction. These include draping, flat pattern drafting, and digital modeling, each contributing unique advantages. Mastery of patterns making techniques allows designers to experiment creatively while ensuring proper fit and aesthetic appeal in the final product.

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

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Learn How to Make Your Own Patterns – Part One Pattern Making Basics – The Pattern Making Process

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Do you want to know hot to make a sewing pattern? Learn more about the five ways you can make your own sewing patterns!

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Creating a zero waste pattern is not as hard as you might think. Part 4 of the zero waste fashion series takes a look at how I create a zero waste pattern..

Patterns

Two Christmas card designs with die cut shapes complete with step by step video tutorials to show you how to make them

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One of the things i love about pattern drafting is the math of it. I come from a strong math background, and the pure geometry of manipulating flat patterns brings me so much joy (nerd, whatever) When i first began to delve into flat pattern making, i remember being blown away by the principles of dart manipulation – and today it’s still one of my favourite elements to explore. The basic crux of it is this: a dart can be transferred to any position around the pivotal point of the bust, without altering the fit of the garment. Why is this a big deal? It means that if you have a pattern of which you love everything except the dart positioning, you can change it. You can move that baby pretty much anywhere as long […]

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Dart Manipulation and Pivot Points. Two of the most fundamental and versatile techniques are dart manipulation via pivot points and slash and spread/close.