Drafting patterns

Hi Clouds, today im sharing with you a basic bodice sloper ive been working on, to make a set that is easier to make and equally effective than the complicated ones. The most important thing when tracing any garment pattern is to take the measurements correctly. so here you have some pictures that will help you. And remember we have this video about how to take measurements of others and also your own measurements. And here you have the video class to trace your basic body sloper, and some…

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!

Learn to draft a basic sleeve pattern based on your body and bodice measurements. No math is needed, a custom drafting tutorial is included.

I love this helpful drawing! I have been trying to learn more about sewing clothes, and altering or up-cycling clothes. The drawing here i...

Learn how to draft pattern blocks with Pattern Making Basics! A text course with one lesson per day you can start making your own pattern blocks or slopers!

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

When I first starting sewing, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on patterns that I wasn’t sure I would know how to use, so I wondered: where can I find free (but stylish) women’s sewing patterns that I could print out in the comfort of my own home? The following 11 websites have collections of