Digital pattern making

A step by step tutorial on how to make a PDF Pattern using photoshop.

Buy licensed basic blocks and basic sewing patterns to give to your students for use in your online pattern making course.

PDF pattern drafting lessons and digitizing services

After my last post about pattern drafting I got so many great comments about the various programs you use, whether as a hobby or professionally. This subject definitely brings the patternmakers out of the woodwork! That makes me happy because I love patternmaking minds. I want to put you all in a room together so we can geek out on subjects like bone structure, sleeve caps, and pattern puzzles. Today as promised I’d like to share a few of my favorite Illustrator tools for drafting patterns…

PatternLab automatically drafts custom fitting basic blocks to fit your unique measurements.

DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST The weather is getting cooler in the Northern Hemisphere, and it is time you grab something to keep you warm. Today I am sharing the pattern for one of the most essential piece of clothing in everyone’s wardrobe – the sweatshirt. Despite being a basic item, the sweatshirt is extremely versatile when it comes to creating outfits. You can wear it alone with jeans, shorts, skirts (any length will do!), leggings, jogger pants or mix it with a button down…

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!

How to grade patterns explained in Pattern Grading- A Digital Course

Do you have piles of unorganised patterns in your sewing room? Here are 10 sewing pattern storage ideas to help keep your space organised.

Designing your own patterns doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems. There are plenty of online sewing pattern maker websites and tools out there that can help you make your own patterns with minimal fuss. Making your own PDF patterns is a great way to make a garment that is completely unique and tailored to your needs. The tools discussed in this post make it easy for anyone to create their own patterns. Don’t be afraid to get creative and make your own patterns!