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grade sewing patterns — If you ever wondered how to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller, which is also known as pattern grading, you are at the right place. In this article, we are going to go through different methods of pattern grading, how to do it and which one to chose. We […]

Pattern grading – all you need to know

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how to make a pattern for sleeves — In this post, I am going to show you how I draft a sleeve pattern for the basic bodice sloper for knits that we’ve learned how to draft in the previous post. You can use this tutorial to draft a sleeve pattern for any sleeveless pattern for knits that you […]

How to draft a sleeve pattern for knit fabrics

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Gorgeous garment created using the drafted bodice pattern, inspiring your creativity in the pattern drafting tutorial. — In this post, I am going to show you how to draft the basic bodice pattern for knits, as well as try to explain how to use and modify it for different types of knits. Do I need to draft a bodice for knit fabrics or I can use my […]

How to draft a bodice pattern for knit fabrics

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What is sewing ease? In patternmaking and sewing, ease is the difference between your body measurements and the finished garment measurements across the body. Sewing ease is essential for a nice fit of the garment. It allows the body to move in the garment, so that you can sit, turn […]

Sewing ease – A Comprehensive Guide To Sewing With Ease

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How to make a skirt — Learning the art of creating a perfectly tailored skirt pattern that complements your unique measurements is a skill every DIY enthusiast should embrace. In this post, I’ll guide you through the fascinating world of skirt patterns. We’ll start with the timeless elegance of the straight skirt, laying the foundation for […]

How to make a skirt pattern like an expert

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draft harem pants — In a previous post, we already showed different options to draft the harem pants pattern from scratch. Our goal now is to show you how to design harem pants, by modifying a commercial pants pattern, or one which you drafted yourself. Don’t be overwhelmed by how this sounds, this is […]

DIY Harem Pants: Transform Your Pants Pattern into a Stylish ...

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ways to draft harem pants pattern — Harem pants and all their variations never seem to go out of fashion. They are a great project for beginners in pattern making and sewing. There are many different options to style those types of pants, and they can be approached differently when drafting. In this tutorial, I am going […]

3 Easy Ways To Draft a Harem Pants Pattern

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draft a pants pattern — How to make a pants pattern Mastering the art of the basic pants pattern stands as a fundamental milestone when embarking on the journey of flat pattern drafting. Whether you’re a dedicated home sewist or an aspiring clothing designer, understanding this skill brings invaluable benefits. Dealing with a multitude of […]

How to draft a pants pattern like a pro

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