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What's New - The Latest News in Sewing and Recent Articles on ClothingPatterns101
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Style vs fashion - do you know the difference?
Do you know the difference between style and fashion? They are NOT the same thing!
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Patternmaking Tools to Get You Started
The patternmaking tools required to begin pattern design are simple and readily available - you can start with just a couple of specialty rulers!
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Pattern Courses to Upgrade Your Skills
These pattern courses are designed to help you create fashions that make you look and feel confident, comfortable, and stylish.
Tips and Techniques!
Watch videos that demonstrate the techniques you will use to design your patterns. And get tips to make the process easier!
Videos are added periodically, so keep checking back!
- Style vs Fashion - Do You Know the Difference?
- Patternmaking Tools to Get You Started
- How Collars Work
- Sewing Gifts for Your Friends - or for You!
- The Difference Between Sewing Ease and Style or Fit Ease
- Do You Speak the "Language of Patterns"?
- Even the Greatest Style Falls Flat if it's Out of Proportion
- Where Do You Find Design Inspiration?
- Do You Have Trouble Fitting The Bust ?
- What are Style Lines?
- Flat Pattern vs. draping
- The Difference Between Fit Ease and Style Ease
- Don't Make MY Mistakes! Do a Proper Muslin Fitting
- What Does It Mean to "True Your Pattern?"
- Using Basic Pattern Techniques
- Customize your Body Form
- Slashing and Spreading your Pattern to add Fullness
- Turning your Darts into Styling Details
- Using your Quarter Scale Patterns
- Why Do I Need Darts? They're so UGLY!
- Why Do I Need a Dress Block? Can't I just re-design a purchased pattern?