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Pattern Drafting: Make a Pattern from an Existing Garment
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6 hours 11 min
Taught by Cal Patch
In part 4 of this class, Cal shares an easy technique for drafting a pattern from an existing garment – so you can replicate the most beloved items in your closet. This technique is especially handy if you have a favorite store-bought dress or shirt that’s seen better days (or if you wish you had one in every color!). Cal also explains how to make slight sizing adjustments to any pattern in case you want to make one for a friend.
Learn how to:
- Use an existing garment to create a pattern
- Transfer pattern marks in different ways
- Scale a pattern size up or down
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Pattern Drafting
Part 1:
Pattern Drafting: Make a Master Dress Pattern
Cal focuses on which measurements you need to take in order to draft a pattern that can be used to create a shirt, tunic, or dress simply by adjusting the length. Once your pattern is drafted, you’ll be ready to start sewing in the next part of this class.
Part 2:
Pattern Drafting: Make a Muslin, Adjust Fit, and Sew
Cal shows you how to create a muslin, and then walks you through the steps for confidently adjusting fit and making changes to the pattern. Once your pattern is finalized, you’ll be ready to sew your custom garment.
Part 3:
Pattern Drafting: A-Line Skirts and Customizing Garments
Now you’re ready to mix things up. Cal teaches you how to draft an A-line skirt, and she shares tailoring techniques to fill your sewing arsenal – including adding gathers, zippers, pockets, and waistbands.
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Part 4:
Pattern Drafting: Make a Pattern from an Existing Garment
In part 4 of this class, Cal shares an easy technique for drafting a pattern from an existing garment – so you can replicate the most beloved items in your closet. This technique is especially handy if you have a favorite store-bought dress or shirt that’s seen better days (or if you wish you had one in every color!). Cal also explains how to make slight sizing adjustments to any pattern in case you want to make one for a friend.
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