How to make a pattern from your clothes

How to Copy a Garment That Fits Perfectly Without Taking It Apart: A friend asked me if I had tried this method to copy a garment. At first I was pretty skeptical because I have copied garments by taking them apart and by scratching off a pattern from clothing that I did not take apart. Either way there are sever…

Learn how to Make dress patterns from old clothes and save the pattern to make all your dresses for the future.

Have you ever owned an article of clothing that you really love and when it started to get thread bare you couldn't find it at the store any more? Or you just like the way something fit so much, you wanted to make it in other colors? If so, Wendy shows you how you can

Do you want to know hot to make a sewing pattern? Learn more about the five ways you can make your own sewing patterns!

Discover the beauty of minimalist designs and create your own capsule wardrobe with these versatile sewing patterns.

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!

I'm quite sure you know this feeling: once upon a time, you owned a gorgeous, store-bought garment that actually fitted perfectly. This is wonderful... What's not so wonderful about it, is that after wearing it all the time, it reaches this point where you really cannot wear it any longer! What to do? It isn't always easy to find a pattern that matches the style lines and ease of the beloved garment! To make sure your new garment looks exactly like the old one, there is one perfect solution…

How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size

Learn how to start making your own patterns with these pattern making tutorials - great for beginners and more experienced!

One of the most satisfying and useful things to be able to make yourself is a bra. This is especially true if you take a larger or ‘awkward’ size, and have trouble finding attractive and well-fitting bras in the shops. This week, I’ll be showing you how to sew a bra from scratch at home. Today, I’ll be showing you one way to draft your own custom-fit bra pattern