Made-to-Measure Patternmaking Course
Learn to develop and adapt patterns for individual measurements, starting from the fundamentals.
A free learning path for textile patternmaking, starting from the fundamentals: what patternmaking is, how to take measurements, base patterns and pattern manipulation, all the way to developing made-to-measure garments.
What you will learn
- Understand what patternmaking is and how it differs from industrial patternmaking
- Take body measurements correctly
- Build base patterns and adapt them to a real person
Level 1 — Fundamentals — Patternmaking Fundamentals
The core concepts and tools you need before building your first pattern.
- What Is Patternmaking and How to Get Started
- How to take body measurements
- Patternmaking vs pattern drafting: the difference
Level 2 — Your First Base Pattern — Your First Base Pattern
The general method for building a pattern and hands-on practice with two real base patterns: a skirt and pants.
- How to Build a Sewing Pattern, Step by Step
- How to make a basic skirt pattern
- How to draft a basic pants pattern
Level 3 — From Fabric to Garment — From Fabric to Garment
Choosing the right fabric, fixing the most common fit error and knowing what to do after your first pattern.
- Which fabric to choose for each garment
- Why pants crotch wrinkles and how to fix it
- Next steps after your first pattern
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