Pattern Drafting: Make a Muslin, Adjust Fit, and Sew
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1 hour 27 min
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08:33
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19:47
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09:40
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20:50
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11:16
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14:58
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Master Pattern Drafting
Week 1:
Pattern Drafting: How to 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 episode!
What you will learn:
– How to take measurements for drafting a dress, tunic, or shirt pattern
– How to chart those measurements onto a master pattern piece
– How to draft sleeve and collar pattern pieces
– How to label your pattern pieces
What you will learn:
– How to take measurements for drafting a dress, tunic, or shirt pattern
– How to chart those measurements onto a master pattern piece
– How to draft sleeve and collar pattern pieces
– How to label your pattern pieces
Week 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.
What you will learn:
– How to make a test garment
– How to make fit adjustments
– How to transfer adjustments to your pattern piece
– How to sew darts
– How to sew and finish your garment
What you will learn:
– How to make a test garment
– How to make fit adjustments
– How to transfer adjustments to your pattern piece
– How to sew darts
– How to sew and finish your garment
Week 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.
What you will learn:
– How to draft and sew an A-line skirt
– Ideas for customizing
– How to slash and spread a pattern
– How to add a cutaway pocket and a patch pocket
– How to add a waistband
– How to make a gathered interior yoke seam
– How to add elastic
What you will learn:
– How to draft and sew an A-line skirt
– Ideas for customizing
– How to slash and spread a pattern
– How to add a cutaway pocket and a patch pocket
– How to add a waistband
– How to make a gathered interior yoke seam
– How to add elastic
Week 4:
Pattern Drafting: Make a Pattern from an Existing Garment
In this final episode, 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.
What you will learn:
– How to use an existing garment to create a pattern
– Various ways to transfer pattern marks
– How to size a pattern up or down
What you will learn:
– How to use an existing garment to create a pattern
– Various ways to transfer pattern marks
– How to size a pattern up or down
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In this final episode, 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.
What you will learn:
– How to use an existing garment to create a pattern
– Various ways to transfer pattern marks
– How to size a pattern up or down
What you will learn:
– How to use an existing garment to create a pattern
– Various ways to transfer pattern marks
– How to size a pattern up or down
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials you will need:- A shirt or dress you would like to duplicate
- Pattern drafting supplies (see week 1)
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