Pencil skirts make a great wardrobe basic and, since they can be made with almost any fabric, they can be the starting point for a variety of looks. You can find the rest of this post at https://letslearntosew.com/how-to-draft-and-sew-a-perfect-fitting-pencil-skirt How to Draft a Skirt Pattern How to Add Seam Allowance and Ease to Pattern Slopers and…
Pattern Making Basics
How to Make Patterns from Finished Clothes
How to use your existing wardrobe to create free sewing patterns When I’m not in scrubs I live in t-shirts, tank tops, and jeans. Naturally, I have several tank tops and shirts that fit me perfectly. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/make-patterns-from-finished-clothes/
A complete look at the flat pattern making foundation
A comprehensive explanation of the flat pattern making basic foundation blocks. The basic foundation patterns start as either paper (flat pattern making) This post has move to https://letslearntosew.com/flat-pattern-making-foundation/
Pattern Making Foundation: Dart Manipulation and Pivot Points
When it comes to creating clothes that fit well understanding dart manipulation and pivot points is important. Dart manipulation allows the designer to transform the fit and style of a garment. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/pattern-making-foundation-dart-manipulation-and-pivot-points/
Pattern Making Fundamentals: Blending and Trueing
What is blending and trueing? Blending and Trueing. Blending is the process of smoothing and shaping angular and curved lines on a seam to create a nice transition. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/blending-and-trueing/
Pattern Making Foundation Terms to Know
I try to keep our post easy to understand but I know that sometimes it can be very daunting to start a new hobby or to grow your knowledge when you don’t understand the terminology. These are the common terms you’ll hear in the pattern-making community. If you’re looking for sewing terms you’ll find those…
Pattern Making Tools, Supplies, and Equipment
Anytime you learn a new skill you will not only have to learn the terminology but you’ll also have to learn about the tools of that trade. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/pattern-making-tools-supplies-and-equipment/
Pattern Drafting Tools
A comprehensive look at pattern drafting tools and how they function in the studio. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/pattern-drafting-tools/