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Pattern Making
Pattern Making Fundamentals: Dart manipulation and pivot points (VIDEO)
While there are many pattern drafting techniques you can use to turn your simple slopers into flattering fashion, there are a few basic techniques that you’ll use over and over again. Two of the most fundamental and versatile techniques are dart manipulation via pivot points and slash and spread/close. This article will focus on dart manipulation…
Pattern Making Fundamentals: Slash Method (VIDEO)
If you’re not familiar with the slash method (slash and spread or the slash and close), now’s the time to familiarize yourself! In the most basic sense, slash and spread is used to create fullness (or length) and slash and close reduces fullness (or length).
What is a pattern card and why you should already be using one
Find out exactly what a pattern card is and why you need to be using one!
Top 5 must have pattern making tools
My top 5 must have pattern making tools.
How to draft a custom fit bodice block pattern
Learn the six simple steps to draft a custom fit bodice pattern block!
A complete guide to the most common fashion pleats
A complete look at the most common fashion pleats.
How to draft a custom fit bodice pattern block the easy way
Learn the six simple steps to draft a custom fit bodice pattern block!