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Pattern Making & Measurements

Ready to make clothes that fit you perfectly? This is my guide to pattern drafting and body measurements. I’ll show you how to take your own measurements accurately and how to use them to create slopers and custom patterns that feel comfortable and look great

Articles on PATTERN MAKING

Using border prints in your sewing

diagram of a human figure from the side view - red line indicating body rise

What is Body Rise in sewing? 3 ways to take the measurement

inseam length

What is inseam and How to measure it

what is a sloper

Sloper : How to make one that fits you perfectly (4 methods)

What is Pattern Drafting in fashion design : (Different methods & important terms)

belly dancer costumes

Belly Dancer costume : 10 elements you may need to DIY your own belly dancing outfit

armhole measurement

Armscye & Armhole Measurement in Sewing

ease in clothing

Ease & Design Ease in clothing : Why is it important to add this in sewing patterns

where to measure the hips

How to measure Hips for sewing & where

scarf sizes

Scarf, Shawl, Stole and Wrap – Different Size dimensions

Sewing Clothes: The 15 Dressmaking Tips You Must Practice Every Time

tape measure

The Tape Measure mistakes that can ruin your sewing and the markings you should know

Taking BODY MEASUREMENT for sewing clothes

rotary cutting fabric along the edge of a scale on a mat

How to cut cloth for sewing clothes

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