Patternmaking Hack That No One is Talking About | Seams Too True EP 4

Patternmaking is tough but this video shows an alternative way to create digital patterns without knowing how to patternmake. I quickly learned this method and it allowed me to digitize sewing designs to then share with others.

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[stinkbugdesigns]

I’ve been sewing for 20 years, and your video, ideas and giving spirit are absolutely mind blowing. You are revolutionizing sewing and making it so that everyone can be thrifty while recycling and making clothing that is a perfect fit. If there are any patterns you are ever looking for or are curious about, I’d be happy to give you any that I have! Thank you for everything, my mind is blown. I cannot wait until we have sewing tools in VR. A central place to share all of our information will be life-changing 🙌🏻

[KatBlaque]

I was JUST thinking about doing something like this to digitize my patterns. Thank you!

[mishkalarsoncreations]

Been sewing for over 50 years and love what you’re doing. But I keep things old school - mechanical machine, scissors, tape measure, mechanical pencil, and either reuse the white side of wrapping paper or brown craft paper on sale from Blick. I reuse patterns constantly, and just use some tape if they get a bit ragged.

[mio.giardino]

I’ve done this for maternity pants; they are so $$ to buy new that this was my money saving hack.

[alicein_wonderland]

Wow!! How nice it is! I am sewing spree, usually draw patterns by using the Adobe Illustrator, but this idea never comes to me so far. Now I can not wait to try your idea. Thank you so much.

[sewsocialclt]

After trying both ways, I think I trust the process of hand-making patterns first and then digitizing for easy storage and reuse. Thank you so much!

[RobynsLoveofSewing]

When will you upload the size grading video ? Thank you for sharing this amazing info!

[vernonzehr]

Here's another tip to add to this, if you can get a large sheet of glass or heavy plexi or clear acrylic, you can place it over the patters and weight it down on the corners. This would REALLY REALLY squish it flat and make the pattern more accurate when photographing it. Those big wrinkles can create lots of errors in the pattern tracing.

I had no idea people did this. I constantly buy the same pants over and over. I have often thought it would be cool to try to make my own. I knew I would have to seam rip one pair apart but thought it wouldn't be practical. Now I think I may try it.

[ClintonWBlackmore]

Very clever.

You will get more accurate results using something larger than a 1" measurement, though. If, say, you were out by 1/8" in your measurement, the scale will be out by 12%. If, instead, you used a 10" measurement and were out by 1/8", your scale will be out by just over 1%. Better still would be to use the full panel as the scale measurement you are using. It is larger and you can check the scale horizontally and vertically.

[margaridapereira]

Honestly, you are one of the best YouTube creators. You gave me the courage to start sewing and it is my favourite thing ever. Thank you.

[allisonmenge]

I'm so happy people are starting to do this! I noticed a lot of youtubers posting similar tutorials and it makes so much sense! who has space for physical patterns anyway lol

[calliroche]

This is so smart. I’ve recently started doing this and incorporating it with my overpriced pattern software for my pattern studio. It works for drapes too!

[MissGroves]

Costumers have been using this method for years. I guess for some people pattern making is hard but there are some very easy ways to do it.great video on a hack

[erinvanhandel]

Hey, great tip! I do the photo + Illustrator tracing this when turning paper patterns (I like to draft on paper first) into digital patterns. To double check that the digital pattern matches the paper pattern, I measure the edges of the paper pattern. For example, if an edge is 15 centimeters on the paper pattern, I'll draw a 15 centimeter line in Illustrator and move it to the appropriate edge. It's a good way to check work.

[nikiley]

I copied a skirt one time without taking it apart. I used painters tape and covered each panel before trimming the tape where the seams are. Then peal the painters tape panel off and stick it on a piece of paper. I used the paper portion to add the seam allowance.

[georgiacorey]

Interesting use of phone camera. After seam rippping favorite garment, I was taught to scotch tape newspaper sheets together, then trace around the garment pieces onto the newspaper with a marker. When done altering & using the paper pattern, we folded it up inside another piece of newspaper. Then write on outside what it was & size. Saved expense of going to print shop.

[sochhay]

great idea!! however instead of tracing the whole bodice you could have traced half and reflect the other, that way it will be accurate :)

[robertsexton]

Fantastic idea, I hadn't thought about doing this before. I use illustrator all day long at my work so this is definitely something I am going to try next time I find a garment in a thrift store I want to re-make.

[asfybylorna]

Hello - when my Mom taught me this it wasn't called a "hack" - great video as always. Have a great day.

[carolinefromspeakinstitche]

Throw back to school being taught how to use CAD and instantly realising i can use this for drafting clothes patterns. Then moved onto Illustrator.