5 SKILLS YOU NEED to draft patterns for fashion design

In this crash course in pattern making, I'll take you through adding a decorative seam and a functional seam, adding seam allowance to new edges, closing a dart, adding fullness in three different ways, and creating an asymmetrical design.

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Pattern Making for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong

MY FAVE SEWING TOOLS: My sewing machine - Babylock Sofia 2
My serger - an old Kenmore
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[jemtebelle]

Do we want you to make a video on making a sloper? Yes please. If you think of it, we want to watch it.

[silk]

I’ve been watching sewing videos for about 18 months as I started altering clothing during the pandemic. Your videos were not recommended to me until very recently…stupid algorithms! I want to do more real sewing now, i.e. drafting my own patterns from pieces in my wardrobe that I really like. Your tutorials are good. Trying to catch up on all your very useful videos now. And bonus….you are in Canada! Thanks from a fellow Canadian! 🇨🇦

[margaretelliott]

Yes would love a tutorial about making a sloped, great videos 🙏

[debraproctor]

We are going to have to call you Catherine The Great on sewing .I am so inspired. I use to sew and am excited to get back to it. You are a very good teacher.

[snyyng]

I’m surprised you don’t have 100k likes on this video! So much great info delivered in easily understood terms. Your examples help it all make sense. I’ll be hoping for more!

[peggyannlittle]

You are an excellent teacher Catherine! I am an intermediate sewer and your videos have taught me so much. I bet your students love you.

[esperansaloughran]

Catherine I have been watching these, but yours is soooo. Muuuuch, more fun! Love it!

[moniqueg]

thank you for gaining my interest in pattern drafting, at first i wasn't going to sign up for pattern making skills at nyc f.i.t school but after watching your video i definitely see why i need to learn, because there's a lot you can do with slopers, although i was more interested in draping. however i will definitely go back to you videos for a reference. Thanks for taking the time out showing us pattern making as difficult as it can be

[haddiewillsburg]

So glad to see a video on drafting! So many American home sewists rely so heavily on paper patterns for from the big 4 pattern companies. Hopefully, more people will realize the joy of designing their own patterns and stop doing a million alterations to commercial patterns in order to get them to fit!

[vivianramsay]

Oh my goodness!! In the midst of my catchup marathon....love, love love this drafting video!! Adding my "AMEN ! " to all the other compliments as well! 😁🤩 Such clear instruction! Thank you!

[scarlettpimpernel]

You are a great teacher. I can't wait to try

[CeruleanStar]

This has to be one of the most informative sewing videos I have ever seen. Given, I don't watch many, but none of the ones recommended to me ever taught me much, so I didn't see a need to watch more.

This, on the other hand, taught me sooo much in so little time. I've saved it for future reference. I know I want to start sewing, but I struggle with a body type that doesn't fit most standard patterns, and I could never find a good resource that described how patterns truly work so that I can alter them to fit me. Thank you so much! You just bridged the gap I needed to start sewing.

[nozztozz]

Thanks for explaining in a simple and concise way not only how to move darts but WHY it is possible to do it. I’m one who needs to know the whys. You’re the only YouTuber I’ve found that does both. The hallmark of a good teacher is knowing your subject well enough to be able to take a complicated subject and break it down to a simple level, which you did here in 25 minutes. Great teaching!

[BijoudeBexar]

Thanks so much, this is exactly what I needed for a 2 piece dress I'm making. Knew exactly what I wanted when I saw the fabric, but never found a commercial pattern that fit my vision, so have been trying to work one up myself. Thanks to so many folks posting easy to follow DIY garment patterns, I've gotten close, but as I bought the fabric in Paris years ago, and it's therefore irreplaceable, I refuse to make a single cut until I am 100% satisfied. Most of these techniques I have used to alter stock patterns, and have the clear gridded ruler, and knew I needed a curved one, but wasn't sure what type to buy. Now I know and it's in the cart lol.

[yvonnejoy]

I am so grateful that I found your channel today! I am a senior who is getting back to sewing. I did Home Economics in the early 70’s so you could say I am from the old school. I have binge watching your tutorials all day, no house work today. Lady you are amazing! I have taken notes! I will share your videos for sure. Watching you is like I am in a classroom again. Thank you very much 👍🏼🙏🏽

[patriciakeys]

You are the sewing teacher I never had! Design school on YT, fabulous! This is very helpful in understanding sewing. I'm also going to want to learn which would be easier for me, a sloper or altering a commercial pattern, which has NEVER fitted me and I never figured out how to make it work. Thank you.

[princessifeanyi]

My first time commenting on YouTube....
This was sooo beautiful to watch.
You're a very good teacher.

[deborahsavoy]

Clear instruction. I feel more comfortable to take this challenge on. Thank you Catherine!

[melissad]

I WISH I could take live classes from you!!!

[Sewlady]

I took a four month class in pattern drafting and while I learned a lot, your simple and concise explanation is worth the entire 4 months. Thanks. I love your videos.