Shaped using fabric and a dress form, the design becomes 3-D sections. First, the pattern designer will sketch the design. The template forms the blueprint of a garment. Pattern drafting is creating a paper template from body measurements. But what is pattern drafting and where do you start? That’s where pattern drafting becomes a useful and essential skill. When a pattern is too big or small, knowing how to fix it is the key to successful sewing.
Getting a commercial sewing pattern that fits. Beginner and experienced sewists have one major challenge in common.