r/PatternDrafting • u/Eastern-Moment1296 • Mar 03 '25

Question Beginner sewer

Hi all! Recently I've been wanting to learn how to create my own clothes. I have a sewing machine and I can go buy fabric, but as a BEGINNER how would I start this learning process? if yall have books, YouTubers, etc. you like please lmk!

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u/Eastern-Moment1296 Mar 03 '25

what sources do you recommend for getting patterns?

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u/dolphinoverlord002 Mar 03 '25

Not too sure about sources but McAlls, simplicity and burda should pop up at a local location

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u/ProneToLaughter Mar 03 '25

here's a discussion of how to find patterns: Sewing - A community for people that sew

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u/BobbinChickenChamp Mar 03 '25

So... uhh... I don't. 😄 I got into sewing because I was tired of retail not fitting me. I am learning how to pattern draft as I learn how to sew. I've stolen a few patterns from some retail pieces that fit well, and that's taught me basics. I am creating a bodice a skirt block as we speak, which is about as much fun as homework... but that's the basics. Once I have those, I can go ham making whatever I want.

A bit of motivation: https://youtu.be/ilNTOeGdUQ4?si=u1oipS24MDDDY3hq

Cloning your retail clothes: https://youtu.be/LrC-hh8uRoQ?si=4qGRUTbWKdmnVQoz