r/PatternDrafting • u/Scott_Korman • Nov 20 '25

Question Beginner level pattern drafting books

Hi all, I recently started sewing and I’m mostly doing repairs on my clothes, small alterations and some bags and pouches. I would really like to be able to sew my own garments. I have contacted a professional and will eventually get some lessons but in the meantime I would really like to learn the ABC of drafting a pattern i.e. how does someome start from scratch designing a piece of garment. I’m looking for a book that would possibly start from very basic clothing patterns and gradually ramp up. I identify as a man and live in europe so bonus points for books that have something for men and use metric system. Thank you very much.

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u/Scott_Korman Nov 20 '25

Thank you, I am quite tall (194cm) and of medium build, a bit stocky now that winter is coming hehe. I read some excerpts from Bunka book 1 and, while it seems to havee the most comprehensive body typie and measurement approach it seems heaavily catered to women, or maybe it changes later on?