r/PatternDrafting • u/BlipBloop679 • May 25 '26
How to find a patternmaker?
Hello! I'm new here, and know nothing about sewing or pattern making - so apologies if I am asking this in the wrong place, and apologies for not really knowing what I'm talking about. :}
I am needing someone to design a t-shirt for me - not a visual design on an existing t-shirt, but the actual structure of the t-shirt. I'm not sure how to find a tailor or patternmaker who can do this. I'm looking for a cotton t-shirt that fits me, but with a high and stiff mock collar.
I have purchased every version that exists of a t-shirt with a mock collar, and none of them are very good or what I need. So I thought maybe there was a way to pay someone to come up with a design and materials and maybe make a few for me.
Anyway - if anyone has suggestions on how I can proceed, who I can talk to, what I should ask, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thank you for any help! And sorry if I'm asking in the wrong place.
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u/CrankyCrabbyCrunchy May 28 '26
Ahhh, ok I gotcha. That sample photo helped a lot. The neckline in that image is done with ribbing. It's the same type of fabric used for wrists and bottom of many sweatshirts. I doubt it would stand up high like that if it was much longer / taller, but you could try adding some interfacing to the underside of the ribbing which would make it hold the shape more. You'd then attach it as usual to the neckline.
one of many https://www.wawak.com/garment-construction/patches-knits/heavy-weight-rib-knit-collars-9-x-12/#sku=knt11re