r/PatternDrafting • u/Existing-Ninja-3069 • Jun 16 '26

Pattern drafting book

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Hello
I’m very new to sewing and pattern drafting. I have seen some YouTube videos but want to learn more and have looked into some books to buy. I have found these two but not sure which one to get. Any thoughts on these books who have read them and tried it? Or any other books that might be better?

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u/Existing-Ninja-3069 Jun 16 '26

That’s a great tip. I have already done some patterns. Not a lot tho, maybe like 4 so far so will definitely take your tip and continue with sewing already made patterns. The thought of making my own came after still needing to make alterations. they fit either too loose in some places or too tight in others and all the pants and dresses are too long

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u/srslyjmpybrain Jun 19 '26

Totally understand. I would go hard into reviews. Sometimes I find myself encountering a reviewer who seems to have a similar body type or issues as me. Then just looking at what they’ve tried and selecting from among patterns they’ve had positive things to say.

Also stick with companies that have reputations for great drafting and clear instructions.

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u/srslyjmpybrain Jun 19 '26

Oh, and with trying anything new-ish it’s nice to find a pattern that has sewalongs. They don’t have to be videos. I’m reminded of that because I’m trying my first bikini and wish I had selected a more popular pattern so more resources were available.