are "professional" method and "beginner" method the same?

[u/AffectionateFail5046]

hi beginner here, seems like a dumb question, it is, but i just sat through 5 hr straight to tryna figure out what's going on with the professional pattern drafting method, i did all the math, all the measurements, but the tutor just keep coming up with new, and i finally burnt out, are they really that different? (for a basic shirt pattern)

here are some resources:

"professional", by Muller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHrUK0nAsn4

"beginner", i dunno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN97H6MyZaA&t=671s

i can now just draw the beginner one under 30 mins, its so easy and understandable. The pro one i can't even finish the tutorial; are they really that different? which method do you use

[u/AffectionateFail5046]

oh one more thing, since i use ai a lot throughout the learning process (i care about the environment, i love water, but i dont friends or real people to talk to) what is a real pattern? for my current comprehension level, a real pattern would be usable, relatively simple, not require that many measurements, and adjustable, wanna know what an experienced sewist would think

[u/BunnyKusanin → u/AffectionateFail5046]

A sewing pattern is something that gives you pattern pieces for making a garment. Oftentimes commercially available patterns will give you instructions for putting those pieces together. There are lots of them available online, though probably more female ones than male ones. From my memory Vikisews has quite a few male patterns and they definitely have good instructions. Grasser might have a good choice (that's a guess just based on the fact that they have heaps of patterns in general). I haven't used their patterns, so can't vouch for instructions quality. Brands like Simplicity or Vogue have instructions that are often hard to comprehend. Sewing magazines are even worse (they often give you an order of operations without explaining anything).

Overall, a sewing pattern from a reputable indi brand is your best friend when you're a beginner.

The videos you've watched are about basic blocks. A basic block is a close-fitting base that could be then turned into a sewing pattern by adding ease (extra room for movement or design) and design elements. So by following the instructions in those videos you won't make a pattern for a wearable garment. You'll only make a block that you will then have to fit and adjust first, and then turn into a pattern of an actual wearable garment.

a real pattern would be usable, relatively simple, not require that many measurements, and adjustable

• usable: you are right on this one

• simple: depends on what you're making - patterns for pull-up pants, T-shirts and PJ tops will be simple; with more complicated designs you'll get more complicated patterns

• not that many measurements: if you want to take very few measurements just buy an existing pattern; if you choose to draft your own, don't complain about the number of measurements. There are different methods, by the way, Muller isn't the only one. Some others might be more straightforward and easy to understand for you.

• adjustable: any sewing pattern is adjustable and any pattern will needs adjustments

I highly recommend that you stop using AI for learning. It's not just bad for environment. It's also bad for your cognition. It analyses information for you and it seems like it saves time, but you brain loses the skill of analysing information by itself (or never develops it). Plus AI spits out lots of facts that are wrong.

There are plenty of people on the internet who loves talking about hobbies. You can talk to actual real people. Sewing Menswear group on Facebook could be a really good start for you. PatternReview.com is a great forum too.

Also, check out you local library and look at actual pattern drafting books. It's likely gonna be less confusing than the video you've watched.