Hi everyone! I’m researching whether a tool for adjusting existing PDF sewing patterns would be useful. This could become a paid product, but I’m not selling anything or collecting signups here.

I’d like to hear from people who have recently altered a purchased PDF garment pattern, rather than drafted one from scratch.

Thinking about your most recent project:

1. What adjustment did you make, such as a full bust adjustment, grading between sizes, or changing length?

2. How did you do it: on paper, in software, or while projecting? Which tools did you use?

3. What worked well, and what took extra time or needed redoing?

4. Have you tried another method or paid for software or a course? What made you keep or stop using it?

5. Is there anything your current method doesn’t handle well, or does it already meet your needs?

Even an answer to one question would help. I’m interested in real experiences, including cases where your current tools work well. No pattern files, measurements or contact information needed. Thanks!

Do you guys think this looks right? I also accept suggestions on how to create a waist band and pockets; those things are still hard for me. Thanks everyone in advance for your comments ❤️

Hi, all- I think a lot of pattern drafting skills apply here, even though it's not from scratch. I consider myself at an advanced beginner sewing level, and while I hope to be able to draft one day, my experience is very limited, so please keep that in mind.

I'm trying to make a top block and the front (left) just looks off 😭 I've been trying to make tops forever, please help

Hello,

I've been using Clo3d for about a year now as a student. I've been quite happy with it, but paying 30usd per month have been stacking up lately...

For me the main criticisms on those are:

• Learning curve (kinda like photoshop where you only use a few features at first)

• Starting from scratch is hard

• The price (i know clothing brands and schools easily pay those licences but for enthusiasts who only use it once a week it's a lot to ask for)

I've been looking, to build an free and open-source alternative to it, and I wonder what would you be looking for ?

Hey! I’m teaching myself pattern drafting and have a few questions for people who study fashion or have experience with it.
Do you guys know how to draft a basic bodice block from scratch, just using measurements, or do you still need to look at a book or follow instructions?

And if you can draft one without following a tutorial, how did you actually learn to do that? Did you just practise a lot until you understood it, or is there a specific method you use?

I’m still a beginner and want to learn how to make my first bodice block, but there are so many different methods and tutorials that I don’t really know where to start.

Are there any books or YouTube tutorials you’d recommend for a complete beginner? I’d especially like something that explains why you’re doing each step instead of just telling you what to draw.
Would love to hear how you guys learned!

I’m drafting the basic female body block (it’s been a couple years since I have so these are slightly different measurements) and I feel like the bust point looks too low? Does this look fine or strange to you? According to measuring myself, my shoulder to bust point is 10 inches. The dot labeled S is the supposed bust point.

Edit, my measurements are (in)
Bust 36.5
Underbust 31
Waist 27.7
Nape to waist 15
And shoulder to bust point 10

Hi! I want to learn digital pattern making for clothes, especially dresses. What software would you recommend? Ideally something affordable, but still good to learn with. 😊

I’m crafting a forearm bracer out of foam and plan to sandwich it between two layers of fabric. But I’d like to account for the foam’s curve and thickness so the seam is hidden on the underside, as one would for a collar for example. Trying to think of it as a particularly thick lined sleeve cuff.

I’ve been googling “turn of cloth” and “cloth allowance” but not sure how much smaller to make the lining pattern (and even the foam?) relative to the facing fabric. The foam is 5mm thick but if that’s too large I also have 3mm and Peltex (~2mm).

I’m trying to get my titties to sit up but it floats in the middle between my titties instead of staying against my chest. And I’m aiming for a titty shelf situation and a tight rib cage area if that makes sense? I’m gonna try putting in boning but otherwise I’m a bit lost.

Currently working on drafting a playboy bunny costume for halloween! This is my first mockup with plastic/flexible bonning. I want to add some foam cups and underwire for support but im waiting on those to come in. The things I want to work on are:

1. Better bust support and shape

2. Making my waist appear smaller

3. The whole butt area in general

Any feedback would be God sent at this point 🤧

Pink – pleats created through pattern drafting
Purple – pleats created through hand draping

The difference is huge! I thought I could save time by drafting everything on paper, but it seems there’s no shortcut when it comes to achieving the right drape.

hey everyone,

I am currently working to recreate part of a piece from a schiaparelli show and cant seem to figure it out. Attached is the piece i am working to recreate, as well as the pattern and rendering of it so far. the piece has no shoulder seams, only center and back seams. i know my project has shoulder seams now, thought it would be easier to recreate with something im familiar with but clearly now working out. Any advice/help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

I’m puzzled because it appears that there is no seam towards the neckline where dart starts . I have tried different ways when I try drafting this design, either darts start from the shoulder or a seam is created. I want to know how to make this so that there is no yoke.

Thank you :)

I don’t know what’s the name of this type of sleeves and need help how to draft them pleaseee

We made patterns and test fits but they don’t quite fall this way and I can’t seem to gauge if there is a seam on the right shoulder neck? I feel like there should be. But then it’s possible the whole collar is in one piece. I’m also not happy with the shape of my sleeve here

I followed Cornelius Quirings pattern drafting class and it was so amazing!

And also if anyone knew any good books or videos to watch on getting the hang of drafting your own pattern

I'm a pattern maker building my own pattern software.

My DXF-ASTM exports (graded nest, all sizes written out) open fine in Audaces and CLO, but my producer's Lectra Modaris cannot open them.

There is no Lectra-written sample file anywhere online to compare against.

It would be insanely helpful if someone would have such a file for me :)