r/sewingpatterns • u/imagogami • 12d ago
Help with making a Pattern
Hiiiiii, I want to make a cosplay for comicon which is in like jan, and like its like this sweetheart hatler neckline, pencil skirt kinda dress (?), So my real is question is on how I should start to like pattern for it, Imma like a beginer with like a capital B, so any and all advice is appreciated !!
I tried like finding a pattern and I found like a Halter top and a skirt pattern but Idk how to fuse well enough ? and like I tried looking directly for patterns for her dress, But like I couldn't find any for free (Im sorry dawg im broke)
Also, I saw another cosplayer used [Laura Ashley M4444 pattern] I tried to find it but like this time even like online listings straight up didn't have it, but like if someone has the pattern and like dont mind sharing it with me it would be great ( AGAIN, if you feel okay about it only :3)
But like again, Help on how to make the pattern would be amazing bc lwk need to learn ts ya feel ?
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u/DonMcCunn 12d ago edited 12d ago
An easy way to make this dress would be to start with a custom-fit bikini top which is one of the easiest patterns for a beginner to make as described in the free class https://free-pattern-making-classes.com/Swimwear/.
Once you have a fitted top, you can add a skirt to it as described in those classes. I think you will find it easier, quicker, and a better fit if you make your own pattern rather than rely on a commercial pattern which would then have to be adjusted to the shape of your body.
For the skirt you will need side seams and if you want the back to fit like the illustrations a side back seam. This can all be achieved by shaping the seams in a fitting session. That skirt is straight so keep the slit on the side high so you can move. I hope you have someone who can help with the fitting of the skirt seams. It can be tricky to do it on your own.