When you’e making your own clothes the first and most important bit of information is what size pattern you’ll be using. To work this out you need the Size Chart (body measurements used to make the patterns), your own basic body measurements (bust, waist and......
10 November, 2021 No comment
The fabulous thing about this pattern is that for many it can be made in a woven or a knit fabric. The Drape Back Tunic sewing pattern is available as a one-size only pattern with instructions to increase the size and length printed on the......
29 September, 2021 No comment
It was over ten years ago that I designed and made this shirt for sale and I’ve had so many different versions of it in my wardrobe since. The fit of this shirt is tailored and body conscious with a back yoke, panel seams front......
23 September, 2021 2 Comments
The beauty of this Folk to Fashion zero-waste pattern is that you can select your fabric width to determine different sizing outcomes in the final garment. And the length of your available fabric will determine the final length of your garment and sleeve. This garment......
19 September, 2021 No comment
The catwalk is full of knit garments with kimono style sleeves and that’s all the motivation I need to make this post about drafting your own Knit Kimono Block. I’ve put together a detailed worksheet taking you though all the stages of the pattern making......
09 September, 2021 No comment
This post is specifically dedicated to working a full bust adjustment (FBA) on my knit block. This particular pattern alteration is important for anyone with a bra cup size above B & C. Because we are working with knit, I’d prefer not to include a......
30 August, 2021 No comment
