How to make a sewing pattern
How to make a sewing pattern
Ok, you already have everything you need to start sewing: now what? To sew straight stitches and join two pieces of fabric together, you need what is called a sewing pattern.
Pattern making, an essential requirement for successful sewing.
To make a sewing pattern , you need some basic tools:
- A rule,
- A pencil,
- A mechanical pencil,
- Satin ribbon,
- Some paper scissors,
- Pattern paper (sold in rolls of 10 to 15 meters, for € 5-10): white pattern paper, graph paper, tissue paper, kraft paper , etc.
- A Japanese rule,
- A squad,
- Some rules of pattern,
- A roulette to mark patterns.
First ste p: take the measurements to draw the contours of the piece to be sewn: from head to pelvis, from shoulders to chest.
Step two : draw the pattern, making sure to name the pieces (front, back, sleeves, etc.) and to respect the right angles and 1 cm margins.
There are four of drawing a pattern:
Using a ready-made methodspattern : customizing an existing pattern according to your morphology is the simplest technique;
- Duplicate a garment : put pins at the ends of a garment that we like a lot and copy its contours on paper;
- Make a personalized pattern : transfer the measurements taken with the tape measure to paper, to achieve a correct cut and a garment that matches the curves and shapes of the body;
- Using a sewing mannequin – the most difficult method, reserved for the most experienced seamstresses.
Last tip : thanks to the Internet, sewing is now easier, since there are programs to create sewing patterns.
We, for our part, can offer you an online tailoring course .
What are you waiting for to take your first sewing course in Madrid or in any other city?
