Tag Archives: Patternmaking

Vintage Coates Sewing and Dress Manual Book

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Sew Craftful

I’ve said it before, vintage sewing books (the cookbooks of the sewing room) are excellent resources when working with vintage patterns because they’re a treasure trunk of useful information.  While many vintage sewing books are really textbooks of sewing and pattern … Continue reading →

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Patternmaking Tools

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Sew Craftful

Pattern making may sound simplistic, but it’s actually a complicated art.  Expert pattern makers go as far as calling it a science. Pattern making and cutting is the backbone to quality sewing. Whether you’re formally trained or self-taught, pattern making is … Continue reading →

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Making a Sloper

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Sew Craftful

To be your own stylist, when working with vintage or contemporary patterns, it’s essential to learn how to adapt a basic pattern. This process begins with making a master sloper; followed by a muslin mock up (the sloper constructed in … Continue reading →

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The Patternmaker

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Sew Craftful

Pattern drafting information. Continue reading →

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