Hello everyone,
Just wondering if anyone here, a non professional that is, has taken a pattern drafting class for their own benefit? I’m just trying to figure out if I should or shouldn’t and if I do, where (and then how, but thats another story).
I’ve been sewing since I was little and picked it up again in earnest about ten years ago. I’ve got to the point where I can draft my own very simple patterns (I use a foundation pattern that I created from multiple other patterns to suit my sense of style) but there are things I would love to learn more about and I’m wondering if a formal class is the way to go.
Would love to hear others experiences, if they have any.
Thank you
Nancy
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Yes, you should take the class. It will open up a whole new area of freedom in sewing for you. Getting to the point pf understanding what you can and can not do, how to do it and where. etc etc.
Absolutely! And if you can't find a class, there's plenty of books on the subject for home sewers. There's also internet resources for how to manipulate your sloper for different effects. One such site is http://www.vintagesewing.info A good one for knit fabric calculations is http://www.patternschool.com These are good resources, but a guide book is essential. Like I said, there's lots out there, but I'll mention that Donald McCunn has a Yahoo site to answer questions you have while going through his book "How to Make Sewing Patterns".
Good Luck Val
You will also benefit vastly by reading the discussions on http://tamyu.net/vanilla/?CategoryID=2
Thanx everyone for your input and thoughts...just confirmed what I need to do....and for the link too! :-)
I'll keep you posted.
Nancy
I have taken flat pattern making and draping, and it was really worthwhile. Even if I am using a commercial pattern, I find that alterations are easier now that I understand how to do them. And most importantly the classes were fun! I still have my books and refer to them when I am sewing.
Last year I decided to make a new costume for Dickens Faire and was able to drape it on my duct tape double for a superb fit. If you keep your sloper up to date you will save so much money on patterns too.
I also drafted patterns for dresses for my granddaughters.
regards,
Theresa
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