Drafting Instructions – Shirt Foundation

These are the free drafting instructions for the shirt foundation. This pattern is the base for any blouse or shirt designs and is different to the torso foundation as it should be more loose fitting. Here you’ll be able to find a step by step guide on how to draft the three foundations: The basic: […]
Drafting Instructions – Torso Foundation

These are the free drafting instructions for the torso foundation. Here you’ll be able to find a step by step guide on how to draft the three foundations: The basic: this foundation fits tight to the body The casual: this one has more added ease without fully compromising the fit The oversized: this last one […]
Drafting Instructions – Circle Skirt Foundation
Have you ever wondered how to draft a Circle Skirt Sewing Pattern? If you don’t trust calculators and want to do the math on your own, this is your chance! This is a step by step instruction where I’ll show you the different Circle Skirt Foundations and how to make them. This pattern is the […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Pleated Skirt
In this article I’m going to show you how to draft a Pleated Skirt Sewing Pattern from beginning to end. This is a very simple pattern but there’s some math involved, so have patience and follow the instructions step by step. This pattern follows the “Rectangular skirt foundation” which means that we can draft it […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Bias Skirt
Let’s learn how to Draft a Bias Skirt Sewing Pattern from start to finish. This pattern is really easy to draft but it’s a bit more difficult to sew if you chose silky fabrics (and you should because the design needs the fabric to drape) For this pattern you’re going to need the skirt foundation! […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Skort
Let’s learn how to Draft a Denim Skort Sewing Pattern from start to finish. This is more of an intermediate/advanced pattern, but if you have a bit of patience, it’ll get easier. I Promise!! This design uses the Trousers Foundation and the Skirt foundation. The last one is optional as you can always remove the […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Jeans
Today I’m going to show you how to draft a Jeans Pattern for free! This design will contour around your buttocks and will end with a tapered leg-line. I will also show you how to draft the yoke and the typical jeans pockets, so let’s get to it! This pattern uses the Jeans Foundation. If […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Pleated Trousers

Today we’re going to learn how to draft a Pleated Trousers Pattern. I’ll show you how to draft it from scratch, so let’s get into it. Before drafting this pattern you need to have the Trouser Foundation ready. If that’s not the case, click on the image on the right and do that first. And […]
How to Dress the Hourglass Body Shape

Are you curious on how to dress the Hourglass Body Shape? In this article I will share with you all the information about what pieces of clothing suit your body shape best, and I will also present some images so you decide if you believe or not! There’s no right or wrong answers, only opinions! […]
How to Dress the Apple Body Shape

Did you just find out your silhouette and want to know how to Dress the Apple Body Shape? Well, today is your lucky day because I want to share with you all the tips and tricks to choose the best pair of pants! Before we start I want to say that this is not a […]