Sewing Pattern Instructions – Peasant Blouse

Disclaimer: This article is all about drafting patterns and choosing the right fabric but not about sewing the piece. If relevant, I’ll attach video instructions on how to do so at the end. THE PEASANT BLOUSE These are the sewing pattern instructions for the peasant blouse. This design is a gathered flowy blouse with a […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Gathered Blouse

Disclaimer: This article is all about drafting patterns and choosing the right fabric but not about sewing the piece. If relevant, I’ll attach video instructions on how to do so at the end. THE GATHERED BLOUSE These are the sewing pattern instructions for the gathered blouse. This design is a gathered flowy blouse with a […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Polo Sweater

Disclaimer: This article is all about drafting patterns and choosing the right fabric but not about sewing the piece. If relevant, I’ll attach video instructions on how to do so at the end. THE RAGLAN SWEATER These are the sewing pattern instructions for the polo sweater. This design is an oversized sweater with long cap […]
Drafting Instructions – Stretch Top Foundation

The Stretch Top Foundations These are the free drafting instructions for the stretch top foundations. 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 elasticity of the fabric is very important for this step The casual: […]
Transform Darts in the Bodice Blocks

Transform Darts in the Bodice Blocks Darts are our way of creating 3d shapes on paper, but how can you transform those darts in the bodice blocks once the pattern has been drafted? In this article I will show you some dart manipulation techniques so you can play around with different ideas and designs. Table […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions – Raglan tee

Disclaimer: This article is all about drafting patterns and choosing the right fabric but not about sewing the piece. If relevant, I’ll attach video instructions on how to do so at the end. THE RAGLAN TEE This is a basic oversized t-shirt with short raglan sleeves, with side openings and a low and narrow “U” […]
Drafting Instructions – Basic Sleeve

The Basic Sleeve Foundation Welcome to the Free Basic Sleeve Pattern Instructions. Here you’ll be able to find a step by step guide on how to draft your basic sleeve pattern. This foundation is the perfect base for designs like the raglan, kimono and dolman sleeves and it works for woven and elastic fabrics. If […]
Drafting Instructions – Shirt Foundation

The 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 […]
Drafting Instructions – Torso Foundation

The Torso/Dress 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: […]
Drafting Instructions – Circle Skirt Foundation

The 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. […]