Sewists, I need assistance. I'm drafting basic blocks, and I'm trying to draft sleeves from measurements, but I'm completely stuck because my bicep measurement (with ease added) is larger than my armscythe. I also tried @dressdeveloper 's sleeve pattern kit, but this also drafts from armscythe length, with no bicep measurement input.
I don't plan to actually use a fitted sleeve anytime soon, but I'd like a complete set of blocks. #sewing #patterndrafting #lipedema #plussizeproblems
Working on a dress here, my own design.
Not crazy about how the shoulder poof is sitting. I started the gathers right at the yoke transition, but it is feeling cluttered.
Anyone have experience drafting puffed sleeves?
Thinking of moving the gathers back a bit, or removed the gathers and going with pleats or darts.
Long shot, I know:
Would anyone know why (most) *American + European* patternmaking systems draft bust (= side seam) + either shoulder or waist darts for the front of women's bodice slopers, while the *Japanese* Bunka system drafts an armhole + 2 waist darts, with 1 of the latter pointing towards the armhole, not the apex?
Is this advantageous for more flat-chested women?
TIA
#patternmaking #patterndrafting #bodiceblock #bodicesloper #sewing
Finally finished my jacket.
Pattern is drafted by me.
Made changes to the pattern ( those lines inside).
And cut the pieces out for the second attempt.
But first i have to finish the jacket, which hangs around for weeks now.
#sewing #craft #crafts #patterndrafting
[looking for advice - pattern drafting]
I’m working on a coat pattern with a lot of pattern pieces, and I don’t know how to best mark them for later construction (what pieces exist, what is sewn to what).
Right now I’m 1) writing at some seamlines “sewn to [pattern piece]”, and 2) drawing the pieces roughly on a notebook to keep track.
Any tips how to best go about this in a clear way?
Thank you💚
Note: I prefer pencil&paper methods, will unlikely use a computer.
Yesterday i had some time to draft a pattern (per hand😮 rare indeed).
I never made or tried to make my underwear myself, but it always interested me.
I also hardly ever sew with knitted fabric, i always prefer woven fabric (maybe sometimes with a bit of stretch).
So this will be an experiment.
My first try will be a simple slip. I think the front looks good, but i struggled a bit with the lower curve of the back...we will see.
Battery replacement didn't stop the machine from beeping, but it can't stop me from planning ahead - I tried something new and drafted a sweater pattern based on a fleece that fits me perfectly. I hope this works out!
Details on the blog: https://www.knittingpirate.com/2026/02/28/in-which-the-pirate-measures-and-drafts/
#KnittingPirate #KnittingMachine #MachineKnitting #knit #sweater #PatternDrafting
A tip from #PatternDrafting world wherein Jeff's shirt pattern needed altering yesterday: this is the fastest and most accurate way to find the pivot (notch) point on an armscye. Details in the alt text.
Related: any sleeve cap drafting method that involves more than a French curve is wasting your time. #sewing #ElfkinCouture
In the last days I finished drafting two shirt patterns that I had in progress (yay!), so that I could start a third pattern of a garment that I really want to sew: pants.
I started the pants pattern, and now what does my brain say? “Pause pants! Go back to shirts and sew one!! Here is some fabric from your stash!”
I’ll make some tea. Let’s see what I end up with today :,)
#sewing #patterndrafting #adhd
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