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Today’s draw: a 2-seam sleeve with center inset + shoulder band. A puzzle to align, but the result is all charm. In soft suiting, it’s less “Chanel strict,” more “French café with croissant + coffee.” ☕🥐
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October 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Missed the Saturday post - turns out hiking without internet is a thing 😅 Anyway, here’s the men’s outdoor jacket we finished drafting before the break! Just a couple of scripts left before the men's collection release in November.
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November 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Dress with a fitted shape and horizontal bust gathers paired with vertical darts.
The gathers soften the silhouette while keeping the waist defined.
Works with all lengths, necklines and sleeve types.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A dramatic godet skirt with 14 triangular insets - flowy, swishy, and perfect for movement. Still in time for Halloween if you’re after that elegant vampire vibe.
Works at any length, from micro to full.

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October 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Drafting magic in motion! ✨ This one-piece sleeve with an elbow flounce looks simple, but every curve and point is carefully calculated for perfect fit and drape. Beauty backed by geometry.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Day 8 of our #CardtoCAD challenge: a high waist seam in a downward V shape. A subtle contour that visually elongates the legs and adds structure. Works with all bodices, skirts and sleeves in our designer.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today’s draw: a low-waist V-shaped seam for dresses, iconic in historical gowns, cosplay, and couture. A simple draft with a dramatic effect. Would you sew it for a period drama, a cosplay build, or a modern statement dress?#DesignADay #CardtoCAD #SewistCAD #FashionStudent #SlowFashion #DressPattern
October 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A classic men’s shirt with a one-piece collar and round double cuffs - now available in Sewist’s pattern designer.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Tapered U-neckline - a refined twist on the classic scoop. Works with all bodices, perfect for dresses and jackets.

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October 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Deep sweetheart magic ✨ Today’s #CardtoCAD shows how a dramatic neckline transforms a fantasy-leaning gown into a true statement piece. Create this look in our online designer and draft it to your exact size. #sewist #sewingpattern #patternmaking #diydress #sewcialists
December 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Flounce it up! This 3/4 sleeve with layered flounces and a cuff adds just the right drama. Now available in our online pattern designer - customize, draft, and sew your way.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A mandatory wardrobe staple - men’s sweatshirt with hood and front pocket is now fully drafted and ready for the catalog. Comfort meets function in this essential piece.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Drafting update: men’s raglan T-shirt joins the lineup! Clean lines, comfy cut - perfect for knits or contrast sleeves. We’re finishing tech flats and prepping the collection for release soon.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Adding more to the men’s line - the waistcoat is drafted and ready! Next up: tech flats and instructions. Though honestly… we could just release it as-is for the brave ones 😄
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October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today’s card: long sleeve with a U-shaped slit and facing — that subtle drama moment every dress deserves. Easy to style, perfect for soft crepe or suiting. What detail should we draft next? 💡
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October 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Carmen, a tea-length asymmetrical skirt with a wrapped flounce, even in the back and gently gathered all around.
Fits any dress in our online designer — from regular armholes to halters, raglans, and one-shoulder styles.

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October 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We added neckline gathers for raglan dresses and raglan sleeves gathered at the cuff and neckline inspired by a popular style :)

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February 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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January 29, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Back to classics: today’s style is a halter dress with princess seams flowing into the armhole. Designed and generated in minutes with our online pattern maker ✨
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November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A big one this time - the coat sloper took two days to finish. A versatile base for all future coat designs. Drafted, refined, and ready to build on. Soon in our online sewing pattern designer. #CardtoCAD #Sewist #PatternDesign #CoatSloper #SewingCommunity #DigitalPattern #SewingTech #MadeToMeasure
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
After a week of men’s designs, we’re back to women’s silhouettes - starting softly with this elegant 1/3 circle skirt featuring a triangular inset and eight panels at the back. Gentle movement, structured grace. ✨
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November 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We’re wrapping up the week with the men’s classical coat - part of our plan to revisit all men’s design cards before launching the full collection in early November. 🧵✨
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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A timeless essential - men’s comfort-fit shirt with folded cuffs and cufflinks, now fully drafted and finalized. Designed for structure, ease, and understated elegance.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Finally did it — the base for every sleek knit in the new collection is ready! A clean bodycon sloper without darts, made for stretch and precision. Drafting continues, full catalog update coming soon 💙
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October 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM