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Thea Idea

@theaidea.bsky.social

I wanted to draft the front bodice sloper by sewing together four flat panels: the inner seams would later become darts pointing towards the apex (i.e. the bust point).

When I tried draping the initial idea, I noticed gaping at the underarm, indicating a missing dart.

#patterndrafting #sewing

A photo of the bust area of a dress form, with two pieces of calico draped over the right upper half of the torso without darts. Some gaping is visible towards the underarm. In the blurred background is a cutting table with a cutting mat, some calico, fabric scissors and a tin of pins.

An outline of the right bodice sloper has been overlaid on the photo, along with two inner lines: one running from the middle of the shoulder, over the bust point, down to the middle of the waistline; the other running along the bust line. Two labels have also been added: “Apex”, pointing to the bust point, and “Gaping”, pointing to the gaping at the underarm.

October 25, 2026 at 11:09 AM

lekalapatterns.bsky.social

@lekalapatterns.bsky.social

New pattern at Lekala! Blouse 2928 - dress woven fabrics.
Download online in personal or standard size at
https://www.lekala.co/catalog/pattern/2928
#madetomeasure #tailormade #patterndrafting #sewingpatterns #sewing #nähen #coudre #patroncouture #costura #cartamodello #cucire

September 22, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Eoin

@badboybuttsclub.bsky.social

Final toile

#bodice #periodcostume #sewing #patterndrafting #periodfashion #1800sfashion #dressmaking

August 20, 2026 at 11:59 AM

Oddthicket

@oddthicket.bsky.social

there's always been software that lets you plug-and-play, in a sense; however, certain things get real funky in the maths and the curves. patterndrafting is more alchemy than not, imo. even then, there's things that you'll only figure out on fitting the muslins, and you still need some skills.

August 14, 2025 at 5:02 AM

Cecelia “CeeCee” Robin Reeves

@originalceenote71.bsky.social

The floral print one is the old dress. #crafts #homesewing #patterndrafting

April 28, 2026 at 3:36 AM

Cecelia “CeeCee” Robin Reeves

@originalceenote71.bsky.social

Copying an old dress in a different fabric. #crafts #homesewing #patterndrafting

April 28, 2026 at 3:35 AM

Miki @ WildCress

@wildcress.bsky.social

My latest video tutorial is on digital patternmaking ✂️ The drafting tool, SeamScape, is 100% free. In this first episode, I walk through the tools + show how to draft a simple side pocket. Ready to ditch your pen + paper?

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/IwziaGW_fIQ

#DigitalPatternmaking #Patterndrafting

SeamScape Tutorial | Getting Started + Drafting a Side Pocket

YouTube video by WildCress

youtu.be

September 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Inspiration Vintage

@inspirationvintage.bsky.social

For those inquiring minds that wanted to know…. The top left picture is how I created my flounce pattern piece, to the bottom left is the fabric cut out from this pattern piece, and then the right is the finished flounce on my new Ruthie bralette.

#Voila #PatternDrafting #FlounceBralette

January 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Nikki Hill 🐾

@nikki-hill.bsky.social

Creating Pet Portraits: From Photo to Fiber Ar
Part Two - Turning your pet photo to turn into a pattern on Substack.

#cats #catsky #catsofbluesky #caturday #quilt #quilting #quiltsky #applique #patterndrafting #sewing #art #artsky #fiberart #textileart

open.substack.com/pub/quilting...

Creating Pet Portraits: From Photo to Fiber Art

Part Two - Editing your photo and starting the sketch

open.substack.com

November 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Janet

@janet-makes.bsky.social

A me-made pleated skirt in a linen/cotton blend deadstock fabric from Fabworks. Pattern is self drafted. #memademay #dressmaking #slowfashion #memadewardrobe #handmadeclothes #patterndrafting

May 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM

mahalie monize

@mahalie23.bsky.social

💠🖤 Sewing wip. Wanted to wing it but submitted to the tyranny of rules and tapes remembered that I do, indeed, love structure.

#patternmaking #patterndrafting #diyhomedecor #sewsewsew #sewingproject #sewinghands

hand drawn sewing pattern of a large hand

January 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Periwinkle Paladin Dolls

@periwinkledolls.bsky.social

Working on a pattern for #yosdbjd overalls, at a friend's request/suggestion. ☺️ The nebula print is nice for this one.

#bjdsewing #sewing #patterndrafting #bjdpattern #bjdclothes

A partially completed pair of overalls in pink/purple/blue nebula fabric

August 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Atiya Townes

@tiarocket13.bsky.social

I officially started a new sewing project today. I didn't cut fabric, but I copied a previously drafted pattern to modify it. I'm going to cut fabric tomorrow.
(I should really just make a block.)
#breakingmyslump #sewing #patterndrafting #diy #craftsky #dressmaking #sewingsky

June 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM

Atiya Townes

@tiarocket13.bsky.social

Hear me out: color blocked sheath dress with secret pockets.

I'm putting this here, so that when I totally forget about this really cool dress idea I'll scroll my profile and decide, "hhmm I should draft that."

#patterndrafting #sewing #diy #sewingsky

June 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Atiya Townes

@tiarocket13.bsky.social

Y'all wanna know something sad: Modcloth had a dress that I've been trying to make for years, and I have never successfully sewn it. Look at how simple this is. I should have done it by now. I've made three attempts at it and failed every time. #sewing #dressmaking #patterndrafting

Short sleeve dress from Modcloth featuring a lightly fitted bodice a gathered a-line skirt

April 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Atiya Townes

@tiarocket13.bsky.social

Every time I say I'm done with interfacing on this project I come up with another idea. This is what happens when you draft your own patterns you just fly by the seat of your pants until it's done. I've decided I need a tie belt for my sweater.
#sewing #patterndrafting #memadewardrobe #sewingsky

A partially assembled two toned 3/4 length cardigan in mustard yellow and goldenrod yellow. The shoulders are attached and the patch pockets are pinned in place on a table.

March 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Atiya Townes

@tiarocket13.bsky.social

So if I get the sleeves right, that's five whole yards sitting in my stash, that I'll have to donate or resell. I have a friend that will take it, but that's still extra work.
#patterndrafting #fabricstash

February 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Atiya Townes

@tiarocket13.bsky.social

Technically, I can still do the challenge as long as I #buynothing for it. So instead of pulling from patterns I've already drafted I think I should draft a new dress BUT use only the scrap fabric.

Am I gonna give myself a headache? Probably. Can we say #cursedproject already???
#patterndrafting

January 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Atiya Townes

@tiarocket13.bsky.social

This shirt is on Amazon somewhere for under $25. But I can definitely make it myself for way more than that if I look around my fabric stash. I'm not even joking. Those tucks might be the death of me. #sewing #patterndrafting I feel like doing the tucks then cutting the fabric would be easier.

November 26, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Phryn

@phryn.bsky.social

I've been problem solving trench coat patterndrafting so bad that last night I dreamt I was consoling someone who was afraid to add trench coats to their wardrobe.

December 20, 2023 at 8:24 PM

RaspberrySWIRRRL

@joshlatham.bsky.social

The finished zipper pants pattern and all its pieces laid out in Inkscape.
#sewing #flatpatterndrating #patterndrafting

August 20, 2024 at 2:31 AM

LepidoliteAutumn

@lepidoliteautumn.bsky.social

Pattern drafting a jumpsuit tonight, listening to drawfee extras 🐈‍⬛. Process went faster than I thought! It's been a while

#patterndrafting #sewing #chillnight #focusingonthegood