How To Start Pattern Drafting ~ Make Your Own Sewing Patterns ~ MY TOP TIPS!

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Hello My Lovelies, I'm often asked by students and viewers how to start Pattern cutting and making your own sewing patterns, so in this video I'm sharing my top tips on how to get started on your pattern cutting adventure!

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My Pattern Cutting Equipment~
Pattern Master~ https://amzn.to/3otd2uW
Spot & Cross Paper ~ https://amzn.to/3mPQWCq
Awl ~ https://amzn.to/43QCmeA
Tracing wheel ~ https://amzn.to/41HrrC6
Bic Evolution pencil ~ https://amzn.to/43NVh9K
Fiskars Scissors ~ https://amzn.to/3N2OfrJ

The Books I mention ~
Metric Pattern Cutting by Winifred Aldrich https://amzn.to/43Pr8qz
Flat Pattern Cutting & Modelling for Fashion by Helen Stanley ~ have a search for this as prices really vary!

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00:00 Hello and welcome
01:40 Reasons to learn
02:52 Equipment
05:50 Classes & Workshops
08:01 Quarter Scale Blocks
08:41 Recommended Books
09:59 Recreating Vintage Patterns
11:25 Slopers & Easy Options
12:20 Thanksyous & Goodbyes

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