How to Self Draft a Pattern From Your Own Clothes
In this video, I walk through my home-grown method for self drafting using clothes already in your closet. This is by no means a "professional" way of self drafting, but it's the DIY version that I've used for years and does the trick in a pinch.
If you're looking for a comprehensive education on pattern drafting, I highly recommend the Confident Patternmaking course. I have taken this course to further my patterning skills and it is excellent! https://www.confidentpatternmaking.com/
Time stamps:
(0:09) Try on of the original top
(3:03) Overview of the process
(5:02) Tracing the front pattern piece
(9:14) Translating changes onto the pattern
(12:42) Drafting the dart
(15:43) Adding seam allowances
(17:44) Drafting the back pattern piece
(25:15) Drafting the yoke/facings
(27:45) First toile try on
(33:42) Final construction
(37:18) Final try on
(41:14) Answering self drafting FAQs
My go-to sewing tools (including cutting mat, rotary cutter, straight edge, pin cushion, etc.): https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence...
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