Pattern Drafting from Ready-to-Wear
Steffani Lincecum
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- In-depth Instruction; over 146 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Meet Steffani Lincecum
17:23
Meet Steffani and learn about her exciting background before discussing basic pattern principles.
Patterning the Blouse
25:25
Pin your piece's curves, pockets and seams to create a pattern roadmap. Steffani's detailed instruction makes the process easy to understand and execute.
Patterning the Sleeve
16:24
Ease into pinning the sleeve and back half of your garment with step-by-step instructions.
Patterning the Details
39:22
Pattern cuffs, darts and pleats, oh my! Learn how to effectively trace your pattern down to the design details.
Sewing the Muslin
14:52
You're ready to make a muslin! Follow Steffani's precise instructions through this process and you'll create a well-fitting muslin.
Fitting the Muslin
7:55
Try it on! Learn to alter your muslin after that first fit with Steffani's step-by-step guidance.
Adjusting the Pattern
7:16
Take apart the muslin to make the adjustments that matter.
Finalizing the Pattern
8:57
You're ready to sew! Steffani shows you how to finalize your pattern and start making garments.
Making Variations
7:46
The options are endless as Steffani shows you how to incorporate variations. Add features to your garment or simplify your pattern with her expert advice and tips.
Create a sewing pattern from an existing piece of clothing and learn the skills you’ll need to replicate the fit and design details of your favorite pieces. This class focuses on gaining valuable patternmaking skills. As demonstrated in her book Patternmaking for a Perfect Fit, Steffani’s “pin-through” technique to duplicate garments uses straight pins and Kraft paper, tracing the design lines of garment elements with pinholes, then adding darts, pleats and other construction elements. Once you have a pattern, you’ll learn how to make adjustments on a test muslin, then transfer those changes back to your pattern, creating a versatile pattern block you can change up with different design details.
Steffani Lincecum
A designer, patternmaker, and sewing instructor, Steffani Lincecum has more than 25 years of experience sewing for Hollywood films, TV and theater. She is the author of "Patternmaking for a Perfect Fit" and has had articles published in Sew it All and Mia magazines. She specializes in teaching ready-to-wear alteration, garment copying and tailoring, has taught at the American Sewing Guild Conference, and appeared on Sew it All and Sewing With Nancy. She loves vintage clothes and sewing books, and has a little problem with bringing home stray sewing machines.
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