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 How to Self Draft Sewing Patterns for Raglan Clothes | Easy Tutorial for Beginners

1/12/2024

How to Self Draft Sewing Patterns for Raglan Clothes | Easy Tutorial for Beginners




Do you love raglan clothes, but can't find them in stores or online? Or do you want to express your creativity and make your own unique and flattering raglan garments? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this blog post is for you.

In this post, I will share with you a video tutorial on how to self draft sewing patterns for raglan clothes, and how to customize them for different styles and designs. Raglan clothes are garments that have sleeves that extend from the collar to the underarm, giving them a distinctive look and fit. They are perfect for casual wear, sports, and layering.

You will learn how to create a basic raglan bodice pattern, and how to modify it for a raglan top, blouse, and dress. You will also learn how to create puff raglan sleeves, balloon sleeves, raglan long and short dresses, and much more.

This tutorial is super easy and suitable for beginners who want to learn how to self draft sewing patterns for raglan clothes. I will show you step by step how to measure, cut, sew, and finish your raglan garments. You will be amazed by how many different raglan clothes you can make with just one pattern.

So, if you are ready to unleash your creativity and make your own raglan clothes, watch this video and follow along. And don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more sewing videos.


What Measurements do you Need to Self Draft Raglan Dress or Top ?

To make a raglan top or dress pattern, you need to measure the following:

Bust

mannequin and measuring tape around bust part

Waist

mannequin and measuring tape around  waist part

Hips

mannequin and measuring tape around hips part

Desired garment length

Arm length

sleeve with measuring tape

Upper arm circumference

Wrist circumference

wrist with measuring tape

Check out my detailed post on how to measure yourself for self pattern drafting

 Step by Step Video Tutorial

[Watch the video here]

 

Detailed Videos on How to Sew Raglan Clothes

How to sew baby doll raglan dress


How to sew boho raglan dress


How to sew Crop and long Raglan Top and Blouse 

Thank you for reading and happy sewing!

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How to Design Simple Dresses Without Darts for Beginners | Pattern Drafting Tutorial

12/13/2023

How to Design Simple Dresses Without Darts for Beginners | Pattern Drafting Tutorial

 


Hello, everyone! In this post, I’m going to share with you a very special video that I made for you. It’s a pattern drafting tutorial on how to design simple dresses without darts for beginners.


 

Darts are folds or seams that shape the fabric to fit the body. They are usually used to create curves and contours on garments, especially around the bust, waist, and hips. However, darts are not always necessary or desirable. Sometimes, you may want to create a simple, loose-fitting, or flowy dress that doesn’t require darts. Or, you may want to avoid darts because they are too complicated or time-consuming to make.

That’s why I decided to make this video for you. In this video, I will show you how to design (self-draft) simple dresses without darts, using just some basic measurements, paper, pencil, ruler, and scissors. You will learn how to make the pattern and how to alter it to create different styles and shapes. You will also learn how to make a jumbo collar, a princess seam, a two-piece set, and more!

This video is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to design and sew their own clothes, or just have some fun with fashion. You don’t need any fancy tools or software, just some creativity and enthusiasm. By the end of this video, you will be able to design your own simple dresses without darts and impress your friends and family with your handmade creations.

 What you need:

  • A large piece of paper, such as tracing paper, to draw your pattern on.
  • A pencil, preferably with a fine point and a good eraser, to sketch and adjust your pattern lines.
  • Notebook
  • A French curve ruler, to draw smooth curves for the neckline and armholes of your dress. Grab my french curved rulers for free here.
  • L ruler
  • A measuring tape, to take your body measurements and check the length and width of your pattern pieces.
  • A pair of scissors, to cut out your pattern pieces and your fabric.

So, what are you waiting for? Click the link below to watch the video and don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to my channel for more pattern drafting tutorials.

Watch the video here

To give you a sneak peek of what you will learn in this video, here are some photos of the jumbo collar, the pattern making process, the two-piece set, and the princess seams. I hope you like them and get inspired to try them out yourself.

 

I hope you enjoyed this post and found it useful. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please leave them in the comments section below. I would love to hear from you and see your creations. You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook with your photos.

Thank you so much for reading and watching. Stay tuned for the next post, where I will show you how to design a skirt with pockets. You don’t want to miss that one. Until then, happy sewing and bye for now! 😊

 

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DIY Coat Pattern: Learn to Create Your Own Patterns with This Easy Tutorial

12/03/2023

DIY Coat Pattern: Learn to Create Your Own Patterns with This Easy Tutorial

 

how to self draft basic coat pattern

Hello ,  I have an exciting video for you that will teach you how to self drafting pattern for basic coat. In this video, you will learn how to measure yourself, how to draft your pattern, and how to sew your coat. You will also learn how to make four different types of collars for your coat: basic, simple, round, and strength. And as a bonus, I will also give you for free 6 french curved rulers for pattern making. This video is perfect for beginners who want to create their own custom coat.

 learn how to self draft basic coat pattern

Self drafting pattern is a skill that allows you to create your own custom patterns for sewing garments. It can be very rewarding and fun, but it also requires some basic tools and knowledge. One of the most important steps in self drafting pattern is measuring yourself correctly. Measuring yourself is important because it will help you to draft patterns that fit your body shape and size. If you measure yourself incorrectly, your patterns will not fit well, and your garments will look unflattering and uncomfortable. Measuring yourself is also important because it will help you to adjust existing patterns to your measurements, or to compare your measurements with standard size charts.

In this video, I will show you how to measure yourself for self drafting pattern, and what measurements you need to take. You will need a measuring tape, a pencil and a paper, a mirror, and a friend or a helper. You will need to take the following measurements for self drafting pattern, :

  • The waist: Measure around your natural waistline, where your belly button is.
  • The shoulders: Measure across your back from one shoulder tip to the other.
  • The bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms.
  • The neck: Measure around your neck, where your collar would sit.
  • The armhole: Measure around your arm, from the shoulder tip to the armpit.
  • The sleeve length: Measure from the shoulder tip to the wrist, with your arm slightly bent.
  • The wrist: Measure around your wrist, where your cuff would sit.
  • The hips: Measure around the widest part of your hips, below your waist.

You can see in the pictures below how to measure yourself correctly. Make sure the measuring tape is not too tight or too loose.



Once you have your measurements, you can start drafting your pattern. You will need a large piece of paper, big enough to fit your coat. You can use newspaper, wrapping paper, or any other paper you have. You will also need a french curve ruler and an L square ruler. A french curve ruler is a curved ruler that is very useful for pattern making. You can use it to draw smooth curves for necklines, armholes, and sleeve caps. An L square ruler is a ruler that has a right angle at one end. You can use it to square your work, measure 90 degree angles, and draw straight lines. It is ideal for pattern drafting, cutting, and measuring.

In this video, I will show you how to draft your pattern for a basic coat, and how to make four different types of collars for your coat: basic, simple, round, and strength. Each collar has a different shape and style. You can choose the one that suits your preference and personality. You can see in the pictures below how to draft your pattern and how to make the collars.



After you have drafted your pattern, you can cut your fabric according to your pattern pieces. Make sure you add 1 cm seam allowance to all edges.

And that’s it! You have just made your own coat with self drafting pattern. I hope you are proud of your achievement and enjoy wearing your coat.

Step by step video on how to self sraft basic coat pattern.

But wait, there’s more! As a bonus, I will also give you for free 6 french curved rulers for pattern making. These are pdf patterns that you can print and cut out, and glue them on cardboard. Then you can use them to draft your pattern. These are 6 different types of french curved rulers, that will help you draw different curves for different garments. 

free french curved rulers for drafting and pattern making

 



To get the free french curved rulers, you just need to click the link in the description below. You can download the pdf patterns and print them out. Then you can cut them out and glue them on cardboard. Then you can use them to draft your pattern.

Click and get your free french curved rulers .

I hope you enjoyed this video and learned something new. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you. If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. And don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and hit the bell icon to get notified of my new videos. I will see you in the next video. Happy sewing!

 

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