To build up knowledge of patterns, start using patterns! There are so many great independent designers out there that are worth checking out, so this is where I suggest you start. You may be wondering what you would want to do with a pattern block as a home sewist… You can use pattern blocks for drafting your own patterns, but I’d strongly suggest getting an understanding of patterns before trying this. A good place to start would be The Cutting Class, which has a great combination of fashion and technical content.
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Some examples of these can be found on the In the Folds blog:Īlthough these tutorials will show you how to go about the techniques required, you may want to learn more about design principles before trying to apply them to patterns. To design a pattern from a block, there are a number of common techniques you might use. Some patterns are similar to the block and just feature a few design details such as panel lines, while some patterns drafted blocks do not resemble the block at all. Have design details that deviate from the block. This will depend on the style / design of the garment and your preferences. Include enough ease to make the garment comfortable to wear, sit and stand in. For home sewing, it is most common to have patterns on paper, but if you have a pattern you keep coming back to, it may be worth transferring to cardboard for safe keeping! A completed pattern will:īe on pattern paper or cardboard - depending on your preference. Have no design details - just darts for fitting purposes.Ī pattern is often made using a block, but the difference is that a pattern is ready to be cut from fabric and sewn. Blocks will normally include enough ease to get the garment on, but not much more. ‘Ease’ is the difference between your body measurements and the garment measurements. They will then use the blocks as a way to draft a new pattern.īe on cardboard - so it is nice and strong and can be used over and over. You can also have more specialised blocks for making swimwear, underwear etc. Patternmakers may also have a dress foundation block and a jacket block. Patternmakers will normally have a set of pattern blocks that is likely to include: In the US a block is referred to as a ‘sloper’ so you may see these terms used interchangeably in books and blocks, depending on where the author is from. I am pleased to hear you came across my website! I hope you enjoy the resources I share.Ī pattern block is a foundation pattern that patternmakers use as a base or foundation when drafting patterns.
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