Ep. 159 - Your Pattern Is the Problem

Whether you're developing your own gear or refining a favorite project, knowing how to build an accurate, repeatable, and clear pattern is an essential skill. Our guests share professional pattern-making techniques that will help you avoid common mistakes, waste less material, and spend more time sewing instead of troubleshooting.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • The most common pattern-making mistakes
  • How to include seam allowances, symmetry, alignment, and the small details
  • Where to start building a pattern when you have a blank slate 
  • The tools professionals use to develop patterns, including Illustrator, CLO 3D, and specialized pattern-making software

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