Inserting a panel into your tank tops is simple and adds interest. Let Professor Pincushion show you how to convert your existing pattern pieces to accommodate this fun detail.
Tank Top Insert Pattern
Tag: pattern making
T-Shirt Dress Pattern
Take your t-shirt/tank top bodice pattern and learn how to convert it into a tshirt dress pattern.
Skirt Pleat Pattern
Adding pleats to your skirt pattern will give your skirt extra volume and style. We show you how to add pleat elements to your already existing skirt pattern.
Lower a Waistline Pattern
Take an existing high-waisted pattern and turn it into a low-waisted one. We demonstrate this alteration on one of our skirt blocks, but you can apply this to pants as well. Plus we go over creating facing pieces and assembly.
How to Create Patterns From Existing Clothing – Jeans Part 3
Our final tutorial for creating pattern pieces from your favorite pair of jeans. In this demonstration, we take our outlines and create individual pattern pieces for front and back leg, yoke, side front, pockets, waistband, and belt loops. Now your ready to replicate your jeans.
How to Create Patterns From Existing Clothing – Jeans – Part 2
This is the second tutorial in this series, which shows you how to create your own pattern pieces from your favorite jeans.
How to Create Patterns from Existing Clothing – Jeans – Part 1
This is part 1 in our series on how to create a pattern from your favorite pair of jeans.
Skirt Yoke Pattern
Learn how to draft a circular yoke pattern for your custom skirts.
Patch Pocket Pattern and Assembly
Add a stylish yet simple patch pocket to your skirt or pants.
Sleeve Pattern – Woven Fabric
Use your own measurements to draft sleeve patterns for the full basic bodice.