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.
Lower a Waistline Pattern
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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.
Newborn Baby Onesie
Making a newborn baby onesie is so easy and fun to customize with cute fabric. Our tutorial shows you how, plus we offer a free pattern.
Pants Crotch Length Pattern Alteration
See how you can easily lengthen or shorten the crotch length to your pants' patterns using the slide technique.
Skirt Yoke Pattern
Learn how to draft a circular yoke pattern for your custom skirts.
Flat Collar Pattern
Using your basic bodice drafts, you can learn how to draft a simple flat collar.
Patch Pocket Pattern and Assembly
Add a stylish yet simple patch pocket to your skirt or pants.
Machine Buttonhole
Get over your fear of buttonholes and learn how to create them on your sewing machine.