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Pattern Making

A pattern drafted around your garment, whether you start with a sketch, a photo or a piece you already own.

Pattern draft of a front bodice with dart, grainline, notches and seam allowance

How a pattern gets made

We start by reading your reference: silhouette, proportion, seam placement and how the garment opens and closes. For womenswear and menswear alike, we confirm the fabric and the fit you are after before drafting.

No measurements? We draft to standard size measurements. Have your own? We use them. And when there is a garment you want to repeat, we can measure it or make a 100% copy of its pattern.

Need something different after the first sample? We change it. Every new pattern comes with two rounds of changes.

Service sheet · Pattern Making
Best forNew styles, first samples, copying a favorite garment
You sendA sketch, photo, tech pack, video or the garment itself
SizingStandard size measurements we provide, or your own measurements
You receivePattern files in the format your maker uses, such as DXF or PLT
ChangesTwo rounds of changes included with every new pattern

Pattern Making questions

What can I send as a starting point?

A sketch, photo, tech pack, short video or the garment itself.

Do you copy existing garments?

Yes. We make an exact copy of the pattern, or use its measurements as the base for a new style.

Can we work together remotely?

Yes. References can be shared by email, and garments can be shipped to us.

Ready to start your pattern?

Call or email with the garment type, your references, the sizes you need and your timeline. We reply with a price and next steps.

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