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Taught by Cal Patch
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Design your own wardrobe as you learn the basics of pattern drafting from clothing designer Cal Patch. In this four-part course, Cal covers the basics of drafting a versatile pattern for dresses, tunics, shirts and skirts using nothing but your own measurements, a measuring tape, pencil and paper. Cal will also demystify how to make a muslin, adjust fit, and customize details. At the end of the course, you’ll have a master pattern tailored just for you, as well as the inspiration and know-how to whip up a brand new wardrobe from scratch.
Basic Sewing Kit:
Learn how to:
What you’ll get:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
- 18” x 24” pad of paper (such as newsprint, sketch, or drawing paper)
- Tracing paper (optional, for collars)
- Clear tape
- 18” x 2” clear plastic ruler
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Measuring tape
- Scissors (for paper)
- Hip curve
- or other curved tool (optional)
- Download pdf for a full list of Materials.
Pattern Drafting: Make a Master Dress Pattern
- 18" x 24" pad of paper (such as newsprint / sketch or drawing paper)
- Tracing paper (optional - of collars)
- Clear tape
- 18"x2" clear plastic ruler
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Measuring tape
- Scissors (for paper)
- Hip curve or other curved tool (optional)
Pattern Drafting: Make a Muslin, Adjust Fit, and Sew
- 2 to 3 yards of muslin (or other inexpensive cotton fabric)*
- 2 to 3 yards of fashion fabric (in cotton / linen / hemp / or drapey fiber of your choice)*
- 1 yard single-fold 1/2" bias tape
- All-purpose thread to match fashion fabric
- Sewing machine
Basic Sewing Kit:
- Fabric shears
- small scissors or snips
- pattern weights (optional)
- pins and pin cushion
- seam ripper
- tailor's chalk or wax
Pattern Drafting: A-Line Skirts and Customizing Garments
- Pattern Drafting Supplies (see Part 1)
- Basic Sewing Kit (see Part 2)
- Sewing machine
- 2 to 3 yards of fashion fabric for skirt in fiber of your choice (exact yardage will depend on pattern dimensions and fabric width)
- Invisible zipper
- Zipper foot and invisible zipper foot for your machine
- 1 yard 1/4"-wide elastic (optional)
Pattern Drafting: Make a Pattern from an Existing Garment
- Pattern drafting supplies (see Part 1)
- Shirt or dress you would like to duplicate
Downloads:
- Make a master dress pattern
- Make muslin, adjust fit, and sew
- Make an A-line skirt and customize garments
- Make a pattern for an existing garment
What you’ll get:
- A multi-part series on pattern drafting garments
- 32 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Downloadable PDF included
- Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor an author Cal Patch
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Class PDF
Download Materials List Pattern_Drafting_Part_1.pdf Pattern_Drafting_Part_2.pdf Pattern_Drafting_Part_3.pdf Pattern_Drafting_Part_4.pdf
Pattern Drafting: A 4-Part Series Reviews
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August 7, 2026
Lucie Bombardier
I have learned so much, thank you
More than 3 months ago
James D Monroe
This class covers so many great skills to make garments. Thanks Cal and Creativebug!
More than 3 months ago
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