5 SKILLS YOU NEED to draft patterns for fashion design

[@jemtebelle]

Do we want you to make a video on making a sloper? Yes please. If you think of it, we want to watch it.

[@silk2949]

I’ve been watching sewing videos for about 18 months as I started altering clothing during the pandemic. Your videos were not recommended to me until very recently…stupid algorithms! I want to do more real sewing now, i.e. drafting my own patterns from pieces in my wardrobe that I really like. Your tutorials are sooooo good. Trying to catch up on all your very useful videos now. And bonus….you are in Canada! Thanks from a fellow Canadian! 🇨🇦

[@CatherineSews]

Yay! Cheers to a fellow Canadian! Great to have you on board!

[@margaretelliott6110]

Yes would love a tutorial about making a sloped, great videos 🙏

[@CatherineSews]

Ok, Margaret, I'll add that to my To Do list! Thanks!

[@jeanaborm2804]

I will be watching for that video too. Thank you!

[@snyyng]

I’m surprised you don’t have 100k likes on this video! So much great info delivered in easily understood terms. Your examples help it all make sense. I’ll be hoping for more!

[@CatherineSews]

Awesome comment!! I've been trying to grow my channel but it is a SLOW process! Thanks for the encouragement to keep going.

[@lindaliang3825]

She is getting closer to 100k viewers

[@peggyannlittle9405]

You are an excellent teacher Catherine! I am an intermediate sewer and your videos have taught me so much. I bet your students love you.

[@CatherineSews]

That's so sweet, Peggy, thank you!

[@lindaraeramsey3846]

Catherine: Could you please make a video describing You!! And you’re students’?? Are you teaching at a tech college or university? How do we take sewing courses and get certified credits or CE credits? How do you manage private classes? Thank you for these excellent videos from the ‘Catherine university of Sewing’. 😊lLindaRae

[@CatherineSews]

Thats so sweet, LindaRae! I actually teach in a high school. I also taught at Textiles Studies at a university but recently let it go because I'm too busy with KZbin! Thanks so much for your enthusiasm!

[@shortyylu]

Amazon has TONS of paper roll options for drafting… I even have the cardboard paper that’s super hard to find… it’s ramboard to protect floors… I got an off brand Ram board and I love it … also rolls of paper for kids easels for painting work great and it is the same as computer paper… tracing paper to & then white Kraft paper roll is thicker and instead of getting it brown you can get it white to see it better… tonssss of options& sizes 🙂… oh yeah plastic sheeting to! With some super permanent markers used on CDs works great with the plastic which is just clear plastic sheeting and it’s to cover the floor for painters. I prefer to get a bit thicker so it doesn’t rip. It’s nice to trace certain parts and easier to see than tracing paper and doesn’t rip super easily like paper does.

[@melissad7855]

I WISH I could take live classes from you!!!

[@CeruleanStar]

This has to be one of the most informative sewing videos I have ever seen. Given, I don't watch many, but none of the ones recommended to me ever taught me much, so I didn't see a need to watch more. This, on the other hand, taught me sooo much in so little time. I've saved it for future reference. I know I want to start sewing, but I struggle with a body type that doesn't fit most standard patterns, and I could never find a good resource that described how patterns truly work so that I can alter them to fit me. Thank you so much! You just bridged the gap I needed to start sewing.

[@CatherineSews]

Christina, you've no idea how much that means to me! What a special comment. I'm so glad your found my channel and am happy to have you aboard! 🪡

[@nozztozz]

Thanks for explaining in a simple and concise way not only how to move darts but WHY it is possible to do it. I’m one who needs to know the whys. You’re the only KZbinr I’ve found that does both. The hallmark of a good teacher is knowing your subject well enough to be able to take a complicated subject and break it down to a simple level, which you did here in 25 minutes. Great teaching!

[@haddiewillsburg1453]

So glad to see a video on drafting! So many American home sewists rely so heavily on paper patterns for from the big 4 pattern companies. Hopefully, more people will realize the joy of designing their own patterns and stop doing a million alterations to commercial patterns in order to get them to fit!

[@CatherineSews]

I agree! It's much better to draft your own!

[@hdubbs9174]

Wow. You explained that so well! My mind is blown. Edit: lol, sorry didn’t mean to reply to you, Haddie, was meant for the main comments. 🙃

[@vivianramsay2527]

Oh my goodness!! In the midst of my catchup marathon....love, love love this drafting video!! Adding my "AMEN ! " to all the other compliments as well! 😁🤩 Such clear instruction! Thank you!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much, Vivian! It's so flattering that you're catching up on all my videos!

[@debraproctor1401]

We are going to have to call you Catherine The Great on sewing .I am so inspired. I use to sew and am excited to get back to it. You are a very good teacher.

[@scarlettpimpernel3481]

You are a great teacher. I can't wait to try

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks for your kind words. I hope you enjoy trying some of the techniques!

[@JasonMoodie]

I’m with you! I run through these same techniques with my students but your ideas are better than I’ve been sharing. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@CatherineSews]

So glad to hear you like these techniques! Thanks for the feedback.

[@deborahsavoy9386]

Clear instruction. I feel more comfortable to take this challenge on. Thank you Catherine!

[@ninadukette3340]

Great teacher

[@carolyn-carolynsmith-smith2798]

😊

[@learaymond]

Excellent clear instruction. So many aha moments! For the first time, I really get it. I’m off to watch (and like) the rest of your videos. Thank you so much 👏🏼

[@CatherineSews]

So glad to have you on board, Lea! Thanks!

[@yvonnejoy7962]

I am so grateful that I found your channel today! I am a senior who is getting back to sewing. I did Home Economics in the early 70’s so you could say I am from the old school. I have binge watching your tutorials all day, no house work today. Lady you are amazing! I have taken notes! I will share your videos for sure. Watching you is like I am in a classroom again. Thank you very much 👍🏼🙏🏽

[@CatherineSews]

Yvonne, your comment makes me so happy! Thank you for finding me!

[@moyagreene9590]

Hi Catherine, I have loved this tutorial. After returning to sewing after a hiatus of 40 years, I want to start drafting my own patterns in 2025. I greatly appreciate your clear instruction . All the very best to you . I have been a subscriber for sometime and look forward to every tutorial.

[@princessifeanyi7680]

My first time commenting on KZbin.... This was sooo beautiful to watch. You're a very good teacher.

[@moniqueg7250]

thank you for gaining my interest in pattern drafting, at first i wasn't going to sign up for pattern making skills at nyc f.i.t school but after watching your video i definitely see why i need to learn, because there's a lot you can do with slopers, although i was more interested in draping. however i will definitely go back to you videos for a reference. Thanks for taking the time out showing us pattern making as difficult as it can be

[@ComeAlivewithMK]

Did I ever learn on this tutorial?!Where have you been all my life? I’ve been struggling to make doll clothes, teaching myself how to sew, and you just covered all the major basics so well done easily explained, easily understood thank you so much.

[@Sewlady718]

I took a four month class in pattern drafting and while I learned a lot, your simple and concise explanation is worth the entire 4 months. Thanks. I love your videos.

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much! That’s amazing to hear.

[@kathleenstoin671]

Well, I'm very late to the party, but this is a great video! It's very easy to follow, and it's already giving me lots of ideas! Thanks so much!

[@ValliDesign]

Thank you for explaining everything in an easy to understand format. I've been sewing for years and this has given me the confidence to explore new designs. Brilliant!

[@Morganistas]

This is exactly what I needed to be able to tackle the denim skirt copycat (with decorative seams) I want to make instead of buying. I would love more videos like these - could you demonstrate flounces and their uses? Thank you for posting your expertise and for the book suggestion! I wish I had you as a teacher back at age 16, but I'll gladly take you at 42 as well! 😁

[@CatherineSews]

A video on flounces is a great idea! Thanks for watching and for your lovely comments!

[@patriciakeys4873]

You are the sewing teacher I never had! Design school on YT, fabulous! This is very helpful in understanding sewing. I'm also going to want to learn which would be easier for me, a sloper or altering a commercial pattern, which has NEVER fitted me and I never figured out how to make it work. Thank you.

[@deb.m.7458]

Just found your channel and you are such a gem. I miss Home Economics. I learned to sew, embroider, cook and bake. Schools don’t offer that anymore😢. Glad you are keeping these skills alive. I’m over 60 and rediscovered my love of sewing. Going to make a sloper and play with some skirt styles. Hope you can continue the series. I really enjoyed this and all of your other videos❤

[@lizz7162]

Just my best teacher EVER . Love the way you teach .. Lizz South Africa xx

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks for starting my day with such a sweet comment! Lots of love to South Africa from Canada!! 💖

[@lizz7162]

@@CatherineSews my day is ending ... its 16.20 here ... but have a wonderful day beautiful teacher .. lots of love 😍

[@ptoste1]

Wow! What a lesson. Thank you so much! 😍👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️You’re an amazing teacher. 🤩😻😘😘

[@CatherineSews]

Awww, thanks so much Paula. That's so nice to hear!

[@tammyshinabery8818]

THANK YOU for your wonderful video!!!! You are very easy to follow and I really think I will be able to do this now, thank you again, I"m 65 years old and now have time to make this dream I always wanted to learn come true. Thank you again.

[@esperansaloughran693]

Catherine I have been watching these, but yours is soooo. Muuuuch, more fun! Love it!

[@barbarakushner5718]

This was a great video! I am going to try to draft my own skirt pattern using all your techniques! Thank you

[@praxisfurnaturheilkunde5394]

Toll, schnell, aber verständlich und auf gleicher Augenhöhe erklärt.

[@donaunsworth5620]

Ive just watched your video and you explain things in simple terms. As an older lady of 57 i really want to sew my own clothes or changing styles to fit as at 5'10 and odd sizes even simple patterns have to be changed. I'll hopefully manage to learn to do this. Many Thanks from the UK. Ive subscribed ❤

[@WandaHaddad]

This was such an amazing “easy peasy” video to learn basic drafting patterns designs. I am going to go and practice. I would like to see how you teach Drafting a sloper pattern.

[@wilmabugg9803]

I used roofing paper from the Home Department for drafting paper. It's been years since I have drafted anyting. I love that book. In class, we used mechanical pencils to keep the point the same size rather than the regular pencils. Watching you draft makes me want to get back into this for myself. I need pants and this is great motivation for me. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@JulieH1958]

Thankyou SO much for this video. I learnt more in 25 minutes that I have in months. I’ve hit that subscribe button and can’t wait to work through more videos and practice 😊

[@sallytosson7777]

Hi Catherine could you do this style of video for the bodice please. You’re a great teacher!

[@Monga_Makes_Things]

AWESOME video, Catherine!! I have been sewing for 60 years but never learned these skills. I now have to make so many fitting adjustments, I decided to just start with a good block and do my own design hacks. I wish my grandkids could be in your classes!! -Addie

[@kilgorekitty]

You're a great teacher 🦄

[@avrilp317]

What a wonderfully clear video, thank you Catherine. This has set my head whirring with ideas😊

[@amikrenzel5788]

Just discovered your channel. Some years ago I started making toiles for patterns and tweaking. It is a lot of work and lately I am wanting to draft my own. This video is fantastic because one good sloper and your imagination is your only limit.

[@CatherineSews]

Right!! Once you have those basic skills, you can turn your sloper into any any style you want! I'm so glad you found my channel!

[@elizabeth79547]

I did learn a lot from you. Thank you so much for teaching us.

[@joyceleech3166]

Thank you for sharing. There's always a beginner onboard. 🤩

[@miaochs7716]

Self taught No classes available. Learned so much this video. Thanks

[@mrgarner4796]

I love your sewing videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@BijoudeBexar]

Thanks so much, this is exactly what I needed for a 2 piece dress I'm making. Knew exactly what I wanted when I saw the fabric, but never found a commercial pattern that fit my vision, so have been trying to work one up myself. Thanks to so many folks posting easy to follow DIY garment patterns, I've gotten close, but as I bought the fabric in Paris years ago, and it's therefore irreplaceable, I refuse to make a single cut until I am 100% satisfied. Most of these techniques I have used to alter stock patterns, and have the clear gridded ruler, and knew I needed a curved one, but wasn't sure what type to buy. Now I know and it's in the cart lol.

[@vegababes123]

Wow! good morning am sold to this channel only found it today.nothin is ever to late but always right on time . Many classes i see never really show u that way of changin the aline skirt pattern that easy but always make it complicated that u just cant comprehend that easly an have to do classes over an over an waste money, but am happy to be here thank u my dear .

[@gravedigger447]

Finding your videos was so exciting! I have watched the vids about t-shirt alterations about 5 times and yesterday plucked up the courage to inset a strip to make the body of a small t-shirt bigger and also change the sleeves and neckline. It's not perfect, but I'm going to wear it anyway. I'm so happy to finally - after 40+ years of timid straight seams - to get into garment sewing and pattern drafting. Thank you so much for all your work and encouragement!

[@CatherineSews]

That's fantastic to hear, Sabine! Keep it up!

[@maxinelilly8358]

You're a great teacher, thank God I've found your channel!

[@marianjennings6557]

I watched your channel today for the first time. You are such an excellent instructor. Therefore, I subscribed. I look forward to watching more of "Catherine Sews".

[@lucilledaub5991]

I learned so much in drafting .

[@sylvienayman8441]

so glad i discovered your channel

[@CatherineSews]

Great to have you on board!

[@paulawhite3547]

The most complicated one was the most beautiful! Thank you for sharing these skills!!!

[@manashkikiiwe7455]

I can't say enough good about your videos. I had been looking for a video like this with no success and then found yours. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We need all we can get on going from sloper to garment. 🥰😍🤩

[@dawnecamacho2601]

You are a very good teacher. I will start doing patterns the way you show us.

[@alinacoseru5515]

Genius . Extremely useful. Thank you

[@Chamarita357]

Hi Catherine, amazing information, I am a seasoned sewer. Really wanting to learn how to pattern draft. Just purchased Patternmaking by Helen Armstrong! Excited to watch your videos! 😊

[@praisingirl]

I really am excited to use these techniques. Thank you for sharing !

[@CatherineSews]

Yes! You'll love the places it'll take you!

[@dianebassett1930]

This video was mind-glowingly good. Thank you so much.

[@deannarego2283]

I loved this video. I need one to determine the different types of knit fabric. Totally into soft and comfortable.

[@CatherineSews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HelenG-xg3gn]

What a brilliant video. One of best I have seen on pattern drafting. More please!!!

[@michellemabelle100]

This is such a great intro to pattern drafting - thank you so much! I learned a lot from this.

[@samanthaalbergottie]

It was extremely informative. Thank you so much! I'm so excited to start creating my own wardrobe! ❤ much love.

[@masonbeelady1021]

This is so great to learn. I look forward to creating my own patterns.

[@CatherineSews]

Yes, definitely! Once you know how to manipulate patterns, the whole world of fashion opens up to you!

[@Ju-wy4yb]

I‘m a complete beginner, but your videos really help me so much!! They make everything seem really do- and learnable which motivates me so much. Thank you a lot for your great explanations!

[@MossyMozart]

What a great lesson with simple, but very illustrative props. It makes me feel like I could do this. Now all I have to do is figure out how to make a sloper. THAT seems very intimidating.

[@skyhowie54]

Hi Catherine! You made this so easily understandable and just plain AWESOME! Thank you so much!

[@carolclegg7983]

Thank you. I am just beginning my sewing journey, the way you have explained everything in this video, I found very easy to understand. Thank you again.

[@brendasullivan7553]

You are brilliant!

[@CatherineSews]

Awww, thank you, Brenda! That's so kind.

[@ladee20111]

please show me how to make a sloper skirt pattern. thank you

[@fondabadger9617]

Such a great way to teach. You make this so simple to understand, and the reasoning behind each change. Thank you so much for sharing, God bless.

[@SomersetSewist]

It's very clear you are a teacher and a good one! I bought the book you recommended immediately you said about it. If you say it's good,thats enough for me.

[@sheelaghweeks434]

Great technique and clear instructions!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much!

[@Bright-It]

Wow. You are The Best! Thank you for your natural, easy to understand demonstrations.

[@juanitar.miller5210]

Wow! What a template for creativity; thank you, so much!

[@cynthiafeldberg4782]

WOW! You have tweaked my interest in creating patterns

[@annak1371]

Thank you. I love learning.

[@dariazhempalukh]

I would love to see the same for dresses and shirts! Thank, this is amazing for newbies

[@sewwithmsjones1196]

This was one of my favorite parts of my Pattern Drafting class at Mizzou.

[@rosejacks8662]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent!❤

[@tina7505]

Fantastic video with very clear instruction. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I've only just found your channel but I'm learning so much from your vlogs.

[@EmilyGrunberg]

Thank you so much for this video. You clarified so many of my doubts and you explain things so well.

[@darknessfierce4209]

I never knew about the right angles and my T-shirt I recently made has Vs at the bottom side seams, now I know why. Ha 😂 one of a kind Thanks, great video

[@j.r.8223]

You’re an excellent teacher! Really learned a lot from this video!

[@AnVoPhotography]

Very helpful. It makes so much sense. Thank you 😊

[@joscoville3641]

Thanks for this VERY INFORMATIVE video tutorial. It is VERY helpful.

[@nb2229]

Thanks for doing videos like this. You are also an incredible instructor and I love watching and learning.

[@sharynr4067]

Wow what a find! Love your teaching style this is exactly what I want to learn. Where have you been hiding 😁

[@CatherineSews]

Hi Sharyn! So happy to have you on board!!

[@ireneochoa6972]

Loves learning these skills!

[@chrysanthemum3087]

You are such a fantastic teacher. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@DebR69]

Thank you for sharing this video. I’ve been searching everywhere for information that you explained so easy to understand. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@pattyarpaia4887]

Thank you, I’ve been sewing for years and until I started watching you videos I felt that dressmaking, tailoring is a loss art. I am glad GOD gave you the talent and the added gift to teach. You are Wonderful

[@mariaorrs83]

Thank you! I have been wanting to try drafting my own patterns from a sloper, but I thought it was much more complicated. This video has given me so much confidence to go ahead and just do it!

[@bellaferman]

Love your video, you explain very well and so clearly. Wish you'd make a video on how to make a double circle, long skirt. Thank you.

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Bella! A double circle, wow, that's a lot of fabric! Do you ever watch the DIY Designer on KZbin? She's very cool and creative and recently did a video on using a circular tablecloth to make a circle skirt with really lovely results!

[@bellaferman]

@@CatherineSews Thank you Catherine, ill check out the DIY channel.

[@nancybenson1951]

Wow. You are so easy to follow. 👍🏻❤

[@bonniecrowe1531]

You provide a wealth of information. Thank you thank you.

[@1wholovestrees]

I have made my own sloper from a kit by surefit designs. I have used it to design other patterns, and even made my own customized fit dress form by removing all the ease. But I so much love your videos, because you exude enthusiasm for this craft which is now dying. Thank you for reminding me how fun, and how important it is to make your own clothing. Adding, the technique on how you do the pleats on the bottom of that skirt is priceless. I never knew this, and I’ve been selling since dinosaurs roamed the earth!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much, Beth. I love your comment on many levels!

[@abaigealduda2756]

What an amazing overview!!! Thank you very much!