Creating a PDF Sewing Pattern Line: Behind the scenes of an indie pattern maker

[@moniquedawn5252]

This increases my appreciation for indie pattern companies and ALL the effort and hard work that goes into it. Well done!!! Thank you so much!

[@Thelaststitch]

That makes me so hsppy to hear! I think it's so valuable to share the process, as it's such an crucial element to the finished product, and as you say it really helps with explaining all the work and thought that goes into this process. And most indie pattern companies do this pretty much solo, at least when starting out

[@PaTTernHack]

Your video is a wonderful overview for the new indie designer! As a pattern maker / pattern grader myself, I 100% agree with your advice that it is best to outsource the grading to someone who has the specialized software. Grading in illustrator "can" be done, but never accurately and it takes 10x longer to accomplish. Illustrator does not have grading-specific tools for performing the tasks, and checking each seam line of each size to make sure everything matches.

[@michellepark778]

Yes enormous effort and hard work goes into drafting patterns. I have just drafted a few samples for personal use using CorelDraw and Abode Illustrator. Wishing you great success in your venture into the indie pattern world.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Sewing 🧵 and patterns fascinate me , so much to learn . All the best with your launch 🚀

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you so much!!

[@katea4603]

Thank you for sharing this. It is helpful and gives me a starting point for my own patterns.

[@Angel-cd5qq]

Wonder if she crochets?

[@myralorraine]

Wow! If I ever thought about becoming a pattern designer, I now know it's not for me!! Hats off to all those Indie pattern designers...they are truly working hard for their money! Thank you for sharing and good luck with your new release!

[@nancypollard4531]

I've been getting spoiled lately. I actually won't even consider pdf patterns that don't offer layers and copy shop format. I'm so glad that you are doing that with your patterns.

[@Thelaststitch]

That's validating to hear! I agree with you, this is a pretty crucial option to offer these days.

[@1129buttons]

Thank you! This fear of making ALL sizes for my patterns is so scary it has stopped me from making clothes for people. But this video helps so much.

[@Thelaststitch]

Yes it is a lot! I was so happy to leave this step off to pro who can do it in a manner of hours, and much better too. So to me it was a worthwhile investment

[@StephanieRubletz]

Thank you for posting this I've been really curiouse about this process.

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it! It can me kinda mysterious until one breaks it down in step by step

[@silversagapatterns]

This was a great conversation, I really enjoyed it. Best of luck with the release Johanna, the pattern looks amazing!

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you Jessica!.It was actually inspired by the convo we had 😊

[@Angel-cd5qq]

@@Thelaststitch maybe you can help her too! Luv the leggings

[@anubis33]

I definitely appreciate the work involved as an Adobe CC suite user. Avoiding distortion can be resolved at the camera stage using lenses that have a flatter field such as enlarging lenses. However, Lightroom will use the lens profiles to remove a lot of those distortions. In Illustrator the image files can be traced with the inbuilt option and refined. I find it faster than pen tracing manually. However for most people the CC Suite is a big investment being a contracted monthly subscription and steep learning curves for a beginner. Even with my graphical skills I return to pencils and pattern making tools to develop a pattern and pattern fit before making a block. I wish you great success in your venture into the indie pattern world.

[@Thelaststitch]

Thank you for your insightful input! The lens correction function is awesome in Adobe, but I would still need to double check this right with real measurements?

[@SewYourOwn]

Thank you so much for the wonderful content! I have been enjoying your channel thoroughly 😀

[@libbybowles]

Impressive! and so exciting. I've pre-ordered in my dreams :-D

[@Thelaststitch]

Aww thank you so nuch Libby 🧡

[@lilybogaards5089]

Really interesting! Thank you for sharing. Good luck with finalising! Looking forward to the launch 🚀 😉💕

[@patternmaker4444]

Hi I enjoyed your video. Was amazing (I watched all your videos) Can you do a video or share some insights on how to start a pattern design business.

[@tracyfrost]

Are you doing AO format?

[@Thelaststitch]

Yes I am! 😊

[@jacqpot9413]

Very interesting!

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to hear you liked this behind the scene look

[@lindabridges445]

You're very smart. No way can I do what you are doing. I'll stick to purchasing patterns. LOL

[@Thelaststitch]

Totally understandable 😊 Sometimes I think that myself!

[@brittneyyoung1882]

Omg omg omg you a life saver

[@Thelaststitch]

Happy to pass this info along!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@118lab]

How do scan the pattern to get the scale right ? when using a scanner

[@kepertwill]

Nice video! Good luck with the process! How did you make the grid on the art boards? Did you drawn lines, on the edges of the art boards ? Looking forward to your pattern