My Favorite Patternmaking Books & Resources | How I learned to draft & grade patterns

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - INTRO
01:12 - BOOKS
06:40 - LIBRARIES
11:52 - E-COURSES
14:15 - RU-vid
16:00 - STUDY YOUR CLOTHING
16:38 - CONCLUSION
Things mentioned in this video:
BOOKS:
- Patternmaking for Fashion Design (HARDCOVER VERSION RECOMMENDED): amzn.to/3rnPZ2d
- Pants for Real People: amzn.to/3roWYIi
- Shirtmaking: amzn.to/3frzsVt
(Byrdie Button-up Pattern: bit.ly/psbyrdiebuttonup )
- Grading Book: amzn.to/3A3Ehhl
E-COURSES:
- How to Draft a Bodice Sloper Using Adobe Illustrator: skl.sh/37F2taV
- How to Draft a Sleeve Sloper Using Adobe Illustrator: skl.sh/38EwUyk
- Denise Bayron's Sewing E-Course: skl.sh/3GxqJND
- Craftsy: bit.ly/3FyvftP
- Domestika: bit.ly/33Fyv9C
- Creativebug: bit.ly/3rg25KS
- Closetcore E-courses: bit.ly/34UWGkY
- Cashmerette E-Courses: bit.ly/3A3Y9B5
- Melly Sews Blog: bit.ly/34JhKdY
- Blank Slate Patterns Drafting E-Course: bit.ly/3FJ8vrj
RU-vid:
- ‪@withwendy‬
- ‪@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns‬
- ‪@MadetoSew‬
- ‪@MimiGStyleshow‬
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES + FUN STUFF:
- Shop Pattern Scout PDF sewing patterns: bit.ly/shoppatternscout
-You can also shop some Pattern Scout patterns on Etsy: bit.ly/PatternScout
- Casey's Skillshare Classes: skl.sh/2JZlIzh
- Pattern Scout on Pinterest: bit.ly/3kqjT0j
- Sewalongs and tutorials: bit.ly/34Wtt5P
- Skillshare Courses I teach: skl.sh/2EVBLvc
Follow @patternscout on Instagram: / patternscout
MY EQUIPMENT:
Pfaff IDT Select Sewing Machine: bit.ly/35fqoh3
Babylock Imagine Serger: bit.ly/2ILM1Ol
Camera: Sony ZV-1
Computer: Apple MacBook Air 13" (2021)
All music from: MUSICBED
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@susanstewart1402 Год назад

Great list that includes faves plus new resources too. I also like DIY Mongra Designer on RU-vid. The pattern drafting and construction methods from Korea are highly sophisticated. Even simple shapes have interesting tweaks, that are not immediately obvious, that elevate the designs. My Architectural Technologist husband finds your videos fascinating.

@PatternScout Год назад

I will check those out, thanks!

@KateShaw2 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the wonderful tips!

@shannonlooper8674 Год назад

This is so helpful, thank you so much. You are very encouraging and make me feel like I really can do this so thank u!

@crashtestdummy2686 Год назад

Great video with a lot of knowledge just got back into Sewing after a different career for a few decades but once upon a time,I wanted to be a designer and had some talent so it’s fun to start developing again in my retirement and once again going into business using my sewing skills

@shawnswain5826 2 года назад

Thank you so much! You’ve provided so much information in this video and I’m actually excited about giving a lot of it a try!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Yay! So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@freetruth123 2 года назад

Your videos are so educational. Thank you. ⭐️

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@skynarita 7 дней назад

Thank you for sharing and promote creativity!

@normacooper6377 12 дней назад

Helpful advice.

@Josieb4008 2 года назад

Woah! This was a video that I had no idea I needed! I've exhausted all the sewing and patternmaking books in my entire library system. Thank you for the additional resource information.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Yay! So glad you needed it. I felt like a kid in a candy store at the university library--their collection was so extensive! Thanks for watching! :)

@ptoste1 Год назад

Wow! I like you a lot.😊😍 I like your attitude. 👌I learned to sew with RU-vid. I started with bags and pouches and sometimes tried some garments but none of the patterns would fit me. I’ve been making some adjustments and things started to go well enough Now I’m definitely to give it a try again now that I’ve found you. You’re an inspiration. I’m actually going to follow your piece of advice. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏👏😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@emcarver8983 Год назад

Thank you so much. There is so much content in the video.

@PatternScout Год назад

So glad it is helpful! Thanks for watching!

@debbiesnyder762 2 года назад

Awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much for watching! :)

@Escape10mom 2 года назад

I agree, staying away from very opinionated ways to do things. It really does stifle creativity.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Definitely! I have always felt that way and thrive when I can break the rules a little :)

@esraaadel1187 2 года назад

love your channel 🌷🌷 and benefit from this video, really thank you 🌷

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Aw thanks so much! Glad it is helpful! :)

@mygoldencharlie2016 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for sharing this. It is so useful.

@PatternScout 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!

@ChrisLucasDesigns 2 года назад

Thoroughly enjoyed your video and agree with you completely. I have all the books you have except David Coffin’s book… might have to add that one to my collection. Thanks for sharing 💗

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you! So glad to know it. Yes, I highly recommend the Coffin book--I've used it a lot!

@denisedorsey2889 2 года назад

This was so interesting to me. I’m not going to be drafting patterns, but I enjoyed hearing your insights and more about how you approach your skill. Thanks!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Oh good, I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! :)

@abe5849 2 года назад

Great resources and it was so fun to see the library of my alma mater. Make sure to check out the Beal Garden on your next trip there-it is beautiful year round!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Yes, that garden is beautiful! On nice days we visit the campus a lot for walks and bike rides (we live really close to campus now), the whole campus is really nice!

@robynhansen8636 2 года назад

You are awsume just like me break the rules and self taught just love watching a learning from you 💖

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@galewinegar5235 2 года назад

We’ll done! Thanks for the tip about MSU library access ( fellow Lansingite)!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Oh hey neighbor! :) Thank you! Glad that was helpful info, the campus library has so much to offer!

@eomorrow 2 года назад

Thank you for the wonderful information Casey! I retired and finally have time to fulfill my dream of making my own patterns and clothes. Your videos are so full of real information, inspiration and motivation! I think I have watch them all, many more than once!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much, I'm so happy to know it! Best of luck on your sewing and patternmaking adventures!

@candacej.wilson3770 2 года назад

You are amazing! I love your manner and your genuine love for sewing and others convey wonderfully on screen. Many of the women are so talkative and wasteful with time, I defer or shut off. You share just enough life but get started with sharing. My souls is happy and I wish you continued success.😍💕😎

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me! I really do love it and want others to feel empowered to create and feel that love, too! :)

@sunalouw348 Год назад

Great video thanks ❤

@PatternScout Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@RezaMarz Год назад

Thanks.

@riannaforto8555 Год назад

Thanks for sharing, i have no fashion design background either and just wanted to start. But ur videos supports me so much 🥹💕

@PatternScout Год назад

I'm so glad they are helpful. Thank you for watching!

@faithmathingsdal79 2 года назад

So so good! A wealth of information and wisdom. Thank you. :)

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you!! :)

@faithmathingsdal79 2 года назад

@@PatternScout I just watched this older video from TomKatStitchery, where Whitney went through all her sewing books and the first half of the video made me think of you. You've probably seen all these, but I thought I'd share anyway, just FYI. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T_lgXyrMBX8.html

@bcvahsfam 2 года назад

Another GREAT video packed with useful information! I don't always know the terms you use -- like "grading", but I can look it up. While I have an interest, this video might be a bit beyond my skill level. I liked hearing a bit of how you got started.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Cari!:)

@Binaishere Год назад

Thank you Casey for your encouragement! I came across your videos recently and look forward to the resources you have shared. I’m at the point where I’m comfortable with my machine and want to sew a garment. What pattern would you recommend for beginners?

@AlexandraMorganInHousePatterns Год назад

Fabulous video! Thanks so much for sharing my channel.

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you, Alexandra! Your channel is such a great resource!!

@thedahliasewciety 2 года назад

Casey, thank you so much for such an informative episode! I have always felt the need to create my own patterns someday and may have to venture down the self taught path! It's so true what you were saying about doing things differently instead of what's been perseved in the past as the "right" way. My 25 year old daughter has learned to sew entirely through indie patterns as they just explain things so well in comparison to the Big 4 or old-style textiles classes that I had at high school. Keep up the fantastic vlogs, Kristen xx

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much Kristen! There really are so many amazing teachers in the indie sewing world...so many awesome sources of information online too. You should definitely do it!

@barefacedquestions 10 месяцев назад

Can you recommend indie pattern makers who are good at explaining?

@barbaramatthews4735 Год назад

I like self study. I can sew fairly well. I am constantly learning new thing. I want to sew my own personal wardrobe. I am fascinated by the idea of making my own patterns. I'm an odd size. I'm short and curvy, some might say chubby. I just want to be able to work with what I got. I have sewn with commercial patterns for a long time, since I was a teen. I'm 54 now. I want to up my game. I'm already able to make minor adjustments. I'm comfortable with darts, plakets, zippers, buttons, linings, pockets and intermediate sewing techniques. I want to be more advanced. Fashion school is not my dream. I just want to sew as a hobby and make practical use of my skills. This is cool. I'm originally from Ypsilanti, but I live in Tennessee now justca little north of Nashville. Go Blue! I perked up about U of M.

@PatternScout Год назад

That is how I feel too, I want to level up and be able to make what I want without having to find the pattern :) And also like self-study. Thanks so much for watching! Hope these resources are helpful!

@belinda58sews29 2 года назад

Thanks so much for all of the information! I recently purchased a projector and plan to NEVER AGAIN stick a pattern together (don't get me wrong, I prefer that to BIG NAME brands, but it takes so much time...). Part of using a projector is learning to do basic alterations to patterns digitally so they fit me, and I am learning a lot, but it's tough to find a sweet spot when it comes to resources, a lot of it can be very full on and over the top and so intimidating. But now you have given me a lot of options to expand my knowledge, so I can't wait to get started. As a side note, it would be great if you could add projector files to your patterns. It's a bit of an upgrade to your A0 files, but not that much, and projectors are becoming very popular! The Facebook group that got me hooked is projectors for sewing with more than 40K members from all over.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! I actually just got a little cheap projector that I have been thinking about trying to set up for pattern projecting...if I do it I will definitely share the process and probably add projector files to the patterns (but not sure when that will happen...definitely been on my mind though!). It would be so nice to be able to just get to cutting and not have to fuss with printing and taping pages together!

@lynnp9302 2 года назад

You may want to check out books by Winford Aldrich and Natalie Bray for a English approach to flat pattern drafting. I found the Natalie Bray books particularly helpful. Mueller is a German system but the books in English are quite expensive.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

I will definitely check those out, thank you so much for the recommendations!

@phoenixcampbell6927 Год назад

If you are looking at Domestika courses - not all of them are in English, although they do have English subtitles!

@lisafeldmann9863 2 года назад

Thanks for your advice in books and courses! So awesome that you have a class in Skillshare! Another youtube channel I have found helpful is Thoughtful Creativity. She shows drafting techniques for simple clothing items.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching! I will check out Thoughtful Creativity, thanks for the recommendation!

@Madhaddersewing 8 месяцев назад

Hi! Thanks for this video! Question- I really want to purchase the Pattern Making for Fashion Design book but was wondering what the difference between the hardcover and paperback version is, because I notice in the link you put that hardcover version is recommended. The hardcover is much more expensive from what I’m seeing but I don’t want to get jipped out of anything if I settle for the paperback. Are they both the exact same minus covers? Thank you!

@charlottejones7341 11 месяцев назад

Do you use a pattern program from a book and kits

@paulasettles1102 Год назад

I recently started to buy an online pattern making course but noticed that it said this would be only for use for making patterns only for myself, so I did not buy it as I want to make patterns and clothes for others. Does the Patternmaking for Fashion Design also restrict me from using the patterns I would draft only for myself? Would you suggest a book or course that would allow me to make patterns and clothing from the patterns for other people? Thanks.

@aliatv8651 2 года назад

I have my degree in fashion design. We use that pattern making book in the program, it’s literally my Bible when I’m making patterns😅 I have that draping book you returned to the library as well. I never really used it for anything🤔 I always followed the notes I took when my professor demonstrates. I’m getting into making patterns on illustrator and I found ur video while searching for a nice one on grading. I literally just finished the free course from design lab, but Ralph doesn’t know how to grade. I enjoyed the course😆 I found some of those other courses u mentioned & there’s one called patternworkshop that was the most appealing to me with what I’m looking for. Great video!!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

That is all so good to know! Thank you! I've considered doing a grading video either here or on Skillshare...I have kinda figured out what works for me from trial and error, youtube tutorials, and pattern testing, and when I first started selling patterns, I hired a grader for a couple of them and learned a lot through that process too. I'm always looking for tips and tricks to improve that workflow. I will definitely check out patternworkshop too. Thanks for the rec! :)

@kerstinshadbolt1003 2 года назад

I will never draft a pattern, but I want to understand how they 'work🌷

@charlottejones7341 11 месяцев назад

The program that cost 150.99 for the kit

@pammcintyre7602 2 года назад

In house studio, Alexandra Morgan is an awesome resource for pattern drafting

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Yes, her tutorials are awesome! 🙌

@dailydedication2663 Год назад

I’m just learning how to sew but I’m thinking that there’s already quite a bit that goes into making pattern adjustments for a custom fit that it might be better to just learn how to draft pattern then sew it. 😅is that ridiculous or no?

@PatternScout Год назад

I think definitely start with patterns before pattern drafting (unless you're just feeling extra bold!). I sewed a lot of patterns and got comfortable making small adjustments to them, then bigger adjustments and pattern hacks before I felt comfortable drafting from scratch. Having experience with sewing from a pattern definitely helps with understanding the fundamentals of pattern drafting. :)

@shirayot8672 Год назад

Hello, Casey! Is it books the standart of USA pattering? I am looking for best practice in fashion industry and research different approach in different countries.

@PatternScout Год назад

It might be (because it is in inches), and I'm not sure how that differs from other countries' standards as far as drafting technique. :)

@shirayot8672 Год назад

@Pattern Scout it is really simular. Differences in measurment, parametres used to build lines and what points used to build lines. But final patterns look quite simular. Different basic modeling also. And different well know, "classic", designs as outcome. It look like this approach have more detale, more accurate. I will try it tomorrow. I am so appreciate your books review. Thank you.

@Nayan99719 9 месяцев назад

Hi mam,m

@millie7642 Год назад

whats the main reason you highly suggest the hardcover for Patternmaking for Fashion Design? Its just way more pricey haha

@PatternScout Год назад

When I was reading reviews for the book, a few people noted that there were some quality control issues with the paper back version (pages falling out, etc) and I think it is also made by a different manufacturer and there were a few other small differences from the original. If you are trying to save a little money, the paperback version is probably just fine (I almost got that one, then decided to go for the hardcover and I am glad because I use it so much, I think the paperback would get pretty beat up!).

@millie7642 Год назад

@@PatternScout ok thanks for the info!

@rhondaverma6358 2 года назад

🤣. I paused the video, bought all the books, then started watching again and you said to look at the library first! BWAHAHAHAHA!!!! Too late!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

oh no! 😂 sorry about that! I mean...you probably would have loved them so much you would have purchased them anyway! 😉

@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825 Год назад

I'm odd-sized. I'm short. Whenever things fit my waist it's too short, or it gets too tight in my hips. I have childs hand and feet and a bit masculine-but-femenine face. It's hard to buy clothes. So I'm designing my own stuff.

@PatternScout Год назад

Sounds like a good plan!

@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825 Год назад

@@PatternScout Things in my area are overpriced and the quality is just not there. Cotton (even if bad quality ones) are quite common, but wool and linen are rare and god forbids they actually have any cashmere or silk in stock. Add that to my very particular androgynous style (that's actually a mix of femenine and masculine atributes to the clothes that looks ballanced and not the oversized I-can-see-you stuff thats a bit more popular) and not wanting my clothes to itch and we have a problem. I look like a kid, if I wear femenine stuff I look more masculine, whimsical or doll-like. If I war masculine stuff I look dainty, youthful and small. I therefore look for balance if that makes any sense.

@Bright-It 8 месяцев назад

Pants For Real People ... Does it mean fitted bodies are UNREAL people? What should be a standard, became a rarity.

@Bonbon53539 2 года назад

Casey, what an episode - full of incredibly useful info all in one place complete with all this written up for us in the “b ox below”. I love your approach to teaching and sharing your knowledge with us all. Thank you!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much for watching my videos!