Hacks included in this kit
- Adding a vertical panel line
- Adding a vertical panel line
- Converting a dart into a panel line
- Curved panel line with gathers
- Button placket
- Creating a gathered skirt / panel
- Making a pattern sleeveless
- Adding volume (slash + spread)
- Pleats
- Drafting a raglan sleeve
- Creating a V-neck
- Adding length
- Drafting a neck facing
- Drafting a hem facing
- Adding fullness to sleeve cuffs and caps
- Swapping sleeves between styles
- Drafting patch pockets
You will also receive a dress design template to help you get those ideas out of your head and onto paper, and a small scale pattern to practise the alterations before moving onto the real thing.
All the hacks are supported by a range of tutorials that cover the basics of drafting your own patterns, including tracing patterns, marking notches, adding seam allowances, and checking and truing patterns and darts. These tutorials have been created so you can use them over and over and adapt them to any project you like. Whether you’re a pattern hacking newbie or an experienced sewist, we’ve got hacks and exercises to help you on your garment making journey.
Our online community is buzzing with inspiration from the extra resources we’ve shared to help you make your dream dress designs come true!