Pattern Drafting Courses and Certifications

Pattern Drafting from Ready-to-Wear

Costumer and sewing instructor Steffani Lincecum teaches how to re-create your favorite ready-to-wear garments and delicate vintage finds in this...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Next-Level Pattern Drafting From Ready-to-Wear

Draft a pattern from any garment to sew a perfect copy – without damaging the original! Wish you could make an exact copy of your favorite vintage dress? You know,...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Bernadette Banner

Making an 1895 Walking Skirt Using Period Drafting Methods

Learn to create an authentic 1895 walking skirt using period-accurate drafting techniques. Discover historical sewing methods and gain insights into Victorian fashion construction.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bernadette Banner

Drafting and Fitting Victorian Corset Mockups on an Asymmetrical Figure - Part 1

Learn to draft and fit Victorian corset mockups for asymmetrical figures, exploring historical patterns, modern drafting techniques, and practical solutions for achieving authentic period silhouettes.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Patternmaking + Design: Creative Necklines

Beautiful necklines and finishing details are the mark of an excellent patternmaker. Learn to draft an array of flattering necklines and finishing...

• Craftsy
• 5 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Patternmaking Basics: The Bodice Sloper

Accelerate your fashion design evolution. Create a moulage and use it to make a custom-fit bodice sloper — the foundation for personalized patternmaking.

• Craftsy
• 5 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Patternmaking Basics: The Skirt Sloper

Make a personalized skirt sloper, and use it to draft custom skirt patterns with an inspiring array of silhouettes and design details.

• Craftsy
• 4 hours 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Jean-ius: Reverse Engineer Your Favorite Fit

Recreate your favorite jeans without taking them apart. Couturier Kenneth D. King teaches this amazing class, full of couture sewing techniques.

• Craftsy
• 4 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Designing Your Wardrobe: Drafting the Tailored Jacket or Coat

Draft a pattern for a sophisticated jacket or coat with customizable details. Ready to test your patternmaking skills? Master designer and pattern...

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Designing Your Wardrobe: Drafting Pants

Learn to draft perfect patterns for well-fitting pants. Join design-school founder Suzy Furrer in using your new sloper to draft pants. Walk away with...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Designing Your Wardrobe: Drafting Tops

Picturing the ultimate well-fitting top? Now you can draft a pattern for it! Apparel Arts design school founder Suzy Furrer shows you how to use your...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Patternmaking Essentials: The Tailored Jacket

Turn your bodice sloper into a perfectly customized tailored jacket pattern. Discover highly sought-after techniques for drafting a classic design.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Patternmaking + Design: The Pants Sloper

Draft custom pant slopers with confidence. Create the foundation for designing all the perfectly fitting pants you can dream up!

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Patternmaking Classics: The Wrap Dress

Apply your flat patternmaking skills with confidence! Learn to draft a custom wrap dress from start to finish.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Patternmaking + Design: Collars & Closures

Take your patternmaking skills all the way to the top. Learn to draft nine collar variations, finishing details and two types of button plackets.

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00