Basic Tools for Apparel Patternmaking

Many people learn how to sew using commercial patterns.  It's a good place to start, but if you have made things from commercial patterns you know that the fit is never quite right and things don't always sit as nicely as apparel you can buy.  If you still want custom fit apparel that is exactly how you want it, you must learn how to pattern your own clothes.  

In the next few days, I will be posting tutorials that are easy projects to dip your toes into patterning.  

Having the right tools for making (or modifying patterns you purchase) is a super important place to start.  Luckily, most tools are not expensive and are easy to get.

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Make This - Feature Stone Bracelet

One current fashion trend that I have been enjoying recently is brining bits of nature into what you wear.  There are so many beautiful rocks and stones around and making them the centerpiece of a bracelet is a great way to incorporate them into your look. 

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Quick Update!

Hi there!

Posting has been a bit slow here lately because Kris and I (the two project creators here) have found ourselves working crazy hours at our day jobs and with client work. 

Posting will be a bit irregular but we are still working on some amazing new projects that will be posted soon!

-Carly | Antibromide 

Make This - Leather Triangle Earrings

Quick and chic, these earrings are a great staple wardrobe accessory. They're easy to make without giving up quality. This project is perfect for a bit of scrap leather from another project or from the grab bag you couldn't resist at the craft store!

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Make This - Two Tone Wood Bangle Bracelet

This simple project yields a sophisticated and understated bangle. Wood veneer is available in a wide range of beautiful grains, and can be easily cut with a sharp exacto or utility knife.

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Pattern - Beadwork Graph Papers

Today I'm making two different beadwork graph papers available - one is for peyote or brick stitch and the other is for square stitch or loom style beadwork. These are very basic, approximately the same proportion as most seed beads and ready for your markers or colored pencils. Get busy and design some beadwork!

Peyote/Brick Stitch Graph Paper Download

Square Stitch/Loomwork Graph Paper Download