Two-piece sweatpants pattern built from the same measurements and ease as the one-piece version, but with a different leg construction.
The grainline placement on front and back pieces allows a clearer definition of the lower leg areas and separates the side seams.
A widely used base for casual trousers, sportswear, bermudas and shorts.
Tear-away pants are a transformation of one-piece sweatpants featuring full lateral openings with snap fasteners. Used in sports, medical contexts and stage performances, they allow fast removal without taking off footwear. This post explains their construction logic and practical limits from a pattern-making perspective.
This article explains the one-piece tracksuit trouser pattern, a simple and loosely structured construction used for casual, sports and functional garments. It outlines its main characteristics, typical fabrics and waist positioning.
The text details the measurements required for drafting, focusing on hip width and seat rise, and explains how all other dimensions are derived. Differences in proportions and drafting logic compared to more tailored trousers are clearly described.
Special attention is given to horizontal and vertical ease, their relationship and their influence on the rise, crotch and leg opening. The article also clarifies grainline placement and explains why this pattern is suitable for both male and female morphologies.
This article discusses which body is the most suitable reference for technical patternmaking studies and why the male body morphology has traditionally been used as a starting point. It introduces the main morphological differences between male and female bodies and their impact on proportions and pattern construction. The topic is developed in depth in the video included on the page.
Transformation of the straight skirt base pattern using godets.
The article explains how to define circular sectors, calculate hem development and control skirt flare without altering waist and hip fit, with a complete practical example.
A natural-flare skirt is created by closing the darts in a tailored skirt block, transforming their volume into a gentle opening at the hem. The result is a fluid, balanced silhouette that remains clean and structured. It’s an easy, elegant transformation suitable for everyday skirts, formal garments and even bridal designs.
A clear and accessible introduction to the grading process of the straight tailored skirt. Learn how to interpret a measurement chart and how patterns change depending on male or female morphology. The full video demonstrates the method step by step.
Geometric pattern making relies on simple shapes —circles, triangles, rectangles— to build garments with mathematical precision and a clear method.
In this article, learn how to calculate and draw a circle skirt using the gardener’s compass, from formulas and proportions to practical drafting.
Perfect for fashion students and professionals who value precision and method.
The two-piece body and one-piece sleeve pattern is the basis for garments like t-shirts and sweatshirts. We explain measurements, anatomical references and step-by-step drafting
The human body is the foundation of pattern making: anatomy, reference points and essential measurements to design and cut with precision
