How do I make my own custom sewing patterns instead of using the store bought ones?

Question

How do I make my own custom sewing patterns instead of using the store bought ones?

Answer 1

Another option is to read a book or two on the topic.  Such as: How to Make Sewing Patterns by Donald H. McCunn, Pattern Drafting for Dressmaking  by Pamela C. Stringer, Make Your Own Dress Patterns by Adele P. Margolis or Dorothy Moore's Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking.  Try your local library for an inter-library loan of these books or Amazon.com

Answer 2

You can buy software

http://wildginger.com

Or you can learn patternmaking from books

http://www.amazon.com/Patternmaking-Fash...

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Answer 3

Or you can drape, which is probably the easiest if you've got major fitting issues.

http://www.fashionpatterns.com/books.htm...