Tracing a Pattern From a Ready-made Garment
The easiest way to duplicate a favorite garment is to cut it apart and make a pattern from it. But, if it’s not worn out yet, you probably don’t want to cut it up. In this class, you will learn to trace a garment to make a pattern from it, a method that’s also called rubbing off. This is my favorite method of making a pattern, as you can exactly duplicate what you already know fits and eliminate the flat measuring and guesswork in custom fitting.
To bring to the class:
Shirt or vest that you want to make a pattern from.
Before you take the time to trace a garment, you should try it on and decide if it fits perfectly or if there are any adjustments that should be made. Write any changes down (such as: lengthen 1” at hem edge or sleeve tight at elbow or horizontal wrinkle from top button to shoulder; make adjustment for square shoulder, and so on). Another thing to keep in mind is that sewing your traced pattern in a different type fabric than what the garment you are tracing is made from will change how the garment looks and even how it fits.
Please call (254-829-7119) or come by the shop if you have any questions.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Materials Included: | We will provide pattern paper and pencils for use in the class. |
| Instructor: | Krista Loree |
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