THE BASIC PATTERN SET

The Basic Pattern Set – Your Foundation for Custom-Fit Sewing

Ready to draft your own sewing patterns from scratch — with clarity and confidence?

The Basic Pattern Set is a beginner-friendly guide to drafting the five essential blocks you need to design and sew garments that fit your body beautifully.

Whether you're a fashion student, self-taught sewist, or aspiring designer, this book walks you through simple, repeatable steps to draft:

• The Bodice Block
• The Skirt Block
• The Sleeve Block
• The Off-Shoulder Block
• The Princess Dart Block

No confusing jargon. No guesswork. Just straightforward instructions, clear diagrams, and guidance for real bodies — not just textbook measurements.

🔸 Learn to take accurate body measurements
🔸 Understand dart placement and shaping
🔸 Draft blocks you can use again and again

Already working from commercial patterns? This book will help you go beyond — to create personalized blocks for your own designs or perfectly adjusted fit.

✅ Digital format — instant download
✅ Perfect for pattern drafting beginners and refreshers alike
✅ Includes step-by-step instructions and illustration-based guidance