Make Your Own Custom Sewing Patterns

By Christina Workman


Sewing can be a fun pastime, and creating useful items at the same time can both save you money and frustration. Sometimes the patterns provided aren't exactly what you expected, and in this case it becomes helpful to know where to find custom sewing patterns. With a little bit of creativity and some unique ideas you can adapt just about any standard pattern to fit your needs.

To be able to create custom sewing patterns, whether from scratch or based on a purchased pattern, is a very useful skill that can help with a variety of unique applications. Creating anything from sewing, including a personalized pattern, require not many materials beyond the needle and thread. To begin, the only other materials you need are a pliable measuring tape and a small container of straight pins.

Having the right measurements based on what you are creating is important. When you are creating an item of clothing, it is essential to have some fairly recent measurements to ensure that the receiver will fit into the piece once it is completely. On the other hand, if the project will be something that is not worn as clothing, but is an accessory or case for something else, the measurements do not need to be nearly as specific.

Creating a rough sketch of what the completed project's appearance will really help to motivate and inspire you once the sewing begins. It may also give onlookers an idea at what you are creating, helping you stay focused despite their curious looks.

Once you have the idea set in your mind for the completed product's appearance, and have a rough sketch of it down where you can see it easily, the next step is to measure and cut. Be sure to cut a little bit bigger than you expect, to allow for editing as you go.

When you are creating your unique project, consider if it will be something that you would like to repeat. If you decide that you, or someone you know, might want to replicate this project, it may be a wise investment to make your own pattern. This is accomplished by tracing the cut out pieces of fabric that you have onto pattern paper so that the initial measurements are already completed.

Creating your own custom sewing patterns can be both fun and easy, and are virtually guaranteed to save you time in the long run. With your unique idea put into a personalized package, you will be able to duplicate your project as many times as you'd like.

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