Take Body Measurements You Can Use Again
A tape measure, a few clear landmarks and a dated paper record make choosing a sewing pattern size easier. Learn what to measure and how to check it.
Measurement and Fit, Patterns
David’s Digital Journal
Custom garments and thoughtful clothing choices
Notes on planning a garment, understanding cloth and noticing the choices that affect how clothes feel and wear. The Journal gives these subjects room for a closer look, from early design ideas to the practical details inside a finished piece.
Read the latest articles
Browse the published articles below. Each piece focuses on a useful question about custom dressmaking, tailoring or choosing and caring for clothing.
Slopers, Blocks, and Garment Patterns: Where to Begin
Understand the different jobs of a sloper, a block, and a garment pattern, then make a small, practical plan for your first paper-and-fabric test.
Drafting, Patterns
Design studies ahead
David plans to share new sketch designs for wedding dresses and Santa garb in future Journal posts. These will offer a look at ideas as they develop.
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Looking for sewing instructions
Visit Resources for links to measuring, printing and fabric guides in the Pattern Studio. For the current approach to a new custom garment, start with Custom Tailoring.