There are several ways to make your own sewing patterns. Here are five methods:
1. Drafting Sewing Patterns From Scratch
This is the one people go for when they are new to pattern making.
2. Tracing Existing Garments Into Sewing Patterns
3. Deconstructing An Existing Item Of Clothing
4. Modifying An Existing (And Well Fitting) Commercial Pattern
5. Draping To Create A Two Dimensional Sewing Pattern
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make your own sewing patterns:
1. Choose a pattern.
2. Print the pattern.
3. Assemble the PDF sewing pattern.
4. Cut fabric.
5. Sew it and show it off!
6. Store patterns.