Sewing Lab For All Skill Levels

A supportive community designed to help you grow at your own pace.

All activities are optional, and add free.

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Live Classes

Sewing technique sessions on Google Meet.

Patterns

Pick designs and the teacher will custom make you personal patterns that fits your body measurements.

300+ Classes

Videos, photos, and written instructions — plus podcasts where techniques get debated and explored.

Free Downloads

Embroidery files and sloper block patterns in a variety of sizes and file types.

Design Software

Embroidery making software and pattern making software, both with step-by-step tutorials.

Community

Connect with fellow members across multiple social platforms.

Music & Stories

A curated sewing playlist and short stories about seamstresses.

Sewing Retreats

3-day online events with guided projects from start to finish.

All Skill Levels Welcome

Ages 10 to 110

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Pattern Designing And Making From Basic Blocks

Flat Pattern Drafting from a Basic Block Sloper
Flat Pattern Drafting from a Basic Block Sloper
It allows you to transform a simple basic block sloper into endless clothing styles by manipulating lines, adding fullness, changing shapes, and adjusting fit. Read more...
Designing Nightgowns And Slips
Designing Nightgowns And Slips
This guide walks you through both hand drafting and digital pattern making in Inkscape—from foundation block to finished pattern. Read more...
Designing Sleeves: A Complete Guide to 7 Sleeve Styles (Hand & Digital Drafting)
Designing Sleeves: A Complete Guide to 7 Sleeve Styles (Hand & Digital Drafting)
Master sleeve patternmaking with this step-by-step guide covering 7 sleeve styles — from puff and raglan to kimono and draped — with instructions for both hand drafting and Inkscape. Read more...
Designing Collars
Designing Collars
Covers flat, roll, shirt, stand, shawl, flared, and bias collars with step-by-step instructions. Read more...
Flat pattern drafting tools and skirt pattern pieces laid out on a cutting table
Designing Skirt Patterns
If you can draft a basic skirt sloper, you can design almost any skirt style. This guide walks through 10 classic skirt patterns—from straight to circular to draped—with step-by-step drafting... Read more...
Drafting One-Piece Dresses (Princess and Side-Draped Styles)
Drafting One-Piece Dresses (Princess and Side-Draped Styles)
This guide covers princess seam and side-draped styles with step-by-step instructions for hand drafting and Inkscape. Read more...
Designing Necklines from a Basic Bodice Sloper
Designing Necklines from a Basic Bodice Sloper
This guide walks through 7 neckline styles—V, round, square, sweetheart, wedge, boat, and built-up—with step-by-step instructions for both hand drafting and in Inkscape. Read more...
Flat Pattern Drafting for Shirts
Flat Pattern Drafting for Shirts
Learn how to draft shirt patterns from a bodice sloper — by hand or in Inkscape. Covers dart manipulation, cowl necks, yokes, wrap shirts, boleros, vests, and more. Read more...
Wrap pants showing tapered leg silhouette, side panel detail, and adjustable wrap waistband with overlap closure
Wrap Pants
Draft wrap pants with a tapered leg, back side panel, and adjustable wrap waistband, covering crotch adjustments, paneling, elastic channels, and Velcro closure. Read more...
Stirrup pants showing tapered leg silhouette, side panel detail, and fitted ankle with stirrup strap
Stirrup Pants
What You’re Designing A tapered leg pant (narrow at the ankle) with a roomier upper hip and waist, a functional back side panel, an adjustable waistband (elastic + Velcro), and... Read more...
Flounce collar blouse showing soft draped collar waves, V-neckline, and button front opening
Flounce Collar Over Blouse
What You’re Designing A semi-fitted blouse with a V-neck opening, a button front, a soft flounce (ruffled) collar, and a slightly flared hem for movement. It combines the precision of... Read more...
Maternity garment pattern showing front length extension and belly panel adjustments for pregnancy fit
Maternity Pattern Design
Draft maternity sewing patterns for pants, skirts, and tops. Covers rib panels, elastic waists, yoke designs, front length adjustments, for all stages of pregnancy. Read more...
Close-up of a stretch leotard showing smooth body-hugging fit, leg opening, and neckline finish
One Piece Swimsuit
Learn how to draft a swimsuit from a bodice pattern. Covers stretch, fabric selection, torso measurement, crotch shaping, elastic application, and variations. Read more...
Tube Neckline Sweatshirt
Tube Neckline Sweatshirt
What This Design Is A loose, knit garment with a wide dropped shoulder fit, a flattened sleeve cap, banded hem and cuffs, and a soft rounded tube neckline instead of... Read more...
Tailored lapel jacket showing structured collar, front button placket, and classic blazer silhouette
Lapel Jacket Drafting
This guide covers ease, lapel shaping, facings, collar construction, lining, interfacing, and tailoring techniques. Read more...
Close-up of a tulip petal sleeve showing the overlapping curved fabric sections on a blouse
Petal / Tulip Sleeve
This guide covers splitting, curving, overlapping, edge finishes, and design variations for blouses and dresses. Read more...
Draped front bodice pattern tutorial showing slash-and-spread technique for soft fabric draping
Draped Front Bodice
A step-by-step patternmaking guide to drafting a draped front bodice — covering the slash-and-spread technique, shoulder pleats, construction order, fabric selection, and design variations. Read more...
Classic denim jacket showing yoke seams, front placket, chest pockets, and structured collar
How to Pattern Draft A Denim Jacket
Learn how to draft and sew a denim jacket from a shirt pattern. This guide covers ease adjustments, yokes, plackets, topstitching, and construction techniques. Read more...
Vintage-inspired culottes showing the divided skirt silhouette with a flowing, skirt-like appearance
How to Draft Culottes
Learn how to draft culottes (divided skirts) from a pants pattern. This guide covers crotch adjustments, structured and flared styles, pleats, and fabric tips. Read more...
Illustration of a dolman sleeve pattern showing the bodice and sleeve as one continuous piece
How to Draft a Dolman Sleeve
Learn how to draft a dolman sleeve from scratch. This guide covers pivot techniques, underarm shaping, fit adjustments, and design variations. Read more...
Diagram showing raglan sleeve pattern pieces and seam lines
How to Draft a Raglan Sleeve
Learn how to draft a raglan sleeve from scratch. This guide covers pattern pieces, seam lines, sleeve shaping, darts, and design variations. Read more...