Dear needlewomen, I know that some of you do not have a tailor’s pattern. And when creating patterns, it is required to create an armhole - this is exactly the pattern this little article is about. This pattern is often called “Droplet”.

Some of you don't sew very often, so it doesn't make much sense to buy one. Accordingly, if you don’t use the pattern a lot, you can make it yourself from any available materials.

Let's look at some of my ideas for making:

1. Made from thick cardboard - you don’t have to buy a large sheet of cardboard for this. It can be cut from a hard shoe box. You can try to laminate or paste over with tape, but you need to be very careful with the edges so that when pasting there are no irregularities around the perimeter. In addition, you can try to coat it with acrylic varnish, but so that the cardboard does not have time to get wet - cover it with a very thin layer and dry it for 2-3 hours, only after that you can apply the next layer (the cardboard will no longer get wet). The edges also need to be varnished; this is the most vulnerable part during use and it is precisely because of the edges that it is advisable to protect the pattern. ...although, for those who make patterns once or twice a year, you don’t have to bother, but simply cut out according to the proposed template and use it.
2. From a table napkin - thick table napkins (like some kind of film or oilcloth, only thicker) are sold in the hardware departments of supermarkets. If you cut a pattern from such a napkin, then it will be able to serve you for some time. The main thing when choosing such a napkin is to pay attention to the thickness and rigidity, so that it is convenient to trace along this pattern with a pencil or something else.
3. From plastic trash. If there is a man in the house and he has a jigsaw (manual or electric), then this may be the best option for making patterns. It will be very durable and comfortable. The edges of such a cut-out pattern need to be thoroughly sanded with a file and then with sandpaper.

These are the ideas I came up with based on the materials for the pattern.

Today I created a template for you and am posting it for download. It needs to be printed on a printer in full size, please note that the printer settings indicate 100% of the size, the sheet orientation is “landscape”. After printing, make sure the printed size is accurate by measuring the sides of the square - it should be 5 x 5 cm. If everything matches, then the sheet can be glued to your prepared material and only then cut out the shape of the pattern (for example, a paper printer sheet together with cardboard).

If my ideas are useful to someone, I will be very glad! And that means my article, as well as the pattern template prepared for you, will be of benefit :).

Here you can download my pattern template:

Template in PDF format (file weight 0.5 MB)

When cutting a product on fabric or constructing a drawing, you often have to make complex pattern lines. To facilitate, speed up and improve the quality of this work, special tailor's curved patterns have been invented.

This article is about how to make tailor's patterns with your own hands.(we love doing this)

First, I will bring you up to date, and then you will decide for yourself whether to make patterns with your own hands or buy ready-made ones.

WHY DO YOU NEED CURVILINEAR PATTERNS?

Everyone, even an experienced clothing designer or cutter, has a couple of favorite patterns in addition to a long ruler, despite the fact that they can draw many lines by hand.


, especially since they are now on sale (click on the picture to see more details).


There is no need to have the entire set of patterns. You can choose a couple of patterns to your liking and use them in all cases.

The following must be required in this pair:
- oval, like a “droplet” and
- long, like a saber

PATTERN “DROPPLE”

The “droplet” pattern received its name for its drop-shaped shape.


It is used to design the armhole of a shoulder product by selecting a suitable configuration.

MATTER "SABELKA"

The “sabelka” pattern also owes its name to its similarity in shape to a famous object.


It is used to design smooth lines of the side seams of waist (skirts, trousers) and shoulder (dresses, blouses, T-shirts, jackets, coats, etc.) products.

FRENCH PATTERN

The so-called “French pattern” is more universal, but, like anything universal, it requires greater skills in work.

French pattern: its features + cheat sheet with 23 methods of application

FEATURES OF THE FRENCH PATTERN

The French pattern is also called a feather pattern or a French pen - indeed, in appearance its shape resembles a feather. This transparent (most often the pen pattern is made of colorless plastic) curved ruler has a lot of functions. The curve of the French pen curve is different in different parts of it. Knowing the basic rules, you can build a pattern from scratch or adjust an existing pattern by drawing smooth, even and clear lines along the pattern. Using a French pen, you can draw armhole lines, sleeve caps, waist lines, necklines, create and adjust patterns for skirts, dresses and trousers.

Also, the curved edge and the round head of the French pattern itself will help you round the corner by drawing a rounded line along a larger or smaller diameter. There are centimeter markings on the curved side of the pen pattern, which is also very convenient.


The straight side of the French pattern is usually also equipped with markings (in centimeters and millimeters). As a rule, the length of the straight side is 40 cm. Thus, you can also use the pen pattern as a regular ruler - both for drawing straight lines and for measuring distances, marking allowances, and so on. The edge of the French pen opposite the rounded one is often cut at a right angle: it can be used as a straight edge.

Some models of such patterns also have a “built-in” protractor (a tool for measuring angles); narrow slits can be made on the pattern, parallel to the straight side (they make it easier to construct parallel lines, mark seam allowances, and so on).

USING A PEN PATTERN FOR BUILDING AND ADJUSTING PATTERNS: CHEAT SHEET

1. Design of the armhole line
2. Waist line design
3. Design of the sleeve cap
4, 5. Neck design

6. Adjusting the side seam of the skirt
7. Adjustment of the side seam of the skirt + waist line
8. Waistline adjustment
9. Design of the side seam of the skirt

10. Waist line design
11. Design of the dart
12, 13, 14. Changing the neckline
15, 16. Adjustment of the sleeve piping line

17, 18. Changing/adjusting the armhole line
19. Constructing a skirt pattern
20, 21. Changing the sleeve pattern
22. Constructing a shelf pattern
23. Constructing a back pattern

HOW TO MAKE TAILOR'S PATTERNS WITH YOUR OWN HANDS

If for some reason you don’t currently have the opportunity to buy ready-made curved tailor’s patterns, you can make them yourself. I have prepared patterns for you, which you will see in the pictures below.

Patterns needed:
- download to your computer,
- print on a printer at 100% scale and
- make a pattern.

If this is not difficult for you, do it yourself. In the video (at the very bottom of the article) you can see how I did it.

Pattern for the neckline and side seams:

Pattern for sleeve cap:

Pattern for the armhole:

Pattern of droplet and sabre:

You've probably already noticed that several patterns have a unique configuration. For example, a pattern for designing a sleeve cap. And the “boomerang” for the armhole also has a different shape from other patterns. I suspect that it may turn out to be more convenient than the “droplet”.

Tailor's patterns or connecting points

Tailor's curved patterns for cutting and sewing

Tool for patterns: choosing tailor's patterns

Many beginning craftswomen often wonder: do I need tailor's patterns? And if so, which ones should you choose? Let us immediately emphasize that if you plan to make patterns, as well as design and sew clothes yourself, then you simply need a minimum set of sewing patterns. With their help, you can create any pattern much better and easier, draw connecting lines, draw the necessary elements of clothing, etc. It is not necessary to purchase all commercially available patterns at the same time, since most of them are multifunctional and it is enough to start with one or two of the most popular tools. As you work, you will understand what other tools you need and expand your arsenal. In our today's lesson we will talk about the most popular types of tailoring patterns, and the choice will be yours.

What are the patterns made from?

Most patterns presented in sewing accessories stores are made of durable lightweight plastic. More often, manufacturers use transparent plastic, which allows the tailor to see all the lines of the drawing, their location and configuration when designing. However, in stores you can also find patterns made of wood or metal.

The patterns are marked with centimeter markings, as well as half, quarter, and less often 1/3 and 1/6 values. This is very convenient when creating patterns, since you do not have to make additional calculations, and with the help of such a tool you can immediately measure the required value on the drawing.

On transparent patterns along the curved edges, allowances of 6, 12 and 15 mm wide are marked with thin lines repeating the shape of the edge. This way, when cutting parts, you can draw neat allowances of the required width. This is a very convenient option, especially for beginners in sewing.

Rice. 1. Marking allowances using a “French pattern”

Also, on patterns with rounded sides, for example, the “French pattern”, the measuring scale runs along the rounded side, which allows you to measure rounded areas, and marking angles from 30° to 90° allows you to draw corners of the desired size.

Types and shape of tailor's patterns

According to their shape, the patterns can be divided into 3 categories: “corner”, “flank” and “armhole”, depending on what nodes of the drawing they allow to construct. Separately, we can highlight a flexible pattern, we will talk about it a little further.

Pattern for corners

Any pattern begins with constructing an angle. If you use unmarked paper to design patterns, you simply cannot do without such a pattern.

Rice. 2. Using the “corner” pattern to create patterns

With its help it is very easy to draw parallel lines, build corners, and the third side of the pattern allows you to draw curved lines on the side and bottom of the product.

Rice. 3. Marking the center of the part using the “corner” pattern

Patterns for a barrel

One of the most popular patterns among tailors is the “barrel” or “saber” pattern. The shape and size of this pattern may vary slightly; in some cases, using an enlarged rounded edge, you can also draw an armhole line. Typically, the ruler starts on the rounded side, which allows you to measure the rounded areas of the pattern. Using this pattern, you can draw side lines, darts, hem and sleeves, relief lines, neckline lines, etc.

Rice. 4. Using the “saber” pattern for the side line

Rice. 4. Using the “saber” pattern to construct a dart

Rice. 5. Constructing a trouser yoke using a saber pattern

Armhole patterns

The “French pattern” is the most popular among craftswomen, since it is with the construction of the armhole line that difficulties most often arise, especially at the initial stage. However, with the help of such a pattern, you can draw not only the armhole line, but also the side, hem and sleeve lines, model cutouts of various depths, mark corners and allowances, as well as the location of loops and buttons in the product. The pattern allows you to easily adjust and adjust patterns - reduce or increase the depth of the armhole, adjust the waist line, make sleeve piping, etc.

Rice. 6. Constructing an armhole line using a “French pattern”

Rice. 7. Constructing an armhole line using a “French pattern”

Rice. 8. Constructing a neckline using a “French pattern”

Using the “drop” pattern, you can design the bow line of trousers, draw the armhole line, build rounded corners of pockets and collars, mark the diameter of the buttons on the product and their location.

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DIY sewing pattern

When starting to sew, the master acquires a whole arsenal of tools - a notebook with measurements and sketches of clothing models, measuring tapes, special tailor's pencils, not to mention equipment (a machine, an overlocker). The more tailors immerse themselves in their craft, the more professional their skills become, the more ready-made designs, basic patterns and templates they have. Set aside, previously made samples allow you to reduce the time for modeling an individual drawing according to dimensions (your own or the customer’s), quickly and accurately draw all the lines. One of the most convenient tailoring tools is a pattern. Even those who are just starting to sew should get them.

The tool is a ready-made template consisting of curves - fragments of circles of different radii, smooth lines, angles. With its help, you can quickly draw identical parts, maintaining proportions, symmetry and evenness of the drawing. Tailor's patterns are indispensable if you need to draw a beautiful line for an armhole or neckline, smoothly round the bottom of a dress or skirt, draw a collar, and so on. Working with them is simple: just select the desired area in the drawing, identify several key points, attach a shape and draw a strip along it like a ruler.

In order not to use improvised means when sewing - lids, jars, coins - you need your own patterns. Ready-made ones are not always convenient if the master works according to individual sizes. It’s worth making several templates yourself so that, using them, you can draw out elements on the pattern as quickly as possible. You can assemble a set for any type of clothing, for all rounded and pointed parts of the drawing, and simply “assemble” it while working.

What are the patterns?

In tailoring and drawing, patterns of two types of curvature are used - constant and variable. The first are “static” figures with fixed lines, the second can be changed. Patterns with constant curvature - a classic pattern familiar to tailors with several bends on the sides (for example, a standard pattern). A variable type tool looks like a ruler with a device attached to change the curvature.

A separate type is a flexible mating pattern. This is a “moving” tool that is used to measure complex curves by transferring their outlines onto paper. There is no fixation, and it is very difficult to draw the same line twice. They, like measuring or slope ones, are of little use in tailoring and are used mainly by designers, road engineers, and builders.

Traditional tailor's patterns, which are used in the design of clothing, are tools of several types.

• "Corner". In any pattern there are many pairings of sides with a vertex point - from the basic rectangle on the drawing grid to triangles for darts. Angle patterns are needed if the pattern paper is not marked or you want to easily draw parallels and perpendiculars. The template usually also has a curved side that allows you to draw a curve along the side or bottom.
• "Barrel". This pattern is often called a “saber”. It may have a different size, radius of the circle of the edges. With its help, sides, darts, bottom hem and sleeves, raised and rounded lines are drawn.
• “French” (or for armhole). A very useful and popular tool among craftsmen. The line along the armhole is often difficult; it is difficult to draw it by hand without breaking the symmetry. The pattern will allow you to model a neckline with different depths, adjust and adjust patterns to fit, and draw the sleeve cap.
• Patterns of “drop”, “allowance” shapes, universal, combined varieties.

Why you should make your own patterns

Making a sewing pattern with your own hands is not difficult, and there are many benefits from it. The template can be used for designing clothes, making soft toys and other handmade items, doing creative work, and so on. Having made several templates with the most “usable” radii, curvatures and angles to the desired dimensions, you can create patterns without even thinking about drawing complex lines - hyperbolas, parabolas.

Patterns allow:

• sew things that are harmonious in appearance, with respectable proportions, designing beautiful side seams and design lines;
• save time when working, do not create new paper templates every time - if the pattern is basic, you can immediately draw on the fabric using a pattern;
• work according to a “branded” individual contour - if you have come up with spectacular lines for clothes that particularly suit you, they should be saved in the form of a pattern;
• maintain perfect symmetry on “mirror” rounded parts.

If you apply markings to the pattern (for example, along the long side of the “angle” variety), it will replace the ruler. By making several templates and collecting them in a separate folder, you don’t have to waste time lining up curves with a compass. It is enough to get a sample of the desired shape.

Basic principles of pattern making

Before you make your own patterns, you need to choose a material and shape for them. Factory products are made from plastic, wood and even metal. It is not necessary to cut out, but in any case it is worth taking material stronger than tracing paper or ordinary graph paper, otherwise the template will quickly become unusable. You can take thin transparent plastic, which can be cut with good scissors or a paper knife. It is easy to mark it using any paint, even nail polish.

Patterns for DIY sewing are also made from different materials.

• Made from thick cardboard (not corrugated, it’s loose). The best option for quickly making a template that, if handled carefully, will last a long time.
• Made of polyethylene film, transparent but dense (like material for covering plants or furniture). The pattern can be rolled into a tube, it will not take up much space.
• Made from flexible paraplene, thick glossy paper and other wear-resistant materials.

Most patterns are marked with centimeters and millimeters, halves, quarters, thirds and even sixths. Take your time: this will help you immediately determine the necessary parameters on the pattern and save time on additional calculations.

If you are making a device from a transparent material, you can draw allowances on it - usually mark levels of 0.6, 1.2 and 1.5 cm. When cutting, it will be easier to be careful - this is especially important for novice craftsmen. On the rounded sides, place degree markings for angles (from 30 to 90 degrees) and, if desired, an additional measuring scale to make the length of curved segments easier.

Simple ways to make templates

To design your own patterns, prepare everything you need:

• base - plastic, film, unnecessary shoe box, any dense material;
• “auxiliary” paper - graph paper, copy paper, tracing paper;
• pins and needles;
• scissors and shoe knife;
• pencil, eraser and pen;
• squares, rulers, objects with rounded edges;
• compass - for precise design.

The simplest samples can be made using materials at hand (jars, plates) or drawing lines by hand. For the greatest accuracy and ideal mates, you need to draw correctly - using a compass, calculating the lengths. If you need to quickly make a template, you can limit yourself to a simple option.

1. Trace the edges of a rectangular base with objects of different diameters - from a coin to a dish.
2. Carefully draw the junctions - the places where the curved line transitions into a straight line.
3. Label each corner on the inside with a radius symbol.
4. Cut out the finished pattern.

You can also draw on the base by hand, arbitrarily choosing the outline of the template. Full circles are not needed - just mark the key points. If the hand is steady and the eye is true, the figure will be smooth and symmetrical. It's better to practice a little on plain paper and then draw random lines on the chosen base.

You can make patterns using a finished item or a pattern that you like and has been “tested in practice.” For example, if there is a basic drawing of a skirt from which different models are created, it can be used to construct a template. The pattern pieces need to be placed on thick material and carefully traced along the contour, not forgetting to transfer the darts. If a finished product is used as a prototype, you need to:

1. rip the item apart at seams and darts;
2. Carefully pin the carbon paper onto the desired fabric part with a paint layer;
3. apply the base for the pattern to the ink surface of the copy sheet;
4. circle the prototype part and darts (for these you need a carbon copy).

Darts can be transferred by pricking the contours with a needle or awl onto the fabric and cardboard right through. The holes should be made at a distance of 3-5 mm from each other. After pricking, the fabric is removed and the template is cut along the contour.

Construction using a compass

The most accurate way to make patterns is design using a compass. It allows you to make templates with small radii, up to 5.5-6 cm. The finished product must “fit” into the A4 paper format to make it convenient to use.

Progress

1. Draw a rectangle on the base with sides 10-12 cm and 14-16 cm - this template will be easier to use.
2. Designate the starting points of the radii - from each corner, construct a square with a side of the required size and draw a diagonal from the top of the rectangle to the opposite point.
3. Measure the required radius on the compass using a ruler.
4. Place the leg of the compass at the starting point of the radius and draw part of the circle, “cutting” the vertex of the rectangle with its line.

The remaining corners of the rectangle are drawn using the same principle. You should immediately sign the dimensions of the radii so that you can use them with ease later. A very important stage is the alignment of the mates. The transition between straight lines and ovals must be clear, you need to ensure that the lines match perfectly. After spending a little time, you will get a convenient universal tool for quickly and accurately modeling any patterns.

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Patterns for cutting and sewing with your own hands

When cutting a product on fabric or constructing a drawing, you often have to make complex pattern lines. To facilitate, speed up and improve the quality of this work, special tailor's curved patterns have been invented.

This article is about how to make tailor’s patterns with your own hands (we love doing this)

First, I will bring you up to date, and then you will decide for yourself whether to make patterns with your own hands or buy ready-made ones.

Why are curved patterns needed?

Everyone, even an experienced clothing designer or cutter, has a couple of favorite patterns in addition to a long ruler, despite the fact that they can draw many lines by hand.

If you plan to sew clothes, then you will also have to make patterns, model, and maybe draw out the future product or its details directly on the fabric. Therefore, you need a minimum set of sewing patterns.

With their help, even a novice dressmaker will be able to draw connecting lines, draw the necessary elements of clothing, and therefore create a pattern at a professional level.

It’s better to buy patterns, especially since they are now on sale (click on the picture to see more details).

There is no need to have the entire set of patterns. You can choose a couple of patterns to your liking and use them in all cases. Mandatory in this pair must be

• oval, like a “droplet” and
• long, like a saber

Pattern "Droplet"

The “droplet” pattern received its name for its drop-shaped shape.

It is used to design the armhole of a shoulder product by selecting a suitable configuration.

pattern "sabelka"

The “sabelka” pattern also owes its name to its similarity in shape to a famous object.

Used to design smooth lines of side seams of waist (skirts, trousers) and shoulder (dresses, blouses, T-shirts, jackets, coats, etc.) products

French pattern

The so-called “French pattern” is more universal, but, like anything universal, it requires greater skills in work.

How to make tailor's patterns with your own hands

If for some reason you don’t currently have the opportunity to buy ready-made curved tailor’s patterns, you can make them yourself.

I have prepared patterns for you, which you will see in the pictures below.

Patterns needed

• download to your computer,
• print on a printer at 100% scale and
• make a pattern.

If this is not difficult for you, do it yourself. In the video (at the very bottom of the article) you can see how I did it.

Download pattern patterns to your computer

You've probably already noticed that several patterns have a unique configuration. For example, a pattern for designing a sleeve cap. And the “boomerang” for the armhole also has a different shape from other patterns. I suspect that it may turn out to be more convenient than the “droplet”

Tailor's curved patterns are ready. I'm happy with my job. And you?

How to use patterns in work is clear from the drawings, but since I also made these patterns for myself, you will see their use more than once in my videos.

Share your impressions under the article. Your comments let me know that my work was not in vain and my work is in demand by you.

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What are patterns? These are seamstress assistants! :: SYL.ru

What are patterns? These are real helpers when cutting clothes. Without them, it is impossible to create a high-quality product that will perfectly fit your figure. Of course, there are things that can be sewn “by eye,” for example, potholders or a simple skirt. However, most craftswomen prefer to use clothing patterns. This makes the work much easier.

What is a pattern?

What is hidden behind this mysterious word? Patterns are samples or templates. This is often called a pattern cut out of paper or cardboard. However, this is not entirely true. Yes, of course, when sewing at home, the difference is difficult to notice, but it exists.

In production, they carefully monitor the quality of patterns; there are even certain GOSTs or TUs. This once again emphasizes the importance of the pattern.

Pattern and pattern - the main differences

So what is the difference between a pattern and patterns? The difference can be seen if you delve into the basics of clothing production. The craftswoman uses the pattern at home, laying it out on fabric. In this case, one pattern can be used for different products. For example, it can be increased if you need to create a larger item. The same goes for creating smaller size clothing. The patterns do not indicate seam allowance or thread direction.

Patterns are a strictly regulated pattern that is used to make a whole series of clothes. They have markings for allowances and cuts, and an arrow with the direction of the thread. In production you can find so-called “standards”. These are the patterns by which other patterns are checked. In production, thick cardboard is used to make a template. Paper is used extremely rarely, for limited collections.

Varieties of patterns

Patterns are divided into several types:

• basic;
• auxiliary;
• derivatives.

The first ones are used for cutting the main parts of the product. These include the back, shelves, sleeves, front and back halves of trousers, panels of skirts.

Auxiliary patterns are used to indicate the locations of cuts, pockets, loops, and buttons.

Derived patterns are necessary for products that are used to process the top or bottom, for example, for cutting belts or collars.

How to position the pattern correctly?

The patterns should be placed on the fabric in a certain order. To begin with, lay out the large parts: the back, shelves, etc. Small (derivative) patterns are placed between them. This helps save fabric.

Experienced cutters take into account the direction of the threads. The location of the grain thread should correspond to the arrow on the patterns. The discrepancy is permissible no more than 10 mm in any direction. However, an interesting fact is that the collar is cut along a transverse thread.

The layout begins from the wrong side of the product. To do this, the fabric is folded with the right side inward, its ends are secured with pins. This will help prevent the product from moving. Fabric with a pattern is cut taking into account its characteristics.

Trace the patterns with chalk or a thin piece of soap. It is also possible to use a regular pencil, but this is only relevant for light materials. When drawing an outline with a pencil, be careful; the lines should be thin and neat. There are special felt-tip pens and markers for fabric on sale. The trace from them lasts only for a certain time. And lines that are applied by mistake are removed with a special compound that comes complete with felt-tip pens. In some versions, the special composition is located on the back of the stationery product.

How to make a pattern yourself?

Making an individual pattern is not as complicated a process as it might seem at first glance. The easiest way is to trace the finished product. To do this, you need to carefully lay out the product with the seams facing out, and then trace each part. Sewing patterns are often made from cardboard or special thin paper. You can transfer it to fabric. This option is suitable for products that consist of a small number of simple parts.

You can also create a pattern and pattern yourself using simple formulas. The scheme for each product will be individual and can be changed. For example, after developing the basic model of a skirt, you can adjust its length, width and number of cutouts.

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what is it and how to make it

You might think that modern drawing programs have replaced patterns, that such a tool is less convenient for creating patterns and drawings than a computer. However, this is not so; not a single large enterprise that manufactures products using templates still can do without patterns.

Why is it needed?

This tool is used in the manufacture of parts that have sections with bends, spirals, parabolas and other complex elements in their shape.

It is most often used in the mass production of clothing and shoes, but can also be used in any other area where it is necessary to construct a complex drawing or a regular curve (for example, in construction or when laying roads).

The highest quality is a pattern made in a factory. What is copying the desired silhouette through carbon paper compared to the precision of computer calculations and cutting it out with a laser? Tools made in this way are used to create drawings with high precision. Can be made of metal or plastic. Factory production of templates is more expensive than home production, but the quality of finished templates is significantly higher.

Tailor's pattern. What's happened?

For high-quality clothing production, you need to have a set of high-quality templates. It should include patterns:

1. Details of the upper part of the clothing.
2. Details of the lining, if provided in the finished product.
3. For insulation.
4. For duplicate materials.
5. Finishing (used for applying structural elements).

This is a necessary minimum for the production of quality clothing. For tailoring work, you can make a pattern with your own hands or purchase a ready-made one. The material must be durable enough to allow the tool to be used more than once.

What is the difference between a template and a pattern?

The pattern of the product is made from thin paper: tracing paper or graph paper. As a rule, it is used only once and then thrown away. In addition, it has less accuracy compared to a pattern. This is due to the fact that inaccuracies in the pattern can be corrected on a mannequin or on the person for whom the item is being sewn.

Patterns are used mainly in large industries where this is not possible. They are developed using mathematical calculations and taking into account knowledge about the structure of the human body. These tools allow you to create high-quality items without trying them on.

How to make a pattern

To work at home, you can make a pattern with your own hands. This makes sense if the item will be sewn repeatedly, for example, for an adult whose size no longer changes, or when making soft toys for children. The manufacturing process has the following stages:

1. Taking measurements.
2. Creation of an accurate pattern according to given measurements.
3. Copying it onto thick material.
4. Cutting out.

If you need to get a universal pattern, you can make it using geometric constructions. For example, draw two circles of different sizes and connect them with tangent lines.

When using a universal tool, it is enough to mark three points that need to be connected, select a suitable pattern and connect them along a curve.

The following materials can be used to make patterns:

1. Cardboard or thick paper (the simplest option).
2. Polyethylene.
3. Plastic.
4. Rubber-fabric oilcloth.

The last option is good because this material is available (sold in pharmacies), and is durable, does not tear, does not wrinkle, is easy to fold, and durable. Patterns made from this material are easy to trace due to their hard edges.

It’s hard to believe, looking at a tailor’s pattern, that such a simple invention is of great importance in modern production. However, despite its apparent simplicity, it is a very useful tool.

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How to draw curves beautifully? Three ways to make a “mating pattern” with your own hands

I think that many of you, when drawing rounded parts, use improvised materials - a plate, a jar lid.

But this is terribly inconvenient, isn’t it? Every time you need to draw or draw a rounded part, run around looking for a suitable round object. Isn't it better to collect all the necessary circles in one place?

Yeah! Collect plates or lids, jars or boxes in one pile? :) And where should I store all this?

No! Everything is much simpler!

The idea for this master class arose when I needed to restore my old tattered patterns.

I draw a lot. I draw with my hands - a pencil with a ruler, a square, I use an ordinary eraser - these are my main tools for design work. And, of course, in my work I constantly use this pattern, which I want to tell you about and show you how to make it with your own hands.

Actually, such a pattern is correctly called a mating pattern.

You can buy it at stationery or handicraft stores.

In some cases they are convenient. But their main inconvenience, in my opinion, is that it is very difficult to draw the same line twice. The pattern is very movable and has no fixation.

If you are repeating the same curvilinear contours, then it is better to make a mating pattern for yourself. In my work, I most often use several of the most common radii and several arbitrary ones.

Such patterns can be used not only in sewing, but also in other types of creativity where beautiful contour lines are needed.

An example of a working pattern, where I used a pattern with radii or a mating pattern

As you already understand, we need a pattern with radii for several reasons:

1. A beautiful harmonious look of our products - if we draw many identical, that is, symmetrical lines, nodes, contours.

2. Saving time - if we don’t want to run around looking for the “right circle” every time.

3. Your signature contour - if you have some kind of personal, signature and very beautiful contour, then with such a personal pattern you can do it quickly and accurately.

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We will make the pattern in 3 ways:

• in science - using a compass;
• using available materials - using lids, jars and other suitable round objects;
• artistic, that is, we will draw as we want (within the strict framework of a geometric figure).

We will need:

1. A piece of cardboard, a cardboard folder from a binder, designer cardboard, a shoe box lid, whatman paper, in general, any thick paper. I just don’t recommend using corrugated cardboard - it’s very inconvenient to draw on a loose edge.
2. Square.
3. Ruler.
4. A simple pencil.
5. Eraser.
6. Compass.
7. Scissors.
8. Suitable plates, jars, lids.

So, the first method is scientific :)

We work with a compass.

Using a compass, we will make patterns for small radii of 2.5 - 3.5 - 4.5 - 5.5 cm.

1) I suggest drawing several rectangles at once, so as not to be distracted by the routine later.

I got rectangles that fit into pieces of whatman paper - approximately 11 x 14 cm or 12 x 16 cm. The main thing is that the finished pattern fits into A4 format - for convenient storage.

I hope everyone remembers from school that a rectangle is a figure with all right angles.

From my many years of experience, I realized that when working with such a pattern, it is more convenient for me when the radii are inscribed in a rectangle. It is more convenient to draw using this pattern, since for each radius there is a long and a short side.

Example of long and short lines in the photo:

2) So, we drew rectangles:

3) Now we need to find the points from which we will draw our radii with a compass. Ours are 2.5 – 3.5 – 4.5 – 5.5 cm

From each corner we build a square with sides, respectively, 2.5 - 3.5 - 4.5 - 5.5 cm. In the photo I will show an example of constructing one corner with a radius of 2.5 cm. All other angles are built according to the same principle .

4) We take a compass in our hands and measure the radius using a ruler - 2.5 cm.

5) Place the leg at the point (red circle) and draw.

7) Immediately, so as not to forget which one is which, sign the value/number of the radii. This is convenient if we draw using different radii.

8) An even and beautiful joining line is a beautiful cut or pattern.

Please note that the connecting lines must match.

What is pairing? This is when straight lines smoothly turn into oval and vice versa.

In the photo the arrows are yellow - a beautiful pairing, red - it didn’t work out very well and needs to be redone.

We put aside the finished pattern and move on to the next one.

Second way.

We use the “tools” at hand.

1) Take a new rectangle.

We select lids, jars, boxes, spools that suit the circumference - whoever has what is on hand.

2) Take a coin and circle it.

We carefully check that the lines are perfectly matched.

3) Repeat the same with the cap, coil and powder.

This is what we should get. We sign the resulting radii.

Again, I draw your attention to the pairing of lines.

4) Since in this master class I show the process of making my own patterns, I didn’t like the too small radius of the coin (red arrow), and I decided to circle the bowl (yellow arrow).

We put this pattern aside and move on to the next one.

Third way.

Art.

Here we will not have real radii, but some kind of arbitrary line.

After all, we often draw or draw something “by hand, by eye,” and if we have a lot of such drawing in our work, then we can make our life easier by making an auxiliary pattern. And there can be any number of such patterns. Or rather, as much as we need.

The convenience of using such a pattern is obvious - all our arbitrary lines will be the same!

1) Take the next rectangle and draw an arbitrary line by hand. The one we like!

Now we carefully cut out all the patterns at once.

In this photo you can see that I simply cut off the smallest radius of the coin.

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In conclusion, I want to show you how to use all our patterns.

On paper.

We draw some detail. We outline one rounding.

Then another - in a mirror image. This way we get perfect symmetry (the blue arrow is the middle of the part).

On fabric.

We put the finished patterns into a folder with files.

Now, when we need to draw a part with a rounded part, we will simply open the folder and take out the desired pattern.

I hope that with such patterns it will be easier and simpler for you to draw perfectly symmetrical curves.

And you can make any patterns, focusing only on your imagination!

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I hope for your understanding.

Creative success!

Your Ira Bortnik.

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The arsenal of a professional dressmaker is quite large, and over time yours will be in no way inferior to it. However, there is no need to buy everything listed below at once. It is enough to have the necessary minimum of sewing tools in your kit. At the initial stage you will need: a flexible measuring tape, paper for patterns, tailor's chalk for transferring the contours of the pattern onto the fabric, scissors, a set of thin pins for pinning the pattern pieces to the fabric, needles for handwork, an iron or steam system for performing wet-heat treatment , a cutting table (you can use any long table you have in the house) and a sewing machine. In the future, you will be able to purchase the necessary tools for the job.

Needles for handwork

For handmade projects, purchase a set of high-quality needles of different sizes and lengths; use thin needles for working with thin fabrics, thicker ones for medium and high-density fabrics. We recommend reading: Types of hand stitches and their applications

Set of needles for handwork

Machine needles

The quality of a product is determined not only by the skill of the tailor, but also by the quality of the machine stitches. If the stitches are uneven, tightened, the fabric wrinkles and this spoils the entire appearance of the product. That is why it is so important to learn how to choose the right needle and thread for the type of fabric from which the product is sewn. The quality of needles and threads is also important, so it is better to use threads and needles from trusted manufacturers. Before you start sewing, select the threads of the required quality and thickness, then select a needle for the threads. How to do it? Read our tips for choosing machine needles

Sewing threads

Choosing sewing threads is as important a task as buying fabric for a product. High-quality threads should not get tangled or torn during the sewing process, have knots or a non-uniform coloring. Choose good quality thread for each item and save vintage spools. Old threads will deteriorate much earlier than modern fabrics, so the product may need to be repaired, and the threads will come in handy. Choose the appropriate

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If you prefer to create or edit ready-made patterns yourself, you have probably noticed that sometimes it is difficult to draw the line of an armhole, sleeve cap, neckline or shaped details by hand without subsequent edits on paper or fabric. Two factors help to avoid adjustments - experience and a convenient pattern. And if experience is gained over time, then a convenient tailor’s ruler will be a valuable acquisition just for a beginner.

What is a universal pattern?

To correctly construct a pattern, various tools are used, including curved rulers, which help to create neat curved lines - sleeve caps, armholes, necklines, curly details and darts. You can purchase a full set - a ruler for each node. Or you can limit yourself to one purchase.

A tailor's multifunctional pattern for cutting is a plastic ruler with one right angle and several curved sides and cutouts. We can say that this is a square with a curved hypotenuse. Additionally, there are holes for convenient marking of loops, buttons and notches for combining cut details. There are also rounded holes for easy drawing out of curves.

Transparent plastic allows you to see the lines on the paper and quickly adjust the drawing. The density of the material is such that you can use a roller or to cut out parts, limiting its movement according to the drawing with a template.

How to use the multi-tool?

Let's say you have already purchased a multifunctional tailor's pattern for cutting. How to correctly use all the functions provided in it is one of the main questions, since the acquisition is not cheap, and you absolutely don’t want it to gather dust while you try to draw the lines of certain nodes by hand, and then edit the finished layout cut.

Pay attention to the internal holes, they have more rounded sides and are convenient for creating the seam of the seat of trousers, the cuff of the sleeves of children's products, the armhole and the output of figured parts.

When rounding the waist dart, changing patterns for flared trousers, as well as smoothly drawing out the hemline, the “hypotenuse” of the ruler will be useful. A smooth bend will help to avoid unreasonably sharp protrusions of the fabric on the product.

Thus, you can use a multifunctional tailor's pattern to cut fabric and create smooth lines on a paper drawing.

It also happens that the drawing is constructed correctly, the pattern corresponds to the planned product, but during assembly the originally intended chalk lines are erased. This happens especially often during individual tailoring, when it is necessary to carry out a preliminary fitting.

It is not enough to outline the location of decorative details and buttons on the pattern; you need to correctly transfer them to the fabric. And a multifunctional tailor’s pattern can also help with this. Even if you haven’t used it for cutting fabric, this tool is literally indispensable for basting loops and correcting the location of decorative elements. This ruler will help reduce marking time and make the notches perfectly even. This will help avoid defects in the finished product and reduce the likelihood of stretching parts made from “moving” fabrics.

No less useful will be a multifunctional tailor's pattern for cutting out front details in the case when the chest dart is moved to the armhole. In this case, an incorrect bend line can lead to excessive tension at the center of the chest. Smoothing the edge of the part in this area manually is almost impossible, and the bends provided in the tailor's ruler will turn out to be an invaluable find.

Summarizing

Note that the correct use of universal tools not only greatly reduces the time needed to create a finished product, but also helps to improve the level of your skill.

, teacher at GRASSER school:

Today we will talk about auxiliary tailoring patterns. If you seriously and for a long time decide to engage in designing and modeling clothes, then you cannot do without these very “intricate gizmos”, but if you decide to “just try”, then in this case you cannot do without them. At one time, it was something unimaginable to get a set of “Barrel”, “Armhole” and “Corner”, because they were not sold in ordinary stationery, but getting them was a GREAT LUCK)))) The first time I came across these strange rulers back in college and just like our students, I didn’t understand how to use them. But over time, skill and skill came. And also an understanding has come in which case to use which pattern in order to ultimately achieve the desired result. Today, there is a wide variety of auxiliary tailoring patterns and choosing the right ones can sometimes be very difficult. Therefore, let’s return to the set of “Barrel”, “Armhole” and “Corner”, these patterns are quite enough for a start.

Why, after all, are they needed:

1. Pattern "Angle" simply irreplaceable in our business.

All drawings begin with the construction of a basic grid: - verticals, - horizontals, - perpendiculars. This is where “Angle” can help you. Its mission does not end there; you use it throughout the entire drawing process. One side of this pattern is always long, so it can be used instead of a long ruler. 2. In my opinion, pattern "Barrel" the most indispensable “Tool”. For example, you are constructing a skirt design and you need to draw a smooth waist line and design a beautiful, harmonious side seam line, draw a clear design line in the product, in this case you will need a “Barrel”.

3. Armhole pattern- you can’t do without it either))) To design the perfect armhole line of a dress, blouse, vest, you need exactly this pattern. It is also indispensable when designing the neck line.

These are one of the main auxiliary tailoring patterns. However, there are still many options for their design. The patterns have different shapes and configurations; there are those that combine two patterns, for example, "Barrel-armhole" pattern.

Patterns are made from different materials: plastic, wood, metal. But we're in Bureau GRASSER We settled on light, comfortable, modern patterns made of soft, transparent plastic, and they also had an additional measuring ruler applied to them for measuring areas of the drawing. We also discovered magic "tailor's ruler". Very convenient thing!!! It will help you when creating allowances for joining parts.

It is impossible to talk about all the auxiliary tailoring patterns in one article. There are a lot of them, the functions of the patterns that I talked about do not end there. Create, friends, and AUXILIARY TAILOR'S PATTERNS will help you!!! Good luck!!!