Pattern dump thread?

[Anonymous No.8069954]

what is cgl's opinion a pattern dump thread? I would have expected to have found at least 3 here but there are none.

[Anonymous No.8070023]

I reckon we don't usually have them due to the fact that most good/worthwhile patterns are either pdfs or in so many seperate parts that it just becomes tedious to upload or download. So usually we end up just sticking to tutorials or short little plushie patterns

I appreciate you sharing this specific one though, for some reason I had every page of it saved but this first one

[Anonymous No.8070161]

Sewing the sleeves is my most hated part.

[Anonymous No.8070185]

>>8070161
What type of sleeves? inset sleeves are a pain, but if you're not going for super quality, you can sew the underarm last.

[Anonymous No.8070218]

>>8070185
>sew the underarm last.
Fuck, I think I have been doing sleeves the hard way like a dumbass this whole time. Thanks for showing me the light, anon.

[Anonymous No.8070263]

>>8070218
yeah, set in sleeves are a butt, especially since a lot of commercial patterns have too much cap ease. sewing the side seam/underarm last is much easier.

here's a photo tutorial just so it's more clear.

http://whatthecraft.com/easy-sleeves-photo-tutorial/

[Anonymous No.8070270]

I don't think set sleeves are that hard but I did have my problems for years with them. You just need a lot of pins to hold it in place (and I mean a lot, like one per 1cm) and then hand stitch it to place with loose stitches. Then sew carefully with a sewing machine and rip the placeholder stitches off. If you do it with enough care, the result will be much better than the underarm last method.

And even though we don't necessarily print patterns right like that I think it's important for people to share patterns to show how certain things work and how you can make the clothes fit with small alterations. I'd contribute but I don't have any patterns on my hard drive at the moment since I do everything myself by hand.

[Anonymous No.8070275]

>>8070270
My alterations include:
>full bust adjustment
>broad back/forward shoulder adjustment
>blending waist size
>shortening hem/sleeves

[Anonymous No.8070278]

>>8070275
If I have a narrow back, could I do the opposite of these or is there another trick? Every time I use a commercial pattern I end up having to take big chunks out of the darts or princess seams in the back and that doesn't always end pretty.

[Anonymous No.8070281]

>>8070275
>>8070278
Forgot to mention that I have wide shoulders (or wide-set arms, if that makes sense?) so just making the entire back smaller isn't an option. I'm built like a stick figure.

[Anonymous No.8070289]

>>8070281
I think so? that's how it works with a small bust adjustment

I always go with my high bust with patterns, so usually the shoulders fit. Most alterations books say to start with the shoulders and work down.

[Anonymous No.8070291]

>>8070275
This is extremely helpful. I have a T shaped body structure (broad shoulders, broad chest, narrow waist) and normal patterns never fit my upper body and I haven't figured out the correct way to alter them. Thanks anon.

[Anonymous No.8070307]

>>8070291
Sounds more like a V-shape than a T-shape. >>8070281 sounds like a T-shape.

[Anonymous No.8070314]

Am I the only one who learned to draft patterns first? Because now I look at commercial/existing patterns and feel like a retard because I only understand half the terms they use.

[Anonymous No.8070318]

>>8070289
Thank you! I'll need to try this and see how it works.

[Anonymous No.8070320]

>>8070307
Oh sorry, I meant to say V. My bad.

>>8070314
I've been patterning for years and I still use terms like "this damn thing here".

[Anonymous No.8070322]

>>8070314

I'm teaching myself how to draft since commercial patterns are becoming a PITA, and indie patterns, while a bit better, are a bit hit or miss.

If you don't understand basic sewing terms though, that's an issue.

[Anonymous No.8070330]

>>8070322
basically I need to do this: make a basic sloper/block

[Anonymous No.8070419]

>>8070314
I also learned how to pattern first. Commercial patterns are a mystery to me, I know the majority of terms but the instructions still make me go whut. Then again, I never took them seriously, never really sat down and committed to one, because I always knew I could fall back on making my own.

But when the day comes that I need pants for a cosplay, I'm totally going to give in and just buy a pattern to alter, because pants.

[Anonymous No.8070856]

>>8070419
This. When I first had to make a pair of dress pants for a cosplay for my bf I honestly just went out to a thrift shop, found a pair of cheap dress pants that fit him perfectly, and then took it apart with a seam ripper to base my pattern on

[Anonymous No.8070862]

>>8070320
I'm terrible with remembering names, so I end up doing the same thing a lot. I know a lot of terms, but I can't remember anything off the top of my head for the most part.

[Anonymous No.8071506]

I currently go to school for Costume Construction, and one of my textbooks from first year is invaluable - The Costume Technician's Handbook 3rd Edition. I'd suggest it to anyone interested in learning how to draft, as it covers a broad range of patterns that you can recreate from instructions found in the book. Hope this helps anyone interested - it's also quite affordable from used textbook websites and amazon!

[Anonymous No.8071519]

>>8070218
>2015
>not sewing the underarm in last

[Anonymous No.8071566]

>>8071506
this is actually really helpful, thanks! I'm always looking for more books to add to my resources/workspace that aren't just the same sewing basics repeated over and over again; is there anything else you can recommend?

[Anonymous No.8071634]

>>8071566
I don't own too many books on sewing (other than that one; it's my bible), but I do use a lot of reference books, in particular 20,000 years of fashion - might be great for cosplays with medieval themes, or something like Trinity Blood.
'The New Complete Guide to Sewing' Is another - more of a beginner's book, but comes with lots of base patterns!
Also if you can get your hands on it (it's pretty pricey) 'Patternmaking for Fashion Design' (not sure what edition) it again is fantastic for those looking for more of an intermediate guide. I borrow mine from my teacher, but I am sure you can rent it from a university library that offers a theatre/fashion program!
Also, selling The Costume Technician's Handbook - it has a lot of information on dying, millinery, and wig shaping!

[Anonymous No.8071640]

came across this site for GOSU RORI scans.
most of the dls still work, just a few broken.
>http://www.jmagazinescans.com/2012/11/collections-gosu-rori.html

and I'll dump what patterns I have saved.

[Anonymous No.8071651]

>>8071640

[Anonymous No.8071655]

>>8071651
Hamaka pants

[Anonymous No.8071663]

>>8071655
More Hamaka pant

[Anonymous No.8071666]

>>8071663
/人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ pt.1

[Anonymous No.8071671]

>>8071666
/人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ pt.2

[Anonymous No.8071673]

does anybody have a pattern for a kamikaze coat?

[Anonymous No.8071675]

>>8071671
Sheep? Animal

[Anonymous No.8071694]

>>8071673
Would this be close enough?
I'll keep looking though

[Anonymous No.8071702]

>>8071673
>>8071694
Or this

[Anonymous No.8071712]

>>8071673
>>8071694
>>8071702
bit flashy

[Anonymous No.8071725]

>>8071675
Return to dump

>>8071673
That is all I have as close to kami coat
let me know if you like any, I'll post the pattern

[Anonymous No.8071730]

>>8071725
Hood shawl

[Anonymous No.8071734]

>>8071730
Tabi socks

[Anonymous No.8071735]

>>8071634
Oh I knooow, I was actually really lucky and somehow got my hands on a pdf (ssh) of Patternmaking for Fashion Design ages ago, it's been an incredible resource. I'll definitely write down the others for future reference, thanks!

Also not 100% sure yet if i'll take you up on it, but how much are you asking for the Handbook, and whereabouts do you ship from?

[Anonymous No.8071739]

>>8071734
Collar

[Anonymous No.8071753]

>>8071739
Kigu

[Anonymous No.8072805]

>>8071735
>>8071735
>bumping with the few non-pdf patterns and whatnot i have saved in the hopes that textbook anon will return

[Anonymous No.8072809]

>>8072805

[Anonymous No.8072820]

>>8072809

a simplified/translated version of >>8071651

[Anonymous No.8072822]

>>8072820

[Anonymous No.8072841]

>>8070314
Nah, my friend taught me in the beginning and we kind of freehanded pattern drafting so...that's what I do now lol I still don't know how to do things the proper way, I just kind of adjust as I go along through multiple fittings. I bought a commercial pattern for a more recent project because it was $1 and it was exactly what I needed. I didn't realize that the sizes at the back didn't mean the the pattern inside included enough for all the sizes, so I ended up having to fiddle around with the pattern for a while to make it fit me. I also read the instructions like 600 times to make sure I was doing each step correctly and in order as I went along. I don't actually know if I saved time with this one lol. It looks nice though?

[Anonymous No.8072842]

>>8072822
another anon's helpful breakdown of mm ekaterina-style dresses

[Anonymous No.8072846]

>>8072842

[Anonymous No.8072859]

>>8072846

[Anonymous No.8072863]

>>8072805
Not that anon, but I'll toss up a link to all of the one's I've collected put individual links to some of them in the sewing thread but here's all of them in one.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d3z1814muvtxoyh/AADFuIAoYs9RYEkmaCEVNajDa?dl=0

Professional Sewing techniques for designers - Cole/Czacxhor
Couture Sewing Techniques - Shaeffer
Netric Pattern Cutting 4th ed. - Aldrich
Historical Fashion in Detail 17th/18th Centuries - Hart/North
Pattern Magic vol. 1, 2
The Sewing Book - Smith
Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techiques - Bednar/Pugh-Gannon
Patternmaking for Fashion Design 3rd ed. - Joseph-Armstrong
How to Use, Adapt and Design Sewing Patterns - Hollahan
Fabric Sewing Guide 2nd ed.- Shaeffer
Metric Pattern Cutting for Menswear - Alrich (My copy here is pretty poor quality)
Sewing with Leather and Suede - Scrivano (Wicked 80s)
Basics Fasion Design - Construction - Fischer
The Tudor Tailor - Mikhaila/Malcolm-Davies
The Basics of Corset Building - Spark

[Anonymous No.8072865]

>>8072859

[Anonymous No.8072880]

>>8072863
Ah you must be the anon i got the patternmaking one from last time, you are a wonder to behold

I'd love to eventually get hard copies of some of these, but it's so nice to be able to leaf through them and see what's worthwhile, as well as have them all easily portable like this. Thanks so much!

[Anonymous No.8072896]

Does anyone have the pattern of or similar to Big Boss' Diamond Dogs leather biker jacket? Even how to make the diamond shaped padding bit on the shoulders would help.

4chan is being a shit and wont let me post with pictures attached so I cant show you the jacket myself.

[Anonymous No.8072933]

Does anyone have a simple pattern for a bell shaped skirt, I'm a beginner with poofy skirt

[Anonymous No.8072944]

Anybody have a good lolita cupcake skirt pattern? I have seen so many variations, which ones have you guys used?

[Anonymous No.8073037]

>>8072944
You don't need a pattern, Anon. They're super easy to self-draft. Skirt is 3x your natural waist measurement wide, and then usually about 21-23" long. Your waist band is either (A)your waist measurement, plus an inch or so for the zipper, for an unshirred waist or (B), the width of your skirt, for a fully shirred waist.
The Otome no Sewing books have some skirt patterns that are pretty decent if you need a more complicated pattern, but otherwise you're better off using your imagination, some basic math, and self-drafting.

[Anonymous No.8073056]

>>8072933
>>8072944
>>8073037
Adding to this - 3x waist is a bit small, it was barely ok back in the day for old school . Approx 3x hip is usually better, or total hem circumference of 100"-110".

[Anonymous No.8073076]

>>8072865
aww yisss

[Anonymous No.8073117]

can i /r/ a pattern for lapels?

[Anonymous No.8073327]

>>8072805
Ah sorry! Textbook Anon here! I've been busy all day with a show.
So yeah, poor phrasing - I meant 'selling' as in further promoting! I can however check how much my university sells them for and get it for you that way, if it's cheaper than Amazon. I'm in Toronto, Canada too, if you are as well and can do a meet up!

[Anonymous No.8073956]

Bump

[[e-mail] No.8074023]

>>8073327
Aww that's too bad, you'd got me all excited about that, hope your show went well though!

I'm actually located in toronto too, surprisingly enough though, so if your uni sells them for anything close to what they are online i'd be really interested (my postman already hates me for all the packages i order....)

email's in the field, just in case!

[Anonymous No.8074455]

Lets see if I can actually post images this time. Pattern for Big Boss' Diamond Dogs leather biker jacket or similar.

[Anonymous No.8074538]

>>8072896
>>8074455
Your best bet is just looking for a commercial jacket pattern first (can't see it well enough to know what shape myself, so you're on your own there), then just do this to the top shoulder pattern pieces (obviously modify the pattern if needed to add top pieces of that shape):

http://www.sewcountrychick.com/quilting-leather-tutorial/

[Anonymous No.8078514]

bumping

[Anonymous No.8080103]

I need a good pattern for a bust part with shirring and back shirring for the back part. Or something like an instruction guide for shirring. Thx

[Anonymous No.8080106]

>>8072842
Except actual Ekaterina is princess seamed - I owned it. It's also much easier to do the skirt pieces as separate pieces rather than trying to cut a big ass piece of fabric.

[Anonymous No.8080112]

>>8080106
derp, totally mixed it up. What I meant to say is that the skirt is multiple pieces rather than having those weird-ass dart things in it, for some reason I said princess seamed. Like how you would do an A-line gored skirt, but with the bit chopped out to expose the ruffles underneath.

[Anonymous No.8080116]

>>8080103
Shirring with elastic thread:
http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/02/shirring-tutorial.html
Shirring with channels (which I prefer)
https://imaprincessblog.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/the-shortest-shirring-tutorial-ever/
http://20dollarlolita.tumblr.com/post/105202864943/the-shirred-lined-jsk-tutorial

[Anonymous No.8080126]

>>8074455
There's a costume pattern for a men's civil war jacket - mccalls M4745. You would have to modify it to have a zipper but could be a good start?

[Anonymous No.8081791]

More of a tutorial than a pattern request, but does anyone have the original (or a similar tutorial) of this?
>http://blog.cosplaytutorial.com/post/40360819777/piping-for-stretch-fabrics

The original page was taken down. It was a tutorial on sewing piping into stretch fabrics, and I'm looking for it to sew piping into a bodysuit. Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous No.8081795]

More of a tutorial than a pattern request, but does anyone have the original (or a similar tutorial) of this?
>http://blog.cosplaytutorial.com/post/40360819777/piping-for-stretch-fabrics

The original page was taken down. It was a tutorial on sewing piping into stretch fabrics, and I'm looking for it to sew piping into a bodysuit. Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous No.8081799]

Anybody have a good princess sleeve blouse pattern? Even a pattern for just the sleeves would work..

[Anonymous No.8081825]

>>8081799
You can draft from a normal sleeve pattern then slash and spread, or do it like a big gathered ruffle.
Good key words include bell sleeves and flared sleeves
Gathering method: http://patternrevolution.com/blog/2013/10/2/tutorial-for-adding-bell-sleeves-to-a-peasant-dress

http://www.clothingpatterns101.com/bell-sleeve.html but you can start the flare lower

[Anonymous No.8081943]

>>8080126
i believe joann's is having a sale on all mccalls patterns for $2 right now as well

[Anonymous No.8082385]

>>8081795
>http://blog.cosplaytutorial.com/post/40360819777/piping-for-stretch-fabrics

wayback machine says:
>http://web.archive.org/web/20110309182710/http://articles.glittersweet.com/howto/recreations/piping.htm

[Anonymous No.8082387]

>>8082385
>>8081795
Oh its by M. Here's it on her current website
http://www.arrayedindreams.com/articles/sewingpatterning/piping-in-stretch-fabrics/

[Anonymous No.8082449]

>>8082385
>>8082387
Ahhh, thank you so much!

I probably would have had better luck finding it if I'd used my brain, but life things have been kind of stressful lately. Thanks again, and blessings upon your next sewing venture! :)

[Anonymous No.8082672]

>>8072863
THANK YOU ANON. YOU'RE THE BEST.

[Anonymous No.8082698]

>>8081799
I used Butterick 6630 for giant poofy sleeves

[Anonymous No.8085907]

I see a lot of you take more than one pattern apart and put them back together to make what you want to make. If you had to design a pattern that had all you needed in it what would it be like?

[Anonymous No.8085931]

>>8085907
...what does this even mean

[Anonymous No.8088066]

[Anonymous No.8088077]

>>8085907
what

>>8088066
thank you. my fingers are long as fug so its always hard to find gloves that fit well.

[Anonymous No.8088180]

>>8085907
People's patterning needs change depending on the project.

[Anonymous No.8089764]

Patterns for bags?

[Anonymous No.8090493]

>>8069954
Any bunnysuit pattens?

[Anonymous No.8091020]

>>8090493

[Anonymous No.8091022]

>>8090493
I have 3

[Anonymous No.8091364]

>tfw you're drafting a sloper for yourself
>fitting
>really fucking weird looking

no wonder nothing fits.

[Anonymous No.8091484]

>>8091022
made a bunny suit based on this tutorial.. what a nightmare.

[Anonymous No.8092349]

>>8072863

These are amazing. Thank you.

[Anonymous No.8093239]

>>8091484
Explain.

[Anonymous No.8093259]

a friend and i want to cosplay these, but can't find a pattern that works good for the jacket, does anyone have anything that'll work really well?