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Insights into the World of Pattern Making
Explore articles containing insights on basic blocks, creative pattern making, basic block & pattern drafting, and the timeless techniques that shape the garments we wear.
S2. EP2. Leggings Fashion Illustrations – Transforming hand-drawn sketches into digital fashion illustrations
In this episode we take a closer look at the hand-drawn fashion sketches that we created in episode 1. We've selected...
SE 2. EP 1. Fashion Design Leggings: Image Inspiration & Initial Fashion Sketches.
To celebrate the release of our latest made-to-measure pattern, the basic leggings block, we've decided to design a...
Editing the measurements of basic blocks drafted using standard size charts
Vladimir would like to know how to edit the measurements of basic blocks drafted using our standard size charts, post...
How to change the measurements on existing profile or order
Abi wants to know how edit the measurements of an existing order or pattern. Ths is something we get asked a lot and...
Dart Manipulation & Waist position
We recently received an email from Minna, asking us some important questions about her recently purchased...
Deleting an old profile
Holly wants to know how to delete an out-of-date or existing measurement profile, so she doesn't accidentally use it...
Update! Restrictions for plus size measurements and petite have been lifted
What's new? We have now lifted petite and plus size measurements restrictions for all of our basic sewing patterns....
Bikini cover-up lifestyle shoot on location in Corfu
Although we absolutely loved the High-fashion photoshoot, we always planned to take some lifestyle images of Francesca...
S1. EP11. Bikini cover up photoshoot on location in Corfu
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our Bikini cover up photoshoot on location in Corfu, Greece....
S1. EP10. Pattern Making and Constructing the Long Coat Kimono Bikini Cover-up Sewing Pattern
In this episode, we look at the next garment in our range of bikini cover-up sewing patterns. This time we focus on...
S1. EP9. Some Exciting News – Indigo Robe Fabric & Bikini Cover-ups!
We've got some fantastic news! We've finally got the gorgeous Lily print fabric back from Fashion Formula! We sent off...
S1. EP8. The Final Toile of Francesca’s Indigo Robe
In this episode, we take one more look at Francesca's original Indigo Robe pattern and make the adjustments detailed...
S1. EP7. Creating An Initial Pattern & Toile – Indigo Robe
In this episode, we update our existing mood boards and fashion illustrations to display the textile prints that we...
S1. EP6. Creating textile prints for fashion design
In this tutorial, we use the source imagery (lilies and palm fronds) created in the last episode, S1. EP5. to design and build a series of professional, full-repeat, digital prints in Adobe Photoshop.
S1. EP5. Creating source imagery for floral print design
In this episode, we show you how to create your very own source imagery or stock imagery, allowing you to design and...
S1. EP4. Digital fashion illustration in Adobe Illustrator
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S1. EP3. Fashion design process using fashion templates from Pret-a-Template
In this episode, we start to sketch out a range of garment designs based on our clients brief and our mood boards. We...
S1. EP2 – Creating fashion mood boards in Adobe Illustrator
What are Mood Boards? We define mood boards as an arrangement of images, materials, pieces of text, etc. intended to...
S1. EP1 – The fundamentals of fashion design – Understanding a brief
Hey guys and welcome to the first episode of our brand new video blog! In this blog, we aim to shed some light on the...
S1. EP0 – Video blog teaser
Each month we’re going to collaborate with a friend, blogger or loved one to create a gorgeous custom fitting garment. They’ll brief us on what they want and we’ll design and create it using PatternLab. We’ll take you through the whole research and design process, blogging an explaining the whole journey from initial idea to finished product.
PatternLab updates
We've added some important updates to transform how you draft your basic blocks in the Lab. Check out the full list of...
Basic skirt blocks
Start designing your next project with our brand-new basic skirt blocks. Customise the fit, skirt length, front and...
Become a PatternLab Pro & adjust your measurements after purchase
Some of you might be new to PatternLab. You’re possibly wondering how to use the Lab to create a profile, enter your measurements, design…
What’s new in the Lab?
Hoorah! PatternLab is back online. Take a look at what the relaunched site has to offer. We’ve made a list of all the best new…
Relaunch
It’s finally here, the long-anticipated relaunch of PatternLab. Check out everything you need to know before the site goes down on the 5th…
Testers wanted
We’ve made some changes. But before we re-launch all our hard work, we need to do a final round of testing, just to ensure that we are…