How to Digitise Paper Sewing Patterns in Adobe Illustrator
Basic Pattern Making in Adobe Illustrator
Embracing the digital age in pattern making doesn’t have to be daunting. With Adobe Illustrator, you can easily transform your physical sewing patterns into editable digital files. This pattern making project is ideal for those looking to save space, share designs quickly, or kickstart an online sewing pattern business. Instead of incurring hefty costs by outsourcing the digitisation to pattern graders, we offer a straightforward, budget-friendly solution.
In this patern making project, we demonstrate a cost effective but time consuming method to convert paper patterns to SVG digital formats that can be modified within Adobe Illustrator. Even if you consider yourself not so tech-savvy, our step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the process using basic equipment you likely already have at home.
By the end of our guide, you’ll be well-versed in digitising paper sewing patterns, ready to create, distribute, or sell your patterns with ease.
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Essentials for Following Along
Before we dive in, you’ll need a bodice basic block to keep up with this pattern-making project. We offer two types of basic blocks for your selection. Standardized basic blocks are ready for immediate use, allowing you to start drafting right away, though they might not match your measurements perfectly. On the other hand, a bespoke basic block, tailored to your specific measurements, offers a precise fit but requires time to create, as we’ll need 28 of your body measurements. Choose the one that best suits your needs!
Standardized Basic Block
Start pattern making immediately
Visit our partner site, DesignLab.London, for a variety of bodice basic blocks available in multiple sizes. These serve as an ideal starting point or base pattern for your pattern-making project. Explore the collection, select your preferred style and size, and download it to proceed with your project.
Bespoke Basic Blocks
Craft a personalized basic block designed for your unique measurements
Looking for a tailor-made basic block for this project? You’re in the right place. Construct your personalised basic block in the Lab by providing your measurements. Simply create a profile, input your measurements, and utilise this profile to design a range of basic block styles. You’ll need the bodice basic block for this project.
What’s Next?
You’re not done there though! If you want to share it online or print it off at home, you’ll need to add seam allowance and transform it into a PDF sewing pattern. Check out the projects below to find out how.
Learn How to Add Seam Allowa nce to Your Patterns
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Master Pattern Making Techniques in Adobe Illustrator
Transform Basic Blocks into Precision Finished Patterns
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Learn How to Create PDF Sewing Patterns
Transform your finished patterns into multi-page PDF sewing patterns in a range of paper sizes. Then
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