by Ralph Pink | Feb 15, 2022 |
Matching Pattern Notches – Digital Pattern Making Tutorial
In this digital pattern making tutorial, we demonstrate how to match and mark pattern notches using two very different techniques.
The first technique uses the old-fashioned manual paper method. Rotating and mapping pattern panels to find the correct notch location. The second technique uses the dashed line tool. It’s a great little tool that we’ve only just discovered. It makes the whole process simple, fast and very precise!
You’ll need a digital basic torso block with waist shaping and sleeve to follow this tutorial. Check below the video to see your download options. Enjoy!
Download the Basic Torso Block to Follow Along
You will need a hip-length basic torso block that features waist shaping and a mid-shoulder front dart to follow this tutorial and draft this basic wrap dress. We have two options for you to choose from!
Made-to-Measure Torso Block
Draft a basic Torso block to fit your unique measurements. Create a profile, add your measurements, design your block, then download it as an SVG ePattern (sleeve included).
Purchase and download the Torso block pattern pack from our sister site DesignLab.london. The pack contains Ai, SVG and PDF patterns in Sizes UK4 -24 (sleeve included).
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator as a digital pattern making platform
Learn the step-by-step basics of digital pattern making in Adobe Illustrator in our short crash course. It’s your first step to producing digital sewing patterns like a pro.
Follow this simple and handy tutorial to learn how to add seam allowance to your finished pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
Transform your finished pattern into multi-page PDF patterns in a range of paper sizes. Then save, print, share and sell your patterns online.
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by Ralph Pink | Feb 11, 2022
Curving Darts for a Better Fitting basic block – Pattern Making in Adobe Illustrator
This week, we demonstrate how to add some curvature to your basic block darts, using a great little tool in Adobe Illustrator CC.
Adding curvature to your darts helps to remove any sharp edges or indents when drafting your pattern pieces. It helps create a beautifully finished basic block or sewing pattern by creating a smooth curve over the body at various key points, such as the bust, waist, top hip, and hip.
It’s a simple concept that makes a huge difference in the fit of your blocks.
You’ll need a digital basic torso block with waist shaping and sleeve to follow this tutorial. Check below the video to see your download options. Enjoy!
Download the Basic Torso Block to Follow Along
You will need a hip-length basic torso block that features waist shaping and a mid-shoulder front dart to follow this tutorial and draft this basic wrap dress. We have two options for you to choose from!
Made-to-Measure Torso Block
Draft a basic Torso block to fit your unique measurements. Create a profile, add your measurements, design your block, then download it as an SVG ePattern (sleeve included).
Purchase and download the Torso block pattern pack from our sister site DesignLab.london. The pack contains Ai, SVG and PDF patterns in Sizes UK4 -24 (sleeve included).
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator as a digital pattern making platform
Learn the step-by-step basics of digital pattern making in Adobe Illustrator in our short crash course. It’s your first step to producing digital sewing patterns like a pro.
Follow this simple and handy tutorial to learn how to add seam allowance to your finished pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
Transform your finished pattern into multi-page PDF patterns in a range of paper sizes. Then save, print, share and sell your patterns online.
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by Ralph Pink | Dec 1, 2021
Create a custom PDF print template to match your printer settings
Do you have issues when printing your PDF patterns? Is your sewing pattern being cut off at the edges or along the borders, preventing your patterns from matching up when you print and piece them together? No problem at all, this tutorial is exactly what you need to resolve this issue!
In this tutorial we demonstrate how to create your own branded PDF print templates for your digital sewing patterns. Including how to customise the page size or print area, set the number of PDF pages and even add your own logo.
Download the Basic Torso Block
You will Test your new custom-sized print templates with our hip-length basic torso block. It features waist shaping and a mid-shoulder front dart.
We have two options for you to choose from!
Made-to-Measure Torso Block
Draft a basic Torso block to fit your unique measurements. Create a profile, add your measurements, design your block, then download it as an SVG ePattern (sleeve included).
Purchase and download the Torso block pattern pack from our sister site DesignLab.london. The pack contains Ai, SVG and PDF patterns in Sizes UK4 -24 (sleeve included).
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator as a digital pattern making platform
Learn the step-by-step basics of digital pattern making in Adobe Illustrator in our short crash course. It’s your first step to producing digital sewing patterns like a pro.
Follow this simple and handy tutorial to learn how to add seam allowance to your finished pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
Transform your finished pattern into multi-page PDF patterns in a range of paper sizes. Then save, print, share and sell your patterns online.
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by Ralph Pink | Oct 15, 2021
Adding a dart cap to a basic block in Adobe Illustrator
Digital Pattern Making Tutorial
This week, CAAMCREATIVE asked us (via email) if we could demonstrate how to add a simple dart cap to a basic block in Adobe illustrator. It’s a pretty simple concept when you know how, but if you don’t it can be a bit tricky since you can’t physically manipulate the pattern and close the dart. In this tutorial we show you three different darts all with slightly different techniques for adding a dart cap. On the plus side, it’s a really quick tutorial which is really important when producing your finished patterns and basic blocks. We also demonstrate how to add a simple seam allowance to the finished dart cap and basic block. Enjoy!
If you would like to try this technique out yourself, navigate to the LAB and draft your very own made-to-measure basic block or visit DesignLab.London to get a nested basic block pack (sizes UK4 – 24) Scroll down the page to find links to both of these resources.
Download the Basic Torso Block to Follow Along
You will need a hip-length basic torso block that features waist shaping and a mid-shoulder front dart to follow this tutorial and draft this basic wrap dress. We have two options for you to choose from!
Made-to-Measure Torso Block
Draft a basic Torso block to fit your unique measurements. Create a profile, add your measurements, design your block, then download it as an SVG ePattern (sleeve included).
Purchase and download the Torso block pattern pack from our sister site DesignLab.london. The pack contains Ai, SVG and PDF patterns in Sizes UK4 -24 (sleeve included).
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator as a digital pattern making platform
Learn the step-by-step basics of digital pattern making in Adobe Illustrator in our short crash course. It’s your first step to producing digital sewing patterns like a pro.
Follow this simple and handy tutorial to learn how to add seam allowance to your finished pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
Transform your finished pattern into multi-page PDF patterns in a range of paper sizes. Then save, print, share and sell your patterns online.
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by Ralph Pink | Oct 9, 2021
Resizing Digital Fashion Prints Using Full-Scale Digital Sewing Patterns in Adobe Illustrator
In this tutorial we demonstrate how to preview, scale and engineer digital prints, using Adobe illustrator, to work with full-scale digital sewing patterns. We also talk about Digital fabric printing and its benefits specifically in relation to this subject.
Part one of the tutorial shows you how to import a repeat fashion print, into Adobe illustrator and combine it with a full-scale digital sewing pattern. We then demonstrate how to increase or decrease the print to find the preferred scale for the pattern. This ultimately gives us a better understanding of how the finished garment will look. Once we have the correct print size, we then resize the original print artwork to match and save it, ready to send to a digital print company.
Part two of the tutorial is slightly more complicated to explain but talks about placement or engineered prints and how they apply to the concept of digital printing.
You’ll need a the FREE digital sewing pattern and FREE full-repeat print to follow this tutorial. Check below the video to get your downloads. Enjoy!
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Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator as a digital pattern making platform
Learn the step-by-step basics of digital pattern making in Adobe Illustrator in our short crash course. It’s your first step to producing digital sewing patterns like a pro.
Follow this simple and handy tutorial to learn how to add seam allowance to your finished pattern in Adobe Illustrator.
Transform your finished pattern into multi-page PDF patterns in a range of paper sizes. Then save, print, share and sell your patterns online.
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