Category Archives: Tutorials
Dear Maddie: How To Draft A Turtleneck Pattern
posted on 06/10/2013, by maddie
Dear Maddie: Hi I’m working on sewing a costume and I need to make a turtleneck neckline. Any tips on how to do so? -Andrea Andrea: Before I get into how I would draft a turtleneck pattern for your costume, I’m going to make the assumption that it’s made of a knit, lycra, or some other Continue Reading »
Dear Maddie: How To Fit A Bra
posted on 05/29/2013, by maddie
Sarah: “I’m interested in how to fit a bra. Is there a method I should be following? Can I fit my muslin any which way? I haven’t achieved a good fit and I feel like I’m missing something. Please help!” Maddie: Four muslins into bra making and I still wasn’t at a fit I was Continue Reading »
Amerson: Technical Details + Pattern
posted on 02/11/2013, by maddie
I never thought the day would come, when I release a pattern, but it has. I remember emailing back and forth with Rochelle over a year ago and sharing with her my goal to eventually make and sell patterns. I also remembering emailing with Amy, Dixie, and Kristiann about my questions regarding making a packaged Continue Reading »
How To Grade Undies: Update
posted on 02/6/2013, by maddie
Since sewing lingerie, I have researched many bra and undie grading, I have graded these types of garments on my own, and have found that there is an easy and accurate way to grade an undie pattern. First, what is grading? Grading is the process of creating a size range of patterns for a particular Continue Reading »





































