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Trying on clothes in fitting rooms tends to be a less than inspiring experience. Puckering, pulling, shifting, and stretching — the garment quickly becomes an obstacle in itself. Cal Patch's book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, is built on an inherently... See more

Trying on clothes in fitting rooms tends to be a less than inspiring experience. Puckering, pulling, shifting, and stretching — the garment quickly becomes an obstacle in itself. Cal Patch's book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, is built on an inherently sensible premise: perfect fit comes from custom patterns. Cal's approach that every sewer deserves to empower herself through learning the craft of patternmaking, is both encouraging and liberating. Each project in this foundational manual builds upon the previous one, so a basic shirt turns into a jacket turns into a dress. For this week's How-Tuesday, we're sharing the button-down shirt; I hope the skills you learn in creating this pattern will equip you for exploring the next frontier in your designs. Since this project is rich with information, I've included an excerpt below, but you can download the full how-to (for free!) as a PDF here. See less

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See this at: craftster.org| Added on 09/18/09

Striped Skirt Tutorial - CLOTHING - Hi girls,Somewhere I read that someone was wondering how to make this type of skirt: And it's really easy! I use a...

See this at: voguepatterns.com| Added on 06/23/09

MISSES’ TOP: Semi-fitted, pullover tops have mock wrap fronts and banded neckline. A, B: short, banded sleeves. B: contrast neck and sleeve bands. C: three-quarter length sleeves. | NOTIONS: Top A, B, C: Seam Binding. | FABRICS: Moderate Stretch... See more

MISSES’ TOP: Semi-fitted, pullover tops have mock wrap fronts and banded neckline. A, B: short, banded sleeves. B: contrast neck and sleeve bands. C: three-quarter length sleeves. | NOTIONS: Top A, B, C: Seam Binding. | FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits Only: Cotton Knits, Interlock and Lightweight Jersey. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap. See less

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See this at: butterick.com| Added on 06/23/09

MISSES’ TOP: Loose-fitting, pullover top, below hip has self-lined yoke with front neckline variations, pleats, with or without sleeves and cuffs. B: ruffle. C: contrast yoke. | NOTIONS: Top A, C: 1/2" Single Fold Bias Tape. | FABRICS: Top A, B, C,... See more

MISSES’ TOP: Loose-fitting, pullover top, below hip has self-lined yoke with front neckline variations, pleats, with or without sleeves and cuffs. B: ruffle. C: contrast yoke. | NOTIONS: Top A, C: 1/2" Single Fold Bias Tape. | FABRICS: Top A, B, C, D: Lightweight Broadcloth, Light-weight Linen, Stable Knits and Lightweight Satin. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. See less

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IN CHOOSING YOUR SIZE RANGE, SELECT THE APPROPRIATE LETTER ONLY: A(8-10-12-14); B(16-18-20-22) | MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE TUNIC AND PANTS: Pullover, bias, lined tunics A, B (fitted through the bust) have V-neckline, long sleeves and asymmetrical... See more

IN CHOOSING YOUR SIZE RANGE, SELECT THE APPROPRIATE LETTER ONLY: A(8-10-12-14); B(16-18-20-22) | MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE TUNIC AND PANTS: Pullover, bias, lined tunics A, B (fitted through the bust) have V-neckline, long sleeves and asymmetrical hemline. Straight-legged pants C have faced waistline and back zipper. | NOTIONS: Pants C: 7" Zipper, Hooks and Eyes. | FABRICS: Georgette, Faille, Lightweight Crepe and Cotton Voile. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap. See less

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See this at: mccallpattern.com| Added on 06/23/09

MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S TUNICS AND TOP: Pullover tunic has sleeve variations with stitched hem; tunics A, B are loose fitting with mock neck band; tunics C, D have looped front; pullover top E is close-fitting. All views have narrow hems. | SUGGESTED... See more

MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S TUNICS AND TOP: Pullover tunic has sleeve variations with stitched hem; tunics A, B are loose fitting with mock neck band; tunics C, D have looped front; pullover top E is close-fitting. All views have narrow hems. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: For Stretch Knits Only Such as Jersey • Lightweight Double Knits • Cotton Knits • Cotton Lycra®. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. | NOTIONS: Thread; Tunic A, B, C, D, Top E - Seam Binding. See less

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WOMEN’S TOPS, DRESSES, SHORTS AND CAPRI PANTS: Loose fitting, pullover top or above mid-knee dress has yoke variations with or without sleeves; dress D has contrast yoke and hem band; straight-legged, pull-on shorts or above ankle pants have elastic... See more

WOMEN’S TOPS, DRESSES, SHORTS AND CAPRI PANTS: Loose fitting, pullover top or above mid-knee dress has yoke variations with or without sleeves; dress D has contrast yoke and hem band; straight-legged, pull-on shorts or above ankle pants have elastic waist. | NOTIONS: Thread; Top A - 1/2" Single Fold Bias Tape; Shorts E, Capri Pants F - 11/2 Yds. of 3/4" Wide Elastic. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Lightweight Fabrics Such as Cotton • Cotton Blends • Challis • Crepe de Chine • Silk Rayon. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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See this at: mccallpattern.com| Added on 06/23/09

MISSES’ TOPS AND TUNIC: Pullover, loose fitting top or tunic has contrast yoke, gathered front and back with sleeve variations; tops A, C, D have stitched hems; tunic B has contrast hem band. | NOTIONS: Thread; Top D - 1 Yd. of 3/8" Wide Elastic. |... See more

MISSES’ TOPS AND TUNIC: Pullover, loose fitting top or tunic has contrast yoke, gathered front and back with sleeve variations; tops A, C, D have stitched hems; tunic B has contrast hem band. | NOTIONS: Thread; Top D - 1 Yd. of 3/8" Wide Elastic. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Lightweight Fabrics Such as Cotton Blends • Batiste • Challis • Crepe de Chine • Double Georgette. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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See this at: mccallpattern.com| Added on 06/23/09

MISSES’/MISS PETITE TUNICS: Loose fitting, pullover tunic in two lengths has yoke and sleeve variations; tunic A has lower ruffle and contrast yoke; tunic B has self-fabric ties on sleeves; tunic C has contrast yoke and lower band; tunics C, D have... See more

MISSES’/MISS PETITE TUNICS: Loose fitting, pullover tunic in two lengths has yoke and sleeve variations; tunic A has lower ruffle and contrast yoke; tunic B has self-fabric ties on sleeves; tunic C has contrast yoke and lower band; tunics C, D have elasticized lower edge of sleeves. | NOTIONS: Thread; Tunic C, D - 3/4 Yd. of 1/4" Wide Elastic. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Lightweight Fabrics Such as Cotton • Cotton Blends • Challis • Crepe • Charmeuse • Double Georgette. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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MISSES’ TOPS AND TUNIC: Tops and tunic have long or short raglan sleeves, neckline and waistline elastic casings, ribbon bow; top A and tunic B have sleeves with elastic casing; top C has sleeves with ribbon casing. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Cotton •... See more

MISSES’ TOPS AND TUNIC: Tops and tunic have long or short raglan sleeves, neckline and waistline elastic casings, ribbon bow; top A and tunic B have sleeves with elastic casing; top C has sleeves with ribbon casing. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Cotton • Cotton Blends • Handkerchief Linen • Challis • Silk Rayon • Eyelet • Gauze. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. | NOTIONS: Top A, C, Tunic B - 1 Yd. of 1/4" Wide Ribbon and One Package of 1/2" Wide Single Fold Bias Tape; Top A - also 31/4 Yds. of 1/4" Wide Elastic; Tunic B - 27/8 Yds. of 1/4" Wide Elastic; Top C - 21/4 Yds. of 1/4" Wide Elastic, 3 Yds. of 1/4" Wide Ribbon. See less

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See this at: mccallpattern.com| Added on 06/23/09

MISSES’ TOPS: Pullover tops in two lengths; tops A, B have front and back gathered to self-faced yoke; top A has self ruffle; tops C, D have front gathered to yoke; top C has purchased lace trim; top D has gathered sleeve with casing and elastic. |... See more

MISSES’ TOPS: Pullover tops in two lengths; tops A, B have front and back gathered to self-faced yoke; top A has self ruffle; tops C, D have front gathered to yoke; top C has purchased lace trim; top D has gathered sleeve with casing and elastic. | NOTIONS: Top A, B, C, D - Package of 1/2" Wide Single Fold Bias Tape; Top C - also 11/8 Yds. of 11/2" Wide Pre-gathered Crochet Type Lace Trim, 7/8 Yd. of 11/2" Wide Pre-gathered Lace Trim and 3/4 Yd. of 11/2" Wide Pre-gathered Eyelet Trim; Top D - 1 Yd. of 1/4" Wide Elastic. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Top A, B, C, D - Lightweight Fabrics Such as Cotton • Cotton Blends • Challis • Gauze • Double Georgette • Cotton Knits • Jersey. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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MISSES’ TOPS: Pullover tops A, B, C have lined yoke, gathered front and back, sleeve variations with gathered lower section; top A has contrast yoke and upper part of sleeves; tops B, C have self-lined yoke and upper part of sleeves; top B has folded... See more

MISSES’ TOPS: Pullover tops A, B, C have lined yoke, gathered front and back, sleeve variations with gathered lower section; top A has contrast yoke and upper part of sleeves; tops B, C have self-lined yoke and upper part of sleeves; top B has folded lower sleeves; top C has slanted sleeves and hem. | NOTIONS: Thread. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Top A, B, C - Silk Jacquard • Crepe • Challis • Charmeuse • Double Georgette; Contrast A - Lace; Lining A - Organza • Tulle. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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MISSES’ TOPS: Pullover, loose fitting tops have hem variations, waist level casing and elastic gathers along front and back; top B has double-edged scalloped lace trim. | NOTIONS: Thread; Top A, B, C - 1/2 Yd. of 3/4" Wide Elastic; Top B - also 51/2... See more

MISSES’ TOPS: Pullover, loose fitting tops have hem variations, waist level casing and elastic gathers along front and back; top B has double-edged scalloped lace trim. | NOTIONS: Thread; Top A, B, C - 1/2 Yd. of 3/4" Wide Elastic; Top B - also 51/2 Yds. of 1" - 11/2" Wide Double-edged Scalloped Lace. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Lightweight Fabrics Such as Challis • Crepe de Chine • Double Georgette • Eyelet • Gauze. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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MISSES' TOP, TUNIC AND CAFTAN: Very loose fitting top A, tunic B and caftan C have drawstring, neckline facing and optional beads; top A is below hip length; tunic B is above mid-knee length; caftan C is above ankle length. | NOTIONS: Thread; Top A,... See more

MISSES' TOP, TUNIC AND CAFTAN: Very loose fitting top A, tunic B and caftan C have drawstring, neckline facing and optional beads; top A is below hip length; tunic B is above mid-knee length; caftan C is above ankle length. | NOTIONS: Thread; Top A, Tunic B, Caftan C - 1" Wide Bias Tape and Optional Six Pony Beads. | SUGGESTED FABRICS: Lightweight Fabrics Such as Crepe de Chine • Batiste • Charmeuse • Double Georgette. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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See this at: mccallpattern.com| Added on 06/23/09

MISSES’ CARDIGANS IN THREE LENGTHS: Loose fitting cardigan A, B, C have front and back gathers, yoke and sleeve in one and band and collar in one; cardigan C has front pointed hemline; cardigan C at lowest point is 2" above knee; purchased belt. |... See more

MISSES’ CARDIGANS IN THREE LENGTHS: Loose fitting cardigan A, B, C have front and back gathers, yoke and sleeve in one and band and collar in one; cardigan C has front pointed hemline; cardigan C at lowest point is 2" above knee; purchased belt. | NOTIONS: Thread; Cardigan B - One Purchased Belt (Optional). | SUGGESTED FABRICS: For Stretch Knits Only Such as Jersey • Cotton Knits • Novelty Knits • Lightweight Double Knits. Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or one-way design fabric. See less

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