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Draft a pattern that fits your figure from ten measurements
A step-by-step video course on building a personal base pattern and a two-seam sleeve, then using it for dresses, skirts, trousers and shirts.
- Ten-measurement system
- Two-seam sleeve included
- Booklet with explanations
- Formula cheat sheet
- Self-paced video lessons
- 14-day refund
Why bought patterns rarely fit
Most home sewists know the feeling. You choose a pattern in your size, spend a weekend cutting and stitching, and the result pulls across the back, gapes at the neckline or twists at the side seam. Standard size charts describe an average body, and very few people are average in every dimension.
The usual fixes are alterations on top of alterations, or long lists of measurements and formulas that feel like an engineering exam. Many people give up on fit and accept clothes that are almost right.
This course takes a different route. It teaches a single universal system in which a base pattern is drafted from only ten measurements taken on your own body. The calculations are kept simple, and the drawing process is shown on screen from the first line to the finished outline.
Once you have a reliable base, you no longer depend on commercial patterns. The same foundation can be modelled into many different garments, which is why this course is the starting point for so many other sewing projects.
What you will be able to do
- Take ten body measurements accurately
Learn where each measurement is taken and how to avoid the common errors.
- Draft a base pattern for your figure
Build the foundation step by step using the formulas shown in the lessons.
- Draw a two-seam sleeve
Match the sleeve to the armhole so it sits and moves comfortably.
- Use the formula cheat sheet
Draft quickly without searching through notes for each calculation.
- Adapt the base to a typical figure or one with particular features
Understand which lines to adjust when your body differs from the standard.
- Check a pattern before you cut fabric
Spot balance and fit problems on paper, where they are cheap to fix.
- Plan garments from one foundation
See how dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts and blouses grow from the same base.
- Sew with more confidence
Stop guessing at fit and start working from measurements that belong to you.
- 10
- body measurements
- 6
- modules
- 2
- printed-style helpers: booklet and cheat sheet
- 1
- two-seam sleeve
One foundation, many garments
The core idea of the course is that a well-drafted base pattern is a tool, not a finished product. It records the shape of your body on paper. Once it is right, you can change necklines, add darts, lengthen it into a dress or divide it into a skirt without starting from zero each time.
The lessons show the drafting process at a calm pace, so you can pause and draw along with the video. You build the pattern yourself, and that is what makes it easy to understand and adjust later.
- Only ten measurements are needed
- Simple calculations instead of long formulas
- A sleeve designed to match your armhole
- A method suited to a typical figure and to figures with particular features
How the course works
The course is made of recorded video lessons that you can watch whenever it suits you. There are no fixed class times, so you can study in the evening, at weekends or in short sessions between other commitments. You can pause, rewind and repeat any step as often as you need.
Alongside the videos you receive a booklet with explanations and a cheat sheet with the formulas for quick drafting. The booklet helps you follow the logic of each step, while the cheat sheet is meant to sit on your desk when you draw.
The material is the updated version of the system, so the drafting method and the two-seam sleeve are taught together as one coherent programme. A sensible way to study is to watch each module once, then draft the pattern on paper while the lesson plays a second time.
The programme
Six modules take you from measuring your body to a finished base pattern with a sleeve, and show how to use it afterwards.
1Module 1 — Measuring your figureHow to take the ten measurements correctly and record them.Self-paced
- Why ten measurements are enough
- Preparing to measure: tools and posture
- Taking each of the ten measurements
- Recording your measurements for drafting
2Module 2 — Drafting the base patternBuilding the foundation line by line from your measurements.Self-paced
- Setting up the grid and construction lines
- Drafting the back
- Drafting the front
- Checking balance and side seams
3Module 3 — The two-seam sleeveDrawing a sleeve that fits the armhole and moves comfortably.Self-paced
- Measuring the armhole of your base
- Drafting the sleeve cap and width
- Dividing the sleeve into two seams
- Checking the sleeve against the armhole
4Module 4 — Fitting different figuresWhat to change when your body differs from the standard.Self-paced
- Typical figure versus figures with particular features
- Adjusting the base for posture and proportions
- Testing the pattern before cutting the fabric
5Module 5 — From base to garmentsHow one foundation leads to many kinds of clothing.Self-paced
- Planning dresses from the base
- Planning skirts and trousers from the base
- Planning shirts and blouses from the base
6Module 6 — Working with the booklet and cheat sheetUsing the supporting materials to draft faster.Self-paced
- Reading the booklet alongside the lessons
- Drafting quickly with the formula cheat sheet
- Storing and reusing your finished pattern
What you get
- Video lessons
The full drafting process for the base pattern and the sleeve, shown step by step.
- A booklet with explanations
Written notes that clarify the reasoning behind each stage.
- A formula cheat sheet
A compact reference for quick drafting.
- The updated version of the system
The current edition of the ten-measurement method with the two-seam sleeve.
- Study at your own pace
No deadlines inside the lessons; pause and repeat as needed.
- A 14-day refund period
If the course is not right for you, you can ask for your money back within 14 days.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- Home sewists who are tired of patterns that do not fit
- Beginners who want a solid foundation before sewing complicated garments
- Experienced sewists who want a simple, repeatable drafting method
- Anyone who wants to sew for themselves or for family and adapt patterns to a particular figure
Probably not a fit if…
- Anyone looking for ready-made printed patterns in many sizes
- People who do not want to draw or measure at all
- Learners who expect a full garment-sewing course; this one focuses on pattern drafting
- Those who want live, one-to-one fitting sessions
After the course
By the end of the programme you will have a base pattern drawn from your own measurements and a sleeve that matches it. You will know how to measure again whenever your body changes, and how to check a pattern before you commit fabric to it.
Choosing a style stops being a question of whether a pattern will fit. You can look at a dress, a skirt or a shirt and ask how to model it from your base. That shift from searching for patterns to creating them is the real result of this course.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need each week?
There is no fixed schedule. Many people set aside two to four hours a week so they can watch a lesson and draft along with it, but you can go faster or slower as suits you.
Do I need any experience?
No. The course starts with taking measurements and builds up step by step. Basic familiarity with a ruler and pencil is enough, and some sewing knowledge helps when you move on to making garments.
What do I need to follow along?
Paper for drafting, a pencil, a long ruler, a measuring tape and a pair of scissors. You will draft on paper, so no sewing machine is needed for the pattern itself.
How does access work after payment?
After you pay, your order is confirmed and you receive access to the lessons and the supporting materials through your account on the site.
What format are the lessons in?
The lessons are recorded video, supported by a booklet with explanations and a cheat sheet with formulas.
Will the materials stay available?
Yes. The lessons and materials stay available in your account, so you can return to them whenever you want to draft a new pattern.
What is the refund policy?
You can request a full refund within 14 days of purchase if the course is not what you expected.
Does the course cover sewing finished garments?
The focus is the base pattern and the two-seam sleeve, and how they serve as the starting point for different garments. Complete garment construction is taught in separate courses.
Start drafting patterns that fit
Order the course today and build your own base pattern from ten measurements.