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How to Create Patterns From Existing Clothing – Jeans – Part 2

This is the second tutorial in this series, which shows you how to create your own pattern pieces from your favorite jeans.

This is part 1 in our series on how to create a pattern from your favorite pair of jeans.

Learn how to use twill tape to stabilize seams to prevent stretch and distortion.

Making a newborn baby onesie is so easy and fun to customize with cute fabric. Our tutorial shows you how, plus we offer a free pattern.

See how you can easily lengthen or shorten the crotch length to your pants' patterns using the slide technique.

Watch a demonstration on one way you can sew in a skirt yoke that would also incorporate a traditional waistband.

Learn how to draft a circular yoke pattern for your custom skirts.

Add an edgy detail to your projects by learning how to put in an exposed zipper.

Using your basic bodice drafts, you can learn how to draft a simple flat collar.

In this tutorial, we demonstrate a professional way to sew in a flat collar. This technique is great for beginners.