I'm sure right now you are thinking WOW this is going to be super complicated, but there are lots of ways to make a sewing pattern for your costume without having to know all the proper measurements or any tailoring skills. We will cover how to revise an existing pattern, how to make a simple fitted pattern using tissue paper and tape and we will also touch on how to make a professional pattern.
Revising an existing pattern: If you're comfortable using existing sewing patterns then this could definitely be a good way to make yourself a new pattern. This is how I have been making my Evie Frye jacket! Find a pattern that is similar to the item you want to make. Only using the major pieces of the pattern (back, front, sleeves etc) cut them out of scrap fabric and sew them together as a draft. From here you can draw new lines on your draft for the new seams you want. Cut it all out, trace the new pattern pieces onto paper and add your seam allowances. Make sure to take your new pattern pieces and sew them together as a draft to make sure that your new pattern works! Making patterns from tape: This is one thing I would love to figure out how to do! Making patterns from tape for armour is relatively straight forward, but I've seen some cosplayer's making sewing patterns from tape which completely amazes me! Essentially you need to wrap whichever body part or a shoe in plastic wrap and then cover in masking tape or duct tape (I find masking tape easier to mark and cut), draw your pattern on top to the tape and then cut it off what ever you have wrapped it on (but please be careful!). Once the tape is removed from your arm/leg etc you can cut out the pattern and use this to transfer to foam or fabric. When transferring to fabric make sure to add seam allowances ex 1" to each side you are sewing. This will allow for a little bit of breathing room. But remember, this pattern is fitted to your bare arm or leg or a shoe so there is no wiggle room. You'd have to add more than an inch to each sewing edge if you want it to fit loosely. Making a moulage: A Moulage is a much more complicated route and I wouldn't suggest this for beginners. This is where you take all your body measurements, transfer them to paper and do multiple calculations in order to make a fitted pattern. You can tutorials on this online on My Bluprint, or through professional sewing courses. Make patterns from existing clothing: You can make patterns from your existing clothing without even taking the clothes apart. You can trace out pieces by folding the clothing piece you want along the seam lines. Here is a great tutorial by Professor Pincushion on how to do this! I hope you found this overview helpful! In the future I can do full tutorials on how to make your own patterns! Let me know in the comments section if you would find that helpful!
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