CONFIDENT PATTERNMAKING

Ready to think like a patternmaker?

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In Confident Patternmaking we teach you everything you need to draft and grade beautifully fitting size-inclusive sewing patterns for any garment you can dream.

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FREE ILLUSTRATOR BASICS FOR PATTERNMAKING COURSE

This may not be free forever…

In Illustrator Basics for Patternmaking, you’ll learn the foundational skills that turn Adobe Illustrator into powerful software for pattern drafting and grading.

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Pattern pieces from alumni of the Confident Patternmaking and Grading course.

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PERFECT FIT TOOLKIT 🛠️

ADJUST PATTERNS DIGITALLY IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

How to assess and adjust sewing patterns for fit BEFORE you print or project them

My complete method for fitting and adjusting patterns in a way that's intuitive instead of abstract

What you will learn

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Our Signature Program

Confident
Patternmaking
& Grading

(CPMG)

This accelerated course provides a complete education in patternmaking, giving you the results of a multi-year patternmaking degree program in just 4 months.

Learn how to approach any design, draft it, adjust it, and grade it for any body of any size.

Made-to-measure from day one—draft patterns for your unique body

Size-inclusive pattern grading

Apply what you’re learning by drafting the exact designs that you dream of making with the help of your instructors

Draft and grade digitally using only Adobe Illustrator—digital drafting is faster, easier to monetize, and allows you to work from anywhere

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Preview of course material of Confident Patternmaking

CPMG is designed to fit into your normal life and offer fast results.

It’s a no-fluff program with personalized support that will bring your patternmaking dreams to life in record time.

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Here’s a taste of what our students have created

Want to see more of what our graduates are creating?