CONFIDENT PATTERNMAKING BLOG
Stop Drafting on Paper—5 Reasons to Switch to Digital Patternmaking
Learn about the benefits of drafting patterns digitally.
Do You Need Fashion School to Become a Patternmaker?: Fashion School vs Confident Patternmaking
A detailed comparison from CPMG Co-teacher, Nat walking you through her personal experience.
Patternmaker of the Month: Kaya Emiko
Hear from CPMG Alumni, Kaya Emiko about her journey to patternmaking, and how she uses sewing to build a creative life.
How to Find Work as a Freelance Patternmaker in 2026
Learn the best places to look for freelance patternmaking jobs based on our expert experience!
How to improve Your Skills as a Patternmaker In 2026
If you’re like me, you’re always looking forward to what’s next. I’m constantly asking myself,
What’s my next big goal?
Debunking The Myth that Grading for Plus Sizes is Harder, And how to Grade for Extended Sizes
Learn the step-by-step process we use to create plus-size patterns, and what makes our method different from others.
Best Patternmaking Books to Elevate Your Skills in 2026
Every patternmaking text becomes a resource once you’ve learned the foundations of pattern drafting and grading.
Behind The Seams With Nat Della Selva
Hear from CPMG teacher Nat Della Selva about her experience as an indie designer, freelance pattern maker, and teacher.
CPMG Connect: Find & Hire Size-Inclusive Patternmakers in 2026
Looking to hire a size-inclusive pattern grader? Learn more about the CPMG Connect program, and find out how we can connect you to professional patternmakers and graders.
Behind the Seams with Jessica Capalbo
Hear from CPMG teacher Jessica Capalbo about her best tips for indie pattern designers and sewing entrepreneurs.
Patternmaker of the Month: Christine Camm
Hear from CPMG Alumni, Christine Camm about how her journey from self-drafting to being an indie pattern designer.
Best software for projector sewing in 2026
An overview of the most popular softwares used for projector sewing in 2026.
How to adjust sewing patterns for projector sewing
In this post, we break down 3 different methods for adjusting patterns for projector sewing.
Patternmaker of the Month: Sasha Pfeiffer
Hear from CPMG Alumni, Sasha Pfeiffer, about how she translates 2D patterns into 3D shapes in her patternmaking process.
How to Grade Sewing Patterns: Step-by-Step Guide for Size-Inclusive Patterns
Learn the necessary steps to create size-inclusive sewing patterns.
Patternmaker of the Month: Charlotte Van Melkebeke
Hear from CPMG Alumni, Charlotte Van Melkebeke about her journey from learning to sew as a teen to launching her own sewing patterns, and finding self-acceptance and confidence through the process.
Patternmaker of the Month: Katie Vollick
Hear from CPMG Alumna, Katie Vollick about her journey to patternmaking and what it looks like to be a small business owner, and expecting mom.
Patternmaker of the Month: Leila Knoll
Hear from CPMG Alumni, Leila Knoll about her journey with patternmaking, projector sewing, and her number one tip for new patternmakers
Patternmaker of the Month: Cayden Naughton
Hear from CPMG Alumni, Cayden Naughton about her journey into being a full-time patternmaker, and how she makes it all work as a stay-at-home mom.
Patternmaker of the Month: Jordan Edwards/Sister Faye Studio
Hear from CPMG Alumni, Jordan Edwards about her journey into patternmaking.