How do I make some custom sewing patterns for shirts/pants?

I find that the pre-made sewing patterns never produce clothes that fit me the way I want, because my body measurements are very unusual. Does anyone know of any good books, videos, or guides that describe how I can use my personal body measurements to draw and cut my own custom sewing templates, so I can use them for making custom clothes that will fit me properly?

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drip

You need to learn how to draft your own pattern. This takes an good education and practice. Learning form a class or a person who is proficient in drafting patterns. Your public library would have books on this subject too. Google How to draft a pattern with measurements

It can be done, but pattern drafting is generally a college level course, and the textbooks are priced accordingly.Here's a starter for you: https://www.sewinganddesignschool.com/module/class.htm?classId=133102 Other resources include books on flat pattern drafting by Helen Joseph Armstrong. You may be able to borrow the book from your library, or the library may be able to get it on an inter-library loan. If you want to buy if for your self, buy one of the earlier editions: drafting doesn't change that much. You will be asked to do some math, and some understanding of geometry is useful.

Valleycat1

Just search online. Or use a standard one that you modify based on your measurements

David

Go to YouTube and search.

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