If you're fed up of altering commercial patterns to fit, or you can't find the design you want, chances are you're thinking about drafting your own patterns.

A pattern block is a basic shape that fits perfectly; it has no seam or hem allowance, and no design details. It’s a starting “block”.

When you undertake a dressmaking project with your self drafted pattern, the biggest difference to working with a bought pattern is they don't come with instructions!

My love of dressmaking, and now over 30 years experience in the fashion industry, along with finally finding a use of my love of video editing meant the next natural step was.....