When I was in formal education studying luxury womenswear, one of the first things our university required from us was a technical folder.
Boring name, eh?
Fast forward more than a decade, and I now have four large arch-lever files overflowing with industry secrets, professional techniques and personal notes that I’ve jotted down throughout the years. It beats any fashion reference book because I’ve processed the skills in my own way, leading to a thorough learning experience, and now I’m gifting the secrets of my fashion files to you so you can build your own library of knowledge and create a high-value manual of your own.
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The actions of keeping a fashion file will enhance and deepen your learning of technical skills as well as provide both beginner and advanced sewers with a personal manual to refer to in the future.
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You don’t necessarily need to collect all of the print-outs to create a successful file. You can photograph and document any sewing project you deem useful with annotations. Any personal research you care to carry out will also benefit your file and deepen your knowledge and understanding.
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Our topics range from the basics through to skilled pattern cutting, all broken down into digestible information applicable to any sewing project you may have. Learn how to draft a collar for any neckline or take a lesson from our draping 101 pack. We can’t guarantee which print-out you’ll receive with your purchase but as our database grows so will your fashion file.
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It’s advised you purchase an arch-lever file and accompanying poly-pockets to store your packs and samples.
With each Digital Pattern Library [DPL] sewing pattern, you will receive a bonus collectible pack.
Each PDF will compile towards a comprehensive file of knowledge should you collect them all. Designed to offer digestible tuition across sewing methods and pattern cutting techniques.
It is advised you purchase an arch-lever file and accompanying poly-pockets to store your collection as it grows. Ensuring you have a designated place to record your skills, new techniques and sewing samples.
Want to fast-track your fashion file without committing to a pdf sewing pattern? Purchase a bundle of 5!
Invest in your sewing skills, explore pattern cutting techniques and work through the worksheets and exercises provided in these collectible packs.
Five packs with over 5000 words and 100+ illustrations to add to your fashion file including:
Seams 101
Plain
French
Flat Fell
Welt
Dart Manipulation
1/4 Scale Block Patterns
Pattern Cutting Techniques
Worksheets & Exercises
Zips, Part One
Centred
Fly Front
Concealed
Slash & Spread Sleeves
Pattern Cutting Techniques
1/4 Scale Block Pattern
Sleeve Variation Worksheet
Pocket Basics
Templates
Patch Pockets
In-Seam Pockets
Like what you see? Join us in The DPL Atelier and access everything with our fashion membership for sewists.
Invest in your sewing skills, explore pattern cutting techniques and work through the worksheets and exercises provided in these collectible packs.
Five packs with over 5000 words and 50+ illustrations to add to your fashion file including:
Collars, Part One
The Right Angle Method
How to Draft a Shirt Collar
Hand Sewing, Part One
Slip Stitch Technique
Prick Stitch
Crossing Stitch
Overhand Technique
Draft a Basic Sleeve Block
How to draft a basic one piece sleeve for any armhole.
Shirt Collar Construction
Construction Techniques
Detailed Theory
Pattern Basics
Walking Your Pattern
Truing Your Pattern
Adding Notches
Like what you see? Join us in The DPL Atelier and access everything with our fashion membership for sewists.
Did you Know?
Every PDF Sewing Pattern Comes with a FREE Fashion File Pack!
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Much of the learning materials and content from Digital Pattern Library including all Fashion File packs, PDF sewing patterns and online courses are included inside The DPL Atelier. If you’re someone who prefers to DIY and work through the process alone, then grab one of the packs above or treat yourself to an online course.
If you crave support, accountability, a safe space to creatively express who you are whilst being around like-minded stylish sewists with access to bonus content (yes, in addition to everything listed above!), then The DPL Atelier might be a better choice.
If you’re not sure what you need, feel free to email me at hello@digitalpatternlibrary.com