Month: November 2025

save measurement tables to reuse.

Never Re-Type Again: Measurement Tables That Save Hours

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Store measurement tables once and reuse them across patterns. If you draft digitally, the most expensive mistake you can make is typing the same measurements over and over again. It wastes time, introduces errors, and slows down repeat work. With PatternMaker, measurement tables solve this problem once and for all. What Are Measurement Tables? Measurement […]

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resize or scale

Resize vs Scale — Choosing the Right Tool

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You can resize of scale patterns using PatternMaker. Sometimes inspiration—or necessity—comes from paper: a vintage pattern, a textbook illustration, or a hand-drafted block you trust. While a computer mouse cannot reliably trace distances on its own, Patternmaker 7.5 offers a practical workaround. Resize or scale using the Background Image Method If you don’t have a […]

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The House Block

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From First Pattern to Production Foundation To create your house block start by generating a basic pattern either by drafting from scratch or by running a macro using core body measurements. This pattern is not yet a house block—it becomes one only after it proves its fit. Once drafted or generated: Test the pattern on […]

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