CONFIDENT PATTERNMAKING
Ready to think like a patternmaker?
In Confident Patternmaking we teach you everything you need to draft and grade beautifully fitting size-inclusive sewing patterns for any garment you can dream.
you’re in the right place
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FREE ILLUSTRATOR BASICS FOR PATTERNMAKING COURSE
This may not be free forever…
In Illustrator Basics for Patternmaking, you’ll learn the foundational skills that turn Adobe Illustrator into powerful software for pattern drafting and grading.
Pattern pieces from alumni of the Confident Patternmaking and Grading course.
Skills lead to opportunities
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Skills lead to opportunities ✺
Adjusting PATTERNs
IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
How to assess and adjust sewing patterns for fit BEFORE you print or project them
My complete method for fitting and adjusting patterns in a way that's intuitive instead of abstract
What you will learn
Our Signature Program
Confident
Patternmaking
& Grading
(CPMG)
This accelerated course provides a complete education in patternmaking, giving you the results of a multi-year patternmaking degree program in just 4 months.
Learn how to approach any design, draft it, adjust it, and grade it for any body of any size.
Made-to-measure from day one—draft patterns for your unique body
Size-inclusive pattern grading
Draft and grade digitally using only Adobe Illustrator—digital drafting is faster, easier to monetize, and allows you to work from anywhere
Apply what you’re learning by drafting the exact designs that you dream of making with the help of your instructors
CPMG is designed to fit into your normal life and offer fast results.
It’s a no-fluff program with personalized support that will bring your patternmaking dreams to life in record time.
Meet your instructors
Victoria
Hi! I’m Victoria, the leader and teacher behind Confident Patternmaking!
I’m a heart-led entrepreneur, plant lover and former organic farmer, an amateur astrologer and herbalist, and mom to my one-year-old daughter Paloma. I’m also trained in the Italian tradition of patternmaking and tailoring!
In 2020, I completed the 400-hour Master course in patternmaking at Istituto di Moda Burgo, one of the top fashion schools in Italy.
Since then I've worked with hundreds of students to develop made-to-measure patterns for their dream designs. This has exposed me to an incredible array of different design and troubleshooting scenarios. I've observed patterns in the patterns (forgive the pun!) that have allowed me to develop my own methods and formulas for pattern drafting.
Every day is magic in the world of Confident Patternmaking.
Every day WE get to see oUR students bring beautiful new garments to the world using the skills they’ve learned.
Jess
Hi! I’m Jess, your patternmaking mentor!
I’m a sewing pattern designer and someone who loves to sew clothes! In January of 2023, I took a leap of faith and enrolled in Victoria’s Confident Patternmaking course. Just a few months later, I launched my very first PDF sewing pattern, the Tapioca Trousers!
With Victoria’s guidance, I became a full time pattern designer, teacher and a mentor to folks just like you who are starting out on their patternmaking journey.
I’m passionate about making sewing and designing clothes more accessible to anyone who’s interested in learning. Whether you just want to design clothes for yourself or you want to start your own pattern line, you’re in the right place. I truly believe that with hard work and the right guidance, you hold the skills to make all your pattern making dreams come true.
Nat
Hi, I’m Nat!
I’m the classroom TA for Confident Patternmaking and Grading, here to support and guide you on your patternmaking journey.
In 2021, after graduating from art school with my BFA in fashion design, I stumbled upon Victoria’s course one day on Instagram. It felt like the missing link I needed to bring my dream of becoming an indie pattern designer to life. I jumped in, and within just a week, I was learning to translate my paper pattern making skills into the digital realm.
Fast forward to today, and I’m living that dream! I run my own sewing pattern company, Neighborhood Patterns, freelance as a pattern maker and grader, and teach sewing classes at my local fabric shop in Columbus, OH.
As your TA, I’m here to be your biggest cheerleader. Whether it’s answering questions, giving feedback, or sharing tips, I can’t wait to help you grow your patternmaking skills and create beautiful size-inclusive designs.
