Ready to think like a patternmaker?
In Confident Patternmaking & Grading we teach you everything you need to draft and grade professional-quality size-inclusive sewing patterns for any garment you can dream.
Illustrator Basics for Patternmaking
Free Course!
In the all new Adjusting Patterns in Illustrator course, I’ll teach you:
👉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
skills lead to opportunities
skills lead to opportunities
What path will you take towards learning patternmaking and going pro?
In this 1-hour prerecorded masterclass, I lay out the best opportunities for making money with patternmaking and what to look for when choosing your education in the field
Signature 4-month 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. You’ll learn how to approach any design, draft it, adjust it, and grade it for any body. The course is designed to fit into your normal life and offer fast results. It’s a no-fluff program with personalized support for your all your patternmaking projects.
CPMG includes a library of instructional videos, comprehensive worksheet guides, lifetime access and updates, 4 months of live support on office hour calls and in a private facebook group (with a 3 week break/rest/integration period), and 24/7 access from any device!
I’m Victoria, your teacher!
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I completed the Master course in patternmaking and tailoring at Istituto di Moda Burgo, one of the the top fashion schools in Italy.
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.
That's why I can say with conviction that the method I teach in CPMG will get you closer to your dream designs faster than any other course or textbook on patterndrafting out there.
I worked as a patternmaker for Violette Field Threads, a sewing pattern company that offers designs in four size ranges (women, tween, children, and baby). I founded my own sewing pattern brand, Erbaccia Pattern Studio.
Before becoming a patternmaker, I was an organic farmer in Montana for nearly a decade, where I raised sheep and veggies, taught field-to-fiber Indigo dyeing classes, and was a founding member of Triple Divide Seed Coop.
The organic farming community I was a part of was always generously sharing knowledge and resources with one another. So, imagine my shock when I went from that world to the competitive, elitist, and exclusive fashion world! I’ve vowed to dedicate myself to mastering patternmaking skills and sharing them widely, generously, and inclusively.
And just between me and you: there’s never been a better time to be a patternmaker. We can work digitally from anywhere in the world, and change peoples’ lives with our designs. The world of inclusive fashion is rapidly growing, and now is the time to learn what you need know and hit the ground running!
I’m Jess, your mentor!
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I’m a sewing pattern designer, freelance pattern maker and grader, and someone who loves to sew clothes!
In January of 2023, I took a leap of faith and enrolled in Victoria’s pattern making and grading courses. Just 12 weeks later, I launched my very first PDF sewing pattern, the Tapioca Trousers!
With Victoria’s guidance, I became a full time pattern designer, freelance patternmaker and grader, 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.
