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Sewing a garment is a great way to learn pattern making and many useful fabric fabrication techniques. Generally, the pieces are cut in specific shapes that after sewn together will create a three-dimensional form. Often these forms are to fit around the shape of the human body or a piece of architecture.

Garment Construction Tutorials

Garment Pattern Terms

  • Sleeve Cap Height - Distance from the highest point of the sleeve to the underarm line

Pattern Making Resources

Don McCunn’s - How to Make Sewing Patternsexternal link