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Misses' Bodice Block Pattern Release

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NEW PATTERN ALERT! FREE PATTERN ALERT!! BODICE/TORSO BLOCK WITH SLEEVE BLOCK So you want to draft your own patterns, no problem we have got the basic blocks covered. Let us reduce your pattern production time by offering you our well drafted bodice block pattern available in sizes 6 to 14. As a bonus, Quarter Scale patterns are included so you can practice with. Download  for free the Bodice Block in size 10 only   here To buy the complete Set, run to the SewExplicit Patterns   webstore . It is currently on sales for just 1000 Naira (approximately 3.5USD).    Did I remember to tell you that you can also pay via direct bank transfer?

Cyber Monday Sales! 40% off all sewing Patterns

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Hi, This is our first ever sales so grab this opportunity to buy our sewing patterns at a whopping 40%  discount. Use the discount code CYM16 at checkout.  Offer valid till 3rd December, 2016. We have also updated the layout format of our sewing patterns to conform with the more popular method, that is we have gone from "trimless patterns" to "trim patterns". You will understand me better if you  downloaded the free  EBUN pattern. You no longer have to download separate instruction file and pattern file as the same pattern file can be printed on to either A4 size or US Letter size paper. See you in our pattern store!

What SewExplicit Patterns is About

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In case you are wondering what SewExplicit Patterns is all about, then this post is for you. Sewexplicit Patterns provides instantly downloadable multi-size sewing patterns that will help sewers, both beginners and experienced, create clothing either for pleasure of for business. Our sewing patterns come with detailed illustrations to guide users, especially those that are new to dressmaking. We build your sewing repertoire by incorporating the teaching of transferrable sewing techniques in each pattern. We make your dress-making business easier by offering you a growing library of versatile styles.

How to Print and Assemble PDF Patterns from SewExplicit Patterns PART 2

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In continuation of the previous post , where I showed how to print PDF patterns. This second part will show you how to assemble the A4 (or US Letter) paper tiles into your full scale pattern. The assembly method employed in SewExplicit Patterns might be slightly different from what you may be used to. So if you are planning to use our sewing patterns, the steps below are what you will follow to assemble your sewing pattern.

How to Print and Assemble PDF Patterns from SewExplicit Patterns PART 1

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Happy new month! In today's post I will show how to print and assemble PDF patterns from SewExplicit Patterns. Note that our PDF patterns are not "how-to-draft" illustrations but life-size patterns ready to be used to cut out your fabrics. Our PDF sewing patterns are set in A4 paper (or US Letter paper)tiles so that you can easily print at home or in your office with a regular printer. After printing in tiles, you will have to assemble the A4 ( or US Letter) tiles by pasting together to form your life-size pattern. 

Deciding what Size of Sewing Pattern to Choose

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How do you decide what size of our pattern to sew? The pattern comes with a body measurement chart which you can use to decide. The most important deciding factor is usually the bust. So select a size closest to your bust measurement. This is because the bust-armhole region is always the most difficult area to alter so you don’t want to mess with that. You can easily alter the waist and hip lines. The type of pattern will also influence how you decide, each pattern also comes with the approximate finished dimensions so you have an idea of how much ease has been included. Each pattern also comes with the approximate finished a dimension so

See What Our Volunteer Testers Made

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Hello. How are you doing? So in today's post I will be showing what volunteer testers have made out of our patterns. A pattern tester helps to check the fit of a pattern and quality of the instruction set before we finally release.