Archive - Sewing With Numbers

Woven Skirt Variations

Let's look at just a few things we can make using a basic woven skirt block.

Jul 12 •

June 2025

How to Draft a Wrap Skirt

This week, we're taking the woven skirt block and adapting it into a wrap skirt.

Jun 28 •

How to Draft a Skirt with Scooped Pockets

In this tutorial, I'm sharing how to adapt the basic woven skirt block into an A-Line Skirt with cut-away scooped front pockets

Jun 20 •

How to Draft a Pencil Skirt Pattern

In this tutorial, I'm sharing how to adapt the basic woven skirt block into a pattern with a waistband and kick pleat.

Jun 13 •

How to Draft a Woven Skirt Block

Today, I'm sharing two ways to draft a basic woven skirt block—one very simple and one more advanced.

Jun 7 •

May 2025

Introducing Project 009—Fitted Woven Skirts

In our next project, we'll be drafting a basic skirt block and making a few design variations.

May 30 •

How to clean up seam allowances

A little bonus post on how to adjust the corners of seam allowances on a curved edge that will makes things easier to sew.

May 16 •

Project Journal: Drafting and Sewing Two Styles of Undies

In today’s post, I’ll share the details on drafting and sewing my own bikini and high cut undies.

May 8 •

April 2025

How to Draft High Cut Briefs

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to draft a pair of high cut undies for your custom measurements. Downloadable pdf worksheet included!

Apr 30 •

How to Draft Bikini Briefs

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to draft a pair of undies fitted to the hip to any size you want. Downloadable pdf worksheet included!

Apr 23 •

Introducing Project 008—Undies

Our next drafting project is for Undies, aka underwear, panties, pants, briefs, chonies, knickers, drawers etc.

Apr 17 •

Book report: My favorite vintage pattern drafting books

I've learned a lot about sewing from books. Today I'm sharing the two that inspired and empowered me the most.

Apr 13 •

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