Naima at her cutting table in a tiled workshop

October 10, 2026 · 13 min

Taking your measurements, honestly

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October 2026

2 videos

  1. Drafting a set-in sleeve

    Measuring the armhole, shaping the cap and checking the sleeve fits the bodice.

    Curved ruler and chalk on kraft paper
  2. My drafting table, and how it works

    A tour of a long table, a shelf of cloth and the few tools I use every day.

    Rolls of cloth on a shelf in a workshop