November 3, 2026 · 12 min
Truing a pattern before you cut cloth
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The Drafting Table
A short letter every other Friday from the workshop: one block, one tip and one thing to try.
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November 2026
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Moving a dart without changing the fit
Pivoting a bust dart to the side seam, the waist or the shoulder and checking it still fits.
Drafting a straight skirt block
Waist, hip and length on one sheet, with the darts placed from your own numbers.