So I'm trying to get more intentional with my sewing projects, by planning which fabrics to pair with which patterns, sketching out my design elements, and thinking through how various garments would pair with each other.
I just started a sewing notebook to do (ROUGH) sketches, but I came across this video which had a great template for projects (screenshot here). i don't have a printer, and wondered if you all have recommendations on good (ideally free) softwares you can use to track similar details.
thanks so much!

Hi everyone! <3
I'm currently working away at my victorian frock coat and I'm quite happy with the body, but I'm running into some issues regarding the sleeves. They currently don't allow for a lot of lift at all, and I essentially can't move my arms forward at all, leaving me entirely unable to move comfortably in my coat. I suspect they're pitched too far backwards (this is just based on what I've read so far and that the sleeve doesn't crease when I have my arms further back than what feels natural, but could very well be wrong) but it's also cut very much like a modern men's suit sleeve, which I suspect is also not correct for this type of coat. Are there any other reasons that might cause this? The sleeves don't feel tight but the coat body itself is cut to be somewhat snug, though does not feel too tight either!
I have also decided to remake the sleeves entirely, and would ideally like them to provide as much mobility as possible, and I've read somewhere that pivot sleeves could help with that? Is there anything else I need to keep in mind? Since I'm still quite new to historical sewing I would love some input, and would be incredibly grateful if anyone has any advice or resources for sleeve drafting/sleeve patterns I could buy and alter! Thank you all so much in advance :-)

Hello everyone ! I will soon start knitting my very first sweater but don't want to be bothered sewing the back with the front and the sleeves as well. Is it possible to tweak the pattern and make it circular ? Sweater can be find here. I can provide some details about the pattern.
Also if you believe it's not worth the hassle, the feedback is still appreciated =)
Edit : I do know there will always be some sewing involved. My goal here is to limit the sewing as much as I can.

Hi all!
For my sister's wedding I plan on sewing her and her new husband a matching sundress/shirt combo to wear on their honeymoon. I have my pattern for her and her measurements but I only know that the groom is a t-shirt size XXL. I've asked other groomsmen if they have gotten tuxedo fittings and if they know his measurements but they only know his t-shirt size and height.
They live 10 states away so using one of his old shirts as a template isn't really an option.
Any ideas? I suppose I could just buy an XXL shirt and work backwards but I wanted to know if anyone has other ideas

Trying to make a bag similar to this, with patchwork rather than a solid color. (First time drafting!) I’m going to make the squares puffy with batting and my initial plan is to make my squares on the edges a bit longer and then sew them in that kind of shape along the edge (since I would like to try to keep it the same pattern of the square next to it) and then attach the sides to those on the inside. I think this may work but am hoping that other people might have more solid ideas on how to achieve this. I hope this makes sense! Thank you :)

I've started planning out Ren Faire costumes for late fall. I purchased this womens tabbard template from Costume Pattern Studio on Etsy as a starting point because I need help with the darting placement. I have floral appliques to attach throughout for a 3D brocade effect. I do plan to shorten the template to mid-thigh length.
I'm looking for a breathable fabric (preferably natural fiber or a blend) that will 1) look nice in the fitted bodice, 2) will lay well in the looser area, and 3) that the appliques will attach to. Would silk work best for this? Would a natural fiber organza or taffeta be better? The whole thing will be more fantasy than anything with a subtle floral/woodland being/druid feel to it if that helps.

Ive got the pattern for the first top and am wanting to make it off the shoulder like in the second picture. Im wondering if i should make it up as written and then adjust the neckline after, or adjust it on the pattern pieces themselves. The main reason i ask is because im really trying to avoid doing a mock up (ill advised i know lol). Im also not sure how i would finish the neckline instead of the band in the original pattern. Any advice is well appreciated thank you.

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I just recently bought a McCall's pattern, M8359, and my measurements for it are all over the charts. My bust measures in at 36 my waist at 32 and 9 inches below the waist at 44 with my back of neck to waist measuring in at 16 which puts me at size 14, 18, 20 and, 10 (sizes in order of my measurements) The pattern says that if my figure is a combination of two or more sizes to select the cutting lines that correspond to your size at bust waist and hip and mark with colored felt tip pen then to blend the newly marked lines from one side to another creating your own customized pattern. But I don't really know what that means and I can't seem to find any type of YouTube video to help me. I've been sewing for years and making my own creations for dresses, skirts and such but this is my very first time following an actual pattern. Am I just overthinking it?

I own this dress and looove it, and since it seems like quite a simple style in essence I'd like to have a go at sewing something similar myself. Does anyone know of any pattern(s) I could use to make something like this, or have any advice of how to recreate it from the actual garment? Thank you!

So, a little bit of context and important info. I'm 15 years old and my parents are really bad when it comes to my health (gaslighting me, telling me it's my fault, ignoring me, etc.) so I am trying to as much as I can to help myself since it usually takes my parents 3 months to 3 years to agree to schedule an appointment. I have no current diagnosis but POTs and chronic fatigue has been suspected. I have no idea what's wrong with my gastrointestinal system. About two months ago, I started getting frequent nausea + stomach aches. It's getting so painful to eat. I've tried basic meds like pepto bismol but it didn't help. I can't recognize a pattern in the "no" foods, A couple of the ones on the "no" list of that I can remember right now is apples, sodas, burger, lollipop, soup, popsicles, yogurt, pizza, chips, mac n cheese, tomatoes, fruit roll ups, ramen, and oranges. I'm struggling to find food that is tolerable. I can eat oatmeal, most protein bars, those little Gerber baby puff snack things, dried seaweed, plus plain popcorn. Any suggestions on what to try next?? sorry in advance but my list of food allergies are: kiwis, pears, papayas, pistachios, peanuts, fish, crab, shrimp, and potentially pumpkin seeds and pecans. My mom has purposely "lost" or procrastinated bloodwork so idk if there is more.