The Pattern Lab

Where geometry meets fabric. This is the archive of my experiments with Patternmaker Pro—from reviving vintage 1960s drafts to stress-testing modern algorithms.

Download the project files, inspect the math, and view the results.

Latest Experiments The Foundation Series Lab Supplies (Measurements)

Featured Projects

Deep dives into drafting theory and vintage reconstruction.

Comparison Study

The Bodice Block Showdown

Armstrong vs. Aldrich vs. PMP

I drafted the "Standard Bodice" using instructions from three major textbooks and overlaid them in PMP. The differences in armhole depth and ease distribution were surprising.

Includes: .JSON Project, Overlay SVG View Project
Vintage Revival

1960s "Swing" Coat

Digitizing a classic magazine pattern.

Taking a single-size text instruction from 1964 and converting it into a fully graded, multi-size parametric block using PMP's variable logic.

Includes: .JSON Project, MD Render View Project

The Foundation Series

Essential blocks and tutorials to get you started in PatternMaker Pro. Use these in the Demo to test out the software.

Easy Fit Block

001 Easy Fit Knit

Instructions for a knit block/sloper with optional ease. Requires a minimal set of measurements.
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Susan in Bodice Front

002 Bodice Front

Fitted bodice front block with waist darts. Requires extended measurements. Use with 003/004.
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Susan in Bodice Back

003 Bodice Back

Fitted bodice back block with waist/shoulder darts. Use with patterns 002 and 004.
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Susan in Sleeve

004 Fitted Sleeve

Fitted sleeve block. Use with patterns 002 and 003.
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Susan in knit pant

007 Knit Pant

Instructions for a standard knit pant block/sloper.
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Lab Supplies: Standard Measurement Sets

These are the sets I use for all testing, tutorials and foundation blocks.

You can import them into the Demo to try things out.

  • Susan

    Metric (mm). Height: 1763.5mm. Bust: 1079.6mm, Waist: 867.6mm, Hips: 1110mm.

    Download .CSV
  • Jim

    Metric (mm). Height: 1808.9mm. Chest: 1046.4mm, Waist: 973.8mm.

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  • Lori

    Imperial (inches). Height: 5'4". Bust: 37.2", Waist: 34.45".

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