DIY & tailor-made!

 

Sewing patterns can be so simple and ingenious. You choose the design and style with a few clicks. Then enter your exact measurements. We will then create your personal sewing pattern.

Configurator

Patterns made to measure

Become a code designer! Our configurator offers you the opportunity to design sewing patterns based on your personal body measurements and individual ideas.

Ready made sewing patterns

Ready made sewing pattern

Don’t feel like customizing? Then perhaps our patterns in standard sizes are the right thing for you! Here we offer a wide range of sizes (e.g. ladies’ pants in sizes 32-66)

Browse through our sewing instructions

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Sewing cut-on waistband and fly with zipper on classic trousers #ZB01

In the following step-by-step instructions, I explain how to sew a cropped waistband and the fly with zipper on classic trousers. I also explain how a zipper can be shortened if necessary and how the belt loops are sewn. The process is relatively time-consuming, but the result is worth all the effort. Have fun and…
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Preparing classic trousers with cut-on waistband for fitting #F04

In the following step-by-step instructions, I'll explain how I prepare a pair of classic trousers with a cut-on waistband for fitting. I will also explain how to prepare the hem if you have opted for a turn-up hem in the configuration. Even with made-to-measure trousers, it is highly recommended that you try them on before…
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Taking the finished measurements of a jacket

You can see in this sketch which finished measurements are measured for a jacket in order to compare them with our finished measurements table.
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Sewing trousers – tips and tricks to get started #E01

In the following article you will learn lots of tips and tricks for sewing trousers. If you have any other ideas that should be included here, please send us an e-mail. Sewing instructions I recommend that you read through the individual parts of the instructions for sewing the trousers step by step or watch the…
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Sewing jeans trousers – tips and tricks to get started #E03

In the following article you will learn lots of tips and tricks for sewing jeans trousers. If you have any other ideas that should be included here, please send us an e-mail. Sewing instructions I recommend that you read through the individual parts of the instructions step by step or watch the videos before sewing…
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Sewing darts on trousers #AB02

In the following article, I will explain step by step how to sew different darts into a pair of trousers. Depending on the style you have chosen, waist, knee and/or hem darts are worked into your trousers. I'll show you all three variations here. Video instruction: 1. This is required This is required. Pattern pieces…

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At smartPATTERN, we think your homemade clothes should fit perfectly and be exactly what you want.

With our many years of experience in the fashion industry, combined with new smart technologies and a lot of passion, we develop sewing pattern configurators for you. Our technology combines your design ideas with your personal body measurements and generates your individual sewing pattern.

Your clothes are not “just self-sewn”, they are your favourite pieces from sustainable individual production. Be proud of what you have created.

Anke Nellen

Founder

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I am Anke, the founder of smartPATTERN. I turned my hobby into a profession and learned from the ground up. I am a master tailor, lecturer in pattern making and CAD, professional pattern designer for internationally renowned fashion labels and have received various prizes and awards. I am fascinated by turning ideas into my own work and using the cleverest and most effective technologies possible. For many years, I have been involved in the effective creation of made-to-measure patterns and sustainable concepts

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