People's Patterns

made-to-measure sewing patterns

Sewing guides

Learn to Sew

Guides for measuring, printing, fitting, and sewing custom-fit patterns from People's Patterns.

Start With Measurements Configure My Jeans

01 Measure clearly Get the numbers your pattern needs. 02 Print accurately Set scale and assemble your tiled PDF. 03 Understand fit Learn why custom drafting changes the result. 04 Instruction series in progress See the planned sew along and current written fit guides.

Getting Started

How to Measure Yourself for Sewing Patterns

Take accurate body measurements before you generate your custom pattern.

Read Article Printing

How to Print and Assemble a Tiled PDF Pattern

Set print scale, check the test square, and tape your pages together cleanly.

Read Article Fit

Why Your Pants Never Fit

See how rise, thighs, hips, and waist work differently in made-to-measure drafting.

Ready to build your jeans?