The Straight Stitch is a podcast for sewists who want something interesting and educational to listen to while they work!

Episode 46—Developing a Love of Pattern Drafting

Episode 46—Developing a Love of Pattern Drafting

Today’s guest is a young man from Canada who has channeled his passion for sewing into an entertaining and informative YouTube channel. Because of a childhood injury to one side of his body, Cornelius Quiring was inspired to begin making himself custom clothing. Along the way, he taught himself the fundamentals of pattern drafting and now wants to share that knowledge with his audience. Cornelius tackles everything from shirts to coats to pants, and even though he concentrates on menswear, the principles he covers are applicable to garments for many different kinds of bodies. Toward the end of the interview, Cornelius turned the tables and asked a few questions of your host. I think you’ll find our discussion just as entertaining as Cornelius’s YouTube channel.

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Get to know Cornelius Quiring!

Visit his website—check out his online courses

Watch videos on his YouTube channel

See him on Instagram

Follow him on TikTok

Cornelius recommends the drafting books by Winifred Aldrich for those who want to learn more.

The Haralson Bag pattern from Anna Graham at Noodlehead

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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana

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