Drafting Dynamically

I love historical pattern drafting techniques, but sometimes the sources can be a little hard to follow. To help with this, I put together this little web app to help you get the main lines placed! All you have to do is put in your measurements, and the edited pattern is drawn for you!

Paper patterns for cutting fabric, laid out on a wooden surface.

Available Designs

I plan to add more designs soon! Let me know what patterns you’d like to see.

Also, use #drafting-dynamically or #kylaBendrik to show me your projects. I’d love to see what you make with these patterns!

  • This design is the base of all the other bodice patterns in the Keystone book, as well as the 1897 Alice Dress.

  • This design from 1895 has two darts in the front, a pointed front lower edge, and dynamic shoulder widths. Make sure you read the measurement descriptions from the original source to make sure it'll fit properly!

  • This Plain Sleeve is the starting point for several other versions. As always, double check the curves before cutting out!

  • Like the diagram on page 72, these simple collars are all on one page.

A colorful digital illustration with yellow sunflowers and green leaves on a pink background, featuring a white monogram with the letters  'K' and 'B' , and a black and pink logo with intertwined letters 'K' and 'B' in the bottom left corner.

Have you found this app helpful? 

Hey there! If you enjoy using the pattern drafting app and watching my sewing, crochet, and art videos on YouTube, please consider supporting me on Patreon. Your monetary support will go towards growing and maintaining both the app and my channel. Even if you can't contribute financially, every view, comment, and subscription helps to boost my content's visibility and support my art. Thank you for being a part of this creative journey!

Questions? Issues?

This app is still in progress, so please let me know if you experience any problems, or if you’d like to request a specific design!

Close-up of white embroidered fabric with intricate lace and cut-out patterns.