about the tasi draft-it-yourself pattern

Have you ever wanted to design and draft your own pattern? Do you hate printing out pdfs? Do size charts give you the heebie-jeebies? Then the Tasi Draft-It-Yourself pattern is for you! This pattern will walk you through each step of designing and drafting your own custom fit pattern. You choose the proportions you’d like and we give you the formulas to draft all the pattern pieces for a custom fit robe or jacket.

If you’re not up for doing the calculations yourself, or just want to double check the math, we’ve created a calculator that does the work for you. Woohoo! The calculator is available as a spreadsheet and on the web in Google Sheets.

This pattern works really well in a wide variety of fabrics from rayon or silk to sweater knit or linen. The design is adaptable for a variety of garments including a robe, cardigan or jacket. This pattern also works really well for piecing together leftover fabrics. Oh, and did we mention that you can make it for everyone in your household because it works for all humans?

View A is a classic robe with patch pockets, a tie belt and carriers. View B is a casual jacket with turned back cuffs, oversized pockets and a hem band. It’s easy to adjust the design of this pattern to suit your personal preferences and we even give you a few ideas for ways you can customize and adapt this pattern. 

about the sew diy slippers

The Sew DIY Quilted Slippers are the perfect way to keep toes warm and use up small cuts of fabric. Plus, it's a great way to introduce yourself to quilting. The quilted exterior is constructed by quilting a layer of fabric and batting together. You can also use pre-quilted fabric for a quicker project.

This pattern is gender neutral and the pattern is graded for foot lengths 8.25-12 inches (21-30.5 cm) which approximately fits US women’s shoe sizes 4-14 and US men’s shoe sizes 6-14.5. These slippers would make wonderful gifts and with this size range, you’ll be able to sew them for most of the adults in your life.

View A is a bootie style slipper that can be worn with the top turned down to reveal the lining or with the top up to keep the ankles warm. View B is an open top skimmer style, perfect for the summer months.

about the designer

Beth Wood is the Sew DIY pattern designer and chief blogger. Beth has over 25 years of experience sewing garments and brings all of that knowledge and practice to each of her patterns. Additionally, she is a trained graphic designer, ensuring the instruction booklets will not only look beautiful but also communicate effectively.

For additional help with these patterns, make sure to check out the Sewalong tabs at the top of the page.