If you’ve been lurking on the PatternReview forums wondering what supplies you actually need to start drafting, you aren't alone. Moving from following a blueprint to creating one is a massive leap in your sewing journey.
Here is everything you need to know to stop "hacking" patterns and start drafting them. The "Must-Have" Starter Kit 121147
Skip the flimsy tissue. You need something sturdy enough to trace around but flexible enough to pin. Many beginners start with medical exam table paper (cheap and translucent) or Swedish tracing paper . If you want something permanent, go for heavy brown kraft paper. If you’ve been lurking on the PatternReview forums