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title: Pattern Reading
description: Pattern reading is the skill of interpreting written instructions, charts, and symbols used in sewing and knitting. You will understand how to select sizes, calculate fabric requirements, and follow step-by-step construction guides.
category: trades-crafts
subcategory: textiles-and-sewing
difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced
url: /subject/pattern-reading
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# Pattern Reading

Pattern reading is the skill of interpreting written instructions, charts, and symbols used in sewing and knitting. You will understand how to select sizes, calculate fabric requirements, and follow step-by-step construction guides.

## Available Resources

1 Books • 1 Courses • 2 Websites

## Courses

### 1. Understanding Sewing Patterns

Unlock the secrets of pattern-reading with Suzy Furrer! Master sewing patterns and create garments with confidence.

**Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Paid

**Link:** https://www.bluprint.com/class/understanding-sewing-patterns

## Books

### 1. Patternmaking for Fashion Design

**Author:** Helen Joseph-Armstrong

Standard fashion-school textbook on flat patternmaking: drafting slopers, then manipulating darts, adding fullness, and developing collars, sleeves, skirts, and pants. Readers learn to interpret and alter pattern markings and to design original patterns from basic blocks.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid

**Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321034236?tag=edmonddante07-20

**Tags:** books, trades-crafts, textile-sewing

## Websites

### 1. burdastyle.com

BurdaStyle is a sewing-focused site offering downloadable patterns and sewing tutorials. It also features project inspiration and a community where makers share tips, patterns, and finished looks.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free

**Link:** https://burdastyle.com

**Tags:** websites, trades-crafts, textile-sewing

### 2. coletterie.com

Coletterie is a sewing-focused resource from Colette Patterns offering beginner-friendly tutorials, technique guides, and step-by-step garment projects to help you learn sewing basics and patternmaking.

**Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free

**Link:** https://www.seamwork.com/articles

**Tags:** websites, trades-crafts, textile-sewing

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