Your step by step program to create a successful, sustainable sewing pattern business, one high quality sewing pattern at a time.

For self drafters and patternmakers who want to bring their designs to life without any uncertainty of their next step.

When you roll out of bed and look in the mirror, you can’t help but be beyond proud of yourself.

Your business is thriving and your patterns sell every single day.

Why? Because you set yourself and your business up for long term success.

Picture this…

Imagine a life where…

  • You’re free to design whatever you want because you don’t have to chase your next sale.

  • The work you do is fulfilling, truly touches peoples lives, and enhances their creative practice.

  • Your customers regularly tell you that your patterns set the gold standard for indie patternmakers.

  • Every part of your business feels effortless, empowered, and supported.

  • You know how to think strategically and make business decisions that support your goals.

This could be your everyday reality. Are you ready?

Does this sound like you?

  • Your pattern ideas are overflowing and you’re ready to get clear on how to turn your designs into irresistible PDF sewing patterns.

  • You have patterns out in the world, but the sales sound like crickets and you’re ready for massive change.

  • You’re a patternmaker with a big heart who wants to see their designs on as many beautiful bodies as possible.

Here’s what my 1:1 clients are saying!

@hisydgraham

“I’ve sold over 10,000 patterns since working with Jess. Her expertise gave me the knowledge and confidence to build my business - I truly can’t recommend her enough!”

- Sydney Graham

@smallmuseum

“After releasing the Tate Romper with Jess, I made $11k in sales on the first day, and grew my Instagram following from 33k, to 110k in the first year.”

- Kara Hazen

@evan.ihde

"I am incredibly grateful for Jess' expertise in transforming my custom clothing pieces into easy-to-follow PDF sewing patterns. She excels at crafting clear instructions with detailed illustrations, making the sewing process straightforward and enjoyable.

Thanks to Jess' help, my PDF sewing patterns are incredibly successful, allowing me to transition from my full-time job to pursuing selling patterns full-time. I highly recommend Jess to anyone looking for professional assistance in creating and selling PDF sewing patterns."

- Evan Ihde

@picnicwear

“I have worked with patternmakers and tech designers for over a decade as a fashion designer for large retailers/brands, and I say this with full confidence: Jessica truly has a gift. She has a natural understanding of not only garment construction and patternmaking, but of scaling and marketing a digital product. Working with Jess on releasing #TheDejaVuDress was a definite highlight of my experience running Picnicwear!"

- Dani Des Roches

They say all that matters is what’s on the inside, so here’s what to expect:

7 modules, 31 lessons, invaluable editable templates and forms,

+ a supportive community of patternmakers just like you!

  • Setting you up for success so that you can move through the course with confidence.

  • Getting clear on your brand identity and its importance - Crafting a workflow that suits your life - Understanding how to choose patterns strategically - Diving into fit testing options - Learning how to format your patterns for printing and projecting

  • Your step by step guide to designing illustrations in Adobe Illustrator (no experience necessary!), and crafting instructions that make your customers feel empowered throughout the entire sewing process.

  • Learn how to host a supportive pattern testing that builds your community and makes your designs and instructions rock solid. Plus how to find and choose testers for an inclusive size range, and all the nitty gritty logistics - from marketing, to tester application forms, to feedback forms, to emailing applicants, and more.

  • The strategy and mindset behind strategic marketing in a way that doesn’t feel salesy. We dive into social media marketing, email marketing, and even marketing with Youtube. Learn how to film, edit, and publish YouTube tutorials that will get your pattern in front of an even wider audience.

  • Choose an e-commerce platform that makes your patterns discoverable, then optimize your listing to organically reach as many people as possible. Plus what to do after you’ve launched to support the growth of your patternmaking business.

  • Well, you’ll just have to dive in to find out.

Are you ready to see your designs on sewists all over the world?

You can wake up to DMs and 5 star reviews like this every single day.

How does that make you feel?

FAQ

  • This course is designed to be taken at your own pace. Inside the course, we get clear on what the workflow will look like so that you can integrate it into your unique life.

  • 7 modules, 31 lessons, and a supportive community of patternmakers. Plus I've designed editable templates and forms for you so that you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

  • If you're not willing to dedicate time and effort into your business, this isn't the place for you. You will only get out as much as you put in.

    This course also does not teach pattern drafting. Rather, we take your existing pattern and turn it into a PDF Sewing Pattern (plus a whole lot more). If you want to learn patternmaking and grading, I highly recommend the Confident Pattermaking and Grading course!

  • You get Lifetime Access to the course, all future updates, and a private community worth its weight in gold.

  • Once you’ve purchased Pattern to Market, there are no refunds offered. Please ensure that you’re 100% committed before purchasing!

  • You will need Adobe Illustrator (no prior experience necessary!)to design illustrations, and to format your patterns for printing and projecting.

    We use the free version of Canva to design your pattern instructions, but you could also do that in Adobe Illustrator if you prefer.

    For editing video tutorials, we use iMovie, but you could also use other editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.

Let me help you skip the headache, uncertainty, and learning curve so that you can live the creative life of your dreams.

Meet Jessica:

Hi, I’m Jess! I’m a sewing pattern designer and mentor, who loves to sew clothes!