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Clothing Pattern Making Essentials
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These are some of my everday tools I use when pattern making!
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Pens/Pencils/Drafting
 
Tape
 
Snacks
 
Curves

Pens/Pencils/Drafting

 
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Honestly any mechanical pencil is great
BIC Mechanical Pencils in Pencils & Pencil Sharpeners(156)
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Just trust me you'll need plenty
Pencil Erasers & Pen Erasers in Erasers & Correction Products - White(629)
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Make sure to get the .5 size and thank me later
Pilot G2 05 - Walmart
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Trust me you'll use them
Sharpie Pen
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The fine point is a MUST for labeling
Sharpie Fine Point Pens
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Tape

You're going to need tape, don't waste your money on crap tape

 
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I love the thin one! You can write on and erase on this tape! Seriously the best
Magic Tape
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Best way to piece patterns together
Double Sided Tape
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Thin, easy, no fuss no muss
Draping Tape - Walmart
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Sounds dumb, but it's easier than holding the dispenser in your mouth
Tape Dispensers in Tape - Walmart.com
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Snacks

Let's be so for real, snacks make everything better

 
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you NEED a sweet treat
BUBS – BonBon
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so good to pop a few in a bag to last you all night
Australian Liquorice Products - Walmart
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Ya know, to give you a tiny pep to your step
Alani Nu Energy Drinks in Energy Drinks
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These are your new favorite candy, you're welcome
Sweet Tart Jelly Beans
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Curves

 
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Helps so you don't have to freehand curves
Curve Tool
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I've got a metal one so they don't bend
French Curve Metal - Amazon.com
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