Pattern Making Simplified
If you feel overwhelmed by the process, don’t worry. You are in good hands.
To you, clothing isn’t just your passion, but your business.
You could spend hours drawing and draping, conceptualizing and re-imagining the next big idea. You’re always thinking about your customers, especially when it comes to making your company more size-inclusive. Your garment line is more than your business — it’s your life’s work..
I get it, because your garment line is my life’s work, too. While you obsess over color choices and fabric, I obsess over drape and fit. I think through every detail to make sure your garments fit every size perfectly. I spend hours troubleshooting how to turn your brilliant idea into reality. We both imagine your customer trying on and falling in love with your clothes — so much that they come back season after season, year after year.
We make an exceptional team, don’t we?
“In addition to being brilliant at translating the look I am trying to achieve onto a pattern form, she is so easy to communicate with, which is a huge deal!”
— Joanna, Pyne & Smith Clothiers
Includes digital, production-ready pattern files and/or hard copy patterns mailed to you or your manufacturer. Most patterns take around two hours. Revisions are charged at the same rate.
Ideal For:
Established clothiers and sewing pattern designers with regular production that are ready to grow to the next level
Brands that are committed to size-inclusivity and need an expert’s help getting there
Designers who want a long-term relationship with an experienced team member helping them elevate their brand
Business owners who value organization, experience, speed, and professionalism
Clothiers based in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, or Australia who love the idea of working with a remote pattern maker
Pattern Making Services
Additional Services
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Techincal Sketches
You will need sketches for your tech packs, cutters must’s, line sheets and and many more purposes. Technical sketches are the visual part of the instruction manual for your production.
$100 Each
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Pattern Grading
Ensure your design fits every body size beautifully with professionally graded patterns. Whether it is maintaining your current size standards that you customer loves or helping build something new, I’ve go you covered!
$20 per Size
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Start Up Consultations
If you are new to the industry and feeling unsure, start here! Let’s tailor a plan for what you need to do and how to do it. A one hour call could save you valuable time and thousands of dollars .
$375 for 1 hour phone consult
“Her technical expertise helps me develop a clear vision of my brand’s evolution, and delivers a consistency of fit in my clothing that keeps my customers happy”
— Betsy, National Picnic
About the Pattern Pro
I’m Betsy Cook (she/her), and while I consider myself to be a pattern maker, many have called me the “pattern fixer.” It’s not a real job title, of course, but when you have a reputation for being experienced and precise, people tend to ask you for help when their pattern making has gone wrong. And when you work for massive fashion retailers who outsource pattern making overseas, that tends to be a common problem. I’ve been responsible for fixing the fit or core structure of hundreds of garments, representing multi-million dollar investments. Reverse engineering in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment like that really teaches you how to engineer things correctly the first time around. And now, that’s my specialty.
Answers to your questions
What kind of patterns do you make?
I offer professional pattern making services for ready-to-wear womens, mens, childrens and plus size apparel. Making your apparel line size inclusive is my speciality.
Where are you located?
My studio is based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA, but all pattern making is done remotely. Isn’t the internet awesome?!
How long does pattern making take?
Pattern making is billed per hour, with most projects taking around two hours. Pattern turn-around time is roughly 2 – 3 weeks. If that feels fast, that’s because it is. I limit the number of apparel brands that I work with so that each one can be prioritized.
Do you make samples?
No. However, the patterns you receive will be easy to use and comprehensive for your sample-making procedures, whether you make the sample yourself and have your factory do it.
Can you make me a custom garment?
No. My services are for mass production.
Can you work with my existing files?
Absolutely, as long as they have a .DXF, .PDS, or .AI file extension.
I’m precise, I’m fast, and I’m experienced, so I know your garments will fit perfectly once we’ve worked together. But pattern making is intensely personal work, so it’s important that we as business owners fit, too. I’m excited to hear the big places your clothing brand is going and how I can help you get there.