Wild Ginger Software
April 23rd, 2007 by HeatherDo you find troubles finding patterns that fit your measurements? Sometimes I find clothing patterns will fit well in one area of my body (say the chest) but then they are ill-fitting in others, such as across the shoulders. It can be frustrating to try and alter commercial patterns so that you can get a good fit.
I stumbled across some great software and I just had to share! Wild Ginger Software is custom apparel pattern drafting software that allows you to enter the measurements that you desire, and then adjusts the pattern to fit your measurements. You can then print it off, along with instructions, and sew away! The Wild Ginger PatternMaster consists of six programs that allow you to design and print patterns for your entire family, while Click&Sew patterns are digital patterns that offer limited designs, just like a commercial pattern but you can customize to your size and measurements.
I was happy to see a free program on their site, WildThings! Accessories. It was a super fast download, and there are a variety of different patterns included, from wraps and aprons to slippers and sandals 
The program is really easy to use, and I was able to print off a pattern for an apron adjusted to what I wanted in under 5 minutes.
I would definitely recommend trying the WildThings Accessories if you are interested in sewing different bags and items, and it also gives you a feel at customizing patterns
April 24th, 2007 at 11:29 am
this is a really cool idea! thanks Heather.
April 25th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
this is a FABULOUS–let me say it again, FABULOUS–idea!
thanks for sharing, i’ll head over there now!
hayley
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April 27th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
It would seem that this software may just do the trick….I recently purchased some discount fabric from an online store and they were having a combined promotion with Simplicity. I bought the pattern from Simplicity and the discount fabric from http://www.iluvfabrix.com/discount-fabric/index.html Get discounts from both.
The discount fabric was extremely high quality and much better for much less money than I could get from my local crafts store. The pattern translated into a very accurate dress that fit perfectly and the discount fabric was much, much higher quality than I had hoped. A real find.