🎙️ Sewing Slang with Erin: Bespoke vs. Made-to-Measure 🧵 Not sure what the difference is between made-to-measure and bespoke patterns? Erin’s got you. ✨ Made-to-Measure = modifying an existing pattern to fit your specific measurements. The design stays the same, but the fit is personalized. ✔️ Great if: — You love the style as-is — You want a quicker or more affordable route to a custom fit — You’re sewing from commercial or indie patterns and just need to adjust bust, waist, length, etc. 🧵 Example: You buy a blazer pattern and lengthen the sleeves, adjust for a full bust, and take in the waist — now it’s made-to-measure! ✨ Bespoke = drafting a pattern from scratch for one specific person. Every seam, dart, and curve is designed around your body and your preferences. ✔️Great if: — You have a unique design in mind — Standard pattern blocks don’t reflect your body’s shape (because let’s be honest — most bodies aren’t “standard”) — You want the absolute best fit possible for a specia...