Hi all,

I designed a 3D-printable chalk sharpener for tailoring and I'm sharing the files for free! If you have access to a 3d printer then this is super easy to make.

Link:https://www.printables.com/model/1476820-chalky-tailor-chalk-sharpener

The chalk holders are designed for the triangle type chalk, which can be thinner than the rectangular versions. In any case, they are printed separate and can be superglued anywhere onto the main body. You should inset the utility blades first, set them with a drop of superglue and then glue on the safety strip on top. The strip on top also has an angle to follow for sharpening your chalk.

I’m currently trying to draft a pattern to my own measurements so I can follow the YouTube course, gathering as best I can the information on the specific features of Reza’s patterns scattered throughout the videos and the forum. There’s one thing I’m still unsure about, and that’s the slant on the side panel (here it is on the traditional and pagoda model).

On Reza’s patterns, both the traditional model and the pagoda model, this slant is much more pronounced than in any other pattern-drafting methods I’m familiar with, and I’m not sure why it’s drawn that way (here's some examples of different side panel slants from tailoring books. Please ignore all other design elements, those photos come forme very different sources).

In the book Menswear Fundamentals by the Müller & Sohn school, this slant is mentioned briefly, but I find the explanation a bit unclear, and it’s treated a…

Dear fellow studens.

Two weeks ago, I have finished this three piece suit. All patterns are drawn by myself. I tried out the sleeve draft from Reza for the first time. Quite happy with the result. Now, I can start on a suit for myself.

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of getting my home studio set up a little better and finally getting around to making a proper surface for my table. I had previously been using a hard wooden surface for drawing and cutting out my patterns and for cutting cloth, but making do with a domestic ironing board for all my pressing.

I've got a large sheet of 3mm felt from Alpenwolle which I plan to cover with cotton moleskin, so everything as close to Reza's suggestions as possible.

What I want to know is; once the table surface is covered with felt and moleskin to make it "squidgy" for pressing, are we still supposed to able to draw lines on paper with a sharp pencil on the same table? I did a quick test and it seems like the softness of the felt means the paper sort of sinks into the…

Started with something super geometrical. My pattern was satisfactory, but I had a tough time taping everything together.

Starting in on the lessons and completed my second ham!

The first one I left at my old shop, as it became an important part of daily pressings.

I made my own pattern. Basically, I wanted something like a torso to press with. I used a metal compass and a framer's square.

I went to the thrift store and got all the fabric I needed for $3.

I went to Tractor Supply and got a bag of saw dust for $8.

Inner-bag is chordoroy and flannel and the outer-bag is a super-think hunting twill.

Hello, I just received my purple box and I’m excited to get started with the lessons. I’ve setup my studio and I’m happy with it. I could not find moleskin and got a bit impatient so ended up using multiple layers of felt and broad cloth for the top. I may soon replace the felt with an industrial felt sheet but1/4 inch of that is more expensive. I will also redo my top with a duck canvas soon but this will work for now.

I’m looking forward to making a couple hams next.

Hello all! I’m excited to join this group and get started on my tailoring journey. I’ve been sewing for a few years but have never made a jacket. Im looking forward to learning a lot here.