What if...

What if you could have clothes that truly fit?

What if your clothes didn't need a logo to define them?

What if you could keep a style you love, season after season?

What if sewing let you predict your time and costs, year after year?

What if your wardrobe could be repaired, rebuilt, and last for years?

What if fashion stopped being something to chase — and started being something you create?

That has been my journey

And here I'll try to share what I've learned

Since 2018 I switched from buying clothes to making them myself. Initially I reverse engineered old clothes, copied their shapes, and tried them on my own body. Slowly I learned more — a T-shirt here, a pair of trousers there — until one day my whole outfit was sewn by me. Not perfect, but perfectly mine. Now my goal is to only own self-made clothes.

Later I studied pattern making properly, to understand the craft at its roots. And that's when I noticed something: what looked like fashion was, in many ways, programming. Measurements are parameters. Drafting is an algorithm. Patterns are the output. As a coder, I couldn't resist the curiosity — so I started building digital tools to turn this logic into pattern programs.

This site is the result: part notebook, part workshop, part invitation. A place to learn, experiment, and take control of your wardrobe. I hope it sparks the same excitement in you as it does in me.

— Chris

Chris - the creator of Mönsterkonstruktion

About Mönsterkonstruktion

The idea is to collect here tools to draft patterns to those who want to have the skill and knowledge. The focus is on drafting patterns therefore this is not a website for learning how to sew.

This website is under construction and more is being built weekly. All feedback is appreciated, please contact me through instagram @synille .

Pattern View interface showing basic blocks with adjustable parameters

Pattern View

You can see the basic blocks, change parameters and live see how it changes the shape. Experiment with measurements and instantly visualize how your pattern adjusts to different body dimensions.

Pattern Guide showing step-by-step instructions for pattern making

Pattern Guide

If you want to learn how to make this pattern, you have a step by step instruction on how to. Follow detailed, illustrated guides that break down complex pattern-making into manageable steps.

Development Roadmap

What we've built, and what's up next

Completed

Basic Blocks

Sep 12, 2025

Foundational patterns for Skirt, Sleeve, Bodice, and Pants

Pattern View

Sep 15, 2025

Interactive viewer where you can adjust parameters and see real-time pattern changes

Pattern Guide

Sep 17, 2025

Step-by-step instructions for creating sewing patterns that you can follow along

Planned

Basic Blocks: Foundational patterns for masculine fit
Adapt Blocks: Adjust basic blocks for better personal fit
Extended Patterns: Variety of garments based on your adjusted blocks
PDF Export: Print-ready pattern export
Measurements: How to take each measurement
Profile System: Save and use your measurements
Parameter Metadata: Better ranges and descriptions
Internationalization: Multiple language support
Enhanced Guidance: Show calculations and detailed steps
Seam Allowance: Render and display seam allowances
Fabric Layout: Efficient cutting placement tool
Stash Management: Track tools and fabric inventory
Wishlist: Plan future fabric purchases
Project Management: Plan clothes with notes and details

But what about...

Do I need to be perfect?

No. People rarely see the inside of your clothes. A few crooked seams won't show on the outside, and you'll improve with each garment you make.

Doesn't it take forever?

A pair of trousers might take 16 hours to make. But they'll last for years, and you'll wear them knowing they fit perfectly.

Is fabric expensive?

Fabric prices stay stable—typically 200-300 kr per meter. No sales to chase, no price surprises. You know what you're investing in.

What if I don't have a sewing machine?

Most people have a friend or family member with a machine you can borrow. Many libraries and makerspaces also loan them out.

Fabric Store Coming Soon

We're setting up our fabric store and want to hear what kind of fabrics you'd like to use for your projects. Check out some of the beautiful options we're considering!

Chino - Beige

Chino - Beige

Classic beige chino fabric perfect for trousers and casual wear

Chino - Blue

Chino - Blue

Versatile blue chino for modern casual pieces

Denim

Denim

Quality denim for jeans and jacket projects

Toile Fabric

Toile Fabric

Traditional toile pattern for testing and prototyping

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