I help pattern designers create patterns people love to make and wear.

HandmadeMandy

HI THERE! Pattern design and release can feel isolating and lonely.

Don’t worry about doing it all on your own. You don’t have to.

As a pattern designer you have to design, draft, choose techniques, write instructions, edit, create pattern files, test your pattern, make revisions AND release it! That’s an awful lot for one person to do. I can help!

Personalized support means you get help where you need it.

Instruction writing support

Need help producing clear instructions that walk your customers through the process like you’re holding their hand?

I’ve helped countless designers make clarity and experience a priority so that instructions become a joy to follow.

Coaching

Do you have big dreams and you just need someone who knows the industry and has a background in coaching and support to help you find your way? I’ve worked with numerous pattern designers and fabric store owners to help get from overwhelm to clear planning.

Feedback Collection

Does tester feedback overwhelm you— and right when you’re hitting max pattern fatigue? Now you have to dig through all of the feedback to determine what changes need to be made.

What if I told you there’s a way to make this process simple— so that you can glance through and get an overview of where your focus needs to go within minutes? I promise it’s possible.

Before we work together: I feel it’s best practices to communicate that I believe sewing should improve the quality of life for those doing it and I do my best to align my work with my values. Size inclusive, body neutral, gender affirming, accessibility-minded, inclusive and kind pattern development is incredibly important to me. This doesn’t mean the patterns have to be perfectly there and I certainly continue to learn— but you will find that I consider these things in how I provide pattern support and guidance. I want to be very forthcoming about this from the get-go. 

If this sounds like a good fit, I would love to work with you!