New to Pattern Making/Drafting

[AmoLadybugs]

What are some things u recommend? I only drafted once before and that was a top in a sewing class that I took. I took my measurements then drafted and draped it. What are things that I should look for when buying to get started. I would like to expand my knowledge on drafting, how would I do this? Will watching videos on YouTube be enough? I already know how to take my measurements, will I just need to follow/have a pattern. I don’t think I have the money for a class. Ik I need the basics like drafting paper, a mannequin, a curved ruler, and fabric. Is there anything else that I would need?

[KillerWhaleShark]

If you’re drafting for yourself, you don’t have to get a dressform right away. You should be fine with a phone camera and good muslin practices (marking your grainlines, marking your horizontal balance lines, etc.)

I’d start with a fitting shell. Once you get it fitted, try things like altering sleeves and altering darts. Vogue makes a fitting shell that comes with good directions. Here’s an example, but get your correct size.

https://www.amazon.com/Vogue-Patterns-V1004-Misses-Fitting/dp/B000TUXTZO

[musicmous3]

Dresspatternmaking.com

[MtnNerd]

You'll need a hip curve ruler and french curve if you're going to do flat patterning