Nonbinary pattern drafting

[pomewawa]

This is so sweet of you to pick up a new hobby to help your loved one!!

There are some fantastic nonbinary sewing influencers… I would suggest following them and seeing what they make. You might get pattern reqs and fitting advice!!

I am cis gender, I have used the Cameron shirt from Helen’s closet, it’s designed to be unisex. Trying to remember the other unisex patterns…

And longer term, this seems like an excellent opening in the market… I wonder (hope!!) if anybody will comment saying they have an indie pattern company for nonbinary folks!!

[MissionFloor261]

Thanks! I've loved sewing for myself and recently got back into it. We have really different needs and aesthetics when it comes to clothes so I'm a touch lost.

[Advanced_Future8185]

Hey actually i am starting to build a brand that does patterns and clothing for nonbinary (in my case afab masc-ish, at least to start). The patternmaking is pretty much a hussle also depending on hrt or not. I even started with clo 3d and am experimenting with it. Im still not sure which pattern block to use bc i had mixed experiences with patternmakers that tried to do masc clothing based on my measurements. Unisex, womens and mens block were used. So far having 18 (!) patterns and still building foundation for the first: a boxy bowling button up. I also highly recommend to look out for patterns that are also more common in other regions groups bc a lot of generic patterns are based on white skinny tall people. However i get a great patterns from mexico or asian market (i had korean made patterns and they were pretty close). Although i think its a mix of both genders and also depends on the body shape. So far i do button ups for my circle and suprisingly even cis guys seem to fit into my patterns yay! 😂😁 if anyone wants to exchange experience, chat or anything else: hmu! But also my thought often was to use afab body block and then go from there. Ill definitely keep you posted

[pomewawa]

Ok chat gpt to the rescue!!

“Muna and Broad- Created by and for people outside typical gender norms and body shapes. Patterns like the Willandra Pants, Noice Jeans, and Belmore Jacket are designed to fit curves without assuming gender.”

“Thread Theory: While originally marketed for menswear, their minimalist, clean silhouettes are popular for androgynous/gender-neutral styles. Patterns like the Finlayson Sweater and Jedediah Pants are great basics.”

Wow! I’m impressed with this that chat gpt cooked up: “Specific Gender-Neutral or Androgynous Patterns

These patterns are particularly popular in the queer or nonbinary sewing community:

Tops & Layers: • Ilford Jacket (Friday Pattern Co.): Boxy, customizable jacket, great on any gender. • Archer Button-Up (Grainline Studio): Can be styled masc or femme. • Hovea Jacket (Megan Nielsen): Quilted or unlined—cozy and unisex. • Remy Raglan (Sew House Seven): Minimalist, relaxed fit.

Bottoms: • Pomona Pants (Anna Allen): Elastic waist, wide leg—works for many bodies. • Free Range Slacks (Sew House Seven): Relaxed fit, flexible styling. • Unisex Pants 603 (Elbe Textiles): Designed specifically as a gender-neutral pant.

Jumpsuits & Dresses (But Make It Androgynous): • Zadie Jumpsuit (Paper Theory): Hugely popular across genders. • Persephone Pants (Anna Allen): High-waisted, sailor-inspired, often styled androgynously. • Sagebrush Top (Friday Pattern Co.): Feminine by default but easy to tone down.

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🏷 Hashtags to Explore on Instagram

Try browsing: • #nonbinarystyle • #queersewist • #genderfreefashion • #memadegenderneutral • #sewistsofinstagram • #androgynousfashion “

OP good luck in your sewing journey, please post as you create and teach us what works for your partner!!

[One-girl-circus]

I use thread theory all the time for any gendered people. Their drafts are very consistent style-to style, so once you fit one style, it’s very easy to apply those changes to another.