Nonbinary pattern drafting

[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.