The Design Analysis Decision Tree:

Your Step-by-Step Fit Guide

The First Step Pattern Makers Take (That Most Sewists Skip)

Most sewists are taught how to follow patterns — not how to analyze them.

So when you look at a garment you want to recreate, it can be hard to answer questions like:

  • Where should the seams actually go?

  • What pattern pieces would this garment require?

  • Is shaping coming from darts, seams, or fullness?

  • What kind of base pattern would this design start from?

A simple visual framework that helps sewists understand how pattern makers analyze garments before drafting patterns.

Perfect for sewists who want to move beyond following patterns and start understanding them.

Without a clear analysis process, drafting can feel like guessing.

The Design Analysis Decision Tree gives you a simple framework to walk through those decisions step by step.

When you learn how to analyze garments the way pattern makers do, something powerful happens.

You stop guessing.

And you start seeing the structure behind every design.

The Design Analysis Decision Tree will help you begin building that skill.

Hi, I’m Christina HadleyDike Roosevelt

I'm a master pattern maker + digital sewing educator. I help sewists feel confident using tools like CLO3D by breaking complex concepts into clear, manageable steps. And when I’m not drafting patterns, you’ll most likely find me out on my bike, exploring new routes and enjoying a good adventure.

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