Pattern cutting is just one part of a very diverse field. You could definitely get yourself an internship in design and you'll pick up other bits of the industry during your time there. If you want to better your pattern cutting I'd recommend getting this book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pattern+cutting+for+lingerie%2C+beachwear+and+leisurewear&qid=1626597796&sprefix=Pattern+cutting+for+ling&sr=8-1 It's got everything you need on how to draft your own pattern blocks in a way that is easy to read and follow. Im obsessed with this book.
This dress is made from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar to draft the basic patterns and then adapted them to get the style I wanted Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ann+haggar&qid=1619364448&sr=8-1
This dress has channels in the side seams to gather the sides up and this makes the length adjustable!
The green and black velvet is one I got from fabricland a few weeks ago.
I am a pretty experienced sewer so this dress was very easy to make and only took a few hours to make.
This lingerie set is made from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar to draft the basic patterns and then adapted them to get the style I wanted Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ann+haggar&qid=1619364448&sr=8-1
The top has hook and eye tape for the fastening at the centre front.
The black lace came from Amazon, along with all my elastic and the red lace came from fabric land
I am a pretty experienced sewer so this set was very easy to make and only took a few hours to make.
This shirt is made from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar to draft the basic patterns and then adapted them to get the style I wanted Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ann+haggar&qid=1619364448&sr=8-1
This shirt has a tie front and is cropped.
The green gingham is one I got from fabricland ages ago.
I am a pretty experienced sewer so this shirt was very easy to make and only took a few hours to make.
This shirt is made from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar to draft the basic patterns and then adapted them to get the style I wanted Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ann+haggar&qid=1619364448&sr=8-1
The shirt was made using french seams and has buttons to fasten it.
The black lace is one I got from fabricland a few months ago.
I am a pretty experienced sewer so this shirt was very easy to make and only took a few hours to make.
This jumpsuit is made from a self drafted pattern. I used a book called Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar to draft the basic patterns and then adapted them to get the style I wanted Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ann+haggar&qid=1619364448&sr=8-1
This jumpsuit has tie straps and features a centre front zip as the fastening.
The fabric is a pink stripe vintage floral cotton fabric that I got from a little fabric shop in a place called Eye in Suffolk many years ago.
I am a pretty experienced sewer so this jumpsuit was very easy to make and only took a few hours to make.
These sets were both self drafted. I used a book called Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ann+haggar&qid=1618158123&sr=8-1)
This set is made from dark green lace with a scalloped edge that I got from fabricland. This set includes decorative elastic detail on the bra and thong which adds to the sexiness of the set. I am pretty experienced at making bralettes and thongs so these sets were very easy to make. I absolutely love both sets but the black one is my favourite by far!
These were made from a self drafted patterns. I used a book called Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear by Ann Haggar to draft the basic patterns and then adapted them to get the style I wanted Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pattern-Cutting-Lingerie-Beachwear-Leisurewear/dp/140511858X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ann+haggar&qid=1619364448&sr=8-1
The hooded top is made from a maroon jersey that came from Minerva Crafts and is a boxy style with a hood.
The trousers are made from a maroon and white gingham cotton and have an elasticated waist with a centre front zip.
The night shirt os made from a rabbit print brushed cotton from fabric land Fabric: https://www.fabricland.co.uk/product/brushed-cotton-animal-print-biscuit-bunny-saxe-blue/
The night shirt features and collar and button stand.
I am a pretty experienced sewer so these were very easy to make and only took a few hours to make.
This is a link to the book and to where I got it from and I hope it helps!