How to scale up half size sewing patterns including half size basic blocks PDF Instant download

A Comprehensive Guide to Scaling Half-Scale Designs to Full Size instant pdf download

This detailed guide is designed for home sewers, students, and aspiring fashion designers who use half-scale mannequins and blocks. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to upscale your finished half-scale designs to full size using a variety of methods, from high-tech tools to simpler, low-tech approaches.

The guide includes advice on utilizing software like Photoshop, GIMP, and Inkscape—both free and professional-grade graphics programs—to upscale your designs effectively.

For those new to working in half scale, this resource explains the benefits of the process and provides practical solutions for converting your miniature designs into full-size, construction-ready formats.

The blocks featured in this guide were developed by Corkwood Creative as part of our half-scale mannequin project. The upscaling techniques shared have been tested and refined through professional practice, ensuring their reliability.

This guide is part of a growing series of booklets aimed at helping home sewers and students enhance their design skills and unlock new creative potential.

What’s Included:

• A detailed PDF guide with comprehensive instructions for scaling up designs.
• A second file featuring printable half-scale bodice, sleeve, and skirt blocks.

Whether you’re just starting with half-scale design or looking to bring your creativity to the next level, this resource has everything you need to turn your small-scale ideas into full-scale realities.