(Part 3) Top products from r/sewing

Oh, I understood.

As for resources, here's what I suggest:

A good sewing class at a community college. I took classes at a fashion-oriented one and in under four months I had learned how to sew on an industrial machine and done several seams and seam finishes, basic hand stitches, two types of zippers, facings, a skirt with zipper, darts, waistband, and closures and a fairly complex woman's blouse (it had 14 pieces). At the end, I didn't do any of these things as well I would have liked, but I knew the fundamentals and what I had to improve on. All projects were in some kind of cotton because it is easy to work with.

In the second sewing class, I learned welt pockets, made corduroy pants with a waistband and fly, and sewed a wool jacket with patch pockets and a bagged lining. Again, I learned a lot, but there was still plenty of room for improvement. Then I took tailoring and couture classes and menswear classes.

A community college setting is good because there's a curriculum into which they have put some thought and by law, they have to make sure you do the work. It's also usually cheaper than private classes if you qualify for the in-state rate.

If you can afford it and want to do things on your own schedule, private classes are great. I would have a teacher show me how to fit and modify a pattern and teach me to sew it. One source for teachers is the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals.

Online, I recommend the University of Fashion because the teaching, in general, is very good. For pattern making and draping, they tell you the sequence of videos to watch. I think that the sewing videos aren't organized that way, but if you need to look up a technique, it's very easy.

If you want a complex project, I recommend Susan Khalje's The Couture Dress on Craftsy. Even if you don't use the pattern that comes with the course, she teaches very good methods. Couture-style sewing is actually good for beginners because there are many more steps that give the sewer more control. It was only after a basic couture class that I really began to improve because I needed to break down the process more. Khalje also teaches a lace skirt class, but the lace used is pretty expensive. As you may know, Craftsy offers frequent sales.

There are many good sewing books, but any edition of The Reader's Digest Guide to Sewing is decent. It's a really encyclopedic home sewing book. If you ever look into tailoring, Tailoring: The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket and these books for men and women are very helpful.

Elizabeth Liechty's Fitting and Pattern Alteration is usually considered the most comprehensive book on that subject.

All these books are available in the library if too expensive to buy.

I don't have a workspace, I just use the floor, but I can give you some book ideas. I've recently been really into learning about Haute Couture and Claire Shaeffer's books have been very helpful. I find her books super informative and easy to read, and I can easily see myself applying many of her techniques to every day sewing. The books I've enjoyed so far are Couture Sewing Techniques and Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide. I really want a hard copy of the latter as it's a fantastic reference, I have the kindle edition right now. She also has another fabric guide book that is much less detailed that is handy too. Another good book is Vogue Sewing which was one of my first sewing books and is a very useful reference for anyone, especially if you're following a pattern with unfamiliar techniques.

Also, don't be intimidated by the word couture. I know people generally associate it with super fancy difficult sewing, but Claire Shaeffer breaks down the techniques really nicely and I feel like I have a better understanding of how sewing works on a general level now. It's not scary and I'll definitely be using many of the techniques on my next project!

Start with a simple project, a a-line skirt, a set of placemats, or throw pillows if you're super new...

Below is a list I've sent to several friends:
Buy a used copy of the Reader's Digest guide from the 70's
https://www.amazon.com/Readers-Digest-Complete-Guide-Sewing/dp/0276001826/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1471039067&sr=8-2&keywords=reader%27s+digest+guide+to+sewing

It is my bible. I go back to it again and again for vocabulary and technique. I forget why I bought the older one, I think some blog told me the newer version is not as good.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ztfF0-cd4VX27ItjMoGEg
This blog has tutorials for every technique. This woman is my sewing guardian angel, she has the best videos. I wouldn't be able to sew without her. Basically when I started sewing I watched her video before beginning any new step i didn't know. Stitch in the ditch, watched her video, then did it. Hemming, watched her video then did it. Putting in a zipper, watched her video then did it.

Scissors, get a good pair of these: https://www.amazon.com/Gingher-01-005106-Lightweight-Trimmers-9-Inch/dp/B0001DUPB0/ref=sr_1_31?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1471039933&sr=1-31&keywords=gingher+scissors

You'll need to start with:
Pins: just buy silk ones with glass heads, they're like $10, but worth it

Measuring tape 60": should be like 1 or 2 dollars

hand sewing needles

sewing machine needles: you'll get a couple with your machine, but use a new one for every project

bobbins: make sure they're the right ones for your machine

seam ripper: get the best one you can find, it will be your biggest ally,

Pin cushion: just a basic tomato one will do, but there are cute cactus ones now that you can make: http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/07/cactus-pincushion-diy.html

a good iron: you probably have a bomb one right now, but upgrade if you're still on your $15 black and decker model

invisible marker/ water soluble market: better than tailors chalk, i have a double sided marker

a magnet: to pick up dropped pins (good to have especially at first) any kind will do.

Anytime I start a new garment that I'm not sure about the technique or fit, I make a muslin. Basically a 1st draft with cheap $2 a yard fabric, and then I have the fit and techniques down before I do the real thing.

Start with just making square pillows, then a duvet cover, then pillow cases. Then a pleated skirt.

I prefer McCalls patterns, I generally like their fit and they aren't overly complicated while still being stylish. Like this one: https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7253
I usually order my patterns online when there's a sale. There's not a great place to buy patterns in the city, but if you're in Princeton and there's a Joann's nearby you can find them there usually on sale. Don't ever pay full price for patterns, they go on sale like every month, and go from like $20 to $4.

Most important thing is that sizing is completely different. I'm usually a size 12 in patterns, they're more akin to British sizes, but you just match your measurement, for a skirt, your waist, and match that measurement to the patterns sizing.

You're very welcome.

There have been many threads in this subreddit on the necessary supplies. If you click on my name and go to the "Submitted" tab, at the bottom are three posts I did on how to develop control on a sewing machine, how to press garments, and some basic suggestions for beginners.

I see you live in Japan. It has a lot of interesting sewing notions (small tools) that aren't available in the U.S. Clover, a huge maker of notions, is based in Japan.

Japan also has a tradition of pattern books. They're not to everyone's taste, but I love the simplicity of the garments and the way they're styled. They're also relatively thrifty. You buy the book, and trace off the patterns. They make a number for children's clothes. I assume they're less expensive in Japan. Many are still in Japanese, but there are guides on the web on how to use them if you don't read Japanese. Another advantage is that the pattern-book aesthetic is usually relaxed so advanced sewing skills aren't necessary to pull off the clothes.

If your wife wants to sew for herself, she may want to buy a dress form down the road. If she becomes a serious sewer and is altering or making clothes, in time she might want an industrial sewing machine. One of the best brands is Juki, a Japanese brand. I'm pretty sure Janome is Japanese as well.

Little Things to Sew is a lovely book by an American clothing designer who has her own line of kid's patterns.

Everyone has great advice, but if you want a pattern book to read over for future inspiration that's aimed towards vintage Gertie's books are fun! Some of the patterns are more difficult than you'd want to start with but circle skirts are appropriately vintage and also easy!

There are a lot of tutorials for circle skirts, but the easiest ones just have elastic as the waistband and come together in a few hours (it gets faster when you've done a few).

Assorted tips: Buy a bit of extra fabric at first. If you don't need it you can use it for something else, but if you make massive fuck ups (like I do ALL the time still) you don't have to worry about running out.

Don't be ashamed of your seam ripper. Sometimes things just come out wonky.

If you get into a project and just hate it, you're not obligated to finish it. It's a hobby. Set it aside and come back to it or frog it (toss it) later.

Don't be afraid to touch the fabric in fabric stores. Sometimes the print is beautiful but the moment you unfold a little bit of it, it's got an awful feel. Pick something you want to have on your body for garments! Use your current clothes or vintage ones you find as inspiration for what kind of feel to go for.

Pick up hand sewing tutorials too even if you're going to buy a machine. Everything benefits from a little bit of hand finishing (especially vintage hems).

Google EVERYTHING. Anything that doesn't seem clear, Google can probably find a video, tutorial, or different instructions to help you figure it out.

I did it! I had sewn a couple dresses in highschool (10+ years prior), but hadn't sewn a single garment since. I had, however, been quilting for the last 4 years and so I felt like I knew my way around a sewing machine.

I used Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book which I borrowed from the library, and it was great! Super helpful and thorough!

(Oh, and I made it knee length, which also makes it way easier.)

Did it look a bit more homemade than some people would want? Yeah, I admit that it did, but I was pleased with it, I got to make EXACTLY what I wanted and I also only had 5 weeks between getting engaged and getting married (not shotgun, I swear!), so traditional bridal wasn't much of an option.

I agree with all of the answers here. Having never sewn before, it's a huge undertaking making this self-drafted. Your best bet is to take an existing pattern, perhaps something like this, and modifying it. I also highly recommend this book which will help with altering features such as necklines, sleeves, bodices, etc. Take your time and make a muslin test before diving in. Good luck.

Ok, I know this is a little pricey, but this book comes with a ton of patterns you can mix and match, which rocks. They fully explain everything, and you can create your own patterns based on the basic ones they give you (you alter a muslin to be the perfect fit for you and BAM, you have your own custom fit pattern). I am super slowly working my way through this book, it's just taking me ages because I don't really have a good place to work.

It helps to have a good dress form that is padded to mirror your shape. I've never used it, but some people like the series on sloper drafting by Suzy Furer on Craftsy. The drafting classes on the University of Fashion website are excellent, but require adapting for a person who is not shaped like an industry dress form.

There are fitting books in the "Real People" series by Palmer Pletsch. A more sophisticated and comprehensive book is by Elizabeth Liechty.

Actually I'm going to tell you NOT to start by altering your own clothes. It is actually easier to make something new than to alter clothing. I suggest you learn to sew from the following books: The Colette Sewing Handbook by Sarai Mitnik, the SEW Everything Workshop by Diana Rupp and Stitch by Stitch. All three of these books come with patterns for all sorts of projects. Once you graduate to some harder things, and especially if you are interested in sewing 1950s-inspired retro clothing, try Gerties New Book for Better Sewing By Gretchen Hirsch. This book has beautiful patterns and also helps with more couture techniques. Happy sewing!

Yes, Fit for Real People is a series that many people like. Fitting Finesse by Nancy Zieman and The Perfect Fit are others. The books by Elizabeth Liechty are the most comprehensive ones I've seen. I bought this one on sale after borrowing it from the library.

Your other suggestions are very helpful as well.

I agree with you. It sucks. I've made some adjustments to make bias-tape a little easier. For cutting I use a 18"x24" self-healing cutting mat and nice rotary cutter. I do a little geometry to get my 45 degree angle and mark with a fabric marking pencil the lines for me to cut. Then, I just cut away with my quilting ruler and rotary cutter. That's the easy part.

Next, I piece them together with my machine to my desired length. Then, I use one of these (received as a Christmas present). I find that it rolls the tape through very fast, so I sit with it and press "run" and "stop" to get the tape to sit on the iron board longer. I also decided to press it again with my favorite iron after the folds were made just to crease it more crisply.

I must say that it is great. I was skeptical when I opened it up on Christmas morning, but I tried it and loved it. Sometimes it gets stuck on any seams, and it wouldn't work for anything heavier than lightweight or quiltweight fabrics. Occasionally, it also feeds crooked and then the fabric is folded strangely. So far I've only tried to get it to fold with evenly-distributed edges, but I imagine with some careful feeding I might be able to get it to do an even off-center split.

For attaching I've never really had a problem. It just makes sense to me. I pin it to the edge of my piece with right sides facing, then sew along with a 1/16 or 1/8 of an inch seam allowance. I also machine finish by folding it over and attempting to stitch directly alongside my original stitches. I could probably improve much of my bias tape edges by making wider tapes and sewing with a 1/4 " seam allowance, but I work on pretty small projects most of the time so I feel like that much more fabric would end up being a bad choice.

If you'll be making anything with curves like garments, either a Tailor's Ham / Pressing Ham or a Styling Design Ruler would be super useful.

Edited to add: or you can get yourself a bunch of useful items like extra packs of needles, measuring tape, acrylic ruler to use with your cutting mat, pins, pincushion, marking tools.

What kind of sewing are you interested in? Is there something you want to be able to make? I make quilts, and I am teaching myself how to make clothing so I recently picked up a few books to help me improve my skill and I really enjoy them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589235126/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589234340/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574327968/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933027002/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got a kit on amazon that came with several feet (I bought it solely for the zipper foot I had lost, because it was cheaper than buying a zipper foot alone). It also came with an extension type piece that adds the piece to your machine where snap ons would attach, if your amchien doesnt have it. Some of the older machines dont have this piece, so it allows even those machines to use the universal feet. Janomes are typically not considered universal, though, from what i read but then again they all arent the same. Look at your machine and the attachable snap on adaptation piece...if itd fit, the feet will fit. If you already have the snap on piece built into your machine, just make sure its not too narrow and theyll fit. My kit was ~8$ with shipping and was labeled 11 piece kit, I believe. Edit: Here is what I bought.

I love this book. I saw it in a bookstore and turned every page. It's probably too complex for right now, but it could serve as an inspiration or provide projects you could work on with him.

http://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Little-Things-Sew-Accessories/dp/1584799102/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426869583&sr=1-1&keywords=little+things+to+sew


These books look interesting.

http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-School-Projects-Kids-Will/dp/1603425780/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426869393&sr=8-2&keywords=sewing+books+for+children

http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Guide-Sewing-Friends-Projects/dp/1607057514/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1426869393&sr=8-5&keywords=sewing+books+for+children

If he ever wants to do clothes, look at the Oliver + S site.

For fitting you should check out Fitting and Pattern Alteration for Fashion Design. it's an amazing reference and worth the 90 dollars because it shows you how to alter clothing if its already assembled, fix premade patterns, or fix it in a new pattern draft. Every time you see a wrinkle it shows you what it means, why it's there and how to fix it. It'll help really hone your skills of making patterns to fit YOU, and as you get good at it you'll immediately make the necessary changes to the pattern before wasting any fabric. 100% worth the money.

>The information on the web is of uneven quality.

This is too true. As much as I love the internet as the gateway to endless information, it's not always the best teacher. For picking up a new hobby I find that books are a great resource! Especially older all-in-one books such as the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. They'll have a much more complete overview of the proper way of doing things than random sewing tutorials on the internet.

They both look like princess-seamed bodices with V necklines. One is a halter top, and the other looks like a regular bodice. You could make both dresses from the patterns in the book Sew Many Dresses which is also chock-full of information on fabrics, fitting, adjustments, and hacking. Just be sure to make a muslin before you cut into your gorgeous fabric!

Next time, include more photos, including of the entire dress: front, side, and back. This book by Elizabeth Liechty et al. is highly recommended. It's expensive, but I've seen it in libraries.

I've been watching a Craftsy course by Lynda Maynard, "Sewing the Perfect Fit," that's interesting. Wait for a sale. You can post photos and Maynard will comment on them.

I recommend joining the Cutter and Tailor forum, which is a terrific resource. As a beginner, you will not be able to post or ask about jackets until you've learned the fundamentals. Learn to sew shirts, trousers, skirts, and vests before attempting a jacket.

There's is an older edition of the below book that probably is cheaper now.

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Tailoring-Techniques-Menswear-Construction/dp/1628921706/ref=dp_ob_title_bk


Good photos, and discusses hand, machine, and hybrid methods:
http://www.amazon.com/Tailoring-Classic-Sewing-Perfect-Jacket/dp/1589236092/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1G1MR8C41H6P2XHD4KD9

Discusses women's tailoring, but the techniques are good, if somewhat lighther than those used for men.
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Couture-Tailoring-Thomas-Nordheim/dp/1847973736/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1459214116&sr=1-1&keywords=vintage+couture+tailoring

As a short person, I don't expect anything to fit me right out of the envelope.

I like older sewing books because they give a lot of information on how to change patterns so that they fit you. Newer books probably work well also, but I'm used to the older ones. My favorite is the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing http://www.amazon.com/Readers-Digest-Complete-Guide-Sewing/dp/0276001826/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407719503&sr=8-4&keywords=readers+digest+sewing+guide

I agree with the first poster on making a junk version first out of cheap fabric. It'll probably take more than one try to get things looking right. Some things can be changed after you cut out fabric. Some things can't.

I always recommend the Reader's Digest Guide and Vogue Sewing to anyone looking to start a sewing library. They cover very similar ground, so take a look inside each. I prefer Vogue most of the time, but it all depends on how she learns best.

I own the following books and classes (maybe more):

Vintage Couture Tailoring

Singer Tailoring

Alison Smith Essential Guide to Tailoring

Pam Howard Modern Jacket Techniques

Suzy Furrer Drafting the Tailored Jacket or Coat

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That said, haven't sewn a jacket...yet! But I think I'm ready, LOL!

I'm learning more about pattern making and I'm going to start making my first slopers. Do I need a design ruler and French curves, or do I just need one or the other?

Also, there are a lot of French curve sets on Amazon and I'm not sure which pieces I truly need.

Thanks for any advice!

I have an old Vogue Sewing book. It is fantastic for techniques and fabrics and pattern help.

http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Revised-Updated-Knitting-Magazine/dp/1933027002

This is my go-to book when I need an answer.

You would try it on, but it would fit skintight. Some slopers have a little ease built into them.

A sloper is like a template for a pattern without seam allowances. You make changes to it to develop a pattern. A block pattern is a basic pattern with seam allowances. The online University of Fashion has sloper lessons.

Sloper book for fashion design students:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0870057472/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687542&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0870051474&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=XWHF3N3QTAEXBRBPMPSS

Pattern making book using the slopers:
https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Apparel-Through-Flat-Pattern/dp/0870057375/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SX1RJG2WH9Q7QC2G0X2M

Precisely! It holds two surfaces of fabric together and you sew through the tape. It has never gummed up my needle, but perhaps multiple layers of tape would? But you only really need one layer :)

And I've tested it in the sink, it really does dissolve in water quite quickly. Highly highly recommend. Not just for zippers but for whenever pins or clips would be intrusive.

Here is the Dritz brand Wonder Tape.

Here is a generic brand that I found to be just as good and significantly cheaper. Maybe the cheap stuff is a little bulkier, but hardly

This stuff makes a mess under the iron, so it's not good to use on any seams you need to press open. I basically use it only for zippers because when heated it makes a mess.

A walking foot, or a knit foot would help. I hear you can use a wash away wonder tape in a pinch, but a walking fooy would be better.

Dritz 406 1/4-Inch by 10-Yard Wash Away Wonder Tape https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YZAQJQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_v9U-ybJA21AAT

Bias tape maker would be a great one, small hardware if she makes things that need it (strap loops and sliders for bras and spaghetti straps, corset things), etsy/fabric store giftcards never hurt. (:

These two thigns have also been on my to-buy list forever:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A0O0OW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_16&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YZAQJQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_10&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

My sister got me this book for Christmas last year and it sounds like it's right up your alley:
Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0770434940/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_K146BbPZAB490

It has instructions for several styles of bodice, skirt, and necklines. It should give you a good start on bringing your design to life!

It is tougher starting out as a guy I think. Don't dismiss those outdated patterns. They are good for practice. A shirt is still a shirt even if its a little odd. But if you can afford it I have this one

https://www.amazon.com/Patternmaking-Menswear-Gareth-Kershaw/dp/1780670168

Well worth it for what I learned from it.

I have one of these and it's awesome: http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-626-Magnetic-Seam-Guide/dp/B000YZ8N6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367773480&sr=8-1&keywords=sewing+straight+magnet

Gertie's book is wonderful, I've been able to learn so much from it! She also has a blog.

Magnetic seam guide, sticks to the metal plate on your machine to align your fabric and help you sew straight.


Magnetic Seam Guide


And also just practice!

It's a pretty common notion. I've bought it from Joann's. It's also available on amazon

My incredibly kind mom made this dress for me as a birthday gift :D! She used a combination of patterns from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: three-quarter circle skirt, princess seam bodice with a modified boat neck, and modified basic sleeves. The fabric is raw silk and was bought at a craft store in my grandma's town, so I have no idea if it's sold anywhere else.

I would recommend the following books:

New Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing

Old Reader's Digest Complete Guide

Patterns from Finished Clothes

Is your machine low shank or high shank?
I got mine on amazon as a set for my low-shank Kenmore. It comes with a buttonholer. It has an adapter so it should fit your singer as well.

I really like this book for doing just that.

You know AI, so this is really just about how to draft patterns.
There's a number of books on the subject, but for you (based on your post looking for men's sewing patterns) I would recommend
Patternmaking for Menswear by Gareth Kershaw: https://www.amazon.com/Patternmaking-Menswear-Gareth-Kershaw/dp/1780670168

This will read as a shameless plug, but the patterns on makemypattern.com can be downloaded as an SVG that you can open in AI. This obviously does not teach you to draft them, but it does allow you to tweak them.

http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-832-Styling-Design-Ruler/dp/B001BDEOVG

Do you have one of these? Very helpful for making a precise curve.

Without more details about what's going wrong, I'm not sure what suggestions we'll be able to make. If you're not already using a curved ruler or french curve, and are just sketching, the ruler will make a marked improvement. If you are using a ruler, and it's just that your curves are off or not matching up or too deep/shallow...I'll let somebody else advise.

Is it something like this magnetic seam guide?

The first picture looks like a surplice bodice dress, similar to one in Gertie’s ultimate dress book.

Simplicity 8127 is very similar to your second picture. Obviously without the sleeves and the bows on the front.

Off the top of my head I can’t think of a pattern for the third image but would suggest looking at other Gertie patterns if you’re into 50’s style dresses.

Not sure why it’s listed so high, I bought mine at joanns with a coupon and I think it was like 100-150

Bias tape maker

I haven't seen anyone mention these rods you can buy to turn thin strips of fabric inside-out after you sew them. I briefly worked at a fabric and sewing shop and they introduced me to these, they make life so much easier!

The pattern is from this book it was the shirt dress, I just added longer sleeves and stiffer interfacing.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038R6UG0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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If the wire needle threaders don't work out for you, you could also try the desktop needle threader by Clover. Or go simple and use easy threading needles. The problem with the easy threading needles is that if you pull too hard the thread will pop out of the eye.

I think it's because sewing is predominantly female hobby, so pattern companies ignore menswear...
Burda magazine has some patterns
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns?for=2&page=1
https://beta.burdastyle.de/shop/schnittmuster/herren

You can also try to learn pattern drafting with these books

https://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Cutting-Menswear-Winifred-Aldrich/dp/1405182938

https://www.amazon.com/Patternmaking-Menswear-Gareth-Kershaw/dp/1780670168

https://www.amazon.com/Patternmaking-Menswear-Contemporary-Myoungok-Kim/dp/160901944X