Sketch & Sew
MyBodyModel: Sewing Planner or Life Goals Planner?
We’re almost two months into 2019, and I’ve been taking a different approach to my goal setting this year. Instead of writing out my goals
Erica Schmitz
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Top 5 Troubleshooting Tips for Creating a Body Model that You’ll Love
This post was originally published after the beta launch in June 2018 and has been updated for MyBodyModel Version 1.0. Since launching MyBodyModel, I’ve received so
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What’s new in MyBodyModel 1.0
After months of testing, we’re ready to update the MyBodyModel app from Beta to Version 1.0. The updates will go live on Thursday, January 24.
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FAQ: MyBodyModel Version 1.0 Updates
Below are responses to some Frequently Asked Questions regarding the app update from MyBodyModel Beta to Version 1.0. The MyBodyModel web app will update from
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MyBodyModel Swimsuit Sketch Roundup 2018!
Our first annual Swimsuit Week #everybodyisabeachbody celebration is coming to a close, and what a week it was! Here are just a few sketches shared
Tutorials, Tips & Freebies
Coloring Your Croquis: Skin Tones, Part 1 – Markers Edition
If you want to customize your body model templates to look even more like you, coloring your croquis to match your skin tone can make
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Fashion Sketching for Absolute Beginners, Part 3: Drawing Sleeves
The “Drawing Sleeves” tutorial is Part 3 of our step-by-step series, “Fashion Sketching for Absolute Beginners.” This video is a follow-up to the first two
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3 printables for creating your best custom croquis from MyBodyModel
We’ve received a lot of requests for these resources, so here they are rounded up in one place: the MyBodyModel Measurement Guide PDF, Printable Test
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More customer reviews from our beta launch week!
The responses to MyBodyModel continue to blow me away. Here are a few more customer reviews (and sketches!) from the last few days of our
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Fashion Sketching for Absolute Beginners, Part 2: Drawing Necklines
The “Drawing Necklines” tutorial is Part 2 of our step-by-step series, “Fashion Sketching for Absolute Beginners.” This video is a follow-up to the first video
News & Updates
Launch Love: What people are saying about MyBodyModel Beta
After so many months of development and testing, it’s been incredible to finally put MyBodyModel Beta out into world. I am blown away by the passionate
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about MyBodyModel Beta
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about MyBodyModel’s beta web app. What does “Beta” mean? “Beta” means we’re testing the app and collecting feedback to
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Fashion Sketching for Absolute Beginners, Part 1: Get Started
Do you love the idea of sketching your sewing or knitting plans, but aren’t sure where to start? I created this step-by-step video series, “Fashion Sketching
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![Curvy sewists, listen up! 👂🧵🪡 We've got a brand new way for you to save on your custom croquis: @Cashmerette Club members now get up to 90% off MyBodyModel. #CashmeretteClub is the ultimate membership program for curvy sewists. Each month, Club members get a new PDF sewing pattern in sizes 0-32 and cup sizes C-H, as well as a variety of other goodies: an exclusive fitting masterclass taught by curvy fitting expert Jenny Rushmore, access to a live virtual event, a discount to the Cashmerette shop, and more. And starting today, Club members also get up to 90% off MyBodyModel depending on their membership tier! If you want to start (or continue) your journey to a beautiful, well-fitting handmade wardrobe, Cashmerette Club is the place to do it. Head to cashmerette.com/club to learn more. (Not a curvy sewist? No problem! You can still buy credits as usual—you'll never need to be a Club member to access MyBodyModel.) #MyBodyModelCroquis #Fashiondrawing #FashionIllustration #FashionSketch #Cashmerette #CashmerettePatterns #MyBodyModel [Image description: A hand sketching a wrap dress on a piece of paper on a clipboard with markers and colored pencils scattered around. Over the image in front of a transparent white box are the Cashmerette and MyBodyModel logo.]](https://www.mybodymodel.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)