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Keeping the art and craft of apparel patternmaking alive.


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Join date: May 19, 2023
About
Reyburn Brown is an Atlanta, GA - based pattern
maker, couturier, and founder of The Reyburn school of Apparel Pattern Making and Reyburn Patterns LLC. He studied fashion and pattern making at ESMOD École Supérieure des Arts et techniques de la mode, the International Fashion Design & Business school in Paris France. His specialty is to drape and pattern unique shapes that are difficult to create by technology alone. Reyburn has over two decades of experience in Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver BC and Portland, working for brands such as NIKE, Lululemon, Filson, Perry Ellis and Columbia Sportswear. In 2017 he founded The Reyburn School, whose mission is to keep the art of apparel pattern drafting and draping alive.

Posts (51)
Sep 2, 2026 ∙ 5 min
How to Copy a Garment to Create a Block Pattern in 30 Minutes
A favorite T-shirt or dress shirt can teach you more about fit than a stack of measurements. If it already sits well on the shoulders, feels right through the body, and has the length you reach for again and again, it can become the starting point for future garments.
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Aug 4, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Understanding the Distinctions Between Bespoke Tailors, Tailors, Tailoring and Alteration Specialists
When it comes to clothing, many people use the terms tailor, bespoke tailor, tailoring, and alteration specialist interchangeably. Yet, these roles and services differ significantly, especially in today’s apparel industry.
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Jul 7, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Understanding Tolerances in Apparel Manufacturing
In apparel manufacturing, the idea of tight tolerances often clashes with the reality of working with fabric. Unlike rigid materials, fabric behaves unpredictably—it stretches, shrinks, and shifts throughout the production process.
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