All the patterns in my shop are handmade especially for you.

I'm a pattern maker, and all my patterns are handmade to a standard size or a custom size. In order to make the best size for you, I need to know as many details as possible. For this reason, I need confirmation of your standard size.

Every item in my shop will have an image showing the standard sizes for that item.

If you need any help, just ask!

Custom and personalized orders

I love making custom sewing pattern designs! I can create the pattern from scratch or from a photo that you send me. The end result would be exactly what you’re requesting. The price would vary depending on the design.

In order to make a pattern that fits you as perfectly as possible, the more measurements that I can have, the merrier. For custom patterns, I'd ask that you do provide all the measurements that you see on my website – https://www.contrapuntpatterns.com/taking-measurements

About the sizes of my patterns, you can choose Standard sizes S, M, L, or XL, or I can make the pattern with custom measurements.

All my patterns are the exact size of the dress, hand-drawn on white paper, and ready to mark and cut on the fabric, although as the pattern is the exact size of the dress, I recommend you place it over your skin and "try it on" before you cut.

Each patternmaking method has its own sizes. In addition to this, the way of taking measurements is different depending on the patternmaking method.

I use the Martí System to make my patterns. This system uses a measurement for both upper bust and bust.

To take your measurements, I recommend going to my page https://www.contrapuntpatterns.com/taking-measurements

I hope this will help you. I’ll be delighted to help you with any other questions you may have.

It’s quite normal for someone’s measurements to fall between two sizes. I’m a perfect example: size S for the upper part of my body, and size M for the lower half. This kind of thing is normal, and I can adapt the pattern to suit your measurements. For this reason, your real measurements are more important to me than your UK or EU sizes.

To take your measurements, I recommend going to my measurements page and taking measurements 7,8 and 11. Just send me these three measurements, and I can tell you what standard size you will need for my patterns. The page is here: https://www.contrapuntpatterns.com/taking-measurements

All my patterns are handmade to a standard size or custom size, and they contain English or Spanish notes as well as notches that make it easy to join the pieces of the pattern together.

You'll also receive FOR A NO CUSTOM DESIGNS a cutting diagram that will indicate the length of the fabric (in either centimeters or inches, whichever you prefer).

To keep prices down, SEWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED. If you require CONSTRUCTION STEPS or your pattern, please let me know before placing your order.

- No hem or seam allowance.

- No detailed instructions, only the notches and symbols, and named lines basic instructions

What measurements do you need to take for a custom size?

If you'd like a custom size, go to my page: https://www.contrapuntpatterns.com/taking-measurements and follow the illustrated instructions on how to take your measurements.

Just as a reminder, for custom-size patterns, there are two items to purchase: the CUSTOM DESIGN you like and the CUSTOM SIZE item.

If some measurements are missing, this makes the custom-size pattern a little less precise. It's not a big problem, but I want you to be aware of this.

In the pattern-making process that I use, the first step is creating the exact shape of the body (rather than the dress). This is why I request all the measurements be taken.

FOR A CUSTOM SIZE, I really need the body measurements, as they help me to visualize who will wear the dress.

If you'd like a standard size pattern, all I need to know is your upper bust, bust, waist, and hip.

Below is a description of how I measure the upper bust and the bust. You can also see some photos on my page: https://www.contrapuntpatterns.com/taking-measurements

The bust,:

From the left armpit to the right armpit, passing over the most prominent part of your bust. This only includes your front/bust area; please do not include your back.

The upper bust :

Pass the tape right around the body, under your arms and above your bust. Do not pull the tape taut.

I hope this is helpful. If not, let me know, and I'll be happy to clarify!

Estimates Registered shipping time to Europe and the USA is 8-14 days. Shipping express via DHL takes between 3-5 days

But I cannot guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.

If the pattern doesn't arrive, our options are more limited as I consider shipping delays to be the responsibility of the shipping company.

I will file a claim, which will help to expedite the delivery. If, in the end, I receive a confirmation that the envelope has been lost in the post, I will give you a full refund.

When a pattern has not arrived:

Because it is a registered envelope, I'll file a claim so that we can trace the envelope. Filing a claim usually helps to either speed up delivery or to confirm that it’s been lost. But unfortunately, there’s not much else we can do, as it is in the hands of the postal service. When the envelope is unclaimed and is returned to me, or the post office says that it is lost, I refund the full purchase.

For a discontented client, I can give a full refund once the pattern has been returned to me in the same condition and not used.

For CUSTOM DESIGN PATTERNS, I can sometimes provide a refund if you are not satisfied. I just require some kind of proof that the pattern has been tried on and that the size or measurements do not correspond with the measurements ordered.

Contrapunt Patterns PRIVACY POLICY

I use your personal information in compliance with the new privacy regulations in the European Union (Organic law 15/99 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)), and I never share your personal information with third parties.

I will keep your information in my database for 7 years, unless you unsubscribe before that time, in which case you will be removed from the database.

As recognized in the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, and cancel your personal data with an accredited identity by contacting me by e-mail at vestuariscontrapunt@gmail.com or at the address c/St. Miquel 12-2 2580 Solsona (Lleida) Catalonia, Spain.