We have recently added a few new custom-fit sewing patterns:
- Short cape
- Arm bracer
- Matrix Persephone outfit
http://www.mjtrends.com/pattern/mens/Arm-bracer 
http://www.mjtrends.com/pattern/womens/Persephone-Matrix-Outfit 
http://www.mjtrends.com/pattern/womens/Cape
The arm-bracer is a great addition to your Renaissance Faire attire, or if you are a hardcore archer and have some extra leather lying around. Our pattern will work with both faux leather and real leather hide. BTW – check back with us by mid-summer as we are working to bring you cow, goat, and sheep hides.
http://www.mjtrends.com/pattern/mens/Arm-bracer
We love the short cape design, and could totally see it as a sexy add-on for your latex or vinyl clubwear. It’s a quick and easy pattern if you are just getting started making your own apparel. And, since it’s custom to your measurements, you can extend it longer if you wanted more coverage.
http://www.mjtrends.com/pattern/womens/Cape
The Matrix-inspired Persephone jacket and dress is a pattern that we are very proud of for multiple reasons. #1 – it was technically challenging to design the jacket, as it has lots of seams and different parts. #2 – this has been a design that we have wanted to do ever since the Matrix came out way back in the early 2000’s. Thank you to our loyal customer who made the request – we needed a good excuse to make this one!
http://www.mjtrends.com/pattern/womens/Persephone-Matrix-Outfit
A few other things to note: the men’s catsuit has been marked down almost 1/2 off. Go and make yourself one before the price goes back up! Also, below is a list of a few patterns we are excited to work on that are in the current queue and were requested by you:
- Starfire cosplay outfit
- Cheongsam dress
- Star Trek inspired catsuit
- Retro wide collared trench coat tailored for latex
If you have a pattern that you would like us to make, you can still submit your requests and we are providing this service free of charge. Just send us an email to: sales@MJTrends.com with the subject line of “Design this pattern” with pictures or descriptions of what you would like.
It’s nice to see a mix of simpler projects like the cape alongside more advanced ones like the Persephone outfit in the same update.
Offering custom-fit patterns across such different garments, from bracers to full outfits, really highlights how versatile your sizing system is.
I like that the short cape is beginner-friendly, because most latex or vinyl projects feel intimidating and this seems like a good entry point.
Marking the men’s catsuit down by half is a pretty big deal, especially for anyone who has been on the fence about trying that pattern.
I appreciate the note about extending the short cape for more coverage, since custom-fit is great but flexibility in design tweaks makes it even more useful.
It’s interesting that you’re taking pattern requests via email, since that kind of direct input from customers isn’t something most pattern companies offer.
The Matrix-inspired outfit has been a long time coming, and it’s cool that a customer request actually pushed it into development.
I’m curious how complex the arm bracer construction is, especially for someone new to working with leather as opposed to fabric.
The idea of using the short cape with clubwear materials like vinyl or latex is clever, since most cape patterns lean more traditional.
The mention of Starfire and Star Trek in the upcoming queue shows you’re really leaning into cosplay demand, which makes sense given your materials.
The arm bracer pattern being compatible with both faux and real leather is really practical, especially for people like me who switch materials depending on budget and project type.
The retro wide collared trench coat in latex sounds ambitious, and I’d love to see how you handle structure and drape in that material.
The Renaissance Faire angle for the arm bracer immediately caught my attention, especially since it’s hard to find patterns that balance function and authenticity.
That Persephone jacket sounds like a serious undertaking with all those seams, so I’m glad you mentioned the technical challenge because it sets expectations for intermediate sewists.
Excited to hear you’re planning to stock cow, goat, and sheep hides by mid-summer, since sourcing quality leather separately can be a hassle.