Work With Me

Hello,

I’m Kaia Meier, an illustrator and layout designer based in Germany. My job is to make complex garment construction clear, calm, and beautifully readable. I work with sewing-pattern brands, authors, and creative teams to bring their instructions and visuals to life. Think flat drawings, sewing illustrations, pattern overviews, cutting layouts, and full document formatting. And I do it with care, clarity, and calm.

With a background in architecture, years spent sewing and teaching patternmaking and now having my small pattern brand, Dressed in a Dress, I combine technical insight with a strong visual eye. The result is a workflow that’s grounded, deliberate, and kind to the reader. My focus is always on supporting the sewist—quietly but thoroughly.

What I Do

I help you shape the visual side of your pattern materials—whether you’re just starting out or refining an established system. My services include:

• Sewing instruction illustrations — structured step-by-step sequences designed for flow and ease of understanding;
• Flat drawings — made to match your fit model, adaptable in style and formatting;
• Styled pattern and cutting layouts — clean, balanced overviews that guide without crowding;
• Booklet layout design — bringing together all the pieces—text, images, and diagrams—into a cohesive, reader-friendly guide;
• Custom visual styling — line weights, colour, detail—tailored to your tone, audience, and budget.

I approach each project with calm logic, visual consistency, and a good sense of rhythm.

Working Together

I work best with small teams and independent brands who value a clear process, open communication, and quiet attention to detail.

Most of my collaborations are remote and in English. But I’m always just an email away.

Want to See My Portfolio?

My portfolio is available upon request and built around a complete case study of one of my own patterns—where I had full creative control over every step. It’s designed not to showcase the pattern itself but rather the visual and layout work I offer to clients, including flat drawings, sewing illustrations, cutting layouts, formatting, and custom visual styling.

While my client work often falls under NDA, this format allows me to show you exactly how I approach real projects—without shortcuts or placeholders. Every spread is there for a reason.

Get in Touch

If you’re curious about the way I work or how your project might come to life in this visual system, send me an e-mail. I’ll be happy to share my portfolio with you.

And I’d love to hear about the project you are building.

Yours,

Kaia