When Your Pattern Size Is Missing Learn to Adjust and Resize your Pattern Pieces
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In this week's sewing video, I share with you how to resize a sewing pattern. The pattern I'm using is the McCall's M8325. l take you step-by-step through the process of measuring and marking your pattern pieces to ensure you can achieve a smaller fit. This process can work if you wish to adjust your pattern to a bigger size.
This process is a helpful skill for any sewist who wants to avoid the frustration of limited sizing. By applying this sewing pattern adjustment technique, you gain more flexibility with your fabric choices and can tailor garments to your unique measurements. This sewing tutorial covers the practical marking process needed to grade down successfully.
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Tissue Holder - https://ko-fi.com/s/9a49b13242
Bed-Tidy - https://ko-fi.com/s/39d8524d82
Envelope Cushion with Applique - https://ko-fi.com/s/d8365201f7
Step-by-Step Guide + Video
Quilted Sunglasses Case - £5 - Link to Ko-fi where pattern can be purchased - https://ko-fi.com/s/963b5360ed
Kindle Case pattern and video coming soon. Watch this space!
0:00 Why I Am Resizing This Pattern
1:39 Step-by-Step Guide to Resizing Patterns
10:32 Adjusting the Back Piece and Facings
19:21 Resizing Sleeves and Side Panels
24:29 Checking the Fit Before Cutting Fabric
31:25 Stitching the Tucks with Precision
36:59 Adding the Beautiful Smocking Effect
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When Your Pattern Size Is Missing Learn to Adjust and Resize your Pattern Pieces
Stash Stitcher
1,403 views
In this week's sewing video, I share with you how to resize a sewing pattern. The pattern I'm using is the McCall's M8325. l take you step-by-step through the process of measuring and marking your pattern pieces to ensure you can achieve a smaller fit. This process can work if you wish to adjust your pattern to a bigger size.
This process is a helpful skill for any sewist who wants to avoid the frustration of limited sizing. By applying this sewing pattern adjustment technique, you gain more flexibility with your fabric choices and can tailor garments to your unique measurements. This sewing tutorial covers the practical marking process needed to grade down successfully.
Subscribe for weekly sewing project updates and let me know in the comments: what is the most challenging part of fitting a new pattern for you?
If you'd like to support my channel you can buy me a cheeky coffee using the link below: https://ko-fi.com/kimduffysews. Thank you.
My Patterns - Some free and some chargeable!
Free Step-byStep Guides - Beginner Level:
Coasters - https://ko-fi.com/s/69559fc686
Bouble Pocket Tote Bag - https://ko-fi.com/s/9fa3028217
Zipper Tote Bag - https://ko-fi.com/s/ade9a62c27 - New
Tissue Holder - https://ko-fi.com/s/9a49b13242
Bed-Tidy - https://ko-fi.com/s/39d8524d82
Envelope Cushion with Applique - https://ko-fi.com/s/d8365201f7
Step-by-Step Guide + Video
Quilted Sunglasses Case - £5 - Link to Ko-fi where pattern can be purchased - https://ko-fi.com/s/963b5360ed
Kindle Case pattern and video coming soon. Watch this space!
0:00 Why I Am Resizing This Pattern
1:39 Step-by-Step Guide to Resizing Patterns
10:32 Adjusting the Back Piece and Facings
19:21 Resizing Sleeves and Side Panels
24:29 Checking the Fit Before Cutting Fabric
31:25 Stitching the Tucks with Precision
36:59 Adding the Beautiful Smocking Effect