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You're so welcome xxx

Thank you for the kind words I'm so glad you find my explanations so helpful. Let me know if there's ever a topic you'd love me to cover. Sarah x

The volume is just perfect…sure you do not have issues with your device?

@@lalluccia74 Not with any other videos

So strange the sound is all good for me. I sometimes find I forget my headphones are still plugged in and I think the sound isn't working so maybe that's the one or something else is connected that's being sneaky. Sarah xxx

You're so welcome :)

Of course :) I'll record and share it soon

You're so welcome :)

You're so welcome :) xxx

LOVE this question! So this is where the nuances come into play and you're spot on! If you find you know that your side seam lines would always sit in the wrong place due to compensating for a larger bum then measure at the actual hip line (or just take the front hip measurements and compare them) and then do a full bum adjustment would make a lot more sense and save time in this case. This is why I say these are the 'normals' to help choose the right starting size but it does vary from body to body and if you can help cut out some of the fit adjustments by choosing a starting size in a slightly different way then 100% go for it and go about the approach I mentioned with a top :) Sarah xxx

@@thesewingretreat1205 thank you so much for your detailed answer I really appreciate it 😊

@@rachellockley260 You're so welcome! xxxx

@@rachellockley260 Of course :) xxx

To just start with the fitting process 1. If you're not a B or C cup then understand what starting size/s you really want to be using to reduce the number of adjustments you'll want to make 2. check your lengths, waist sizes and bust sizes and adjust accordingly :) I wish I could say there's a process to skip to the perfect fit but unfortunately not but these few adjustments will make a difference Sarah x

Thanks, Sarah. This is great information!

Aww that's soo good to hear! I'm glad it's helped. Feel free to drop me a DM on Instagram to say Hi! I'd love to hear where you're up to in your sewing and pattern cutting journey instagram.com/thesewingretreat/

Hey there, of course. You can use the same technique with your jacket blocks/patterns if they have darts on them. Depedning on the design if you want your jacket more fitted, I would recommend using darts in your pattern.

No problem at all! Feel free to DM me on Instagram if you have any questions 🙂

Hey Will, so you can have darts with stretch if you have a larger bust. This is a good idea to help with the shaping or if the fabric doesn’t have much stretch. If this was the case, you can use this same method ❤

Feel free to come and say Hi over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat I share lots more tips and tricks on there too 🥳

Of coruse, no problem at all. I'm glad it helped. Feel free to come and say Hey over on Instagram instagram.com/thesewingretreat/

Aw amazing, that's great you found it helpful :) Feel free to come and say hey over on Instagram @thesewingretreat

Because there is no waist shaping, you could get away with not adding that extra volume. If you had waist shaping as well, you would need to add that extra volume because it needs to go somewhere :)

Hey there, no problem :)! Feel free to come and say Hi over on my Instagram and pop over any other questions via DM @thesewingretreat

It's super handy. I really like using this one :). How are you getting on with your pattern cutting so far? Feel free to pop a dm over on IG instagram.com/thesewingretreat/

Hey hey, aw this is soo amazing to hear!! What a fabulous win :). It's a great trick right - I think most of us have felt the same about sleeves before but once you know a few tricks, they'll become your favourite part to sew! Feel free to come and say hey over on my Instagram instagram.com/thesewingretreat/

No problem :). Feel free to come and say hello over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat, I'd love to hear where you're up to in your sewing and pattern cutting journey😊

Hey Abigail, this would depend on the design :). If you're creating a gown with a fitted bodice it's likely you're going to need the darts. Instead, you could pivot the dart elsewhere depending on your desired look and fit. When you remove the bust dart it creates a more oversized bodice. I'm always sharing lots of tips over on my Instagram too that you may find useful @thesewingretreat. Feel free to come over and say Hi ☺

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Aw no problem at all :). I'm glad it's helped. Feel free to come and say Hi over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat I share lots more tips and tricks on there too 🥳

Yes, the blocks in the video are half-scale :). Of course, I actually have a reel on how to store your sewing patterns over on my Instagram. I'll pop the link below for you. instagram.com/reel/CY4TrFwoZHB/ Let me know if you have any other questions😀

Hey Beau, apologies for the delayed response. So, the underarm seam will stay the same and the side seam will be longer but you can curve it up at the side to shorten it whilst still keeping the extra length at the front that you'll need :). Feel free to come and say hey over on Instagram and pop any other questions over instagram.com/thesewingretreat/

No worries. Thanks for responding.

Hey Sierra, so if you add a certain amount all the way down going through the armhole on the front bodice, you want to also do the same on your sleeve pattern so they both match up when you come to sew it together. I would recommend making a toile once you've added in ease to your pattern to check it's all matching up and so you can test if you want to add more or less ease. I go in more depth about design ease inside my signature pattern cutting design course, Design Confidence :). Let me know if you'd like more information on this. Feel free to come and say hey over on Instagram too instagram.com/thesewingretreat/

Aw no problem at all Jane. I have lots of tips over on my Instagram too that you'll find useful instagram.com/thesewingretreat/ Feel free to come over and say Hi ☺

Hey Lynette, no problem at all! :) No, I don't use my notches to mark them on the fabric. They're usually not sharp enough for the fabric and you only need a little snip in your fabric to mark the notch so you can use your fabric scissors for this. Feel free to come and say Hi over on my Instagram and pop over any other questions via DM @thesewingretreat

Hey there, it's great you're keen to practice :). When you sign up to my free masterclass, I provide the pdf of this half-scale front bodice block for you to download and practice with. I'll pop the link below for you. thesewingretreat.ac-page.com/FREE_Pattern_Cutting_Masterclass_Org Inside my free masterclass, I teach you how to go from image to sewing pattern in 60 minutes and share techniques, tips and tricks. You can sign up for a time and day that works best for you. Feel free to come and say Hi over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat and pop over any more questions. Sarah x

@@thesewingretreat1205 wow! I didn’t know you offer a free masterclass! I haven’t really sewn since high school decades ago so Im relearning the craft and I’m interested in really understanding the whole process without being intimidated by patterns or eventually not even needing them. I’ll definitely check out your guidance-Thanks Sarah!

@@dailydedication2663 Aw this is so possible! The masterclass will be a great refresher again for you and I like to explain the why behind the techniques so you can really understand them making it easier to implement and remember. Let me know how you get on with the masterclass and feel free to pop over any questions afterwards😃

Amazing, I'm glad it's helped😊. Feel free to come and say Hi over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat where I share lots more tips, tricks and tutorials.

Hey Carole, I'll pop a link to my blog post below which includes links to all the equipment :) www.thesewingretreat.co.uk/post/what-do-you-need-to-start-designing-your-own-sewing-patterns

Hey Carole, I'll pop the link below so you can take a look :) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075SNL7FN/ref=nosim?tag=thesewingre0b-21

Aw no problem at all :). Feel free to come and say hello over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat I'd love to know where you're up to in your sewing and pattern cutting journey :)

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Aw no problem at all :) Feel free to come and say Hi over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat. I'd love to know where you're up to in your sewing and pattern cutting journey☺

Hey there, have you tried pattern cutting before? :)

@@thesewingretreat1205 Good morning 😊 Yes, I have! I'm just trying to learn more so that I could muster up the courage to start some sewing projects again. 😁

@@AsteriETERNAL Ooo amazing! That's so exciting and totally possible.😍 I actually have a free masterclass which helps you go from image to sewing pattern in 60 minutes. You may already know some of the information in it but it'll be a great refresh for you and give you that confidence boost to start creating them again ❤️ Let me know if you'd like the link sending for it and feel free to come and say hello over on my Instagram instagram.com/thesewingretreat/

Aw no problem at all :) It's great to hear that you found it helpful. Feel free to come and say hello over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat I'd love to know where you're up to in your sewing and pattern cutting journey :)

So, it's just the same and you wouldn't need to pivot the dart. Just start from the point where the dart is at the side :) Feel free to drop me a DM on Instagram @thesewingretreat and I can explain further if you're still unsure 🥰

Hey Karen, you don't need to join TH-cam Premium to download my free eBook. you can down it via the link here www.thesewingretreat.co.uk/pattern-cutting It's great that you've downloaded the 1/2 scale pattern block. Sorry, I don't understand. Just to confirm, you've signed up for the free masterclass too?

Aw I'm glad you found it helpful. Do you design your own clothes too? :)

@@thesewingretreat1205 yes of course. I'm following a fasion design course

@@shandulaimani5241 Amazing! That's super exciting 🎉 Feel free to come and say hello over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat

Yeah sure....❤❤

Hey Shandula, aw thank you. I'm always sharing lots of tips over on my Instagram too that you'll find useful @thesewingretreat. Feel free to come over and say Hi ☺

Aw I'm glad it helped! It really does make all the difference and helps you create accurate sewing patterns. Are you keen to learn more about pattern cutting?

Hey Peggy, I'm so glad the tutorials are helping! Super exciting that you're beginning your pattern cutting journey. Feel free to come and say hello over on my Instagram @thesewingretreat, if you don't already follow me on there, and pop over any pattern cutting and sewing questions too😊 Sarah x

Hey Yani, apologies that this tutorial is a little lighter. We use thicker and darker pens on our other tutorials if you'd like to take a look at those too😃 Is pattern cutting something you're keen to learn more about?

Hey Bebe, sorry that you're having trouble with the speed of the video. You can change the playback speed to slow it down slightly by going into settings on the video :) So step 3 - you repeat step 2 but for the back facing piece making sure that the measurement down the side seam of your facing is the same on the back as is it is on the front. This is important because this is where the front facing piece and back facing piece will join up so we want them to be the same length. You can then trace off the facing pieces to create the pattern for them and don't forget to add any annotations. Here's my blog about drafting and sewing an all-in-one facing which may help too: www.thesewingretreat.co.uk/post/how-to-draft-and-sew-an-all-in-one-facing All the videos in my courses are slower and you're able to pause and revisit them anytime too. Is pattern cutting something you're keen to learn more about?

No problem at all! This is so amazing to hear. Feel free to send over any pictures on Instagram instagram.com/thesewingretreat/ I'd absolutely love to see what you've created :) Sarah x

Aw no unfortunately not x

Hey Ellie, aww we'd love to help to make sure you receive the free eBook. If you pop an email over directly hello@thesewingretreat.co.uk we can have a look for you :) Sarah x

No problem at all. I'm always sharing lots of tips over on my Instagram too that you'll find useful @thesewingretreat. Feel free to come over and say Hi ☺️

Aww thank you! Do you pattern cut too?