Ive been sewing for about 70 years! This is the first time ive seen anyone explain this process so clearly. Thank you so much. Even at age 86, youre never too old to learn!
I've seen this comment on quite a few videos that I've watched for sewing garments. Starting to wonder if college is too over priced for basic information. 😂
@@PositiveMomStyle thanks. I’m just teaching what I figured out after learning patterns in college. Still worth it. I’d go back for more. Concentrate on the technical side.
Wow! A teacher who can make whatever they teach,clear, direct and easy is worth their weight in gold! Thank you. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to learn grading. Terrific job!
I seriously was on the verge of tears because the pattern I bought turned out to be too small for me by two sizes. You've empowered me to make the pattern work for my body instead of trying to make my body work for the pattern. I looked everywhere after realizing the pattern was too small and couldn't find it in my size. It's like Simplicity thinks plus size women don't deserve cute costumes. I can't wait to get to the store tomorrow to pick up the few supplies I need to make this work for me.
You've got to be kidding me, all these years i thought that pattern grading would be my nemesis forever and then this Angel came along and explained it so well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart👍💖👍💖👍
This has been one of the most helpful videos I have ever watched. I love sewing my own clothes but as a pluss size women it can be hard to find patterns that are even close to my size. I hope to be able to use this soon!
Thank you for very precise instructions, I am going to grade my first pattern today. The next thing is making the correct adjustments for my body. I am very excited to get started. Do you also have instructions for adjustments and taking your own body measurements.?
This video has helped me successfully grade-up an “American Designer” pattern - a great-looking sleeveless dress - and keep the fashion look and integrity of the design. The instructions are clear, and easy to execute. Just what a returning sewer needs. Thanks very much, Sew-To-Fit!
God bless your heart. I'm a plus women who can't ever find Patterns that fit me. I have over 500 women's and children's patterns. Thanks to your help I'll be able to altar patterns to fit. Can't wait to begin. Have a fantastic day.
You have helped me SO MUCH!!! I have tried for years to enlarge patterns for my plus sized daughter. You gave me THE ANSWERS I've needed .THANK YOU IMMENSELY!!!
Thank you so much for posting this video! This has helped me understand how to alter my patterns way before wasting my time, money, and fabric! I am so glad I found this!
Thank you so much for this video. I have patterns I thought I could never use because I have gained weight since I bought them. I love this, you explain it so well.
Thank you so much for this video- I bought the wrong size pattern and had to grade up three sizes. I couldn't have done it without you, thanks again. :)
I know this video was made 3 years ago but I'm so happy I found it today! Thank you sooo much for sharing your grading talent. I looked at several grading videos and they were grading down and not up. I need to grade up a sleeve and this video is just what I needed. Thanks again for sharing and I will be following you.
Thank you, Andrea, for simplifying what I feared would be a nasty process. I'm grading an old Butterick Caftan pattern for a costume, from XL to 3XL. (Huge to extra-huge 😊). I appreciate your no-nonsense, straightforward teaching style.
VERY good demonstration and explanation of the " how and why" flat patterns are initially designed and how to alter the pattern to fit exactly as you'd want.
Thanks for a great video. I am a plus size lady, working on losing weight, but wanting to look good while I do it, which means I need a good fit at any size! I have subscribed.
Thank you so much for this tutorial and to share your knowledge and competences with so much generosity!! Your lesson is very helpful and very well explained!!
Thank you souch for this video. I'm a Burda lover, and I'm a 44 on their sizing chart, which is just one size over their "regular size" patterns. So this video was very helpful, I just finished a moto jacket muslin, and it fits me so well. Have a great day, and thanks for sharing .
Your explanation is clear from the perspective of a novice at sewing. I think I could adjust a pattern from this instruction and be confident of the end result. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this excellent video! I am a mom dabbling in sewing here and there mostly to make costumes for my kids where patterns and fitting are less of an issue -- but your great videos are inspiring me to keep learning and do more! You made grading seem less daunting. Will go check out your blog and follow you. Thanks again
Thank you so much for this video!! I looked at several and could not understand the process. This was so CLEAR and easy to understand, the best one I've seen. Thank you!!
I would just like to thank you so much for such a fantastic tutorial, I found you on TH-cam and your so patiently take the time to demonstrate and talk us through this tricky patten grafting. Thank so much again 🇬🇧
Bless you for these clear instructions. I have a very large little girl (she wears the same shoe size as me and she's seven) who still has her little child (very round) belly but she is also very tall with broad shoulders and nothing from the store seems to fit her right. I cannot put her into stuff designed for much older kids as it is not appropriate for her age and she still wants little girl clothes despite her size. I used to sew a lot but haven't done much in at least fifteen years. I couldn't remember how to adjust sizing.
Julia Bradley Oh, Julia, I do understand the frustration with available items for your daughter. I have a granddaughter in the same situation. Thanks for checking out the vids.
I'm using my husband's email. I just subscribed! This tutorial was excellent!! You are a fantastic teacher. I learned so much from you. Thank you so much. Now I can grade up my old patterns. I'm recently retired and getting back into sewing.
Yayyyyy exciting to get back into your craft. I took A long break before my ASG friend dragged me back to a meeting. After that I went to school for Pattern drafting. Let’s see where you are lead. Welcome back to the fold.
So pleased would love to make a mother and daughter outfit however one pattern was not available in the size that I required, now I can make it possible, thank you :)
I just watched my first of your videos. There will be more. I want thank you for taking me back to what I learned in the beginning, which was a very simple way of increasing a pattern. Thank you.
WOW I've been sewing for years and I just learned alot of pattern enlargement tecniques.Thank You so much. What if the pattern is not Multiple Sizes?I'll be looking for more of your tutorials. Excellent presentation.
lol I did not realize a year ago I left a comment lol lol well one thing is for sure you know I really meant it lol Be Blessed once again. I was looking at these type of videos because I purchased a simplicity pattern and their size verses the correlated inches are not normal. ex. a woman that wears a size 28w is not typically a 44 inch waist. unless all your weight is I suppose below the waist line i.e. hip area and down. So, after spending 20.00 for a pattern I decided to refresh my memory so when I open the pattern if it doesn't fit I am going to change it instead of buying another size. Sorry this was so lengthy, but maybe it will help someone else to know. Again ty for your skill and time. Sonya
And again, you are very welcome!! Thanks for taking the time to comment again, this all is no problem. Keeps me on my toes. Much appreciated Sonya. As for the simplicity, I really don't know these sizing considerations. It seems most patterns, even mine, the measurements adjust with the design.
I checked it out and am amazed at the extensive offerings they have for degrees. That’s an incredibly large college. Almost should be considered a university. Good luck in your studies. Please keep coming back. Would love to follow your progress. Follow me on Instagram so I can follow your journey.
This is great thank you! I'm using an old pattern that has had the larger sizes trimmed off and I need to grade it up to one of the larger sizes again. One question, I have a piece where the difference between size 7 and 8 is 3/8' and between 8 and 10 is 6/8'. I'm increasing 2 sizes. how much do I need to increase for each size increment?
00000midori00000 do one size at a time. From 6-8 use the 3/8" and then for the 8-10 use the 6/8". That's a 1" grade and then a 1.5" grade. Read my blog post- www.sewtofit.com/2011/07/making-grade-matter-of-size.html?m=0
Thank you Andrea for your excellent tutorial. You have made what I considered to hard to even consider to being able to prepare a professional paper alteration.
Dear, you forgot to mention that grading patterns your way is MUCH MUCH easier if you have the luxury of using the metric system. No fiddling around with "maybe 3/16th of an inch" but just millimeters. Simple and easy.
Oh my God. Where have you been all my life? Ihave been grading it wrong. Thanks for a well explained tutorial. It's comlete, yet it is simple enough to understand by all. Thanks for your time. Of course I subscribed. I need all your knowledge. I never had the chance to study. 😊🌹🌹🌹
+crimsondiva82 Thanks for joining the live streaming. I hope you got all your questions answered. Thanks for being such a good sport. Laughter help me do what I do for you all. Ad.
I want to say thank you for your videos. I have been having this French ruler hanging up in my sewing room and didn't know how to use it. Until I looked at your video. You also has been a blessing to me. Once again thanks.
Wow. What a great video. Can’t thank you enough for such a well explained explanation and demo. 79 years old, but never too old to learn. Thank you for posting.
This is such a generous lesson you have offered! As an ABSOLUTE beginner I've had no idea how to use a french curve and this was a super accessible explanation. Thank you! :-)
thank you Gail. I appreciate you letting me know. Feedback is good encouragement. I am still teaching online. www.patreon.com/sewtofit if you are interested. Thanks.
Now retired, I'm getting back to sewing more. When I used to make all my clothes I had no professional training or TH-cam. Thank you so much for such a clear explanation of enlarging patterns. Very helpful.
Thanks Marion for letting know your progress getting back into sewing. The patterns are always the first stumbling block. I hope you keep up the work to get back into the sewing full swing.
Thank you! You have just changed what I’ll be able to make. I use to make some of my own clothes as a young person,but now I’m older and in the xl sizes of RTW. I’m m wanting to make my own clothes again because RTW doesn’t really have any cute clothes for older short chubby women. But when I was looking at patterns most of the styles I liked did not come in my size. So glad you are teaching this. Now I can make some beautiful clothes for me.
I've been using a regular ruler I probably got as a kid for school, and an old yard stick. Thank you for impressing upon me the usefulness of a transparent grid sewing ruler.
Great ! You just make sense. I Started sewing cloths after a long rest. The sympliy sizes are crazy, I keep going up and up and realize I’m 4 sizes bigger than my store bought size 10. This video will help me go up to a larger size without buying a new pattern as they’re so expensive.
Absolutely Wonderful Video! Thank You. I just received my 70’s Vintage Pattern for a super adorable Woman’s Overall and i realized that I definitely have to Grade up! A little intimidating for someone who just got started to Enter the World of Sewing and Designing, but because of your Video i feel very Confident. Very clear instructions with a very charming Vibe that gives you a “you can do it - Energy and a feeling of Ease. Thank You.
I loved your video on grading a pattern. You made it very easy to understand for a new sewing person. Thank you so very much. What a difference your instruction makes.😊😊😊
You are brilliant. Thank you for this wonderful work of pattern grading. I have been cutting the original pattern and am so happy that I will be putting another paper on top of the original. Great tip about ironing pattern to make static electricity. I love your presentation, pace, and camera work.
I'm so glad I found you on here! Thanks so much for making it so much easier and understandable. I have everything that you have to learn how to enlarge patterns I have over 200 vintage sewing patterns from the 1940s to '60s. I want to enlarge them some for myself and some for others. Thank you so much I will be watching your other videos too
Ive been sewing for about 70 years! This is the first time ive seen anyone explain this process so clearly. Thank you so much. Even at age 86, youre never too old to learn!
2 yrs at Fashion Design School. Tons of money paid out and you showed me for free in 30 min. I'm all the way done!!! THANK YOU!!! You change my life.
You are very welcome.
There is more instruction on this in my Patreon. Thanks for watching. Here’s the link.
Https://www.Patreon.com/SewToFit
I've seen this comment on quite a few videos that I've watched for sewing garments. Starting to wonder if college is too over priced for basic information. 😂
It’s waaay too overpriced. If I knew then. My GOD. SMH🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️😂😂
@@PositiveMomStyle thanks. I’m just teaching what I figured out after learning patterns in college. Still worth it. I’d go back for more. Concentrate on the technical side.
Wow! A teacher who can make whatever they teach,clear, direct and easy is
worth their weight in gold! Thank you.
I’ve ALWAYS wanted to learn grading.
Terrific job!
I'm grateful for the compliment!! I'm happy you found it very helpful.
Finally a video with the camera clear and precisely on the project.
This changed my life! I have patterns that I can't fit but now that I am a big girl, I can look cute again. THANK YOU AND I MEAN IT!
Valerie Spencer so excited to hear. Thanks.
I hated grading in fashion school I left not understanding it I know can do it. I have watch so many videos. I get it! Thank you
Doreen, that’s great!! I loved grading. Thing about grading is that it really is a bugger to teach.
I’m also a big girl and now I can rock those undersized patterns!
This is the best tutorial I’ve ever seen! Thank you!
I seriously was on the verge of tears because the pattern I bought turned out to be too small for me by two sizes. You've empowered me to make the pattern work for my body instead of trying to make my body work for the pattern. I looked everywhere after realizing the pattern was too small and couldn't find it in my size. It's like Simplicity thinks plus size women don't deserve cute costumes. I can't wait to get to the store tomorrow to pick up the few supplies I need to make this work for me.
Oh no 🙈. Sorry to hear. Glad it helped. Checkout my membership for more instruction and help. www.patreon.com/Sewtofit
You've got to be kidding me, all these years i thought that pattern grading would be my nemesis forever and then this Angel came along and explained it so well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart👍💖👍💖👍
Me...an angel. You are so kind. Well, I'm glad it really served its purpose and let you off the hook for pain and suffering.
I don’t understand how to read the ruler
I hope you are still teaching. You are absolutely marvelous. Thank you
Actually I still am. www.sewtofit.com
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You can bet I will be watching all your videos. Thank you.
This has been one of the most helpful videos I have ever watched. I love sewing my own clothes but as a pluss size women it can be hard to find patterns that are even close to my size. I hope to be able to use this soon!
Thank you for very precise instructions, I am going to grade my first pattern today. The next thing is making the correct adjustments for my body. I am very excited to get started. Do you also have instructions for adjustments and taking your own body measurements.?
There is more instruction on this in my Patreon. Thanks for watching. Here’s the link.
Https://www.Patreon.com/SewToFit
Same here, and I'm outrageously short too!
This is such a great tutorial. You can size up almost any pattern this way.
I love you!
With Covid and no classes you are heaven sent!
I'm all smiles now. Thanks Sheila.
Omg I would listen to you teach anything. Thank you so much for a clear, easy to follow, and entertaining/ not boring video! 💯💯💯
This video has helped me successfully grade-up an “American Designer” pattern - a great-looking sleeveless dress - and keep the fashion look and integrity of the design. The instructions are clear, and easy to execute. Just what a returning sewer needs.
Thanks very much, Sew-To-Fit!
+Caramella Milifan Thank for letting me know Caramella. This is fantastic. What pattern number is it? I would love to check it out.
This was amazing. Probably one of the easiest explanation I've seen.
Shuaniqua Renee well thank you very much
Helped me so much thank you so much it was easy to follow you....
@@sewndebisdream6953 Hello Debi, you are very welcome. Thank you for the feedback.
Ditto, I feel so comfortable snd confident with the ladies explanation
Wow i was really struggling so mamy patterns only go to 24 and i need 28 thank you so much
You are the BEST sewing teacher!!!
Thank you Debra.
At 6 minutes I've already learned sooooo much. I have to watch the rest later but THANK YOU! Excellent so far!!!
God bless your heart. I'm a plus women who can't ever find Patterns that fit me. I have over 500 women's and children's patterns. Thanks to your help I'll be able to altar patterns to fit. Can't wait to begin. Have a fantastic day.
How would you grade Patterns that have zippers, buttons and collars.
Congrats on moving forward finally.
Collars are done the same.
You have helped me SO MUCH!!! I have tried for years to enlarge patterns for my plus sized daughter. You gave me THE ANSWERS I've needed .THANK YOU IMMENSELY!!!
Well that's fantastic to hear, Maryellen. Thanks for letting me know.
Thank you! Finally someone explains it so it actually makes sense!!!
You are welcome. I’m glad it was helpful.
I got excited when you showed the kid's pattern because I'm actually trying to size up a kid's pattern to adult sizes 😭
Frost fantastic. So happy to know I was on time.
Thank you so much for posting this video! This has helped me understand how to alter my patterns way before wasting my time, money, and fabric! I am so glad I found this!
Thank you so much for this video. I have patterns I thought I could never use because I have gained weight since I bought them. I love this, you explain it so well.
+Legacy of Pretty You are very welcome.
Thank you so much for this video- I bought the wrong size pattern and had to grade up three sizes. I couldn't have done it without you, thanks again. :)
You're so very well. I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.
You are such a perfect teacher. Love it.
I've watched SEVERAL videos on this and this one is by far the best!!!! Thank you!!!!! ❤️👌
Wow, thank you!
I know this video was made 3 years ago but I'm so happy I found it today! Thank you sooo much for sharing your grading talent. I looked at several grading videos and they were grading down and not up. I need to grade up a sleeve and this video is just what I needed. Thanks again for sharing and I will be following you.
This was so helpful!! Thank you for explaining the difference between grading up and adjustments for fit. Very clear and easy to use.
Thank you, Andrea, for simplifying what I feared would be a nasty process. I'm grading an old Butterick Caftan pattern for a costume, from XL to 3XL. (Huge to extra-huge 😊). I appreciate your no-nonsense, straightforward teaching style.
Ronald Thomas thanks so much Ronald. I appreciate the feedback. Good luck with the costume. Just take your time.
VERY good demonstration and explanation of the " how and why" flat patterns are initially designed and how to alter the pattern to fit exactly as you'd want.
Thanks 😊. I’m glad it was helpful.
Thanks for a great video. I am a plus size lady, working on losing weight, but wanting to look good while I do it, which means I need a good fit at any size! I have subscribed.
Love your videos! Thank you!
Ditto!
@@auntbssewingquiltingandcra3442 You are welcome.
@@reneemeyers6251 Thanks Renee.
Thank you so much for this tutorial and to share your knowledge and competences with so much generosity!! Your lesson is very helpful and very well explained!!
Thank you souch for this video. I'm a Burda lover, and I'm a 44 on their sizing chart, which is just one size over their "regular size" patterns. So this video was very helpful, I just finished a moto jacket muslin, and it fits me so well.
Have a great day, and thanks for sharing .
Awesome!!! I'm really happy to hear this helped. Thanks for the feedback.
Your explanation is clear from the perspective of a novice at sewing. I think I could adjust a pattern from this instruction and be confident of the end result. Thank you.
Good deal....happy to know it helped you.
Thank you. I'm thrilled to have had this lesson from a professional.
Thank you! This makes adjusting a sewing pattern so much clearer! 🤗💖🤗
You are so welcome!
I enjoyed this video! I had a grading class when I went to school and your information corresponds with that class. thank you.
LoniLovesLife you are welcome Loni. .
Thank you for doing this. I'm getting back into sewing and feeling more hopeful now. God bless you!!!
Omg! You made that look so easy. This is a very very helpful video, great information
. 👍🏽
+A A Johnson (SewNewbie) Great!!! Thats what I wanted to hear.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You made it sound sooo simple. Never graded a pattern before. Learning something new..
Glad to hear 👂. Happy it helped.
Today , I started to grad my pattern. I'm not sure how to line up the arrows..need to watch a you tube on that..
Keep at a 45 degree angle. But you need to look closer. The ruler is touching each corner of the next size.
Thank you so much for this excellent video! I am a mom dabbling in sewing here and there mostly to make costumes for my kids where patterns and fitting are less of an issue -- but your great videos are inspiring me to keep learning and do more! You made grading seem less daunting. Will go check out your blog and follow you. Thanks again
Great to hear. You will not have much time for costumes when you get you Patterns fitted. Watch out little ones. Lol. Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you so much for this video!! I looked at several and could not understand the process. This was so CLEAR and easy to understand, the best one I've seen. Thank you!!
Wow. Danielle that’s such a lovely compliment. I happy you found it helpful. Your comments keep me coming back with more.
You've made this process SO clear. Bless you. Thanks!
+Gail Jahn you are welcome Gail.
Thank you so much! You are a wonderful instructor!!
I love that you take your time in explaining, great help!
You are so welcome!
I would just like to thank you so much for such a fantastic tutorial, I found you on TH-cam and your so patiently take the time to demonstrate and talk us through this tricky patten grafting. Thank so much again 🇬🇧
+Bree Hall You are very welcome Bree. Your comments are appreciated.
Thank you for a clear instructive explanation about grading a pattern.
Bless you for these clear instructions. I have a very large little girl (she wears the same shoe size as me and she's seven) who still has her little child (very round) belly but she is also very tall with broad shoulders and nothing from the store seems to fit her right. I cannot put her into stuff designed for much older kids as it is not appropriate for her age and she still wants little girl clothes despite her size. I used to sew a lot but haven't done much in at least fifteen years. I couldn't remember how to adjust sizing.
Julia Bradley Oh, Julia, I do understand the frustration with available items for your daughter. I have a granddaughter in the same situation. Thanks for checking out the vids.
You are an artist for and great tutor . This video goes further than just grading a pattern
Thank you
Thank you Alexandria.
This was such a great video, you're an excellent teacher. I hope to do this soon!
+jackie gonzales Good deal Jackie. Thanks.
Just acquired nearly a hundred vintage patterns. This vid has given me hope that I may actually be able to use them 🙂
Awesome. Because, we are doing grading in more detail in my patron group. Https://www.Patreon.com/sewtofit
This is awesome. Would you please consider doing a series for beginning pattern work?. Your explanation here was clear and easy to follow.
Thank you. I am working on a series.
I'm using my husband's email. I just subscribed! This tutorial was excellent!! You are a fantastic teacher. I learned so much from you. Thank you so much. Now I can grade up my old patterns. I'm recently retired and getting back into sewing.
Yayyyyy exciting to get back into your craft. I took A long break before my ASG friend dragged me back to a meeting. After that I went to school for Pattern drafting. Let’s see where you are lead. Welcome back to the fold.
So pleased would love to make a mother and daughter outfit however one pattern was not available in the size that I required, now I can make it possible, thank you :)
I just watched my first of your videos. There will be more.
I want thank you for taking me back to what I learned in the beginning, which was a very simple way of increasing a pattern. Thank you.
You are very welcome.
Oh my gosh! You are a genius!
+Joshiplier thanks 🙏
Excellent demo. It was practical and each instruction was useful. NO time wasted in talking confusing maths language about this very practical topic!
Thanks very much.
WOW I've been sewing for years and I just learned alot of pattern enlargement tecniques.Thank You so much. What if the pattern is not Multiple Sizes?I'll be looking for more of your tutorials. Excellent presentation.
+Linda Klein thanks linda. I am gonna get to more videos.
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله شكرا على الموضوع
I have tried for years to enlarge my patterns to a plus size.One of the easiest explanation i've seen. thank you soooooo much.
+Dali Suwy you are very welcome!! Thanks for letting me know.
lol I did not realize a year ago I left a comment lol lol well one thing is for sure you know I really meant it lol Be Blessed once again. I was looking at these type of videos because I purchased a simplicity pattern and their size verses the correlated inches are not normal. ex. a woman that wears a size 28w is not typically a 44 inch waist. unless all your weight is I suppose below the waist line i.e. hip area and down. So, after spending 20.00 for a pattern I decided to refresh my memory so when I open the pattern if it doesn't fit I am going to change it instead of buying another size. Sorry this was so lengthy, but maybe it will help someone else to know. Again ty for your skill and time. Sonya
And again, you are very welcome!! Thanks for taking the time to comment again, this all is no problem. Keeps me on my toes. Much appreciated Sonya. As for the simplicity, I really don't know these sizing considerations. It seems most patterns, even mine, the measurements adjust with the design.
Than you for making this video. It's the best I've ever seen and it removes all complications in grading.
Glad it helps. Thanks for the feedback.
Great explanation!And to decrease,the same but in opposite direction ?Thank you!
Thanks so much. I needed help with my homework and you were like a 30 minute tutor. Helpful.
+Chandie East good deal. So where are you in school Chandie?
Fanshawe college, fashion studies
I checked it out and am amazed at the extensive offerings they have for degrees. That’s an incredibly large college. Almost should be considered a university.
Good luck in your studies. Please keep coming back. Would love to follow your progress. Follow me on Instagram so I can follow your journey.
This is great thank you! I'm using an old pattern that has had the larger sizes trimmed off and I need to grade it up to one of the larger sizes again.
One question, I have a piece where the difference between size 7 and 8 is 3/8' and between 8 and 10 is 6/8'. I'm increasing 2 sizes. how much do I need to increase for each size increment?
00000midori00000 do one size at a time. From 6-8 use the 3/8" and then for the 8-10 use the 6/8". That's a 1" grade and then a 1.5" grade. Read my blog post- www.sewtofit.com/2011/07/making-grade-matter-of-size.html?m=0
SewToFit thank you. I think I get it...with my pattern for sizes 12 and up my grade is 2", would I be adding 1 1/8" per seam?
Thank you Andrea for your excellent tutorial. You have made what I considered to hard to even consider to being able to prepare a professional paper alteration.
Glad it was helpful!
wow. do u teach classes? i want to learn to sew so bad
alicia sy yes. I do teach online and in Houston. See my blog for lesson information. Www.sewtofit.com
Thank you for the wonderful explanation of how to grade and use the rulers.
You are welcome.
Dear, you forgot to mention that grading patterns your way is MUCH MUCH easier if you have the luxury of using the metric system. No fiddling around with "maybe 3/16th of an inch" but just millimeters. Simple and easy.
+Nicole Josan Certainly better with metrics. Thanks for the tip.
Haha I was thinking that while watching the video too
Oh my God. Where have you been all my life? Ihave been grading it wrong. Thanks for a well explained tutorial. It's comlete, yet it is simple enough to understand by all. Thanks for your time. Of course I subscribed. I need all your knowledge. I never had the chance to study. 😊🌹🌹🌹
Glad you liked it! I have a patreon if you need more help. patreon.com/sewtofit
how do you know how much more fabric or elastic to buy
+crimsondiva82 Thanks for joining the live streaming. I hope you got all your questions answered. Thanks for being such a good sport. Laughter help me do what I do for you all. Ad.
SewToFit I think I've opened a can of worms lol... I didn't realize how much stuff I needed to start this sewing thing
+crimsondiva82 You will go far watch me my trusty student!!!
SewToFit I'm actually coming to Houston Wednesday for Lion King at the Hobby Center I already told my husband I have to stop in Katy lol
Thank you so much for the clear instructions. I had no idea how to do that. You make it look so easy. Have a great day!
I finally understand drafting up in size! Thank you
I want to say thank you for your videos. I have been having this French ruler hanging up in my sewing room and didn't know how to use it. Until I looked at your video. You also has been a blessing to me. Once again thanks.
Marylyn Jackson good deal. You are very welcome.
Keep up the good work with your videos once again thanks.
best video i found on how to make your pattern larger. easy to fallow and no distracting music!
+Haylei Herbert thanks.
I just learned a life long learning curve. Thank you so very much.
Sounds great. So glad to hear it.
you have helped me so much. I have seen so many videos & they are so confusing. You have definitely made it easier to understand. can't wait to try
Fantastic. So glad it helped.
this is the BEST tutorial on grading I've ever seen
Wow. What a great video. Can’t thank you enough for such a well explained explanation and demo. 79 years old, but never too old to learn. Thank you for posting.
Cool. So glad it helped. Definitely never too old. Thanks for checking in.
THANK YOU for your wonderful, clear explanations! You are a great teacher!
This is such a generous lesson you have offered! As an ABSOLUTE beginner I've had no idea how to use a french curve and this was a super accessible explanation. Thank you! :-)
+philosophyattiffanys you are welcome. Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ll upgrade my 70’s patterns easily ❤
I just watched this again after two years, and I am still happy you shared this knowledge. Great job!
Wow, thanks!
Thank you Thank you! I have went from Blog to others and your instruction is simple, to the point and illustrated beautifully.
This is the most comprehensive video for increasing a pattern I've come across! Thank you.
You are welcome milanblue01. Thank you for watching.
all you need to know best teacher hands down
What a great tutorial - to the point, instructional, fast and friendly. Fantastic - thank you!!
Thanks. Glad it helped.
Wow! You are a great teacher! I learnt SO much - thankfully before I put scissors to fabric!! I hope you’re still blogging
thank you Gail. I appreciate you letting me know. Feedback is good encouragement. I am still teaching online. www.patreon.com/sewtofit if you are interested.
Thanks.
Now retired, I'm getting back to sewing more. When I used to make all my clothes I had no professional training or TH-cam. Thank you so much for such a clear explanation of enlarging patterns. Very helpful.
Thanks Marion for letting know your progress getting back into sewing. The patterns are always the first stumbling block. I hope you keep up the work to get back into the sewing full swing.
Thank you! You have just changed what I’ll be able to make. I use to make some of my own clothes as a young person,but now I’m older and in the xl sizes of RTW. I’m m wanting to make my own clothes again because RTW doesn’t really have any cute clothes for older short chubby women. But when I was looking at patterns most of the styles I liked did not come in my size. So glad you are teaching this. Now I can make some beautiful clothes for me.
That’s exciting. It really does feel good to have the keys 🔑 to unlock the small difficult areas of sewing. So happy you are going to move forward.
That was the best explanation of grading a pattern I have ever heard/seen. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the feedback Elizabeth.
I've been using a regular ruler I probably got as a kid for school, and an old yard stick. Thank you for impressing upon me the usefulness of a transparent grid sewing ruler.
Now that’s a breakthrough. Sounds great. Onward and upward. Now go get that French curve ruler.
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Thanks Andrea. I believe this is my third time to watch this and I learn something each time.
That is fantastic Connie I know it best to actually have the video when you need it for every pattern.
Amazing have wondered how to do that for years.. Thank you so much... You are a great teacher you made it easy to understand.
Great ! You just make sense. I
Started sewing cloths after a long rest.
The sympliy sizes are crazy, I keep going up and up and realize I’m 4 sizes bigger than my store bought size 10. This video will help me go up to a larger size without buying a new pattern as they’re so expensive.
Wonderful! So glad the information made sense. I wouldn’t concern yourself with the difference with ready-to-wear. The measurements are the key.
Absolutely Wonderful Video! Thank You. I just received my 70’s Vintage Pattern for a super adorable Woman’s Overall and i realized that I definitely have to Grade up! A little intimidating for someone who just got started to Enter the World of Sewing and Designing, but because of your Video i feel very Confident. Very clear instructions with a very charming Vibe that gives you a “you can do it - Energy and a feeling of Ease. Thank You.
Hope you’ve made progress. Checkout my membership for more instruction and help. www.patreon.com/Sewtofit
I loved your video on grading a pattern. You made it very easy to understand for a new sewing person. Thank you so very much. What a difference your instruction makes.😊😊😊
Thanks.
You are brilliant. Thank you for this wonderful work of pattern grading. I have been cutting the original pattern and am so happy that I will be putting another paper on top of the original. Great tip about ironing pattern to make static electricity. I love your presentation, pace, and camera work.
Thanks so much Barbara! I really appreciate the feedback.
I'm so glad I found you on here! Thanks so much for making it so much easier and understandable. I have everything that you have to learn how to enlarge patterns I have over 200 vintage sewing patterns from the 1940s to '60s. I want to enlarge them some for myself and some for others. Thank you so much I will be watching your other videos too
This is so exciting. I need to take a closer look at the vintage patterns. Are they mostly one size only?
Great step-by-step instructions. Very easy to duplicate. One of the best sewing videos I ever seen. Thank you!
Thank you very much Elizabeth.
Jst what I needed. Bought some smaller vintage patterns. Now I know how to grade up. Thanks.
I think i love you. SO clear and straight forward. No messing about. Thank you!
You are welcome.