I cannot believe how wonderful and professional these videos are. Not only are you informed but such a wonderful teacher and if you don't mind me saying, incredibly elegant as well!
12:14 I have happy tears in my eyes right now. FINALLY someone has explained how to handle a situation when you are between two pattern sizes. The answer is as simple as clicking my heels three times lol. All the other videos I watched only talked about choosing the best BWH sizes on the pattern. Thank you so much Aneka.
Any time I start a new sewing project but feel uncertain about something, I come back to your channel. Today it was checking in on blending and although I had remembered it’s just great to have such clear words and images. Thank you
I have only just found you. AND WHAT A FIND......your instructions are the most clear and easiest that I've come across. BRILLIANT. Thank you so very much.
I'm hoping to make my first garment since school in the coming week. Your videos inspire and encourage me to go for it. I find your tutorials are simple, well explained and easy to follow along. Thank you so much.
Hello Aneka again I thought I would let you that after the frustration of the problem with the back of the princess seam bodice I rechecked everything again and discovered I had made an error with the cutting line. It's been over 10 years since I have made any garments and at aged 72 I'm out of practice. Have learned so much from my error and with your helpful videos I think I'll succeed in the end. Many thanks Susan x
Hi Susan, I am so pleased that it all worked out in the end. Sometimes you have to make a little mistake to learn from it. Really pleased my videos have been able to help you. Wishing you all the best with your sewing. Aneka 💖
I have just found your videos by accident. What a wonderful surprise. I have a much better understanding with measuring, fitting and reading a pattern. First thing is to make a scrub top and bottoms. Thank you
So pleased it could help you Gary. It was hard to film (lots of re-takes this time) to make it as clear as possible. Thank you for your kind words. Aneka
So pleased I could help you Jo. Thank you for your lovely words. It was a hard one to film to try and make sure I was clear and that it could be understood by others! Thank you, Aneka :-))
Omg what a great and informative video... you just made my life of resizing patterns soooo easy... thanks so much.. I’m going to subscribe for more... thanks again
Great tutorial, super helpful, very clear. I love your videos and just listening to your advice. It is priceless for anyone self-taught, believe me. You really were made to sew :)
Thank you so much, I'm a beginner and just started making clothing and it's the sizes of the patterns compared to my measurements that I'm struggling to work out. This is so helpful.
I have been looking for something like this for a while and your tutorial has really helped. I have downloaded your free pattern, thank you, and look forward to having a go :)
Hi Lyn, thank you for your kind words. So pleased I could help you and that you have downloaded the pattern. Any questions just shout! I have made a specific Copen pattern Facebook group if you are interested: facebook.com/groups/copenpattern/ so that everyone can share their makes / amendments etc. Good luck, Aneka x
I am a lot wiser choosing a pattern now thank you. Would you do a vlog on which types of fabric suit which garments. E.g what would you use for a pair of shorts with streatch , what fabric would you choose for long pants . Thanks Annika
I've been altering garments for 50+ years and these are by far the best instructions I've seen, heard, or read! In the U.S., 'calicos' are called 'muslins' and yes, usually made of the same. I've never come across the instructions for choosing a pattern size for larger waist than hip based on the curved or straight line that would be created at the hip - so helpful! This is not a plug however, as so many patterns are made of thin tissue, I would suggest transferring the tissue pattern to paper or to a pattern drafting material such as Swedish Pattern Paper (I don't work for them!). Thank you again Aneka.
Love Music thank you SO much for your lovely words and kind remarks. I am so pleased that you liked the tutorial. This means so much, especially with your vast knowledge and experience. Thank you for mentioning about the difference in the name 'calicos' 'muslins' - I always forget this and probably should have mentioned it! Love your idea of Swedish Tracing Paper. This is a great recommendation and I love of customers that love it! Thank you so much. Aneka x
Hi Naseema, the waist dart is usually based off the bust apex. So you can mark this on the pattern, draw a straight line down to the hem and then draw in the waist dart. Aneka x
The only finished body sizes on the pattern are the width of the lower edge and back length from base of neck? I all ready to give it another go . Thanks again just before you quit you succeed!
fantastic video. Well done. May I ask where do you find the finished garment measurements on the vogue patterns? They are not always easy to find or in some of them i simple cant find any.
Once again a wonderful video . I am a total beginner and have a question to ask. What pattern size should I choose for your free Copenhagen dress when my bust is 86cm and waist is at 76 hip at 94, I tried to blend the size1 at bust (86) to waist size3 (76) but cannot draw a gradual curved line from dart area to the waist line as there is two size jump and it is so steep at such a short distance. Moreover, as my cup size is A and free pattern is cup C so I need to make a small bust adjustment right? Should I cut out the bodice area of pattern and make the adjustment and joint back to the bottom skirt piece? Would much appreciate for your reply. Thank you very much.
Hello, thank you for a detailed message. You will want to start by measuring your high bust. I show how to do this on this video: th-cam.com/video/b5LOX7_ItaM/w-d-xo.html We will then choose the pattern size based on this measurement with the knowledge that you will probably need to do a Small Bust Adjustment. Feel free to email me info@madetosew.com. Aneka
Made to Sew Hi Aneka thanks for the reply. my full bust measurement is around 2.5cm difference than the high bust so I think I need to do a small bust adjustment from c to a. I also watch the two videoes you recommend but I am still a bit confused about the way to sba adjustment on a dress pattern as your video only show how to on a bodice. So shall I cut the dress patrern at the waist and do the sba and then join the two pieces up later? thanks
@@dawn7071 Hello, yes you need to cut off the pattern at the waist. Complete the SBA and then you would stick the pattern pieces back together matching the CF. You will find that a SBA makes the pattern smaller, it will remove some width from the bust pattern, so you will need to blend at the waist to the correct size on the skirt pattern (the bottom part of the dress pattern that you cut away). Does this make sense. Feel free to email if I don't reply as I don't always see the TH-cam comments. In terms of choosing the right size at the bust to start with you should start with your High Bust measurement plus 7.5cm for a C Cup. This is because the pattern was drafted for a C Cup, so when it was drafted it was made for someone with the same High Bust measurement and a 7.5cm difference between their High Bust and Bust. Once you have chosen the Bust size based upon this measurement you would then need to compare the difference between you High Bust plus C Cup (7.5cm) that you have chosen as the pattern bust size and YOUR actual Bust Size. This difference is the amount you do as a SBA. Half the figure and complete on the Bust part of the top pattern. Any questions let me know, Aneka
Made to Sew wow thank you so much for such a detailed explanation. would try again on the pattern. really appreciate. Hope you continue to make these wonderful tutorials.
Made to Sew Hi Aneka I tried to write to your email but seems the address is not right and failed to deliver. so my question now is when I tried to calculate SBA amount for my measurement (high bust is 84 full bust is 86 ) so the SBA amount will be 84+7.5-86=5.5>/2=2.75cm ) on pattern size 2 (91.5 for the bust cup c ) to eliminate the side seam dart, the lower dart leg is over the upper dart leg which means the dart became negative. So how to deal with dart now? thanks
If i have a pattern that calls for stretch fabric, do I still measure a woven piece of clothing to compare it with the finished garment measurements? Thanks for this great video!
Hi Janine, NO you will want to measure a garment that is stretch too. With ideally the same amount of stretch. You can hold a piece of fabric that measures 4" (10cm) and see how far it stretches. Make sure you use a fabric that has a similar stretch amount. Hope this makes sense? Aneka
I would pick one of the notches and stick with it. Usually I use the smaller size (the size I can see). Then remember to true the garment and check all the notches are matching up. th-cam.com/video/BESsHal9feQ/w-d-xo.html Aneka x
After checking the measurements of the busts had mistaken the size for 36 and it was 35.I took in an 8th of the panel and side seams and will try it on the bridesmaid again . thanks for your help .
Hi I'm making a princess style bodice to a dress and struggling to get the sizing right. The body measurements are bust 35 waist 31 waist . The butterick pattern size I used was 14 bust an inch more than body size and the waist was an inch less than the body measurement of 31. Princess style bodice front fitted ok but the back was a goo inch too wide where the zip goes. The size I feel is a 13 bust between sizes and the waist a 31 between sizes 16 and 18 . Does anyone agree with my calculations or can offer anything that would help . Many thanks Sue !
Hi Susan, when you say the pattern size 14 was 1" more than your body size, is this the size 14 pattern measurements or the finished garment measurements. I would recommend looking at the finished garment measurements to see what the finished garment will measure; you can always compare this to something in your wardrobe. I can find that Butterick add a lot of ease, so the pattern will end up too big if you make your size. If the pattern is a good 1" too wide at the CB (do you mean the pattern was too small or too big)? It sounds like you are on the right track if I have understood what yo suggest. Aneka x
Another great tutorial :) perhaps you could also make one about making patterns yourself and start with something fairly easy, like,. I don't know, a t-shirt or something ;)
Gulien Ithilmir thank you so much for your kind words. There are lots of pattern cutting tutorials to come with my free Copen pattern! Stay tuned! Aneka :-))
Brilliant video as always! How would I blend from size 5 bust to size 6 sleeve, i.e., for a larger bicep? For me it seems counterintuitive to increase bust size from 5 to 6 towards the armhole, as only the bicep needs to be larger. Can / should I keep the sideseam horizontally where it belongs in size 5, but lower the point where armhole begins by the same length (vertically) as it is longer (horizontally) between sizes 5 and 6? Does this make sense? :D
Hi Amanda, this does make it tricky and I get quite frustrated when patterns are lazy and don't include this. It doesn't help us sewists! You can measure the pattern. Remove the seam allowances and measure to see what the garment measures at these points? Obviously you don't know where the waist or the bust is on the garment but you could use YOUR waist and bust. Measure your back length (neck to waist) and plot that on the pattern, measure the width at this point. Measure the depth between YOUR waist and hip and measure the width at this point. Use the Back Pattern as the starting point for the Waist and Hip (as it is more likely to finish at the neck in a similar place to where you are measuring). True the front to the back (you can use this video if you don't know what I mean: th-cam.com/video/BESsHal9feQ/w-d-xo.html) to see where the patterns connect and where you need to measure the front for the full circumference. In terms of the Bust, you could again plot this on the pattern and measure the width (th-cam.com/video/mdFUFPn6wbg/w-d-xo.html). I hope this helps. Aneka x
Hi, sorry that you are having a problem, we will check the links. Thanks for letting us know. You should be able to access it from this madetosew.com/product/copen-top-dress/
Hi Aneka, thank you for this video! I have a query. In uni we used the basic bodice block of a size 12, which means we'd have to grade from there to whichever preferred size. However, now that I'm learning how to make clothes for friends and myself, I can't really follow the standard grading block as my body is taller than average, and I have friends who are more curvier or bustier than usual etc. I'm finding this all very difficult to grasp. What are your suggestions on how to make patterns for women with very different figures in certain areas of the body etc? Or will you be able to do a video on this! Your help is truly needed! Tola x
Hi Tola, lovely to hear from you. Thanks for your great message. If you are making clothes for lots of different people I would recommend learning to draft from scratch, make a block for the individual. It does take more time, but it will mean that you can get a perfect end result, cup sizes and length measurements to suit. I hope that helps? I going to start working on filming pattern cutting videos, 1 each week. Aneka :-))
It's the pattern measurement that is one inch larger than the bust size. The back where the zip fits is where the garment is baggy and I'm not quite sure how to get rid of it . Do I cut a size In between 14 and 16 or a size 12 and let out the seams? I am grateful for you help Anika I've made a twirl of the bodice before I cut the main fabric but would like to get a better fit at the back before cutting out in the fabric. It's a cold shoulder top very pretty and not difficult to make just the fitting. I plan to cut another twirl . I love your videos . Many thanks Susan x
Hi Susan, Happy to help and thank you for your lovely words. If the top is too large at the Bust but too small at the Waist I would choose two different sizes (the smaller size for the bust), and the larger size for the waist and the blend between the two sizes. In terms of the bust, if it is 1" too large, I think you need to make a least a size 12, if not a size 10? I would look at the difference in grading between the size 12 and size 14; if this adds up to the baggy amount then a size 12 will be ok, otherwise maybe work with a size 10 at the bust. Then the waist can be the larger size for the waist, as you mentioned this needs to be bigger? Aneka x
Hi Paula, just re-watched this. Yes you have to close the dart and then join up the waist to the bust with the dart closed. Which means that you are extending the dart (changing the end of the dart slightly). But if you didn't do this your pattern might not blend well between the bust and waist, and therefore not sew together very well. Hope this helps? Aneka
I am trying to get some new videos up soon. I have been working on launching a new area of online classes (more detailed) on my website www.madetosew.com
I cannot believe how wonderful and professional these videos are. Not only are you informed but such a wonderful teacher and if you don't mind me saying, incredibly elegant as well!
Wow, thank you so much Tina. You are so kind, really pleased you like them and my teaching. Aneka x
12:14 I have happy tears in my eyes right now. FINALLY someone has explained how to handle a situation when you are between two pattern sizes. The answer is as simple as clicking my heels three times lol. All the other videos I watched only talked about choosing the best BWH sizes on the pattern. Thank you so much Aneka.
Any time I start a new sewing project but feel uncertain about something, I come back to your channel. Today it was checking in on blending and although I had remembered it’s just great to have such clear words and images. Thank you
Aaw thank you so much for your kind words. I'm pleased you find them helpful.
It's amazing how you manage to make complicated changes easy to understand .Thank you,really interesting.
Hi Maureen, what a lovely thing to say thank you ever so much. Aneka x
I have only just found you. AND WHAT A FIND......your instructions are the most clear and easiest that I've come across. BRILLIANT. Thank you so very much.
Aaw thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you are finding them helpful
This is the best sewing channel ever. You are so delicate and perfectionist. Very inspiring. Thank you for all your dedication and patience.
Thank you so much. So kind. Aneka xx
Thank you so much for this tutorial,
You are so welcome!
Those tutorials are so clear and well made!! It's like having my own private teacher at home. Thanks so much!
Thanks Julie. That really means a lot. Aneka 💖
An excellent and detailed, simple to follow step-by-step video! Just what I needed to help me resize my pattern with darts. Thank you
You're very welcome!
Amazing .! I am a bloke and a beginner and this was so clear . Thanks so much Aneka
So pleased I could help Jim. Thank you.
Always so thorough and helpful! Thank u
You are so welcome!
I'm hoping to make my first garment since school in the coming week. Your videos inspire and encourage me to go for it. I find your tutorials are simple, well explained and easy to follow along. Thank you so much.
MyDaisy66 oh I am so pleased. Wishing you all the best with your garment. Thank you so much and good luck! Any questions just shout! Aneka x
Hello Aneka again I thought I would let you that after the frustration of the problem with the back of the princess seam bodice I rechecked everything again and discovered I had made an error with the cutting line.
It's been over 10 years since I have made any garments and at aged 72 I'm out of practice.
Have learned so much from my error and with your helpful videos I think I'll succeed in the end.
Many thanks Susan x
Hi Susan, I am so pleased that it all worked out in the end. Sometimes you have to make a little mistake to learn from it. Really pleased my videos have been able to help you. Wishing you all the best with your sewing. Aneka 💖
I have just found your videos by accident. What a wonderful surprise. I have a much better understanding with measuring, fitting and reading a pattern. First thing is to make a scrub top and bottoms. Thank you
Hi Rita, I am so pleased I could help. Here is the video for scrubs: th-cam.com/video/OZH7EvzUI_s/w-d-xo.html Thank you, Aneka xx
So good! Thank you for sharing your sewing talents.
Thanks Mary! x
Thank you for this tutorial! Love watching your videos and its a must for me before I start each sewing project!
Thanks very much Pauline. Aneka 💖
Thank you so much. You are wonderfully concise.
So pleased it could help you Gary. It was hard to film (lots of re-takes this time) to make it as clear as possible. Thank you for your kind words. Aneka
Clear and easy to understand as always. Thanks!
Thank you very much. Aneka
Always wondered about this! Thank you - wonderfully clear and simple to understand
So pleased I could help you Jo. Thank you for your lovely words. It was a hard one to film to try and make sure I was clear and that it could be understood by others! Thank you, Aneka :-))
Omg what a great and informative video... you just made my life of resizing patterns soooo easy... thanks so much.. I’m going to subscribe for more... thanks again
Thanks so much. Glad I could help. Aneka
Great tutorial, super helpful, very clear. I love your videos and just listening to your advice. It is priceless for anyone self-taught, believe me. You really were made to sew :)
Hi Martina, thank you so much for your lovely words. I am so pleased that you like my style of tutorials. Thank you so much. Aneka x
Thank you so much, I'm a beginner and just started making clothing and it's the sizes of the patterns compared to my measurements that I'm struggling to work out. This is so helpful.
So pleased I could help you Michelle. Aneka x
This is such a useful tutorial, thank you Anika. I love your vblogs.
Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much. Really appreciate your lovely words. Thank you. Aneka
A very professional video. Thank you. I'm going to try this, having a 38" bust and a 40" hip, I'l be more confident to cut out the pattern.
So pleased I could help. Thank you.
Very nice tutorial. Thank you for sharing. I have my copan dress pattern cut out and I think I may have to adjust the waist and hip.
So pleased I could help Mary. Good luck with your Copen pattern. Any questions just shout! Aneka
Do you have a pattern for the beautiful blouse you are wearing I love the Cowl neckline.
It is a pattern that will launch next year: madetosew.com/product/aria-top-dress/ Thank you, Aneka x
Another great tutorial. Thanks.
Thank you John, very much appreciated.
excellent info about adjusting dart. Thank you very much!
Kristine so pleased you liked it! Aneka x
your a wonderful teacher. thankyou
Thanks so much x
So informative . Excellent
Thank you.
I don't have the right word to express myself than to say thank you so.... much for this easiest,simplest...form of expanation🙏
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm very pleased you found it helpful.
I have been looking for something like this for a while and your tutorial has really helped. I have downloaded your free pattern, thank you, and look forward to having a go :)
Hi Lyn, thank you for your kind words. So pleased I could help you and that you have downloaded the pattern. Any questions just shout! I have made a specific Copen pattern Facebook group if you are interested: facebook.com/groups/copenpattern/ so that everyone can share their makes / amendments etc. Good luck, Aneka x
This video is absolutely great thank you so much 🙏
Thank you.
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Thank you Diane. Aneka x
Thanks for the tips ,I learned a lot 😄
Thank you Lea, really kind. Aneka x
Very useful thank you
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Thank you .....very helpful indeed !
Aurora26 so pleased you liked it. Aneka :-))
I'm looking forward to your "full or small bust adjustment" video. Thank you in advance 'cus I know it will be great!
Thank you so much. So kind! Aneka x
Thank you! Very clear!
Dara Harper thank you! Aneka x
Lovely girl, incredible tutorial!
Thanks Terry.
I am a lot wiser choosing a pattern now thank you. Would you do a vlog on which types of fabric suit which garments. E.g what would you use for a pair of shorts with streatch , what fabric would you choose for long pants . Thanks Annika
Hi Margaret, so pleased I could help and what a lovely idea. Thank you. Aneka x
I've been altering garments for 50+ years and these are by far the best instructions I've seen, heard, or read! In the U.S., 'calicos' are called 'muslins' and yes, usually made of the same. I've never come across the instructions for choosing a pattern size for larger waist than hip based on the curved or straight line that would be created at the hip - so helpful!
This is not a plug however, as so many patterns are made of thin tissue, I would suggest transferring the tissue pattern to paper or to a pattern drafting material such as Swedish Pattern Paper (I don't work for them!). Thank you again Aneka.
Love Music thank you SO much for your lovely words and kind remarks. I am so pleased that you liked the tutorial. This means so much, especially with your vast knowledge and experience.
Thank you for mentioning about the difference in the name 'calicos' 'muslins' - I always forget this and probably should have mentioned it!
Love your idea of Swedish Tracing Paper. This is a great recommendation and I love of customers that love it! Thank you so much. Aneka x
I don't know where you are based but this company just contacted me about it! www.creative-industry.co.uk/ Hope it helps. Aneka x
Hi there would the waist dart be four at top, five at waist level and six at hip?
Hi Naseema, the waist dart is usually based off the bust apex. So you can mark this on the pattern, draw a straight line down to the hem and then draw in the waist dart. Aneka x
very helpful
Thank you Rebecca. Aneka x
Thanks
Thank you.
The only finished body sizes on the pattern are the width of the lower edge and back length from base of neck?
I all ready to give it another go . Thanks again just before you quit you succeed!
Oh that is frustrating, fingers crossed what you have done will work. Aneka :-)) x
What's your websites to learn more about making dresses? Thanks
Hi Jana, it's www.madetosew.com. I have Online Classes coming in January! :-))
Hi, do you have a pattern available for the top you are wearing? Thank you
Hi Lynn, it is called Aria and will launch soon: www.madetosew.com/product/aria-top-dress/ Aneka x
Sure it's helpful nd 👏thanks a lot for sharing it.
Thank you.
fantastic video. Well done. May I ask where do you find the finished garment measurements on the vogue patterns? They are not always easy to find or in some of them i simple cant find any.
Once again a wonderful video . I am a total beginner and have a question to ask. What pattern size should I choose for your free Copenhagen dress when my bust is 86cm and waist is at 76 hip at 94, I tried to blend the size1 at bust (86) to waist size3 (76) but cannot draw a gradual curved line from dart area to the waist line as there is two size jump and it is so steep at such a short distance. Moreover, as my cup size is A and free pattern is cup C so I need to make a small bust adjustment right? Should I cut out the bodice area of pattern and make the adjustment and joint back to the bottom skirt piece? Would much appreciate for your reply. Thank you very much.
Hello, thank you for a detailed message. You will want to start by measuring your high bust. I show how to do this on this video: th-cam.com/video/b5LOX7_ItaM/w-d-xo.html We will then choose the pattern size based on this measurement with the knowledge that you will probably need to do a Small Bust Adjustment. Feel free to email me info@madetosew.com. Aneka
Made to Sew Hi Aneka thanks for the reply. my full bust measurement is around 2.5cm difference than the high bust so I think I need to do a small bust adjustment from c to a. I also watch the two videoes you recommend but I am still a bit confused about the way to sba adjustment on a dress pattern as your video only show how to on a bodice. So shall I cut the dress patrern at the waist and do the sba and then join the two pieces up later? thanks
@@dawn7071 Hello, yes you need to cut off the pattern at the waist. Complete the SBA and then you would stick the pattern pieces back together matching the CF. You will find that a SBA makes the pattern smaller, it will remove some width from the bust pattern, so you will need to blend at the waist to the correct size on the skirt pattern (the bottom part of the dress pattern that you cut away). Does this make sense. Feel free to email if I don't reply as I don't always see the TH-cam comments.
In terms of choosing the right size at the bust to start with you should start with your High Bust measurement plus 7.5cm for a C Cup. This is because the pattern was drafted for a C Cup, so when it was drafted it was made for someone with the same High Bust measurement and a 7.5cm difference between their High Bust and Bust.
Once you have chosen the Bust size based upon this measurement you would then need to compare the difference between you High Bust plus C Cup (7.5cm) that you have chosen as the pattern bust size and YOUR actual Bust Size. This difference is the amount you do as a SBA. Half the figure and complete on the Bust part of the top pattern.
Any questions let me know,
Aneka
Made to Sew wow thank you so much for such a detailed explanation. would try again on the pattern. really appreciate. Hope you continue to make these wonderful tutorials.
Made to Sew Hi Aneka I tried to write to your email but seems the address is not right and failed to deliver. so my question now is when I tried to calculate SBA amount for my measurement (high bust is 84 full bust is 86 ) so the SBA amount will be 84+7.5-86=5.5>/2=2.75cm ) on pattern size 2 (91.5 for the bust cup c ) to eliminate the side seam dart, the lower dart leg is over the upper dart leg which means the dart became negative. So how to deal with dart now? thanks
Man Nice Thank you
You’re awesome!
Racer Girl so kind! Aneka x
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If i have a pattern that calls for stretch fabric, do I still measure a woven piece of clothing to compare it with the finished garment measurements? Thanks for this great video!
Hi Janine, NO you will want to measure a garment that is stretch too. With ideally the same amount of stretch. You can hold a piece of fabric that measures 4" (10cm) and see how far it stretches. Make sure you use a fabric that has a similar stretch amount. Hope this makes sense? Aneka
Where I live we don't have pattern! We just measures and cut, anyway I still think you're video was very informative.
Hi Rita, thank you so much, that is really kind of you. Thank you, Aneka x
Rita, that takes talent, to just measure and cut!
Hi, when you blend the sizes, how do you deal with notches as you come across them?
I would pick one of the notches and stick with it. Usually I use the smaller size (the size I can see). Then remember to true the garment and check all the notches are matching up. th-cam.com/video/BESsHal9feQ/w-d-xo.html Aneka x
After checking the measurements of the busts had mistaken the size for 36 and it was 35.I took in an 8th of the panel and side seams and will try it on the bridesmaid again . thanks for your help .
Glad it helped. Good luck, I hope that works this time. Aneka x
Hi I'm making a princess style bodice to a dress and struggling to get the sizing right.
The body measurements are bust 35 waist 31 waist .
The butterick pattern size I used was 14 bust an inch more than body size and the waist was an inch less than the body measurement of 31.
Princess style bodice front fitted ok but the back was a goo inch too wide where the zip goes.
The size I feel is a 13 bust between sizes and the waist a 31 between sizes 16 and 18 .
Does anyone agree with my calculations or can offer anything that would help . Many thanks Sue !
Hi Susan, when you say the pattern size 14 was 1" more than your body size, is this the size 14 pattern measurements or the finished garment measurements. I would recommend looking at the finished garment measurements to see what the finished garment will measure; you can always compare this to something in your wardrobe. I can find that Butterick add a lot of ease, so the pattern will end up too big if you make your size.
If the pattern is a good 1" too wide at the CB (do you mean the pattern was too small or too big)? It sounds like you are on the right track if I have understood what yo suggest. Aneka x
What material did you use to make this beautiful white blouse? :) Best wishes
I used this viscose fabric: www.madetosew.com/product/off-white-poly-viscose-suiting/ Thank you, Aneka x
Thank you :)
Hi is this a pdf pattern
Yes it is.
Another great tutorial :) perhaps you could also make one about making patterns yourself and start with something fairly easy, like,. I don't know, a t-shirt or something ;)
Gulien Ithilmir thank you so much for your kind words. There are lots of pattern cutting tutorials to come with my free Copen pattern! Stay tuned! Aneka :-))
Brilliant video as always! How would I blend from size 5 bust to size 6 sleeve, i.e., for a larger bicep? For me it seems counterintuitive to increase bust size from 5 to 6 towards the armhole, as only the bicep needs to be larger. Can / should I keep the sideseam horizontally where it belongs in size 5, but lower the point where armhole begins by the same length (vertically) as it is longer (horizontally) between sizes 5 and 6? Does this make sense? :D
I did a 16 waist and 14 top wish me luck!
Good luck! x
Love it :)
ema961 thank you x
Any suggestions if on the pattern, the waist or bust isn't indicated on the pattern?
Hi Amanda, this does make it tricky and I get quite frustrated when patterns are lazy and don't include this. It doesn't help us sewists!
You can measure the pattern. Remove the seam allowances and measure to see what the garment measures at these points?
Obviously you don't know where the waist or the bust is on the garment but you could use YOUR waist and bust. Measure your back length (neck to waist) and plot that on the pattern, measure the width at this point. Measure the depth between YOUR waist and hip and measure the width at this point. Use the Back Pattern as the starting point for the Waist and Hip (as it is more likely to finish at the neck in a similar place to where you are measuring). True the front to the back (you can use this video if you don't know what I mean: th-cam.com/video/BESsHal9feQ/w-d-xo.html) to see where the patterns connect and where you need to measure the front for the full circumference.
In terms of the Bust, you could again plot this on the pattern and measure the width (th-cam.com/video/mdFUFPn6wbg/w-d-xo.html).
I hope this helps. Aneka x
@@MadetoSew Thank you, thank you, Ttthhhank you so much!! I shall give it a try!!☺
@@mrsmp2193 Glad I could help. Aneka x
Hi! I cannot open the link to the Copen Pattern :(
Hi, sorry that you are having a problem, we will check the links. Thanks for letting us know.
You should be able to access it from this madetosew.com/product/copen-top-dress/
Hi Aneka, thank you for this video!
I have a query. In uni we used the basic bodice block of a size 12, which means we'd have to grade from there to whichever preferred size. However, now that I'm learning how to make clothes for friends and myself, I can't really follow the standard grading block as my body is taller than average, and I have friends who are more curvier or bustier than usual etc. I'm finding this all very difficult to grasp. What are your suggestions on how to make patterns for women with very different figures in certain areas of the body etc?
Or will you be able to do a video on this! Your help is truly needed!
Tola x
Hi Tola, lovely to hear from you. Thanks for your great message. If you are making clothes for lots of different people I would recommend learning to draft from scratch, make a block for the individual. It does take more time, but it will mean that you can get a perfect end result, cup sizes and length measurements to suit. I hope that helps? I going to start working on filming pattern cutting videos, 1 each week. Aneka :-))
Made to Sew Thank you kindly for your advice Aneka. And yes we are looking forward to your videos each week!
It's the pattern measurement that is one inch larger than the bust size.
The back where the zip fits is where the garment is baggy and I'm not quite sure how to get rid of it .
Do I cut a size In between 14 and 16 or a size 12 and let out the seams?
I am grateful for you help Anika I've made a twirl of the bodice before I cut the main fabric but would like to get a better fit at the back before cutting out in the fabric.
It's a cold shoulder top very pretty and not difficult to make just the fitting.
I plan to cut another twirl .
I love your videos .
Many thanks Susan x
Hi Susan, Happy to help and thank you for your lovely words. If the top is too large at the Bust but too small at the Waist I would choose two different sizes (the smaller size for the bust), and the larger size for the waist and the blend between the two sizes. In terms of the bust, if it is 1" too large, I think you need to make a least a size 12, if not a size 10? I would look at the difference in grading between the size 12 and size 14; if this adds up to the baggy amount then a size 12 will be ok, otherwise maybe work with a size 10 at the bust. Then the waist can be the larger size for the waist, as you mentioned this needs to be bigger? Aneka x
But you modified the depth of the dart you were suppose to do waist and hips only
Hi Paula, sorry, what bit didn't make sense? Aneka
Hi Paula, just re-watched this. Yes you have to close the dart and then join up the waist to the bust with the dart closed. Which means that you are extending the dart (changing the end of the dart slightly). But if you didn't do this your pattern might not blend well between the bust and waist, and therefore not sew together very well. Hope this helps? Aneka
No new videos ?
I am trying to get some new videos up soon. I have been working on launching a new area of online classes (more detailed) on my website www.madetosew.com
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not working fading out
Hi Marguerite, sorry you are having problems with the video. Have you managed to get it working now? Aneka