Thanks so much for watching! ❤ We’d love to hear what you think of this video. Do you think you'll sew our Anything But Basic Tee? If not, what's stopping you? Let us know in the comments!
People pay good money for this kind of information. Thanks so much for doing this great video. So many people take the time to sew themselves a garment but then it doesn't fit properly. I look forward to perfecting these skills.
Thank you for using a larger mannequin. I am learning to sew for myself because my body is 3 sizes - shoulder, waist and hips, and I need to stay positive and believing I can look good if I fit to my body. This is the best thing you could give me! Thanks!
Most of us are a unique combination of individual curves , My advice is to look at body shapes and what styles suit them. I myself am an inverted triangle, I’m tall with narrow shoulders, A sway back and generous bust , I also have slim to minimal hips , a high waist And a flat butt 😅 Even at ideal weight none of this changes. Better to love the body you’re in , Well fitting clothes definitely helps.
I am now 64 and getting back into sewing. I am no longer (sadly) able to buy a pattern, cut it out on fabric, sew and wear with no adjustments or very small tweaks. I'm sure it was also different the way patterns were made in the 70's. This has been extremely informative to my now post menopause figure (ugh) and has helped me to understand adjustments a little better. With a brand new sewing machine and a gifted (old but goodie) serger I am determined to make clothes to fit ME. Excellent tutorial, well explained in a calm manner, no distracting music and straight, to the point simple explanation and demonstration. Bonus is free patterns which is where I'm heading now......
Hi BritClips, don't feel bad. I don't think it's your figure, I think you're more sophisticated now and you SEE the fitting problems where as your more inexperienced self didn't. I'll bet dollars to donuts that is the case. That's the way it was with me. I thought my clothes fit great but they didn't, I just didn't know any better.
BritClips, I am also 64. Our body changes as we get older. In my case I also got heavy. Even if I uses different sizes for top, middle, bottom, I would need adjustments for my shape. The much younger me needed few adjustments. I hope to learn a lot from these videos. Also check out Nancy Zieman fitting video and book. She was a gem, passed away some years ago.
I'm 5'11", and just getting into dressmaking so that I can make clothes that actually fit me. I can't wait to get good enough to make my own jeans. No more dresses that are too short either! Your video is incredibly helpful and you're very engaging as a teacher. Thank you for this class.
Honey, I'm in the same boat as you!! 5'11" and just started my sewing journey. Another mom gave me a sewing machine and now I'm on my way to custom clothes for tall women and kids 😆💌!!!
The shorter length adjustment was so enlightening. As someone who is 5' dividing the difference between 2, or perhaps 3 locations on the pattern piece makes so much sense! Thank you!
This video was so informative! I’m a beginner sewist and have seen so many videos where they mention grading and ease but I never fully understood what it meant. This video answered so many questions. Thank you.
This has to be the absolute best video on resizing. I love the splitting of the pattern into 2 or 3 pieces. It makes so much sense and NO OTHER seamstress has ever mentioned this. My first but not last video of your links. Thanks you Jessica
Omg I can’t believe I came across your channel as I sit here altering my clothing as best I can . I had to put you on speaker so my husband can hear you cause I’m so tired of hearing him say I don’t know why you always say can never find anything that fits you ! HALLELUJAH!!!!
Wow! I have been sewing for 40 years. This is such a very clear video of what you need to do to customize a pattern! You are a gift to sewists everywhere!
OMG this is wonderful! I just found your channel at the right time. I am 76 , years ago when I first started my career I made all my clothes as $ was tight, then as $ was not as much of an issue I stopped. Now I want to get sewing again so I can make or customize my clothing for my shape and age. Your videos will be a tremendous help as I relearn sewing skills. Thank you 😊
It's so fantastic to meet a sewing instructor with a lovely attitude to variety of shapes and sizes. Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial. It would be great to see more patterns for us guys that sew 😉
At nearly 70 years old I am starting to do pattern adjustments and really enjoying it , I will definitely be looking out for these tutorials keep them coming fantastic.
I am 80 this year and want my clothes to fit. I don't want to walk through the mall and see what I am wearing...on someone else. I suppose I could say they have good taste too. I think I like the feeling of accomplishment... that I did this... and look in the mirror and like what I see. With this proper instruction... I know we can all do it. I am 5' 9" and want the proportions of the garment to match those on my body.
Wow, this video is great. I’m a beginner and have tried a few patterns but couldn’t understand where I was going wrong. Nothing fit properly. You have explained everything so clearly, This is the best I’ve come across, so easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much for this video.
I love the body acceptance of Jessica and DIBY. It would be nice to see her site pick up more viewers because she really creates patterns that are approachable and incredibly helpful in developing confidence. Working with her patterns has helped me learn more than any others out there. So much value in these 💕
Oh my gosh, helpful - thank you! I was definitely one of those people who thought my fit problems were due to my sewing skills. So glad i found this video and discovered your patterns!
Wonderful class ! You are a good teacher and I look forward to trying your patterns. I would like to add it was so refreshing to see models who were not straight up and down. Real people who have very hard fitting problems and cannot buy ready to wear that doesn’t look like tents on them. Thank you for your kindness to include those of us who are not small, slim and perfectly proportioned. Some of us need more than height adjustments or just a little more room in certain places. Fitting adjustments have been such a nightmare for some of us. Again thank you so much. Blessings to you and your business. ❤️
I am just discovering your site. You are excellent in your way of teaching online. No extra verbal fluff to sit through, just basic knowledge that can be used mediately. Thank you I am disappointed that all your free patterns are not downloadable, or still available. Thanks for the great lesson.
I agree. The video is great! Too bad you can't actually get the patterns. That's a bummer. You would certainly think "downloadable" patterns would be available all the time and never out of stock. Disappointing, but the video and concepts were very nice and well done from a DIY perspective.
First let me say, that I LOVE DIBY! I have several of your patterns. And...OMGosh!!! I've watched A LOT of sewing videos and this one by far is the most most informative one of them all. I'm so excited to have come across this! I've always been afraid to make adjustments out of fear that it would be too difficult since I'm a beginner. I can't wait to start my next project so I can adjust for my body! So happy to have found DIBY!!! You are a great teacher! I Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I hope you will be making a video for pants adjustments as well!
Brilliant! I have been the person who gave up after making one pattern as it didn't fit so I thought I couldn't sew... No longer! So well explained and we'll presented. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this! I’ve just started learning to sew because I’ve had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction and my cancer medications have put me into menopause so my belly has grown dramatically. I’ve also always been very bottom and hip heavy so I literally can’t find any clothing or patterns to fit me. All of the plus sized options are intended for a very large bust and I have none. This is going to be so helpful and in all my searching this is the only I’ve found that explains how to do this! Thank you!!!!!
Absolutely amazing class, thank you! The video production, sound and lighting, all professional & perfect! (Cannot emphasis enough how important lighting and sound are!!) You're a great teacher all around!
I’m very new to this in fact I’ve tried making a T-shirt once before, it didn’t turn out very well, it was thrown in the trash. I’m here to try again I’ve got a gorgeous sewing machine that I need to put to work, I’ve lost a considerable amount of weight and I need to update my clothes, so here I go! First I want to thank you for the free patterns and the amazing tutorials, the detail is exactly what I need.
thank you so much I have learnt a lot about height and size adjustments ,.you made it so easy for me to understand and follow, I am 5' 8" 64ys old and I'm new to dress making
You look very young compared to the amount of great info you deliver. You are for sure passionate about fitting and sewing. I love how you give importance to details that other professionals think are irrelevant. It makes me imagine how clean and perfect your work is. Thank you for your time and dedication in helping us be better seamstresses.❤🙏
I just came across your video and i must say that you are fantastic. This tutorial was the best sewing tutorial i've found. Your instructions were clear and concise. Your tone was pleasant and the rate at which you gave the information was perfect. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I'm glad I discovered you. Now i"m going to check out your website. Happy sewing :)
I loved this class, I am a beginner in dressmaking so knowing how to adjust the pattern was enlightening. I am a size 2/4 and long in the body so I found this tutorial very helpful. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much!!! I've read about grading, and this is the first time I actually understand it and can see how it's done. Also have to adjust a pattern for my daughter's height.
this was great and so helpful! I bought a ladies suit pattern from 1961 and I am 5'10"! plus broad in shoulder and large busted. I knew I needed to adjust the jacket and blouse and this is perfect! thank you!
First time watching you, and I'm in love!! You are by far the BEST instructor on custom fitting I have seen on you tube so far! Please continue the free classes I am watching! New subscriber!! 💜❤💙👍
Terrific ❣ Thank you so much. I will try this with a basic shift pattern that I have had for centuries but was afraid to cut the pattern because I have a big variations in my body size. Yet I am celebrating because I have trimmed down my waist 5 inches from my waist. Really thank you.
You just described the exact reason I'm learning how to saw. I knew this is what I wanted to do but had no idea how to do it until I saw this video. Girl, it felt like being in church, PREACH!
I just came upon this and found it to be the best “fitting” video from the many I have listened to. You are a very clear and detailed presenter. I can’t wait to check out your other posts and patterns.
I’m 6’4” it’s so disappointing going into a store to try on dresses and they’re all to short .I’m glad I came across your video, I’d like to start sewing my own dresses to fit my height and size.
Thank you so much for making patten adjustments extremely understandable. I am at least one different size at all measuring points. I feel that now my clothes will fit me correctly.
Thank you so much for this great tutorial, i got an open mind of how to do changes to custom a pattern to my size. I c t wIt to give it a try. Than you
This is so helpful to see the bigger mannequin! Where did you get it? I need one for my body. Also, your voice reminds me of Kristy Swanson. You have such a pleasant and gentle manner which makes me feel like we're just talking about the business of fitting without any sort of judgment. I haven't made it through the whole video yet but your positive attitude and straightforward open minded manner makes this such a nice change. Thank you.
Due to the ridiculous ease built into the BIG 4 patterns, i always compare my measurement (plus my desired ease) to the pattern final measurement to know how to proceed with the horizontal or volume adjustments. The fact that my unique figure is also an A or TRIANGLE does not help me with commercial patterns. I am size 12 @ the Bust, 16 @ the waist and 22 @ the Hip……Pattern adjustment for me be frustrating at times (I have lots of adjustment to make as you can imagine including SBA and back-waist-lenght and sloped shoulder) but, most rewarding when everything comes nicely together. I am also discovering and understanding my body better with every pattern adjustment
This video has been fantastic! You have been so clear in explaining. I am a newbie to sewing and one of the main reasons along with using fabrics I really like and to be able to have them fit my body well. I’m off to buy YOUR have taken away all the fear I had about making adjustments. Thank you!
BRILLIANT!! This is the VERY BEST Tutorial that I've ever seen on TH-cam!! I will not only be using your tutorial, but I'll also be sharing it with friends who I know also enjoy sewing. I can also see how useful this will be for alterations on clothes that don't fit me as well as they should. They have been sitting in a crate just waiting for me to get started, but your tutorial will also be of great assistance for me to get the correct measurements. I bought a roll of a type of thin muslin to use when I attempted to recover a couple of chairs. So, the chairs remain uncovered, but I now have the perfect fabric to make a muslin. I can"t wait to try this now, and I expect you have a great many people who love your classes and patterns. Thank you very much for such a fabulous tutorial.
I love how you explained this. I followed this instruction when I made pegs. I'm tall and would've just added length to the ends, but they look and feel so much BETTER w/the custom adjustments. Thanks for the tutorials!!
thank you very much, since I am petite, I always must downsize all clothes I bought now I learned how to sew well I get the pattern, but I redo all of them, following just my measurement but it is challenging work seeing your tutorial has given me a better way to sew better in a better way
Iam so thrilled to have found this video, thank you so much, I have been making clothes all my life ( I am 74 yrs old) but never knew anything about this method, have always just sewn whatever the pattern was. I am 5' 5" so thats a good thing, but as for the circumferences of my shape, that is a whole different story. I am expecting a gorgeous new pattern from UK shortly and now feel confident to make a few adjustments to make sure it fits me properly. I also will purchase some very cheap cotton to make my first garment with just like you advised. I will let you know how I go, but I am excited to give it a try....
Thank you! I will give this a try. You made it sound very easy. My tops are usually needing small adjustments but the bottoms need vavavoom adjustments and it is difficult to smooth them out. Lol
Thank you for this brilliant tutorial. I’ve been getting so disheartened with sewing garments that do not fit well after all the effort and expense. Even your mannequin was a realistic shape. There is help out there! Thank you ❤
Great video!!! Thank you!!! I hope to see more! I not only have to add length to bodices, but then need a swayback....typically pinch out a total of 1 inch. I also have narrow shoulders in front and wide in back! Hope to see how you handle those in an upcoming video! Thanks again!!
My first t-shirt was the ABBT. The best instructions! The size chart so easy to understand. I have 3 so far. The first 2 were a very stretchy knit and did not need to add ease in the upper arm. On my last was a thicker and not as stretchy fabric and I made the alteration. I did add 3” for my height all in the middle, I will redraft and space it in 2 sections. I was lucky I used fabric I liked but it was very inexpensive as I thought they would not fit. I wear them all! The neckline options are great for everyone! 100% recommend this pattern for anyone wanting to make a t-shirt that fits the way you want it to. Great video!
I have just found you and you are great at explaining how to do things. Thank you so much. I have a problem with one shoulder of my V neck dress falling down. I am slightly round shouldered and 5ft 2". I love the video.
Hi Jessica! Wow! What a great concept ! I am really excited to try out a couple of your free patterns that you offer. THANK YOU! You were clear and I understood (Im pretty sure) the way that you explained every detail. Thank you again.
Thank you so very much. The height adjustment makes so much sense in hindsight over the years. I have always adjusted 1" for a short-waist but never for height. I am 5"1-3/8 (used to be 5"3-5/16" lol). I am going to try this method out.
Enjoyed your class. I learned these techniques many moons ago. You are a very good teacher. I teach commercial pattern sewing and custom adjustments. Before covid. I’m interested in getting back to teaching.
This video is superb. I am about to make myself a summer dress. Have not sewed for many years. Thank you for the clear and straightforward information. So nice to see no posing or gimmicks.
Excellent tutorial and such great information! How wonderful your patterns offer grading (and only for the size range you need) to ensure a good fit result at the completion of the sewing. Thank you for sharing this and may you enjoy continued success in the future.
I have just come across this video of yours and it's amazing. I love the simple way that you explain things which is a good characteristic of great teachers. Thank you very much for this tutorial. It's extremely helpful. God bless you.
Thanks so much for watching! ❤ We’d love to hear what you think of this video. Do you think you'll sew our Anything But Basic Tee? If not, what's stopping you? Let us know in the comments!
I'm 5' 2" and nothing EVER fits correctly! This was such a WONDERFUL lesson!!! It's exactly what I needed!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
People pay good money for this kind of information. Thanks so much for doing this great video. So many people take the time to sew themselves a garment but then it doesn't fit properly. I look forward to perfecting these skills.
Thanks for watching!
You're awfully nice for sharing this. This is the most comprehensive fitting adjustment I've seen.
Thank you for using a larger mannequin. I am learning to sew for myself because my body is 3 sizes - shoulder, waist and hips, and I need to stay positive and believing I can look good if I fit to my body. This is the best thing you could give me! Thanks!
Most of us are a unique combination of individual curves ,
My advice is to look at body shapes and what styles suit them.
I myself am an inverted triangle,
I’m tall with narrow shoulders,
A sway back and generous bust ,
I also have slim to minimal hips ,
a high waist
And a flat butt 😅
Even at ideal weight none of this
changes.
Better to love the body you’re in ,
Well fitting clothes definitely helps.
I am now 64 and getting back into sewing. I am no longer (sadly) able to buy a pattern, cut it out on fabric, sew and wear with no adjustments or very small tweaks. I'm sure it was also different the way patterns were made in the 70's. This has been extremely informative to my now post menopause figure (ugh) and has helped me to understand adjustments a little better. With a brand new sewing machine and a gifted (old but goodie) serger I am determined to make clothes to fit ME. Excellent tutorial, well explained in a calm manner, no distracting music and straight, to the point simple explanation and demonstration. Bonus is free patterns which is where I'm heading now......
Hi BritClips, don't feel bad. I don't think it's your figure, I think you're more sophisticated now and you SEE the fitting problems where as your more inexperienced self didn't. I'll bet dollars to donuts that is the case. That's the way it was with me. I thought my clothes fit great but they didn't, I just didn't know any better.
BritClips, I am also 64. Our body changes as we get older. In my case I also got heavy. Even if I uses different sizes for top, middle, bottom, I would need adjustments for my shape. The much younger me needed few adjustments. I hope to learn a lot from these videos. Also check out Nancy Zieman fitting video and book. She was a gem, passed away some years ago.
I'm 5'11", and just getting into dressmaking so that I can make clothes that actually fit me. I can't wait to get good enough to make my own jeans. No more dresses that are too short either! Your video is incredibly helpful and you're very engaging as a teacher. Thank you for this class.
Other side of the same boat at 4'11
@@LilLadyAy Same here!
Yep. I'm 5'11 too I always find a beautiful sundress at the store only to find that I look pregnant because the waistlines is four inches too high.
@@LilLadyAy Me too
Honey, I'm in the same boat as you!! 5'11" and just started my sewing journey. Another mom gave me a sewing machine and now I'm on my way to custom clothes for tall women and kids 😆💌!!!
The shorter length adjustment was so enlightening. As someone who is 5' dividing the difference between 2, or perhaps 3 locations on the pattern piece makes so much sense! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This video was so informative! I’m a beginner sewist and have seen so many videos where they mention grading and ease but I never fully understood what it meant. This video answered so many questions. Thank you.
This has to be the absolute best video on resizing. I love the splitting of the pattern into 2 or 3 pieces. It makes so much sense and NO OTHER seamstress has ever mentioned this. My first but not last video of your links. Thanks you Jessica
Omg I can’t believe I came across your channel as I sit here altering my clothing as best I can . I had to put you on speaker so my husband can hear you cause I’m so tired of hearing him say I don’t know why you always say can never find anything that fits you ! HALLELUJAH!!!!
Wow! I have been sewing for 40 years. This is such a very clear video of what you need to do to customize a pattern! You are a gift to sewists everywhere!
OMG this is wonderful! I just found your channel at the right time. I am 76 , years ago when I first started my career I made all my clothes as $ was tight, then as $ was not as much of an issue I stopped. Now I want to get sewing again so I can make or customize my clothing for my shape and age. Your videos will be a tremendous help as I relearn sewing skills. Thank you 😊
It's so fantastic to meet a sewing instructor with a lovely attitude to variety of shapes and sizes. Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial. It would be great to see more patterns for us guys that sew 😉
At nearly 70 years old I am starting to do pattern adjustments and really enjoying it , I will definitely be looking out for these tutorials keep them coming fantastic.
same here
I am 80 this year and want my clothes to fit. I don't want to walk through the mall and see what I am wearing...on someone else. I suppose I could say they have good taste too.
I think I like the feeling of accomplishment... that I did this... and look in the mirror and like what I see.
With this proper instruction... I know we can all do it.
I am 5' 9" and want the proportions of the garment to match those on my body.
Wow, this video is great. I’m a beginner and have tried a few patterns but couldn’t understand where I was going wrong. Nothing fit properly. You have explained everything so clearly, This is the best I’ve come across, so easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you so much for this class. I learnt new things today even after sewing for over 60 years. More please. xxx
I love the body acceptance of Jessica and DIBY. It would be nice to see her site pick up more viewers because she really creates patterns that are approachable and incredibly helpful in developing confidence. Working with her patterns has helped me learn more than any others out there. So much value in these 💕
i was sent this link from a friend who has watched me struggle the last week! THIS....is a life saver!!!!!!
Oh my gosh, helpful - thank you! I was definitely one of those people who thought my fit problems were due to my sewing skills. So glad i found this video and discovered your patterns!
Wonderful class ! You are a good teacher and I look forward to trying your patterns. I would like to add it was so refreshing to see models who were not straight up and down. Real people who have very hard fitting problems and cannot buy ready to wear that doesn’t look like tents on them. Thank you for your kindness to include those of us who are not small, slim and perfectly proportioned. Some of us need more than height adjustments or just a little more room in certain places. Fitting adjustments have been such a nightmare for some of us. Again thank you so much. Blessings to you and your business. ❤️
I am just discovering your site. You are excellent in your way of teaching online. No extra verbal fluff to sit through, just basic knowledge that can be used mediately. Thank you I am disappointed that all your free patterns are not downloadable, or still available. Thanks for the great lesson.
I agree. The video is great! Too bad you can't actually get the patterns. That's a bummer. You would certainly think "downloadable" patterns would be available all the time and never out of stock. Disappointing, but the video and concepts were very nice and well done from a DIY perspective.
First let me say, that I LOVE DIBY! I have several of your patterns. And...OMGosh!!! I've watched A LOT of sewing videos and this one by far is the most most informative one of them all. I'm so excited to have come across this! I've always been afraid to make adjustments out of fear that it would be too difficult since I'm a beginner. I can't wait to start my next project so I can adjust for my body! So happy to have found DIBY!!! You are a great teacher! I Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I hope you will be making a video for pants adjustments as well!
This was the best and most helpful/informative online class. Thank you!
You are amazing teacher for me.I like the way you talk is very clearly even for me who’s no speak English well
Brilliant! I have been the person who gave up after making one pattern as it didn't fit so I thought I couldn't sew... No longer! So well explained and we'll presented. Thank you!
I have to redo my measurements every so many years and I love how you clearly outline the guidelines.
These adjustments are important to know. I'm weary of tops falling off my shoulders! I hope you'll do more! 😊 Thank you
I have NEVER seen things explained like this before; it finally makes sense to me! Thanks so much!❤
Your mannequin is X -LG.
Thank you so much for this! I’ve just started learning to sew because I’ve had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction and my cancer medications have put me into menopause so my belly has grown dramatically. I’ve also always been very bottom and hip heavy so I literally can’t find any clothing or patterns to fit me. All of the plus sized options are intended for a very large bust and I have none. This is going to be so helpful and in all my searching this is the only I’ve found that explains how to do this! Thank you!!!!!
Absolutely amazing class, thank you! The video production, sound and lighting, all professional & perfect! (Cannot emphasis enough how important lighting and sound are!!) You're a great teacher all around!
I’m very new to this in fact I’ve tried making a T-shirt once before, it didn’t turn out very well, it was thrown in the trash. I’m here to try again I’ve got a gorgeous sewing machine that I need to put to work, I’ve lost a considerable amount of weight and I need to update my clothes, so here I go! First I want to thank you for the free patterns and the amazing tutorials, the detail is exactly what I need.
thank you so much I have learnt a lot about height and size adjustments ,.you made it so easy for me to understand and follow, I am 5' 8" 64ys old and I'm new to dress making
You look very young compared to the amount of great info you deliver. You are for sure passionate about fitting and sewing.
I love how you give importance to details that other professionals think are irrelevant. It makes me imagine how clean and perfect your work is.
Thank you for your time and dedication in helping us be better seamstresses.❤🙏
age does not equal experience.
@@BritClips you interpreted me wrong. But that's ok cuz you don't know me, or the way I express myself.
Happy life to you.
Thank you for explaining this in a way that I understand. You are an awesome teacher! Thank you for your free patterns as well.
I just came across your video and i must say that you are fantastic. This tutorial was the best sewing tutorial i've found. Your instructions were clear and concise. Your tone was pleasant and the rate at which you gave the information was perfect. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I'm glad I discovered you. Now i"m going to check out your website. Happy sewing :)
I loved this class, I am a beginner in dressmaking so knowing how to adjust the pattern was enlightening. I am a size 2/4 and long in the body so I found this tutorial very helpful. Thank you so much.
A fantastic tutorial Jessica .... the adjustment class is so helpful to us....beginners in dressmaking. thank you
Thank you so much!!! I've read about grading, and this is the first time I actually understand it and can see how it's done. Also have to adjust a pattern for my daughter's height.
this was great and so helpful! I bought a ladies suit pattern from 1961 and I am 5'10"! plus broad in shoulder and large busted. I knew I needed to adjust the jacket and blouse and this is perfect! thank you!
Brilliant! As a 6' tall woman this is GOLD. Thank you so much!
First time watching you, and I'm in love!! You are by far the BEST instructor on custom fitting I have seen on you tube so far! Please continue the free classes I am watching! New subscriber!! 💜❤💙👍
Terrific ❣ Thank you so much. I will try this with a basic shift pattern that I have had for centuries but was afraid to cut the pattern because I have a big variations in my body size. Yet I am celebrating because I have trimmed down my waist 5 inches from my waist. Really thank you.
thank you so much for this video - eye opener to me and it explains why the clothes i used to make never fitted properly !
Hi I'm 4ft 9" and really enjoyed this video. Thankyou so much this has really helped me understand what I need to do
Thank you for this explanation on better fitting. It is very much helpful for me.
You just described the exact reason I'm learning how to saw. I knew this is what I wanted to do but had no idea how to do it until I saw this video. Girl, it felt like being in church, PREACH!
I just came upon this and found it to be the best “fitting” video from the many I have listened to. You are a very clear and detailed presenter. I can’t wait to check out your other posts and patterns.
I really enjoyed this video!!!!!
Thank you SO MUCH Jessica - that was a fabulous video and incredibly useful.
I just watched your video. It was very informative and really helped me understand fitting. Thank you so much.
I’m 6’4” it’s so disappointing going into a store to try on dresses and they’re all to short .I’m glad I came across your video, I’d like to start sewing my own dresses to fit my height and size.
Thank you so much for making patten adjustments extremely understandable. I am at least one different size at all measuring points. I feel that now my clothes will fit me correctly.
That's so awesome! Makes my heart so happy!
As a long time sewer, you can always learn a new trick. Good job. Very well explained and I like your voice and presentation. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this great tutorial, i got an open mind of how to do changes to custom a pattern to my size. I c t wIt to give it a try. Than you
Great tutorial. Moved at a really good pace to learn more effectively.
Thanks you for efforts in teaching us so well
❤
Glad you liked it!
This is so helpful to see the bigger mannequin! Where did you get it? I need one for my body.
Also, your voice reminds me of Kristy Swanson. You have such a pleasant and gentle manner which makes me feel like we're just talking about the business of fitting without any sort of judgment.
I haven't made it through the whole video yet but your positive attitude and straightforward open minded manner makes this such a nice change.
Thank you.
Thanks for your comment! Jessica has had the mannequin for many years, so we are unsure where it came from!
Due to the ridiculous ease built into the BIG 4 patterns, i always compare my measurement (plus my desired ease) to the pattern final measurement to know how to proceed with the horizontal or volume adjustments. The fact that my unique figure is also an A or TRIANGLE does not help me with commercial patterns. I am size 12 @ the Bust, 16 @ the waist and 22 @ the Hip……Pattern adjustment for me be frustrating at times (I have lots of adjustment to make as you can imagine including SBA and back-waist-lenght and sloped shoulder) but, most rewarding when everything comes nicely together. I am also discovering and understanding my body better with every pattern adjustment
Thanks. Appreciate all info new sewer here. Yes having fun
This video has been fantastic! You have been so clear in explaining. I am a newbie to sewing and one of the main reasons along with using fabrics I really like and to be able to have them fit my body well. I’m off to buy YOUR have taken away all the fear I had about making adjustments. Thank you!
I wish i could find instruction as wonderful as this for arms and sleeves.
Awesome!! Thank you!!
What a great introduction to custom fitting!
BRILLIANT!! This is the VERY BEST Tutorial that I've ever seen on TH-cam!! I will not only be using your tutorial, but I'll also be sharing it with friends who I know also enjoy sewing. I can also see how useful this will be for alterations on clothes that don't fit me as well as they should. They have been sitting in a crate just waiting for me to get started, but your tutorial will also be of great assistance for me to get the correct measurements. I bought a roll of a type of thin muslin to use when I attempted to recover a couple of chairs. So, the chairs remain uncovered, but I now have the perfect fabric to make a muslin. I can"t wait to try this now, and I expect you have a great many people who love your classes and patterns. Thank you very much for such a fabulous tutorial.
I love how you explained this. I followed this instruction when I made pegs. I'm tall and would've just added length to the ends, but they look and feel so much BETTER w/the custom adjustments. Thanks for the tutorials!!
I am so crazy excited to try this custom fit method. I teach kids to sew and my teen girls tend to need pattern adjustments.
I cannot tell you how much this video helped me. I am not an professional seamstress by any means - but your information was so helpful. Thank you!!!!
Absolutely invaluable information here. I so appreciate it! Thank you!
This is so helpful, I do wish you had shown how to adjust the top bust from the full bust. ❤❤❤❤Thank you for all your help ❤❤❤❤❤
Do you mean a full bust adjustment? We hope to have a video on that topic soon! It is a popular request!
Excellent instructions
thank you, this is my first contact with you and it was easy to follow and understand.
thank you very much, since I am petite, I always must downsize all clothes I bought now I learned how to sew well I get the pattern, but I redo all of them, following just my measurement but it is challenging work seeing your tutorial has given me a better way to sew better in a better way
Iam so thrilled to have found this video, thank you so much, I have been making clothes all my life ( I am 74 yrs old) but never knew anything about this method, have always just sewn whatever the pattern was. I am 5' 5" so thats a good thing, but as for the circumferences of my shape, that is a whole different story. I am expecting a gorgeous new pattern from UK shortly and now feel confident to make a few adjustments to make sure it fits me properly. I also will purchase some very cheap cotton to make my first garment with just like you advised. I will let you know how I go, but I am excited to give it a try....
Thanks 😊 I am a new sewner who is home bound with seizures and deafness in my right ear and I am in between sizes I think 10 to 18 or 22
OMG, you're amazing. The end of the video was my favorite!!! You're so funny!
Free fitting videos AND free patterns!!!! Thank you.
Thank you! I will give this a try. You made it sound very easy. My tops are usually needing small adjustments but the bottoms need vavavoom adjustments and it is difficult to smooth them out. Lol
Love love love this! Thank you so much! Very helpful!
So glad! I love to hear when the tutorials helped someone!
Thank you for this brilliant tutorial. I’ve been getting so disheartened with sewing garments that do not fit well after all the effort and expense. Even your mannequin was a realistic shape. There is help out there! Thank you ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Wow thank you for all this valuable information and the PDF files ... enormous help!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent information & a simple way to understand. TY💕
Wow! amazing class. I learned some things no one has ever mentioned before. Thank you so very much!
jeanette your tutorial on grading a pattern was fabulous thankyou
Great video!!! Thank you!!! I hope to see more! I not only have to add length to bodices, but then need a swayback....typically pinch out a total of 1 inch. I also have narrow shoulders in front and wide in back! Hope to see how you handle those in an upcoming video! Thanks again!!
My first t-shirt was the ABBT. The best instructions! The size chart so easy to understand. I have 3 so far. The first 2 were a very stretchy knit and did not need to add ease in the upper arm. On my last was a thicker and not as stretchy fabric and I made the alteration. I did add 3” for my height all in the middle, I will redraft and space it in 2 sections. I was lucky I used fabric I liked but it was very inexpensive as I thought they would not fit. I wear them all! The neckline options are great for everyone! 100% recommend this pattern for anyone wanting to make a t-shirt that fits the way you want it to. Great video!
PPPLLLEEEEEEEEAASSEEEEEE. Do more ok?? Loved it, very helpful and I didn't even realize I sat here and watched the whole thing, it went by so fast! :)
Brilliant explanations!
I have just found you and you are great at explaining how to do things. Thank you so much.
I have a problem with one shoulder of my V neck dress falling down.
I am slightly round shouldered and 5ft 2".
I love the video.
Hi Jessica!
Wow! What a great concept ! I am really excited to try out a couple of your free patterns that you offer. THANK YOU!
You were clear and I understood (Im pretty sure) the way that you explained every detail.
Thank you again.
Thank you so very much. The height adjustment makes so much sense in hindsight over the years. I have always adjusted 1" for a short-waist but never for height. I am 5"1-3/8 (used to be 5"3-5/16" lol). I am going to try this method out.
Glad it was helpful!
Enjoyed your class. I learned these techniques many moons ago. You are a very good teacher. I teach commercial pattern sewing and custom adjustments. Before covid. I’m interested in getting back to teaching.
This video is superb. I am about to make myself a summer dress. Have not sewed for many years. Thank you for the clear and straightforward information. So nice to see no posing or gimmicks.
You are absolutely amazing! Thanks for your tutorials ❤
You are so welcome!
This was fabulous! Thank you so much; I sincerely hop you will continue this series. I look forward to your next video.
Excellent tutorial and such great information! How wonderful your patterns offer grading (and only for the size range you need) to ensure a good fit result at the completion of the sewing. Thank you for sharing this and may you enjoy continued success in the future.
OMG thank you so much I need a lot of adjustment
I definitely want to have a go doing this base pattern. Thankk you for a very informative video.
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I now have a small understanding of how to make some adjustments ❤❤
This is an amazing tutorial, thank you!
I have just come across this video of yours and it's amazing. I love the simple way that you explain things which is a good characteristic of great teachers. Thank you very much for this tutorial. It's extremely helpful. God bless you.
What a great tutorial. You present very well and very clearly. thank you