FREE FULL CLASS | How to Custom Fit Your Sewing Patterns
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- Enjoy this free full-length class from Copper Creek Patterns! Learn how simple it can be to custom fit your sewing patterns so your me-made clothing fits you better than anything you can buy in stores! Enjoy the class? Leave a comment and a like! If this free class gets good engagement we will add more!
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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!
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 😆💌!!!
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!
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.
You're awfully nice for sharing this. This is the most comprehensive fitting adjustment I've seen.
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.
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
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!
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. ❤️
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
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.
This was the best and most helpful/informative online class. Thank you!
What do you feel is the BEST dress form? Shopping now for something I always wanted!!!
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!
These adjustments are important to know. I'm weary of tops falling off my shoulders! I hope you'll do more! 😊 Thank you
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 😉
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!
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.
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!! 💜❤💙👍
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!
Loved the tutorial. I am not sure if I missed it but what about shoulder to waist measurement? If that measurement was long or short compared to the measurement on the pattern. How would you do that adjustment ?
Great question, I have no waist and most pattens are too long everywhere.
Hi I'm 4ft 9" and really enjoyed this video. Thankyou so much this has really helped me understand what I need to do
This was fabulous! Thank you so much; I sincerely hop you will continue this series. I look forward to your next video.
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.
Thank you so much for this class. I learnt new things today even after sewing for over 60 years. More please. xxx
I just watched your video. It was very informative and really helped me understand fitting. Thank you so much.
i was sent this link from a friend who has watched me struggle the last week! THIS....is a life saver!!!!!!
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 :)
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!!!!
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!
You are amazing teacher for me.I like the way you talk is very clearly even for me who’s no speak English well
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
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 SO MUCH Jessica - that was a fabulous video and incredibly useful.
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 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.
Basically called Tailoring So it fits your body like a glove
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
I have to redo my measurements every so many years and I love how you clearly outline the guidelines.
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 am a 4ft 9 or 10 inches tall and I look pregnant 8 months a long
Hi! Just came across this channel and I love it! Is the DIBY club still running? All patterns seem to be ‘out of stock’… Thanks, Charlotte
We are up and running and all patterns are in stock! We transferred ownership in July 2022. Stay tuned for new patterns and videos!
Thank you! I have an awkward shape. I am big busted and have a long torso. Nothing fits me right and I am having to make my own clothes. I have to add at least 3 inches length to every pattern. 😣
I just started sewing and I love DIBY for making things really simple and easy! The only problem I'm having is that I need to make a full body adjustment and I'm having a hard time understanding how to do it when I look at the instructions on the Anything But Basic Womens T-Shirt. Could you do a tutorial showing how you do it? I've watched other channels and I'm still very confused 😔
Thank you again for being such a great resource to beginners!
Hi Natalie! Do you mean a full BUST adjustment? We have it on our list of videos to make! In the meantime, we do have a video on doing an FBA using a swimsuit top that might help!
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
OMG thank you so much I need a lot of adjustment
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👌👌👌😊😍😍😍😍😍😍
All patterns are “out of stock”. How can pdf patterns be out of stock? I think the website may have been abandoned.
Hi Kathy! DIBY Club is under new ownership and has a new website! All of our products are in stock. Check us out!
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!!
I have NEVER seen things explained like this before; it finally makes sense to me! Thanks so much!❤
Your mannequin is X -LG.
I'm late to the party. Are there patterns to purchase as they are no longer available on the website? Wonderful video!
We are up and running and all patterns are in stock!
Hi, thank you so so so much! This is a brilliant video, so clear, so easy, and with all the context to understand and apply the tips. Can't wait to adjust my first pattern!!!
I really enjoyed this video!!!!!
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.
Wow! amazing class. I learned some things no one has ever mentioned before. Thank you so very much!
Love love love this! Thank you so much! Very helpful!
So glad! I love to hear when the tutorials helped someone!
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!
I have just come across you and at less than a 1/4 done with this video I checked out the rest of your channel. I have subscribed and rang the bell even though you haven't made a video in a year. I pray you are well and will soon make more videos. I have also read some of the comments and see how appreciated you are. I have sewn some decades ago (straight lie things) and this video gives me hope I can make clothes. I never thought I could. I just had a thought do you have a new channel???
No new channel! Jess is pretty busy right now so she won't be doing a new video for a while (🙁) - she does great videos, doesn't she? Good news though - we are working on some short videos and a sewalong in the next month!
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!
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.
Excellent instructions
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
Absolutely invaluable information here. I so appreciate it! Thank you!
A fantastic tutorial Jessica .... the adjustment class is so helpful to us....beginners in dressmaking. thank you
Thank You! 4'11; 127 lbs. is Not fun to find clothes or patterns! Just coming back to sewing as I am so disgusted with finding clothes that fit! Also, at 67 yrs. of age, I don't want to learn to wear old lady clothes, yet younger styles just don't work anymore! Sad yet True!
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!!!!!
Hi, thanks for sharing your expertise in making adjustments on commercial sewing patterns. I use patterns from the major sewing companies. Those patterns do not state the measurements for high bust, high hip, biceps and other measurements that you used in your adjustments.
QUESTION: Which commercial patterns did you use that listed these body measurements? I’ve never seen these measurements on any of the sewing patterns I’ve used in the past. I’ve been sewing garments for myself for 56 years. When I grew to my stable size, I was a size 12 according to patterns and never had to make adjustments. Now that I am a senior who had a child, I am substantially larger and patterns do not fit my body. I wish I had learned how to make adjustments years ago! I read a few books on doing it but it seemed so complicated I didn’t attempt doing it. Your video made doing adjustments so much simpler than reading a book. From Canada, 🇨🇦🦫🍁👍
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 for this! I finally understood the technique behind it!
I'm so excited to try this. I'm small with a sway back and wide shoulders 🙄
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.
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.
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....
Hi Jessica!! Wonderful vlog.. This is absolutely fabulous info.. Deeply appreciate all the wonderful explaining of what to do....
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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.
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
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! :)
Thank you for this explanation on better fitting. It is very much helpful for me.
Hello. My height adjust is .5 inch less than your patterns. Is it significant enough to make that adjustment? In the end, it is an 1/8 in increase.
Brilliant! As a 6' tall woman this is GOLD. Thank you so much!
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
Thanks. Appreciate all info new sewer here. Yes having fun
Jessica, thank you so much, this is amazing info, easy to follow and usable for every pattern. I agree with Zayaxa, even though I am 'only' 5'10", that nothing fits coming from a store. I have doing my clothes for a while now, but still consider myself a beginner. I wish I would find some other sewing enthusiasts in my area to built up my knowledge and expertise. You are a fantastic teacher and really stand out from others who just 'assume' you already know a lot of stuff and just brush over it.
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 this video. This is soooo helpful! I downloaded the ABB tee. I'm going to give it a go.
Super helpful and so well explained, thank you! If you decide to do another class, I would love to see how you then make adjustments on the mannequin if needed :)
This is an amazing tutorial, thank you!
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.
Amazing class. Thank you! I'm new to sewing and appreciate learning all this now to practice with so I can adjust for my size - and future size changes.
Hey Jessica! This was just what I was looking for! I´m new to sewing, want to start with a pair of trousers and found out that I have at least three sizes. I hope I can use my new skills fort that too. Also - you do a great job to explaining - even for me as Swedish :) Thank you so much!
Just beware that your measurements don’t relate to the measurements on big 4 patterns. Independent pattern companies that sell pdf patterns use your measurements.
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I now have a small understanding of how to make some adjustments ❤❤
Another option for muslin fabric - A good friend is a fabric artist. I collect my scrapes and donate them to her fabric artist collective.
This is such a fabulous class. I've had a hard time grading sizes because my rectangular shape makes the pattern look straight with no curves. Your tutorial has made be okay with my lack of curves and that if that's the adjustment I need its going to fit better. However, I would make one suggestion. The next time you show pattern tutorials would you please put the pattern against a contrasting background/table? The white on white makes it a bit difficult to see. Otherwise keep up the good work!
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 definitely want to have a go doing this base pattern. Thankk you for a very informative video.
very clear instructions, thank you
Another thing muslins are good for is practicing new techniques.
Thank you so much for sharing I so so appreciate that video ❤