Thanks. I especially appreciated the of "Allowance" because I remember large seams in clothes made by out dressmaker but not in bought clothes. I also appreciated the request about sub titles which normally annoy me but I now realise the benefit to others not blessed with normal hearing. Grateful Thanks
Hi Kim, great information today, thank you for sharing, I use to wonder how comes after taking proper measurements some garments especially the non stretch ones sometimes wasn’t comfortable then I figured it out, we need wearing ease , for example when some of us sit, our stomach expands, our hips and thighs so if no ease is included and the garment is finished to exact measurements, if the garment has no stretch it is going to be too tight and uncomfortable, lots of love Kim , thanks for sharing
Loved the vid. Great information that makes sense. Another topic for a vid, might be how to use stretchy fabrics (knits, denim with spandex, or fabrics with lycra) in a home made pattern or a pattern copied from an already existing garment that you love. How do you calculate stretch in fabrics with stretch from right to left and top to bottom of a yard of material. Kept up the great work. Enjoy your vids.
Funny enough I call this “thickness allowance” 🤣🤣🤣 and I usually add more room around my hips and now my bust. Didn’t know this was the official term lol
I've been making my life hard by subtracting 5% or 10% from my measurements when doing negative ease. And I don't do it at the neckline. I probably should, but I usually have some kind of facing in the neckband that is less stretchy. I'm glad you talked about this though.
Amazing insight. ❤️❤️ I would love to ask though if we should work with exact body measurements for non-stretch fabrics. From experience, I’ve had to add like 1 inch more to create room for my hips when I sit but this usually doesn’t give it that fitted look in pictures when standing or moving. Any tips?
1.A lot of ready- to- wear garments have no idea what 'allowance' is,which drives Alterationists nuts! 2.On point,informative video. 3.New favorite word:"Snatcheroo!"
Hey Kim, great video, I have been looking up this topic and most suggest putting about 2-3 inch ease in the bust for bodice blocks that have a sleeve and about 1-2 inch in the waist, however I have not found the exact measurements or recommendations for sleeveless bodices that need to be tight on the chest. Would you suggest making a bodice block to the exact measurements in that case for a corset or bodice that is fitted, so there is no gapping?
Firstly - Love your look 🥰 . I like your advice about starting with removing 1/2” for negative ease. It’s still something I’m trying to understand for stretchy garments. I made a huge mistake in this regard and reduced the pattern size by too much and fashion fabric turned out to be a stretch woven and not a true stretch as the toile I had made. So the reduced pattern worked for the stretch toile but it wasn’t in the same fabric as the fashion fabric. I was never so embarrassed about my sewing. So if you have any pointers about this area, I’d love that.
Oh dear. I understand what you mean, must have been so annoying. The secret is to make your sample of prototype with a fabric as similar as possible to avoid incidents like these. Definitely second the notion of starting with half inch negative ease and remove any desired excess after fitting
So when they say 1 inch or 1/2 inch ease, is this added to the entire circumference ie divided by 4 and added to the quarter pattern? This always confuses me.
You’re welcome Sewing allowance is actually different from ease. The sewing allowance is the measurement that allows you to join the panels together while ease is additional measurements to allow for comfortable wear
First let me say I really enjoyed this video and learned from it. Keep them coming. Sewing allowance is actually talking about seam allowance. The amount of fabric in the seam. For quilting usually 1/4 inch. For garments usually 5/8 inch, although I've seen in last couple years sometimes they use 1/2 inch. Ease is the amount of extra fabric added to your bust measurement, waist, arms , or crotch measurement to allow you to sit down or to move your arms up, down or across your chest. Hope this helps.
Hi Kim! I have a question for you! Generally speaking, if i want to develop a pattern with added ease compared to my basic block, would this always translate into additional space along the *horizontal* axis? As in the side seam moves outwards, side waist point moves outwards, etc? Are there any cases where ease is incorporated along the vertical axis -- except for the sleeve and armhole of course!
I do know that with stretch fabrics, you will need to add some allowance along the hemline. As the fabric stretches sideways, some measurements might be lost
Hey Kamando. I believe I’ve added the English subtitles to all my videos automatically, there is a CC button under the video that enables you to do so. Kindly let me know if it works
Have you done any videos, on ways to add volume to the butt? I made a dress for my friend, but she voiced to me that she is very insecure about her butt... or lack of, so I really want to make her something that'll help her feel super confident.
Thanks. I especially appreciated the of "Allowance" because I remember large seams in clothes made by out dressmaker but not in bought clothes.
I also appreciated the request about sub titles which normally annoy me but I now realise the benefit to others not blessed with normal hearing.
Grateful Thanks
Thank you Kim, I love you best fashion tutor
Thank you for the love 🥰
Hi Kim, great information today, thank you for sharing, I use to wonder how comes after taking proper measurements some garments especially the non stretch ones sometimes wasn’t comfortable then I figured it out, we need wearing ease , for example when some of us sit, our stomach expands, our hips and thighs so if no ease is included and the garment is finished to exact measurements, if the garment has no stretch it is going to be too tight and uncomfortable, lots of love Kim , thanks for sharing
Thanks Sandy for the inspo for this video.
Yes you are totally right, we are three dimensional and need extra to allow my parts move
this has been helpful
Very very helpful. Anyone with kids needs to know these kinds of things. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching
I'm very new and I love these sort of tips! Thanks for a great video!
You're so welcome!
This is so helpful. Thank you
You're so welcome!
Loved the vid. Great information that makes sense. Another topic for a vid, might be how to use stretchy fabrics (knits, denim with spandex, or fabrics with lycra) in a home made pattern or a pattern copied from an already existing garment that you love. How do you calculate stretch in fabrics with stretch from right to left and top to bottom of a yard of material. Kept up the great work. Enjoy your vids.
Thanks for sharing please
Thanks for the info. Will definitely be adding to my sewing info. You look gorgeous as always by the way 😘😘
You’re welcome Carla ☺️ Glad you enjoyed this video
Funny enough I call this “thickness allowance” 🤣🤣🤣 and I usually add more room around my hips and now my bust. Didn’t know this was the official term lol
That’s a first, thickness allowance. It does make sense though, adding some extra around these areas is definitely a good idea!
I've been making my life hard by subtracting 5% or 10% from my measurements when doing negative ease. And I don't do it at the neckline. I probably should, but I usually have some kind of facing in the neckband that is less stretchy.
I'm glad you talked about this though.
Very helpful tips, thanks 👍
you're welcome Binta
Amazing insight. ❤️❤️ I would love to ask though if we should work with exact body measurements for non-stretch fabrics. From experience, I’ve had to add like 1 inch more to create room for my hips when I sit but this usually doesn’t give it that fitted look in pictures when standing or moving. Any tips?
Hi kim good advice I have learned a lot now I make my own clothes too.
1.A lot of ready- to- wear garments have no idea what 'allowance' is,which drives Alterationists nuts! 2.On point,informative video. 3.New favorite word:"Snatcheroo!"
Very true. Mass produced clothing usually don’t have ‘allowance’ added. Glad you enjoyed this video 😄
Hey Kim, great video, I have been looking up this topic and most suggest putting about 2-3 inch ease in the bust for bodice blocks that have a sleeve and about 1-2 inch in the waist, however I have not found the exact measurements or recommendations for sleeveless bodices that need to be tight on the chest. Would you suggest making a bodice block to the exact measurements in that case for a corset or bodice that is fitted, so there is no gapping?
Thank you
Thanks much, great tips
You’re welcome Nadine
Firstly - Love your look 🥰 . I like your advice about starting with removing 1/2” for negative ease. It’s still something I’m trying to understand for stretchy garments. I made a huge mistake in this regard and reduced the pattern size by too much and fashion fabric turned out to be a stretch woven and not a true stretch as the toile I had made. So the reduced pattern worked for the stretch toile but it wasn’t in the same fabric as the fashion fabric. I was never so embarrassed about my sewing. So if you have any pointers about this area, I’d love that.
Oh dear. I understand what you mean, must have been so annoying.
The secret is to make your sample of prototype with a fabric as similar as possible to avoid incidents like these.
Definitely second the notion of starting with half inch negative ease and remove any desired excess after fitting
@@KimDave Thank you. Will purchase fabric with this in Mind. ☺️
So when they say 1 inch or 1/2 inch ease, is this added to the entire circumference ie divided by 4 and added to the quarter pattern? This always confuses me.
I usually add half an inch along the side seam of each panel necessary, and that works for me
@@KimDave thank you 👍
Good information.
Glad it was helpful!
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Hello Theresa! Thanks for watching ^.^
Thanks so much for the tip ma, so helpful. But I have a question.
Does sewing allowance mean the same thing as ease???
You’re welcome
Sewing allowance is actually different from ease. The sewing allowance is the measurement that allows you to join the panels together while ease is additional measurements to allow for comfortable wear
First let me say I really enjoyed this video and learned from it. Keep them coming.
Sewing allowance is actually talking about seam allowance. The amount of fabric in the seam. For quilting usually 1/4 inch. For garments usually 5/8 inch, although I've seen in last couple years sometimes they use 1/2 inch.
Ease is the amount of extra fabric added to your bust measurement, waist, arms , or crotch measurement to allow you to sit down or to move your arms up, down or across your chest. Hope this helps.
Hi Kim! I have a question for you! Generally speaking, if i want to develop a pattern with added ease compared to my basic block, would this always translate into additional space along the *horizontal* axis? As in the side seam moves outwards, side waist point moves outwards, etc? Are there any cases where ease is incorporated along the vertical axis -- except for the sleeve and armhole of course!
I do know that with stretch fabrics, you will need to add some allowance along the hemline. As the fabric stretches sideways, some measurements might be lost
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Can we send in designs we struggle to draft for assistance
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Hey! I love your tutorial alot. Please can help by adding subtle title. Am deaf that's why I ask for subtle please. CMR
Hey Kamando. I believe I’ve added the English subtitles to all my videos automatically, there is a CC button under the video that enables you to do so. Kindly let me know if it works
Hi. How much ease would I add to me a free short pants
Have you done any videos, on ways to add volume to the butt? I made a dress for my friend, but she voiced to me that she is very insecure about her butt... or lack of, so I really want to make her something that'll help her feel super confident.
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DIY projects don't fit right 👍
Thank you