This system is pure genius... In the beginning I did too much over-thinking, perfectionism, and got very frustrated. After making several muslins, I had to put everything aside. I watched more videos. Checked out more commercial patterns. Then I realized patterns are guess work unless you have a good sloper/body blueprint.... I discovered why some commercial patterns never worked for me. While I am overweight, I learned I am not a plus size in the commercial pattern world. The regular patterns can work just fine as long as I use my sloper to fit them... I will be getting back into Sure Fit Design it in a few days' time. I did originally get a lovely blouse and some nice pants out of it. I am very anxious to get back into it. I understand so much more now than I did then. Nothing fits the neck, shoulders and bust like Sure Fit Designs. The videos are excellent training tools. This system is just incredible. I wish I had gotten into it sooner. It is worth its weight in gold. So much can be done with it. Thank you Glenda for your patience, tips and great teaching tools. :)
I really want to give this a try! I’m a beginner and this seems SO detailed and advanced but somehow you and Joy make it look easy! I love Joy and I watch her videos a lot! She’s definitely my inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing!
You are most welcome. You'd be surprised...at least I hope you will...that once you start working with SFD and do a few simple designs on your own, that you'll see it's easier than you previously thought.
Hello Glendale my name is Radha. I'm from India. I'm passionate about stitching. I love your teaching. Have you taken any videos about drafting a basic body sloper directly on a chart paper without the help of master block. I would love to learn your basics.
LOL. I see this was a year ago, Diana. But, yes, you add the SA's AFTER you finish designing. You don't need them on the facing edge that sticks out though. Just shoulders and sides. I assume the hem was already there. But if not, add one. I'm positive you already know this now. (-; Hugs, Joy
Can you recommend a dress form? I see you have one at your side routinely. The reviews only give the Singer and Dritz models 3 stars or less with the major complaint being that they are flimsy and the screws that hold the posts are plastic and do not hold up. Dritz has the My Body Double Delux that works for fitting pants with an offset post, but if it won't hold up, it wouldn't be worth investing in. Dritz has the Celine model that does not accomodate fitting pants, but does have a base with casters that would allow fitting all the way around the form from a sitting position. Which characteristics are the most important? Are there other models that are better options? Thanks in advance for your input.
Personally, unless you can get a dress form that is exactly the same shape as you are, they really aren't that effective for fitting your patterns. You are your best model/form. The only reason I use them is in videos to hold the clothes. I get the form as close to my body shape as possible, but none that I use are perfect. Some are way more expensive than others. The one that is the closest to my shape is the Wolf form - the one I use to display pants as well as tops. They are quite expensive.
You can always try watching it from our Learning Center - www.sfdlearningcenter.com/VideoCategory-DressKit.html and look for D.27 Blouse Designing 101 - the longer version
Diana Sam - Thank you for your interest in purchasing the Sure-Fit Designs Kits. You can purchase from either the USA or Australia. Here are the respective websites: www.surefitdesigns.com or www.surefitdesigns.com.au - please read this information - surefitdesigns.com/pages/international-ordering-from-sure-fit-designs
This system is pure genius... In the beginning I did too much over-thinking, perfectionism, and got very frustrated. After making several muslins, I had to put everything aside. I watched more videos. Checked out more commercial patterns. Then I realized patterns are guess work unless you have a good sloper/body blueprint.... I discovered why some commercial patterns never worked for me. While I am overweight, I learned I am not a plus size in the commercial pattern world. The regular patterns can work just fine as long as I use my sloper to fit them... I will be getting back into Sure Fit Design it in a few days' time. I did originally get a lovely blouse and some nice pants out of it. I am very anxious to get back into it. I understand so much more now than I did then. Nothing fits the neck, shoulders and bust like Sure Fit Designs. The videos are excellent training tools. This system is just incredible. I wish I had gotten into it sooner. It is worth its weight in gold. So much can be done with it.
Thank you Glenda for your patience, tips and great teaching tools. :)
Dear Louise...thank you so much for your glowing and positive comments. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to do this.
In every video I watch I learn a new tip ,thank you Glenda.
L & G Hollen - thanks so much for your feedback and comments. I'm happy to hear this information helped you learn something new.
I love your clear cut instructions. Thank you.
Lynn Williams - Thanks so much for your feedback - greatly appreciated.
I really want to give this a try! I’m a beginner and this seems SO detailed and advanced but somehow you and Joy make it look easy! I love Joy and I watch her videos a lot! She’s definitely my inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing!
You are most welcome. You'd be surprised...at least I hope you will...that once you start working with SFD and do a few simple designs on your own, that you'll see it's easier than you previously thought.
You are the inspiration for us.When we see your video, our happiness does not stingy.We have learned a lot from you.Thank you
Just love your channel, your instructions are so helpful...
Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Always great to hear my information is so valuable for you.
Will be ordering sure fit design's dress pattern soon. Can't wait to give this a try! New to sewing! 🤞
@Kay - happy that you will soon be joining the thousands of happy SFD customers
Joy is an inspiration!
you make every design look so easy .You are great. Thank you so much
Thank u so much, her blouses are always so neat.
Joy loves sewing with Sure-Fit Designs as do countless others.
This was so helpful and I love watching Joy's videos as well
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Joy Bernhardt is on TH-cam too. Love her!
Thanks for the comment...everyone loves Joy!
you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you
Hello Glendale my name is Radha. I'm from India. I'm passionate about stitching. I love your teaching. Have you taken any videos about drafting a basic body sloper directly on a chart paper without the help of master block. I would love to learn your basics.
Very helpful, Thank you Glenda!
I love this system look like Burda. ..and you have your own tools too ..wow. do you have any video what closely show how your sizes work?
thank you very helpful and needed info
Fabulous so easy to do 👏
Yes, it is easy...you'll have fun with this design.
thank you so much for sharing this very important info😊❤
Tenks for your help .
thank you Glenda
Fab thanks 🤩
Wendy B you are most welcome!
I might have missed this info but are you designing on the sloper that doesn't have seam allowances and would one add SA's after what you have shown ?
LOL. I see this was a year ago, Diana. But, yes, you add the SA's AFTER you finish designing. You don't need them on the facing edge that sticks out though. Just shoulders and sides. I assume the hem was already there. But if not, add one. I'm positive you already know this now. (-;
Hugs, Joy
How can I get your sure fit designs book I live in Canada
We have a Canadian Distributor - Anna Espindola - see her site www.surefitdesigns.ca
Thank you so much you did an excellent job, it was so easy for me to understand God bless you .
Thanks so much for your comment and feedback. I'm glad this video was of benefit for you.
Can you recommend a dress form? I see you have one at your side routinely. The reviews only give the Singer and Dritz models 3 stars or less with the major complaint being that they are flimsy and the screws that hold the posts are plastic and do not hold up. Dritz has the My Body Double Delux that works for fitting pants with an offset post, but if it won't hold up, it wouldn't be worth investing in. Dritz has the Celine model that does not accomodate fitting pants, but does have a base with casters that would allow fitting all the way around the form from a sitting position. Which characteristics are the most important? Are there other models that are better options? Thanks in advance for your input.
Personally, unless you can get a dress form that is exactly the same shape as you are, they really aren't that effective for fitting your patterns. You are your best model/form. The only reason I use them is in videos to hold the clothes. I get the form as close to my body shape as possible, but none that I use are perfect. Some are way more expensive than others. The one that is the closest to my shape is the Wolf form - the one I use to display pants as well as tops. They are quite expensive.
I had just finished watching a previous tutorial, and had no problem. I tried again, and still no sound on this one. Wired, huh?
You can always try watching it from our Learning Center - www.sfdlearningcenter.com/VideoCategory-DressKit.html and look for D.27 Blouse Designing 101 - the longer version
You are most welcome
Thank you so much! :))
How can l buy your pattern and your book l am from singapori
Diana Sam - Thank you for your interest in purchasing the Sure-Fit Designs Kits. You can purchase from either the USA or Australia. Here are the respective websites: www.surefitdesigns.com or www.surefitdesigns.com.au - please read this information - surefitdesigns.com/pages/international-ordering-from-sure-fit-designs
Where do you purchase this kit ?
All the Sure-Fit Designs kits can be purchased at www.surefitdesigns.com then look under the Shop tab at the top.
adding extra ease also makes the armholes bigger too ?
Yes, it will. The sleeve needs to get a little wider too to accommodate and fit properly into the wider armhole.
Glenda this video has no sound. Is it just me, or have others had this problem?
I think this is a problem on your end. I've just clicked on the video and it definitely has sound. Make sure your audio or volume is turned on.
What a waste of money, the only thing I learned was that I needed to enroll in The Fashion Institute of Technology, so I did.
Thank goodness I learned from SFD and don't have to go to school. Glenda went to school, so why should I. (-;
@@Joy4650B lol thats right!