CUSTOM FIT sewing patterns FOR YOUR HEIGHT. FIX Petite, Tall & ALL length issues. FREE printable.
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- Hello, friends! Welcome back to the “Let’s sew our best fitting woven top” series! This is the important episode where we talk all about our height and our unique vertical measurements. Enjoy this FULL LENGTH CLASS :)
We will discuss height and length adjustments fitting issues you will encounter if you are PETITE, TALL or REGULAR height and you have a longer or shorter torso. How to fix this? I'm sharing how.
This is for everyone! You will see a well-fitting top and 2 poorly tops including the pattern corrections.
Yes, it's THUNDER in the backgroud :)
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In the next episode, we will tackle bust adjustments !
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The most comprehensive explanation ever. This has been the best and only pattern fitting video in the history of YT easy to understand. Thank you sooooooooo much, this will take away my fear of using commercial patterns.
Thank you so much and I’m so happy this helped you!
This is the best fitting lesson I have ever seen. I now know where to start! I am 76 and have been making my clothes since I was in my teens. I know my fit has been off but didn’t know how important height is. I am petite, short waisted, sloping and forward shoulders, high round back - so many changes I need to make but I’m hopeful that I can improve things now. Thank you so much❤
OMG, I’ve been having fitting problems forever and trying to fix them. I sew a beautiful garment but I hate the fit. You have made everything click into place with this video. I said it before and I’ll say it again, you are an amazing teacher!
Thanks! I prepare and think ahead of time how I can demonstrate the best I can.
I’m 5’2 and been sewing for a long time. But since watching your video I’ve learned most patterns are too long in the armhole. I’ve been making the wrong adjustments for years so thank you for your amazing advice.
Thank you so much for all the work you put into making this video. Your explanations and visual aids make everything so clear. You are a natural when it comes to teaching. Keep up the great work. IMO you have the best sewing channel online.
Thank you so much 😊
Okay...I’ve taken all my measurements, made all my pattern adjustments (I’m petite and yes, I needed to shorten the area above the arm hole) now I’m going to sew up my muslin. I’m so excited! I will let you know how I did. I suspect I need to adjust the dart but I will check that on my muslin. ❤️❤️
Update: I had to lower the dart, but I followed your tutorial to do that. I’m happy to report I have a perfect fit!! Just have to set in the sleeves. Success feels so great!
Im so happy for you!!
I was one of those naive people that didn't understand you were supposed to alter the printed pattern that came out of the package. I thought I was a terrible seamstress because nothing ever worked out right. I am 63 years old and I'm just learning now from your videos what I need to do to make something fit me. Thank you so much for opening my eyes to this. I can't believe it has taken me so long to realize this. I stopped sewing for many years because life got busy and I had such terrible results. Now that I have the time I'm going to really learn how to make something that fits me
This will be a game-changer for me. Thank you so much. Fitting can be soul destroying if everything you make is not quite right.
Just like your sewing, your talent at explaining problems and their solutions is limitless. Thank you so much for all you do.
Wow! Now I can see that I need to shorten the neck to arm measurement ... I can always grab a handful of fabric at my shoulder and excess around upper bust ... such a helpful video and so well explained ... thank you
How exciting:) now you can experiment to see how you can improve the fit :)
Stellar video. Thank you so much for this!! You have a new devoted viewer 😊
This is an eye opener! Thanks for this great explanation. I never knew about the width of neck measurement and how important it is to everything! I have had to rewind this video numerous times to work with your instructions. This is so valuable.
One of the most useful videos I've ever seen, thank you for making that so easy to follow. I'm 5'11 1/2" and very short waisted, and have been so frustrated with the couple of efforts I've made from Big 4 patterns in the past. I got a dress form for Christmas that I've been wanting to pad out to my size, but didn't understand how to adjust the flat pattern muslins. There's not a lot of places to learn to sew clothes where I live in Australia so this is brilliant, thank you!
Hi Karina just went back and watched the PANTS fitting series WOW your comments at the end the print jogger pant were precious. Thank you. All adjustments we make are what customizes the garment we have taken all the time and $ we have invested. This is why couture garments cost so much they are made to measure to each client. Think that you are that client and you are worth it. ×××××
Karina, thank you! This is a game changer for me. I have been measuring the pattern and my body but making the neck width template makes so much sense!
Glad it was helpful! There's no way to go wrong with a clear, unchangeable reference point :)
thanks karina. you have made this method understandable and i will try to use it on my next pattern. i am still a bit intimidated so wish me luck!
This was a really great video! Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate how to make the adjustments and how it would actually look. I've read a lot about trying to make petite adjustments for myself, but this is the most comprehensive video I've seen of it, and it's so much easier to watch someone doing the adjustments rather than just reading it!
Thank you so much. I have been working on my sloper off and on for over a year - made about 15 muslins this year and couldn't solve one problem. Nothing I ever read before mentioned checking armhole depth the way you did - it made a huge difference - I was off by almost 1"
I hope it makes a difference with your sloper :)
I'm petite and this was just on point for me. Thanks a lot for showing :-)
I hope it helps :)
@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Yay, I am short too. I am going to watch this again. You are awesome.
As always, you provide clear and helpful instructions for the most difficult and confusing aspect of clothing construction. Thanks!
I try my best to show this in different ways :) I’m glad you got it :)
Karina, thank you! I am petite and a Beginner + sewer. After some fit issues, I see the problem has been too much fabric in the upper chest area. I thought I needed to do something with the shoulders, but your video has made it very clear what needs to be done! 😀 I am looking forward to grabbing some patterns and making adjustments now! Thank you for also showing how the sleeve cap needed to be adjusted.
I’m so glad you found this helpful. Have fun!
Super job explaining the topic Karina, and now I will be measuring everything beforehand so I can get a much better fit. That neck trick makes so much sense.
Glad it was helpful!
This was a fantastic tutorial. I am going to measure each pattern from now on, to avoid ill fitting muslins. I have often wondered why the patterns rarely fit out of the envelope. These measurements are pretty easy and should help me on my quest for the perfect TNT patterns.
It’s great to measure the pattern. I do the same for pants. The the muslin is for tweaks and not major things :)
I am average height (5’ 6”) but have a long torso, so I have struggled with fit issues on tops and dresses since I started sewing a couple of years ago. My attempts to correct the pattern length have never been 100% effective. Thank you Karina, I can now determine exactly where to make the required length adjustment(s). Your neckline template is genius.
I hope this method makes a positive difference :)
Dear Karina, this series is genius! Your hard work is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!
You are a terrific teacher. You explain things so well.
Such a brilliantly clear explanation of why length matters so much! Thank you Karina again 💛
You’re very welcome 😉
What great info. I've had trouble with arm hole depths before. Now I know how to adjust the pattern property. Thank you so much for all the great content!!!
You’re very welcome 😉
You have saved my sanity after I had two days of sewing multiple poor fitting muslins. Thank you!!
Karina you are amazing. You have revolutionised my sewng!
I’m honored. The sky is the limit now :)
What an incredibly helpful video, Karina!!!! You make everything so understandable. For the first time, I really "get" what changes I need to make in order to have a well fitting top. I can't wait to complete your series, and apply what I am learning to making my long desired woven tops!! I am so thankful to have found your channel with your excellent instructive videos, and am happy to join you on Patreon!
You did a nice job demonstrating and explaining all the hight adjustments!
I’m glad you liked it :)
I had almost given up on fitting until I found this video. I need extra height in the upper bust and would have NEVER figured it out with the resources I was using. Thanks so much for recording this!!
Thank you for sharing. Your videos are so easy to understand and follow. I appreciate your time. Your teaching style is on point with the visual references. Thank you so, so very.
I'm french and love the way you explain how to fit. Thanks a lot to show us in real what it does. It's really usefull. You are beautiful and you are right : all bodies are different. All beautiful. Sorry for my english.
Another BRILLIANT fitting series from you, Karina. Many many thanks - such a useful reference tool for all sewists. You are a star!
Thank you so much for this series of videos. This one about the height of circumference measurements is exactly what I needed to help me get a better fit in my garment sewing. I’ve been stuck on the toile for a Princess seam jacket since May this year because I could see wrinkles across the front and I knew it wasn’t a circumference issue because the pieces match my body measurements plus generous ease for a jacket. This video has helped me to see that the bust point on the pattern is too high for me and once that is adjusted everything else will be fine.
Thank you for the whole series, everything has been super helpful!
Once again... A HOMERUN!!! So clear
Thanks
Home run 🏃🏽♀️, I love that! Thank you so much 😊
As I am petite I have found this to be invaluable . Thank you for taking the time to produce this tutorial . It was excellent .
You’re very welcome ☺️
Just have to come here and comment that I have once again referenced this video to get a perfect fit! Thank you again for all you do to support me, thousands of miles north west of you in Portland, Oregon. 🥰
Thank you for your thorough explanation!
What a wonderful and informative presentation. It's premise is LOGIC!
Glad you think so! :)
Very helpful for my tall body. I always have trouble with the arm pit area. Soo big help
Loved this video. It is so detailed and very easy to understand. Thank you!
This really helped me understand why the tees I’ve tried to make don’t fit. Thank you!
Thsnk you do much, you are wonderful to share this information with us. May God always bless you and your family.
Thank you so much Karina. I’m petite and really appreciate this tutorial. I was feeling overwhelmed adjusting patterns as a beginner but after watching this (for the second time 😀) will give it a go!
I've watched this through again, as I'm not sure I went to the end the last time, and it all makes perfect sense. I can't wait to get started and get a much better fit. Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos, and the clear filming and explanations.
Glad it was helpful!
I have found these videos really interesting and helpful. Will you also be including adjustments for the lower body? I would be very interested to see how to overcome a sway back and adjust for a large tummy. Thank you for taking the trouble to make these videos.
I will include what’s needed to fit a top. Sway back and tummy are still upper body to me :)
@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thank you
This is so helpful, thank you very much!
Great information . Thank you !
Thank you for this much needed lesson.
This video really helped me a lot!
This video was another revelation for me! I am 5'6 and short-waisted but I never really understood how that translated into effective pattern adjustments for my body. I learned through your videos that my natural waist is higher (where my torso bends) than where I thought it was (where my belly button is). Your description of the armhole depth was very informative because now I understand what I need to modify on the same bodice pattern for both sleeveless and sleeve versions to avoid slight gaping in the sleeveless version. I didn't realize that the extra fabric around the armhole was for the sleeve's full range of movement. Thank you for the clarity!
I’m glad my comments helped :) it’s very satisfying to make corrections and see them working :)
@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Absolutely! I am very excited to review my old pattern adjustments to see how I can improve my skills. I also now understand why Burda provides such an extensive measurement guide. I used to think that it was too much info. The clouds have parted!
Oh my this is such a game changer! Thank you so much! I really dislike pinning out excess fabric in a muslin. Your method of measurements first is awesome. As always you deliver incredible content. Thank you!!!!
This is exactly the video I need. Thanks so much!
This is really good information! Thank you.
Really excellent tuition.
What a terrific presentation! So clear and detailed, and fun too. I'm sure many other viewers will have as many a-ha! moments as me. Maybe others, like me, have resorted to knit tops more often than we prefer because the woven ones have some fitting issue that we haven't been able to diagnose and tackle. No more! :D Thank you, Karina! I always enjoy your experienced and unique approach.
The template is genius! Thank you so much. It makes checking against the pattern easily.
Wow, I just learnt so much. Thankyou Karina.
Thank you for this, great video very informative.
You are Truly a Sewing Genius! Thank you So Much!😀😀😀
Thanks so much for the scenarios! These were so helpful especially to a newbie like me!
Thank you Karina, this is invaluable! I always have a problem with measuring from the mid shoulder as this can vary enough to cause an issue! Your sewing friends may want to put on a chain necklace to measure the width of the neck, as the chain will show exactly where the neck connects to the shoulder, this also helps with measuring from the back neck down 👍👍
I knew about the neckline trick but I don’t have any. It’s a good tip I’ll touch on later on.
What an incredibly helpful video. Thank you so much for the free resources. ♥️
Thank you for this series!
Glad you enjoy it!
Brilliant video. Love your channel so much.
Wow Karina, this was really helpful
I’m glad you liked it :)
Wow! It’s like a lightbulb just turned on! Thank you so much for a fantastic explanation on making adjustments and visually why’s. You’re a huge help with these excellent videos!
This is awesome information. I can’t wait to use it on my patterns. Thank you so very much.
Just wanted to say a big " Thank You" for all the effort you have taken to make this video and the fitting series. I am now off to put it into practice!
This is an amazing video description for fitting a top. Looking forward to trying this out. Thank you so much. I really enjoy your videos.
Excellent! Love this type of video... I always love to learn. Thank you. PS this concept was new to me. The more you learn about pattern making the easier it is to fix s problem.
Great info! You made complicated adjustments so understandable! Thank you!❤️
I’m glad this helps :)
SO useful Karina, thank you very much!
You’re very welcome 😉
Thank you Karina, can't wait to try this.
Have fun !
Excellent information! I needed the arm scythe adjustment!
Awesome! Have fun with your muslin :)
Fantastic help for fitting issues.
I’m glad it’s helpful :)
LOVE this video, had to come back and watch it again now that I feel I am ready for the advanced master class
Thank you so much Katina. This was so helpful for me!!
Yay! I’m glad it helps :)
Thanks Karina - it was very well explained and demonstrated! Very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
What a fabtastic tutorial. You explain everything so well. Thank you, Karina!
You are so welcome!
Thank you Karina, this is a great series and exactly what I think I need! I have a growing pile of fails and all of the issues look to be due to height measurements. Such a wonderful vault of knowledge you’re sharing, it’s much appreciated 💐
Once again, a fantastic informative video. Thanks
You’re welcome 😊
Karina, Thank you so much for this so helpful. ❤️
You’re welcome 😊
This was terrific. So very informative. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Karina, thank you so much for all of your work putting together this wealth of valuable information. It’s most helpful and I’m going to watch the video twice! 😍👍👍
I'm glad it's helpful for you :)
Thanks so much for your content. This will definitely help me get better fitting.
So helpful I'm following this series very closely. Karina you're the best!!
Thank you so much 😊
This is fantastic information. I'm long between my bust and my waist so I always need to add length there. It is super helpful to see the badly fitting muslins so we can pinpoint the problem. Thanks for doing such in-depth videos for us. I look foward to the rest of the series.
I've got a lot of content to execute :)
Fantastic class. The amount of preparation you do makes such a difference for we learners. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you
Wow. So much information. Thanks so much
You are so welcome!
Many thanks for a very clear explanation of fitting. cheers mary
Glad you enjoyed it
Omg Karina! You’re amazing! I have many vertical fitting issues because I am petite 4’ 10.5. Doing the paper with the neck measurement to get the vertical body measurements is an amazing idea! I will look you up on Patreon ! Many thanks for this! 😘x1000000
I’m glad my video helped :)
Amazing clear instructions in the major fitting problems for me. Thank you again Karina!
I’m glad this helps :)
Oh my goodness, this is very easy to understand, I can’t wait to truly get solid patterns with using the new template, I will be using and waiting for all your telling me.
Thank you so much Karina, this is the best fitting video I have ever seen! ❤
You're so welcome!
So helpful and timelyin my case. Cutting my fabric today.
Really great information, very useful, Thankyou.
You’re very welcome 😉