This is the most theory-based historical costuming channel I know, and I honestly love it! I've recently begun sewing and your tips are really helpful, and when I watch you i don't feel like I have to draft all my patterns myself and hand sew the entire thing, which what I sometimes get from other costumers. Please keep up the good work!
This is great advice. I do something very similar with my patterns. Instead of using tissue paper and tracing from the top (which is the very best way if you plan on selling the pattern in the future) I use packing paper and use a sharpie pen; It will bleed through the pattern tissue. Then I tape where I use pins to prevent tearing the pattern I've traced.
Wow, the dart trick is so great. I do the tracing every time because I know I will have to do an FBA and often other adjustments. Your videos are great because so many good tips.
Thank you so much for this video. I am definitely going to use this when using my patterns. Also such an awesome tip with the darts. I never thought of that and I always have such a hard time transferring them to my fabric. Now it will be so much easier. Thank you!
Back in the 70s, as a teenager, I learnt that I should trace the pattern pieces on tissue paper instead of cutting the original pattern. I’m glad to see you are doing the same. But instead of cutting notches I mark their location with tailor’s chalk.
Very useful video, thank you. What if your actual size is smaller than the smallest size on the pattern ? I'm very new to sewing and I struggle a little to adjust my pattern.
This is the most theory-based historical costuming channel I know, and I honestly love it! I've recently begun sewing and your tips are really helpful, and when I watch you i don't feel like I have to draft all my patterns myself and hand sew the entire thing, which what I sometimes get from other costumers. Please keep up the good work!
Thank you for your compliments! And yes! I know what you mean. It was so relieving when I started using my own methods so I can actually enjoy sewing!
This is great advice. I do something very similar with my patterns. Instead of using tissue paper and tracing from the top (which is the very best way if you plan on selling the pattern in the future) I use packing paper and use a sharpie pen; It will bleed through the pattern tissue. Then I tape where I use pins to prevent tearing the pattern I've traced.
Wow, the dart trick is so great. I do the tracing every time because I know I will have to do an FBA and often other adjustments. Your videos are great because so many good tips.
Oh, oh...grainline! Good tip on the dart, thanks!
Ahhh yes! You got me there! I wasn't even thinking since I was demonstrating on a piece of scrap fabric that I wasn't making into a dress. Good catch!
Thank you so much for this video. I am definitely going to use this when using my patterns. Also such an awesome tip with the darts. I never thought of that and I always have such a hard time transferring them to my fabric. Now it will be so much easier. Thank you!
Absolutely! So glad these videos are helpful for you!
So simple - but so helpful! Thank you :-)
You're welcome!
Back in the 70s, as a teenager, I learnt that I should trace the pattern pieces on tissue paper instead of cutting the original pattern. I’m glad to see you are doing the same. But instead of cutting notches I mark their location with tailor’s chalk.
Good point! I should start marking my notches like that.
Very useful video, thank you. What if your actual size is smaller than the smallest size on the pattern ? I'm very new to sewing and I struggle a little to adjust my pattern.
Makes grading it easier, too.
Yes!
Clever. I like it. I like it a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Thanks
You're welcome!