Thanks! I'm glad our videos make you feel more confident. I don't want anyone to ever feel intimidated so we try our best to make everything easy to follow. Have a great day. :)
if you're decreasing by less than 1" on each side, you don't have to adjust the sleeves. You'll just have to distribute your gathering a little more and ease the sleeve in.
Yes, you can definitely do alterations once it's stitched by taking in the side seams. You may have to remove the zipper though so you can take it in evenly on both sides.
you can definitely reference the finished garment size, but these measurements also take into account design ease. So it really would depend on the type of garment you're making. If, for example, it's suppose to be loose-fitting, you don't want to fit your measurements exactly or it's not going to lie exactly as it was designed.
You decreased the bustling, but what about the darts? They say most patterns are for a size A or B cup, but I find that the bust is still to large. Could you do a video on small bust adjustments please
I noticed that Small Bust Adjustment causes tiny reduction around the armscye. Should I tweak the sleeve pattern measurements in order to accommodate that reduction ? Does SBA affect the fitting of the sleeves? Appreciate your opinion on this one.
How is this different from doing a bust adjustment shown in other videos slashing the pattern through the apex point up to 1/3 the arm hold length & then another slash through the side dart that allows the pattern to pivot back and forth?
Thanks so much for this - and for your other videos! I'm a newbie, and they are so helpful. One question about this one - I am unclear on why you marked the seam allowance. I didn't see where you used that measurement (maybe I missed it?). Thanks again!
How would you decrease the bra cup size for a pattern such as McCall's M6740? I made the size 14, however the bra cups were WAY to big, despite the fact that I'm a 36C. The rest of the dress fits fine.
so the dress is already made but too big on top? Well, you can try taking in at the seams in that area or you can sew in some darts. If possible, put on the dress inside out and then start pinching and pinning till it looks like it fits and that will give you a guideline on where you need to take it in.
Am I correct in thinking that if I need the back width to remain the same, that I can simply remove excess from the front bust area in the front with this method?
What happens if I already have the darts made, and when I tried it on the bust is fine but the waist is too big, can I adjust it on the body? Or do I have to cut everything again?
Thank you for your reply! Should I draw new lines from the point of my dart (where the lines meet) out to meet the newly drawn side seam (of the same distance from the original dart lines on each side)?
It depends on how much you're adjusting it by. If it's just a small amount, it should be ok. Here's one we did for increasing the sleeve width: ruclips.net/video/-c6JrVlwp2I/видео.html decreasing would just be the opposite.
I have just made a shift dress by altering my pattern at the waist and hip and it fits perfectly over these areas. However, I have a lot of fullness in the upper back area, is there a tutorial to show how to alter my pattern for this please, or can you advise me how I can do it. I have gone from a non sewer to a fairly proficient sewer by following your posts - thank you
hmmm...is it behind the bust? If it's behind the bust you can do bust decrease just on the back bodice pattern and that should help. If it's the full length of the back then you can just decrease at the center back seam, bring it all in. You probably just have a small back. I do want to do some tutorials on taking in around the shoulders as I know there are a lot of issues here as well so I'll add that to my list. I'm glad our tutorials have helped you :)
Thank you once again, I am sure that without your help this dress would have ended up in the bin. The fullness is actually in the upper back but I think I have worked it out but a tutorial would be great as they are so informative. Keep on sewing!!
Thanks so much! Will this work if there are side darts? I've seen other tutorials where there are side darts and they are cutting the pattern up and moving the darts around. Your method seems much easier, especially for a newbie like me. But since my pattern has darts on the sides I want to know if it will work on it as well.
You can do it with the darts and don't have to move them. Your darts may be extended by increasing the bustline so I always recommend after doing your adjustment to make a muslin. You can just use cheap fabric and baste your pieces together enough to try it on and test the fit to see if you need to make any further adjustments.
Thanks for these tutorials. it's given me confidence to tackle on sewing as more than just a hobby. What if I have to take in the bust as well as the waist? I have a shift style dress and always have to consider my wider hips more than anything else, but then the waist and the bust are too big. Is there a specific order in which I should decrease the pattern? aka... bust first, then waist? or vice versa? or should I just cut to fit waist and bust and increase hip pattern?
+Yroko Speina If I were you, I'd choose your size according to your bust measurement and then use the pivot to increases the hip area. Don't forget to make your muslin to test your fit.
I'm new to sewing and am yet to make an item of clothing. I freaked out to discover my bust size is 2 sizes smaller than my waste and hip size and had no idea what I was going to do. In theory, this video has helped immensely. Let's see if I can put it into practice. I'm working in metric though but assume it would be the same formula?
If your pattern is split up such as a bodice pattern and a skirt pattern, I would choose the bodice based on your bustline and the skirt based on your hipline. Then alter the waistline in each to fit. It might mean you have a size 8 bodice and a size 10 skirt, but it might turn out to be a better fit this way. good luck
Gracias por tus videos he aprendido bastante, tendras alguno en el que expliques como hacerlo una talla menor o mayor a los que vienen en los patrones? :-)
Thanks! I'm glad our videos make you feel more confident. I don't want anyone to ever feel intimidated so we try our best to make everything easy to follow. Have a great day. :)
Thanks so much! I just followed your directions to alter the bust on a dress I'm about to make. Easy peasy!
Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial. The instructions are clear and make the process look less daunting.
if you're decreasing by less than 1" on each side, you don't have to adjust the sleeves. You'll just have to distribute your gathering a little more and ease the sleeve in.
Yes, you can definitely do alterations once it's stitched by taking in the side seams. You may have to remove the zipper though so you can take it in evenly on both sides.
you can definitely reference the finished garment size, but these measurements also take into account design ease. So it really would depend on the type of garment you're making. If, for example, it's suppose to be loose-fitting, you don't want to fit your measurements exactly or it's not going to lie exactly as it was designed.
You decreased the bustling, but what about the darts? They say most patterns are for a size A or B cup, but I find that the bust is still to large. Could you do a video on small bust adjustments please
The sleeve is normally eased into the armhole so you should be able to just continue easing it in.
The seam allowance becomes the pivot point. Hope that helps. :)
Thanks that was great! Really helpful.
Thank you Professor Pincushion.
I noticed that Small Bust Adjustment causes tiny reduction around the armscye. Should I tweak the sleeve pattern measurements in order to accommodate that reduction ? Does SBA affect the fitting of the sleeves?
Appreciate your opinion on this one.
How is this different from doing a bust adjustment shown in other videos slashing the pattern through the apex point up to 1/3 the arm hold length & then another slash through the side dart that allows the pattern to pivot back and forth?
Thank you! This is good info and well presented.
Thanks so much for this - and for your other videos! I'm a newbie, and they are so helpful. One question about this one - I am unclear on why you marked the seam allowance. I didn't see where you used that measurement (maybe I missed it?). Thanks again!
How would you decrease the bra cup size for a pattern such as McCall's M6740? I made the size 14, however the bra cups were WAY to big, despite the fact that I'm a 36C. The rest of the dress fits fine.
so the dress is already made but too big on top? Well, you can try taking in at the seams in that area or you can sew in some darts. If possible, put on the dress inside out and then start pinching and pinning till it looks like it fits and that will give you a guideline on where you need to take it in.
Nice Tutorial
Am I correct in thinking that if I need the back width to remain the same, that I can simply remove excess from the front bust area in the front with this method?
What happens if I already have the darts made, and when I tried it on the bust is fine but the waist is too big, can I adjust it on the body? Or do I have to cut everything again?
Should you make any changes to the bust darts on your pattern? Make them larger perhaps? Many thanks!
I extend the bust dart lines to my new side seam but always make a muslin to test it and see if you need to make any other changes.
Thank you for your reply! Should I draw new lines from the point of my dart (where the lines meet) out to meet the newly drawn side seam (of the same distance from the original dart lines on each side)?
Would this method work with a dress pattern where the bodice and skirt are already attached?
FleurSuoh As long as you have your waistline marked to help pivot from, you should be able to do it :)
will the sleeve fit this adjustment thank you
It depends on how much you're adjusting it by. If it's just a small amount, it should be ok. Here's one we did for increasing the sleeve width: ruclips.net/video/-c6JrVlwp2I/видео.html decreasing would just be the opposite.
Can I apply this technique to a decrease bust adjustment for princess seam bodice front?
yes, but I'd probably just do it to the side front and side back pieces. You can tape the side pieces to the center pieces to help with pivoting
I have just made a shift dress by altering my pattern at the waist and hip and it fits perfectly over these areas. However, I have a lot of fullness in the upper back area, is there a tutorial to show how to alter my pattern for this please, or can you advise me how I can do it. I have gone from a non sewer to a fairly proficient sewer by following your posts - thank you
hmmm...is it behind the bust? If it's behind the bust you can do bust decrease just on the back bodice pattern and that should help. If it's the full length of the back then you can just decrease at the center back seam, bring it all in. You probably just have a small back. I do want to do some tutorials on taking in around the shoulders as I know there are a lot of issues here as well so I'll add that to my list. I'm glad our tutorials have helped you :)
Thank you once again, I am sure that without your help this dress would have ended up in the bin. The fullness is actually in the upper back but I think I have worked it out but a tutorial would be great as they are so informative. Keep on sewing!!
Thanks a lot!
Thanks so much! Will this work if there are side darts? I've seen other tutorials where there are side darts and they are cutting the pattern up and moving the darts around. Your method seems much easier, especially for a newbie like me. But since my pattern has darts on the sides I want to know if it will work on it as well.
You can do it with the darts and don't have to move them. Your darts may be extended by increasing the bustline so I always recommend after doing your adjustment to make a muslin. You can just use cheap fabric and baste your pieces together enough to try it on and test the fit to see if you need to make any further adjustments.
Uuffh! Thanks! I thought I had to start all over again!
Thanks for these tutorials. it's given me confidence to tackle on sewing as more than just a hobby. What if I have to take in the bust as well as the waist? I have a shift style dress and always have to consider my wider hips more than anything else, but then the waist and the bust are too big. Is there a specific order in which I should decrease the pattern? aka... bust first, then waist? or vice versa? or should I just cut to fit waist and bust and increase hip pattern?
+Yroko Speina If I were you, I'd choose your size according to your bust measurement and then use the pivot to increases the hip area. Don't forget to make your muslin to test your fit.
+Professor Pincushion Thanks Professor! I'll do that.
Thanks so much
I'm new to sewing and am yet to make an item of clothing. I freaked out to discover my bust size is 2 sizes smaller than my waste and hip size and had no idea what I was going to do. In theory, this video has helped immensely. Let's see if I can put it into practice. I'm working in metric though but assume it would be the same formula?
If your pattern is split up such as a bodice pattern and a skirt pattern, I would choose the bodice based on your bustline and the skirt based on your hipline. Then alter the waistline in each to fit. It might mean you have a size 8 bodice and a size 10 skirt, but it might turn out to be a better fit this way. good luck
@@ProfessorPincushion thanks for the tip
Gracias por tus videos he aprendido bastante, tendras alguno en el que expliques como hacerlo una talla menor o mayor a los que vienen en los patrones? :-)
Hi, does this reduce the waist as well?
no, if you just alter the bust then the waist should remain the same
I’m working on a free corset pattern from mood Fabrics. It fits everywhere except the front you could park a car. Stripper big
I may try darts 🎯 🎯
I know this is an older tutorial, but I'm currently working on a pattern that is for a size C chest, and I'm a size A. Would I use this same formula?
***** you can try but make a muslin to try on. You may have to also alter the shoulder area because it was sized to go with a c-chest. good luck! :)
So the finishing garment size shouldn't be considered
What about ease? Say you want to include that?
Oh! Lol! Thank you!!!
Did anyone ever tell you you sound just like Angela from The Office?
Oh and it has a side zipper!