Thank you so much for this. I spent all day yesterday drafting a knit bodice block using a different video, and the shoulder width/arm scye and neck circumference all came out unusually. I had just about given up and was going to trace a t-shirt I own, but then you released this video! I can't wait to try your method today :)
Note that sometimes a pattern might look "weird" because bodies are not all shaped the same. The proof is in the fit of the final product. You can estimate fit with paper to see if you're way off, but since this is stretch the proof is in sewing it from stretch fabric.
This is a great video. It would be helpful to explain the reason for the dividing by 4 etc. It seems no one explains this. I'm just getting into drafting patterns and have barely touched the surface. I'm guessing it's because there are 4 side seams, 2 for the back, 2 for the front? Please correct me if I am wrong.
@@Mellysews Gotcha! So is that because the pieces are cut on the fold? To my point, it's really helpful to know those details. Especially for those that are new to pattern drafting. There aren't many sewing tutorials that explain that. They just give you the measurements and don't explain the math behind it. I do love your videos and have learned a lot of great stuff! Thank you for the explanation.
How very interesting! Thanks for explaining this in such detail, Mellie. I’m going to give it a try soon! One question…my spine is curved. Should I still draw the center back line straight from the back neck to the bottom hem/waist for the fitted tee? 😘
Usually a curved spine in a stretch knit would be accommodated at the side seams, not at the center back. If you wanted to adjust at center back you'd need to add a seam there.
English isnt my first language so i might've missed it, but when i drop the shoulder point for my slope by that quarter inch - doesnt it make that slope for my front pattern longer? How do i then sew these pieces together if front and back arent the same?
I'm just learning to sew and have watched quite a few tutorials on pattern making. This is the best and clearest by far. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this. It was so hard to find a good t-shirt tutorial. Thank u so much 💖
Glad it's helpful!
This is a fabulous tutorial. ❤
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Thank you so much for this. I spent all day yesterday drafting a knit bodice block using a different video, and the shoulder width/arm scye and neck circumference all came out unusually. I had just about given up and was going to trace a t-shirt I own, but then you released this video! I can't wait to try your method today :)
Note that sometimes a pattern might look "weird" because bodies are not all shaped the same. The proof is in the fit of the final product. You can estimate fit with paper to see if you're way off, but since this is stretch the proof is in sewing it from stretch fabric.
Good job laying it all out. Thanks for the info! 🌹
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, that's a lot of work. Makes me really appreciate the price of store-bought sewing patterns. Nice job! Very informative.
Thanks!
You make everything easier! Thank you!
Aw, thanks for watching!
Thank you Melly
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Great info !!
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This is a great video. It would be helpful to explain the reason for the dividing by 4 etc. It seems no one explains this. I'm just getting into drafting patterns and have barely touched the surface. I'm guessing it's because there are 4 side seams, 2 for the back, 2 for the front? Please correct me if I am wrong.
It's because the pattern piece I'm drafting only covers 1/4 of my body circumference.
@@Mellysews Gotcha! So is that because the pieces are cut on the fold?
To my point, it's really helpful to know those details. Especially for those that are new to pattern drafting. There aren't many sewing tutorials that explain that. They just give you the measurements and don't explain the math behind it.
I do love your videos and have learned a lot of great stuff! Thank you for the explanation.
Yes, when cut on the fold then it will cover 1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 which reduces to 1/2 and covers half you body.
@@Mellysews Gotcha. Thank you!
How very interesting! Thanks for explaining this in such detail, Mellie. I’m going to give it a try soon! One question…my spine is curved. Should I still draw the center back line straight from the back neck to the bottom hem/waist for the fitted tee? 😘
Usually a curved spine in a stretch knit would be accommodated at the side seams, not at the center back. If you wanted to adjust at center back you'd need to add a seam there.
English isnt my first language so i might've missed it, but when i drop the shoulder point for my slope by that quarter inch - doesnt it make that slope for my front pattern longer? How do i then sew these pieces together if front and back arent the same?
You have to adjust slope on both front and back.
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this will go great with your made to measure leggins. thank you
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