An important thing is do not ignore darts when you are making a pattern. Measure how wide the dart is, double it, and add that width to the pattern. On another channel I saw someone make a pattern from a fitted skirt but they ignored the darts in the skirt and just traced around the edges, so the front and back of their home-made skirt was totally flat and had no shaping to fit a 3-D human body. If the fabric has no stretch, you need those darts to make a flat fabric conform to your body curves.
@@jujurez6212 darts are the triangular areas sewed to make a flat 2 dimensional fabric fit on a 3 dimensional curved body. Most often seen at the bust and waistline.
What side to trace patterns on with the fabric. I made pants and cut pockets but they weren't all facing the design side of the fabric and I couldn't tell from the pattern (Simplicity) if I was doing it right. I also mistakenly cut off too much fabric from my pattern pieces because I thought the pieces were supposed to line up, resulting in. Very tight fit at ths hip and waist. Then I realized that the size I wear off the rack doesn't necessarily match the various pattern sizes so I have to make sure each piece fits. My measurements are not proportional or standard so I'll be pattern grading a lot but don't really have a clue how to. I'll definitely be purchasing or checking out books on the topic, but maybe you can do a video of helpful hints you learned from cutouts and share some of your favorite book resources? I've never sewn before and am inclined to dive in and learn from my mistakes and experience as I go, but I'd love to know how to avoid any mishaps. Also, do you have to use muslin for your practice pieces or can you use another fabric?
Oh. Have you done a video on gathering? I'm still relatively new to your channel so I don't know if it's been done. Are there other ways besides bunching up two rows of thread (which I'm scared to try, not sure why)? When I look online the instructions aren't always clear. Thanks.
This is SO RIDICULOUSLY HELPFUL!! Pattern making is something that I find very intimidating, and I'm probably not quite at the skill-leve to do it yet, but this was so informative! Thank you, April!!
I use pins to trace through thick layers, rather than a tracing wheel. It's accurate, won't ruin your clothes, and gets through them layers! Thanks for the video, April. ;)
I studied fashion design years ago but have forgotten so many things from lack of sewing! I am so glad I found your site! I have all these cool rulers and had forgotten what they were for. Now I will keep them and use them because I watched you using them and the memories came back. Thanks!!!
I'm so happy right now! I actually made my first top by following your tutorial. I watched so many sewing videos but yours was the only one that made me feel brave enough to try it lol. Thanks April! I love your channel
This is encouraging! I learned so sew by taking an evening course a few years ago. I followed a few patterns afterwards but I couldn't get the fit right. So I started making cushion covers and tea towels and stuff. I've decided I want loose fitting square t-shirts and comfortable cullottes, dungarees etc, and I figure I should just try to make my own pattern. Boy Mom your comment it's really encouraging.
@@denisekay4292 I know nothing about sewing lol. Only things learned from watching April's channel. And so far, I've been able to downsize some old clothes, make a top and add sleeves to some dresses on my cheap $20 sewing machine. 😄 Keep following this channel. You're going to feel brave too 🙌
@@boymom5675 - that's impressive what you've accomplished! I made a skirt at my first and only course with quilting cotton. It was painful step by step, in someone's basement, once per week. I used quilting cotton in a zebra pattern. I call it my $300 skirt... LOL. I was going to make another one but I lost my confidence and I couldn't remember any of the steps. I lost my job 2 years ago so I no longer need to be polished, and after the last 2 years I'm going for comfort! Best wishes for your sewing projects! 🙂
If you don't have a tracing wheel, or want to make precise marks through thick fabric, slide a piece of cardboard or cork under the paper and use pins to poke holes along the seamline.
I've been making patterns for years. I actually studied pattern making in college 35 years ago. I have one of those folding cardboard "cutting boards." I place the garment on it and push down pins to hold it in place. I can then use the pins to mark the placement of the side seams, etc. I have a small place so I put the board on my bed. Thanks so much for your tips. I learn something new every time I watch your videos.
@@hippiechicksmomma8691 You can find it at sewing centers. I think walmart has them also. It is a large cutting board made of cardboard with grids laid out. It folds up for storage and unfolds to about 3x6 feet. They also have a similar product called a Superboard that has a laminated surface. It's more durable but costs more, about $20. Have fun. Sewing is exciting.
i cant believe this content is free! thank you so much! you are so good at making it easy to understand even for someone (me) who knows next to nothing about sewing
This is so helpful! Mark the grain, fold in half, trace along seams, may need to play around with clothes with oddities (the weird overlapping in shorts, elestic items, etc.), make sure to mark pieces and seam allowances. Bara-bing, bada-boom. My favorite t-shirt ever is starting to get holes and I've yet to find one that fits me as good, so I knew I needed to be able to make a pattern for it. I don't sew, but I wish to learn, and that simple t-shirt is the inspiration for it lol.
Thank you so much for making this! I took sewing classes in high school but they didn’t teach us ANYTHING about pattern making- this is so beyond helpful, I wish they taught this practical stuff in sewing classes more!
So glad I found your channel! I took a costume construction class in college having no experience and it was HARD but SO rewarding to have made something. My bf bought me a sewing machine and I'm basically teaching myself all over again. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but watching your videos is SO GREAT. I'm amazed at how much of this technique you're doing I learned in that class! It's inspiring me. Thank you! More beginner vids pls
Wonderful! I have a pair of trousers which fit me perfectly but haven't found any the same in the shops, so I made a pair from a pattern, altering where necessary. They didn't fit very well even after a lot of adjustment so I was glad to come across your video. Thankyou so much. I have subscribed :-)
OMG, you just blew my mind. Thank you SO much! I am getting back into sewing after a many-year hiatus, and I don't have any patterns anymore. I just want to make a couple of simple things and don't want to buy patterns for them, so I can't wait to try this method. 😍
i LOVE using plastic sheeting from a big roll like you get at the hardware store. It doesn't tear ever, you can see through it for making altered patterns. It's perfect.
thank you so much for this! for years, I’ve just been using my own measurements or measuring others but it is much simpler to use old clothes that have a certain fit so you know exactly what you’re in for. Great video overall ❤️❤️
Hi my dear, this is on of the best most simple videos I have ever have the pleasure of watching. The best part is I actually ( UNDERSTAND IT , VERY WELL), 👍 .
I am one of those that when somebody starts trying to show how to create patterns I get overly intimidated and lost but your way of doing it is so much more comprehensible for me and easier to understand thank you so much April you have no idea how helpful this is to me❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤
Oh my god. It's an AMAZING tutorial. You are great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I was thinking of making patterns for months now. The video gave me a lot of great tips.
Oh my god, I watched your video after trying twice for my pants already - self-made pattern and failing. I switched back and forth between skirt and pants (cosplay project) and was getting kinda desperate when I found your video. It helped so so so much! They fit! They finally fit.
Sweetie don't give up practice makes perfect. Took me 5 times to learn fractions for my bed rest but I did it. And this is like my 5th sewing machine over the years I buy it try a few times n give up. Thanks to others like April there's no more fear. I'm slowly learning and very excited I will be a pro before it is overwith.
Really awesome April, you made the thought of making my own patterns a lot less scary. Looking forward to the next one. I have one suggestion: All of the pre-made patterns that I have ever used use 2 notches/marks to indicate the back and 1 notch/mark indicate the front. I use a lot of pre-made patterns and I think that keeping this standard for self-made patterns would deter possible mix-ups down the road, especially if someone is already a pre-made pattern user and is venturing into the self-made pattern world. Just a thought.
GAHHH!!! THANK GOD~! Ive been looking for EXACTLY this VERY thing! Im a plus gal and need to make my own clothes from awesome stuff I have as patterns!! SO GLAD I FOUND YOU! Blessings to you from the Great Pacific Northwest, Lakewood Washington! (think south of Seattle and wayyyyyyyy better!! )
hi Coolirpa! great video, thanks. If you have time for another video, I would really appreciate to see how can we trace a pattern from a shirt, dress, top, that has darts. I try it two time from very simple clothes that I have, but without a good result. Thanks in advance!!
I was really nervous about sewing for the first time because I dont have any patterns to practice on and I've never done it before. I never thought of just creating patterns from my favorite clothes. This is so helpful!
It looked like she moved the zipper to the back center seam, which would use a simple inseam zipper instead of a lapped fly front. She also skipped the back yoke which is more troubling because that is what adds the shaping to fit over a butt. I think if you skip the yoke, you would need to add back darts to compensate.
I saw some of those videos because I want to do that, but yours is by far the best. Your explaination is great, you show exactily which seam is the right one and you show it on diffrent clothes. Now I know how to do that. I'm so excited to see the next part. I love all of your videos, I watched them all. Happy new year :)
Buying clothes has become so frustrating- I have _one_ favorite pair of jeans that fit perfectly, so I’m going to make a pattern out of it and make more jeans that fit in the same way. Thank you for making this video.
Darn it! Murphey's law. Needed this tutorial five days ago when I was tracing some shorts, to make a pair. Oh well, wasnt too far off and the shorts turned out pretty good! Will enjiy watching more of these :)
April- I just found your page and I’m LOVING ur helpful, amazing content!! I know it’s been a while since you made this video, but I would REALLY be interested in what comes NEXT… Once you make your mock up from your home made pieces but now it doesn’t quite fit right… please can you show us how to make the right adjustments so it will fit perfectly!! That would be SOO helpful!! Thank you so much! ❤ keep up the great content! 😍😃
That’s awesome! Thank you for being so detailed with your videos. I got my dress form today. I will attempt to make my 10yr wedding anniversary dress 😱 I just need to learn to embroider flowers lol, everything else is just different parts of different videos you’ve uploaded 😊
I’ve always wanted to learn how to make patterns from scratch to make that perfect clothing item that you just can’t find in a store. Creating a sleeve pattern is particularly daunting for me. Specifically getting the sleeve to fit the shape of the bodice. I would love to see videos on how to make patterns from scratch, and done so in a slow and clear way so I can wrap my mind around it 😅
Pattern-making for fashion design by Helen Joseph Armstrong is a good book if you are looking for one. It's a bit pricey but it's what we used in fashion school and it's relatively comprehensive. If you have a dress form I can recommended a draping book also... Draping for fashion design by Hilda Jaffe and Nurie Relis. 😊
You can turn regular jeans into pregnancy jeans by replacing the zipper area with an elastic band. There are tutorials for it on RUclips. Dresses were also my friend because you can get a cute flowy/stretchy dress and it will look good for most if not all of your pregnancy. Also, some thrift stores (like value village) will often have a maternity section. The clothes are usually in awesome shape since they weren't worn that much and a fraction of the price! I hope this helps and congratulations! My little man is 7 months old and it is an amazing adventure. 😊
Thinking there could also be a way to tailor a large standard piece (plus size or something?) that fits the tummy but needs to be taken in in other places.
@@ell_brando6417 one word. *darts* . Darts darts darts darts darts. They will help so much. I made my mom's maternity clothes and I had her put it on then I pinched loose peices and sewed
My grandma would do this differently. She would take the original outfit that fit the person perfectly and then remove all the stitchings and used all the individual pieces to make her new sewing patterns to make all of her copycat outfits.
My new years resolution is to make a dress for myself from scratch! I have never done it before so this video comes at the perfect time! Thanks April :D
I haven’t seen in a while since I got my sewing machine fixed but I’m think I’m ready for a fresh start on sewing cause I’ve gotta use my sewing machine and I need more clothes
I was at Joann fabrics yesterday pattern shopping. Being a size 22 24 plus, I found nothing suitable. I stumbled upon your video. 🙏thank you. Iam so happy now diy patterns education
You are great! I learn something new whenever I watch you. This is way off your normal topics. I have a paralyzed dog and I'm trying to construct a diaper keeper that actually works for him and to make it more durable. Was wondering if you might be able to offer advice or even make a video. I've bought some but they wear out quickly and I'm not having luck trying to make a pattern.
I got a sewing machine for xmas a few years ago along with some ditsy print fabric for a skirt. Every year since I say I'm going to make it but never do, maybe this year will be that year. Also the tracing pattern idea seems far more easier than making my own like I attempted to do last summer and fell out with it 🙄
April your so bubbly n happy go lucky type person. I love to watch your videos. I'm excited to learn a lot from you. I'm just starting out. Thanks for your hard work and inspiration. What they have a hip curve? French curve more to buy.
I found this very valuable, thank you! Regarding the shorts, can you show how to create the pattern piece and construct the front area where a zipper and button would go?
I would love it if you would make a video where you make a piece of clothing in different sizes (like size 2,6,14 for instance) of the same fabric and then show how /if patterns are different and if there are any differences or struggles how to compensate / overcome them. I'm more on the bigger side myself and most people who are sewing on youtube are on the smaller side. So that would be interesting for me! :)
April, you are so amazing! I’m never gonna make my own clothing because I just can’t lol. But I looooove watching all your tutorials and living through your videos lol. 💕💕
Jennifer Xiong don’t say that, I always thought it would be too hard and watched all her videos just for fun, but in April last year I got a sewing machine and without any experience I started learning it and so far already made a skirt, some pants and lots of little stuff. It’s really not that hard, you should try!
I would really love to see a video on how to use a mannequin to draft patterns! :) Since I'm quite tall, my (adjustble) dressing form does not match with my measurements and draping is quite hard that way.
@@FannysLoA Yes I have, but I think you can't really pin fabric onto them? And I was mainly wondering whether there is a way to use a non-perfect mannequin to make clothes for yourself :)
@@lissegoris1276 Apparently you can if you fill it with the right material? It may not be perfect, but at least better than the standard mannequins out there?
@@FannysLoA I have an old "adjustable" form. I don't recommend using them in their adjustability but I passed mine out with batting and covered it with a tight t-shirt, and reapplied the princess lines with very thin twill tape.
@@lissegoris1276 you can use the tape form as a mold and fill it with expanding foam and then remove the tape and it will be more accurate and you can pin fabric to it
If you have a hard time tracing the armhole with the tracing wheel, place the garment on top of a cork mat or some cardboard covered with patern paper according to the instructions. Then use pins to mark it. Do the same with the top of the sleeve. You will clearly see the markings on the patern paper without having to move any of the garment.
Hi April, Great idea!!! I have done this to make pajama shorts for my daughter who will be in her last semester of college!!!! It worked out great. I know this tutorial will be so helpful for so many people! I can't wait to see your next video! Take care and God Bless.
Happy Hmong New Year!!! Hopefully, your Hmong New Year's was awesome and wonderful!!! I hope you reach 3 million subscribers in 2020. Love this video!!!! ❤❤❤❤
An important thing is do not ignore darts when you are making a pattern. Measure how wide the dart is, double it, and add that width to the pattern. On another channel I saw someone make a pattern from a fitted skirt but they ignored the darts in the skirt and just traced around the edges, so the front and back of their home-made skirt was totally flat and had no shaping to fit a 3-D human body. If the fabric has no stretch, you need those darts to make a flat fabric conform to your body curves.
This is helpful ☺️
What is a dart ???
@@jujurez6212 darts are the triangular areas sewed to make a flat 2 dimensional fabric fit on a 3 dimensional curved body. Most often seen at the bust and waistline.
Thank you for that, I didn't know any of that about darts. Thanks 😊
Thanks!
Happy new year everyone!! I’m pumped for 2020 and can’t wait to make more videos. Comment what you want to see this year ❤️❤️❤️
What side to trace patterns on with the fabric. I made pants and cut pockets but they weren't all facing the design side of the fabric and I couldn't tell from the pattern (Simplicity) if I was doing it right. I also mistakenly cut off too much fabric from my pattern pieces because I thought the pieces were supposed to line up, resulting in. Very tight fit at ths hip and waist. Then I realized that the size I wear off the rack doesn't necessarily match the various pattern sizes so I have to make sure each piece fits. My measurements are not proportional or standard so I'll be pattern grading a lot but don't really have a clue how to. I'll definitely be purchasing or checking out books on the topic, but maybe you can do a video of helpful hints you learned from cutouts and share some of your favorite book resources? I've never sewn before and am inclined to dive in and learn from my mistakes and experience as I go, but I'd love to know how to avoid any mishaps. Also, do you have to use muslin for your practice pieces or can you use another fabric?
Sorry for the typos/autocorrect.
I would like to see a DIY wrap dress suited for Sunday service 💗💗💗
Oh. Have you done a video on gathering? I'm still relatively new to your channel so I don't know if it's been done. Are there other ways besides bunching up two rows of thread (which I'm scared to try, not sure why)? When I look online the instructions aren't always clear. Thanks.
Anything you can share for newbies! The basics! Please! I got a sewing machine for Christmas and want to do projects with it.
This is SO RIDICULOUSLY HELPFUL!! Pattern making is something that I find very intimidating, and I'm probably not quite at the skill-leve to do it yet, but this was so informative! Thank you, April!!
What an immaculate sewing room. Didn't know that was possible 🤣
Rich_Recluse I’m moving! Lol clearing the room actually. You should see the other side of the camera 🤣
Yeah my sewing room is a bomb!!!! ... atomic
Rich_Recluse rearranging your sewing room in order to take pictures/ videos of projects is honestly a whole other art form 😅
🤣🤣🤣
This is the fake sewing space. XD only for videos and pictures.
DARTS - Adding my voice to the many who have asked for a tutorial for tracing clothes that have DARTS!!! This was an amazing tutorial, thanks!!
IM MAKING MY OWN PROM DRESS;😊 IM FELLING CONFIDENT BECAUSE I WATCH YOUR CHANNEL ALOT SO I FEEL VERY CONFIDENT. AND I GOT MY MANNEQUIN TODAY!!😊😊🤗😆
Congrats! I hope you have a success making it!
Great! I made a goal to make my own prom dress years ago and I did. Allow enough time to do your finishing touches and have fun.
I want to make mine as well! 😊
@@vivienyyw.4195 Roughly $30-40 dollars. Try Amazon. That's where I got mines from.
GOODLUCK!!!
I use pins to trace through thick layers, rather than a tracing wheel. It's accurate, won't ruin your clothes, and gets through them layers! Thanks for the video, April. ;)
I studied fashion design years ago but have forgotten so many things from lack of sewing! I am so glad I found your site! I have all these cool rulers and had forgotten what they were for. Now I will keep them and use them because I watched you using them and the memories came back. Thanks!!!
I'm so happy right now! I actually made my first top by following your tutorial. I watched so many sewing videos but yours was the only one that made me feel brave enough to try it lol. Thanks April! I love your channel
Awwww this made me tear up and so happy to hear. Thank you for this comment. I'm so happy I could help you
This is encouraging! I learned so sew by taking an evening course a few years ago. I followed a few patterns afterwards but I couldn't get the fit right. So I started making cushion covers and tea towels and stuff. I've decided I want loose fitting square t-shirts and comfortable cullottes, dungarees etc, and I figure I should just try to make my own pattern. Boy Mom your comment it's really encouraging.
@@denisekay4292 I know nothing about sewing lol. Only things learned from watching April's channel.
And so far, I've been able to downsize some old clothes, make a top and add sleeves to some dresses on my cheap $20 sewing machine. 😄
Keep following this channel. You're going to feel brave too 🙌
@@boymom5675 - that's impressive what you've accomplished! I made a skirt at my first and only course with quilting cotton. It was painful step by step, in someone's basement, once per week. I used quilting cotton in a zebra pattern. I call it my $300 skirt... LOL. I was going to make another one but I lost my confidence and I couldn't remember any of the steps. I lost my job 2 years ago so I no longer need to be polished, and after the last 2 years I'm going for comfort! Best wishes for your sewing projects! 🙂
@@denisekay4292 awww I love how nice and positive everyone is here. Good luck to you too! 😘
If you don't have a tracing wheel, or want to make precise marks through thick fabric, slide a piece of cardboard or cork under the paper and use pins to poke holes along the seamline.
Thanks. I don't yet have one and needed this hint.
I've been making patterns for years. I actually studied pattern making in college 35 years ago. I have one of those folding cardboard "cutting boards." I place the garment on it and push down pins to hold it in place. I can then use the pins to mark the placement of the side seams, etc. I have a small place so I put the board on my bed. Thanks so much for your tips. I learn something new every time I watch your videos.
Help what is a folding cardboard. I'm a newly just started out at 63 yrs old. I'm excited
@@hippiechicksmomma8691 You can find it at sewing centers. I think walmart has them also. It is a large cutting board made of cardboard with grids laid out. It folds up for storage and unfolds to about 3x6 feet. They also have a similar product called a Superboard that has a laminated surface. It's more durable but costs more, about $20. Have fun. Sewing is exciting.
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I do the same thing but just use a yoga mat on my bed!
i cant believe this content is free! thank you so much! you are so good at making it easy to understand even for someone (me) who knows next to nothing about sewing
This is so helpful! Mark the grain, fold in half, trace along seams, may need to play around with clothes with oddities (the weird overlapping in shorts, elestic items, etc.), make sure to mark pieces and seam allowances. Bara-bing, bada-boom. My favorite t-shirt ever is starting to get holes and I've yet to find one that fits me as good, so I knew I needed to be able to make a pattern for it. I don't sew, but I wish to learn, and that simple t-shirt is the inspiration for it lol.
Thank you so much for making this! I took sewing classes in high school but they didn’t teach us ANYTHING about pattern making- this is so beyond helpful, I wish they taught this practical stuff in sewing classes more!
So glad I found your channel! I took a costume construction class in college having no experience and it was HARD but SO rewarding to have made something. My bf bought me a sewing machine and I'm basically teaching myself all over again. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but watching your videos is SO GREAT. I'm amazed at how much of this technique you're doing I learned in that class! It's inspiring me. Thank you! More beginner vids pls
I am an old sewer who reads blueprints and worked with engineers; this person is a SUPERB CRAFTSPERSON!
This the best pattern making tutorial I’ve ever seen on RUclips, thank you April you explained and demonstrated this clearly that can repeat it
Wonderful! I have a pair of trousers which fit me perfectly but haven't found any the same in the shops, so I made a pair from a pattern, altering where necessary. They didn't fit very well even after a lot of adjustment so I was glad to come across your video. Thankyou so much. I have subscribed :-)
April, you've given me the courage to attempt something I tried at age 8 ( but was a disaster), now I'm a bit smarter
Thank you.
OMG, you just blew my mind. Thank you SO much! I am getting back into sewing after a many-year hiatus, and I don't have any patterns anymore. I just want to make a couple of simple things and don't want to buy patterns for them, so I can't wait to try this method. 😍
So glad I found you. The other sites were so complicated!!!! This is what I had in mind in making my own pattern from my clothes!!!
i LOVE using plastic sheeting from a big roll like you get at the hardware store. It doesn't tear ever, you can see through it for making altered patterns. It's perfect.
I've always loved drafting my patterns from scratch. But this tutorial is great!
You are a lifesaver, i had never been able to get it right before but now maybe i actually have a chance. Thank you so much!
thank you so much for this! for years, I’ve just been using my own measurements or measuring others but it is much simpler to use old clothes that have a certain fit so you know exactly what you’re in for. Great video overall ❤️❤️
Hi my dear, this is on of the best most simple videos I have ever have the pleasure of watching. The best part is I actually ( UNDERSTAND IT , VERY WELL), 👍 .
I am one of those that when somebody starts trying to show how to create patterns I get overly intimidated and lost but your way of doing it is so much more comprehensible for me and easier to understand thank you so much April you have no idea how helpful this is to me❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤
Oh my god. It's an AMAZING tutorial. You are great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I was thinking of making patterns for months now. The video gave me a lot of great tips.
I used your tips to make a pattern from my favorite top, thank you!!! Judy
Judy Chapman yay! Glad to hear it!
Oh my god, I watched your video after trying twice for my pants already - self-made pattern and failing. I switched back and forth between skirt and pants (cosplay project) and was getting kinda desperate when I found your video. It helped so so so much! They fit! They finally fit.
Thank you so much for this video! I would love to see more videos on beginner fashion sewing like this video. I have a fear of sewing clothes 😅
Sweetie don't give up practice makes perfect. Took me 5 times to learn fractions for my bed rest but I did it. And this is like my 5th sewing machine over the years I buy it try a few times n give up. Thanks to others like April there's no more fear. I'm slowly learning and very excited I will be a pro before it is overwith.
Really awesome April, you made the thought of making my own patterns a lot less scary. Looking forward to the next one.
I have one suggestion: All of the pre-made patterns that I have ever used use 2 notches/marks to indicate the back and 1 notch/mark indicate the front. I use a lot of pre-made patterns and I think that keeping this standard for self-made patterns would deter possible mix-ups down the road, especially if someone is already a pre-made pattern user and is venturing into the self-made pattern world. Just a thought.
GAHHH!!! THANK GOD~! Ive been looking for EXACTLY this VERY thing! Im a plus gal and need to make my own clothes from awesome stuff I have as patterns!! SO GLAD I FOUND YOU! Blessings to you from the Great Pacific Northwest, Lakewood Washington! (think south of Seattle and wayyyyyyyy better!! )
hi Coolirpa! great video, thanks. If you have time for another video, I would really appreciate to see how can we trace a pattern from a shirt, dress, top, that has darts. I try it two time from very simple clothes that I have, but without a good result. Thanks in advance!!
Yes! A lot of my favorite clothes has darts.
I was really nervous about sewing for the first time because I dont have any patterns to practice on and I've never done it before. I never thought of just creating patterns from my favorite clothes. This is so helpful!
Great video, but what about the zipper fly on the shorts? That takes additional pattern piece(s).
It looked like she moved the zipper to the back center seam, which would use a simple inseam zipper instead of a lapped fly front. She also skipped the back yoke which is more troubling because that is what adds the shaping to fit over a butt. I think if you skip the yoke, you would need to add back darts to compensate.
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The part @ 10:04, thank u! Making a peplum top with sleeves. Watched this video and the peplum top one to help me out.
Invaluable info! Been stuck on how to fix tracing the back crotch seam forever!! Thank you!
I love your teaching skills.
I loved this video! Thank you for sharing! Have you uploaded the part 2 of this video? I can't seem to find it if you have. Please help!
I saw some of those videos because I want to do that, but yours is by far the best. Your explaination is great, you show exactily which seam is the right one and you show it on diffrent clothes. Now I know how to do that. I'm so excited to see the next part.
I love all of your videos, I watched them all. Happy new year :)
Buying clothes has become so frustrating- I have _one_ favorite pair of jeans that fit perfectly, so I’m going to make a pattern out of it and make more jeans that fit in the same way. Thank you for making this video.
Darn it! Murphey's law. Needed this tutorial five days ago when I was tracing some shorts, to make a pair. Oh well, wasnt too far off and the shorts turned out pretty good! Will enjiy watching more of these :)
April- I just found your page and I’m LOVING ur helpful, amazing content!!
I know it’s been a while since you made this video, but I would REALLY be interested in what comes NEXT…
Once you make your mock up from your home made pieces but now it doesn’t quite fit right… please can you show us how to make the right adjustments so it will fit perfectly!!
That would be SOO helpful!!
Thank you so much! ❤ keep up the great content! 😍😃
That’s awesome! Thank you for being so detailed with your videos. I got my dress form today. I will attempt to make my 10yr wedding anniversary dress 😱 I just need to learn to embroider flowers lol, everything else is just different parts of different videos you’ve uploaded 😊
That was what I have been looking for something simple but not overly complicated. I can’t work for the next tutorial. Thank you 🙏
This was so incredibly helpful! I’ve been trying to make a sweater and somehow got incredibly lost and it is not pretty! So this helped soo much💞
I’ve always wanted to learn how to make patterns from scratch to make that perfect clothing item that you just can’t find in a store. Creating a sleeve pattern is particularly daunting for me. Specifically getting the sleeve to fit the shape of the bodice. I would love to see videos on how to make patterns from scratch, and done so in a slow and clear way so I can wrap my mind around it 😅
Pattern-making for fashion design by Helen Joseph Armstrong is a good book if you are looking for one. It's a bit pricey but it's what we used in fashion school and it's relatively comprehensive. If you have a dress form I can recommended a draping book also... Draping for fashion design by Hilda Jaffe and Nurie Relis. 😊
Kindred Closets thank you so much!!
Search silhouette patterns sleeves on RUclips. The explanation is perfect
I’m pregnant and clothes can be somewhat expensive, I would love to see you making some pregnancy clothes from scratch 😍!
Same thing just use stretchy fabric
You can turn regular jeans into pregnancy jeans by replacing the zipper area with an elastic band. There are tutorials for it on RUclips. Dresses were also my friend because you can get a cute flowy/stretchy dress and it will look good for most if not all of your pregnancy. Also, some thrift stores (like value village) will often have a maternity section. The clothes are usually in awesome shape since they weren't worn that much and a fraction of the price! I hope this helps and congratulations! My little man is 7 months old and it is an amazing adventure. 😊
Thinking there could also be a way to tailor a large standard piece (plus size or something?) that fits the tummy but needs to be taken in in other places.
@@ell_brando6417 one word. *darts* . Darts darts darts darts darts. They will help so much. I made my mom's maternity clothes and I had her put it on then I pinched loose peices and sewed
I pray you had a safe pregnancy! Congrats on the blessing of a child! God bless you and your child to have such an inspirational mother! ❤️ much love!
Wish I’d seen this earlier, spent all day drafting disasters! Thanks for all the brilliant advice and easy to follow tips
I've only done this once, when my daughter was very young. I took a pair of her knit shorts, traced them and made that the inner part of a skort.
My grandma would do this differently. She would take the original outfit that fit the person perfectly and then remove all the stitchings and used all the individual pieces to make her new sewing patterns to make all of her copycat outfits.
My new years resolution is to make a dress for myself from scratch! I have never done it before so this video comes at the perfect time! Thanks April :D
Am I blind? I can't find the second video you mentioned about making samples. XD This was super helpful!
I've been following you for years and I always enjoy your tutorials so much, I feel like I've learned so much. Thank you April!
I haven’t seen in a while since I got my sewing machine fixed but I’m think I’m ready for a fresh start on sewing cause I’ve gotta use my sewing machine and I need more clothes
Great video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, your instructions are excellent.😊
Thank you so so much for this video!! ❤️ I really appreciate all the extra little tips and tricks !
Thank you for sharing, i will definitely use this to copy some clothing, and hats.
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You make this look sooo easy😭😭
But I'm still gonna try it, I now have a boost confidence watching this. 😊😊😊😊
Girl you are KILLING IT!
please can you make a lingerie set!!! there are lots of free patterns, or if you can show us how to draft our own
Wow You really know your stuff iv learned allot and I'm subscribed cant wait to see more videos :D I'm excited to make my own clothes soon
I was at Joann fabrics yesterday pattern shopping. Being a size 22 24 plus, I found nothing suitable. I stumbled upon your video. 🙏thank you. Iam so happy now diy patterns education
wow. I just started sewing and this is so helpful. thann you so much
You are great! I learn something new whenever I watch you. This is way off your normal topics. I have a paralyzed dog and I'm trying to construct a diaper keeper that actually works for him and to make it more durable. Was wondering if you might be able to offer advice or even make a video. I've bought some but they wear out quickly and I'm not having luck trying to make a pattern.
I got a sewing machine for xmas a few years ago along with some ditsy print fabric for a skirt. Every year since I say I'm going to make it but never do, maybe this year will be that year. Also the tracing pattern idea seems far more easier than making my own like I attempted to do last summer and fell out with it 🙄
Thank for do this video, I a pair of stretch pants that’s comfy but now they are getting worn so I will try this, thanks
April your so bubbly n happy go lucky type person. I love to watch your videos. I'm excited to learn a lot from you. I'm just starting out. Thanks for your hard work and inspiration. What they have a hip curve? French curve more to buy.
Finally something actually informative!!! Thank you SOOOOOO MUCHHH!!!!!!!😭🖤
thanks a lot for this video. tips very helpful. happy new year and please go a head for more tips to create our own kimono patterns.
This was so helpfull, thank you !
I found this very valuable, thank you! Regarding the shorts, can you show how to create the pattern piece and construct the front area where a zipper and button would go?
I would love it if you would make a video where you make a piece of clothing in different sizes (like size 2,6,14 for instance) of the same fabric and then show how /if patterns are different and if there are any differences or struggles how to compensate / overcome them. I'm more on the bigger side myself and most people who are sewing on youtube are on the smaller side. So that would be interesting for me! :)
this is so helpful! is there a part 2 up yet?
April, you are so amazing! I’m never gonna make my own clothing because I just can’t lol. But I looooove watching all your tutorials and living through your videos lol. 💕💕
Jennifer Xiong don’t say that, I always thought it would be too hard and watched all her videos just for fun, but in April last year I got a sewing machine and without any experience I started learning it and so far already made a skirt, some pants and lots of little stuff. It’s really not that hard, you should try!
Awesome tips, always great learning different ways to create a pattern. I love patternmaking ❤🤗
haven't watched it but this tutorial is so helpful! can't wait to use it
I would really love to see a video on how to use a mannequin to draft patterns! :) Since I'm quite tall, my (adjustble) dressing form does not match with my measurements and draping is quite hard that way.
Have you seen the "make your own mannequin"-videos?
Basically cover yourself in duct tape, and you will have something that's a perfect match for you.
@@FannysLoA Yes I have, but I think you can't really pin fabric onto them? And I was mainly wondering whether there is a way to use a non-perfect mannequin to make clothes for yourself :)
@@lissegoris1276 Apparently you can if you fill it with the right material?
It may not be perfect, but at least better than the standard mannequins out there?
@@FannysLoA I have an old "adjustable" form. I don't recommend using them in their adjustability but I passed mine out with batting and covered it with a tight t-shirt, and reapplied the princess lines with very thin twill tape.
@@lissegoris1276 you can use the tape form as a mold and fill it with expanding foam and then remove the tape and it will be more accurate and you can pin fabric to it
This video is super useful to me, please make this kind of video more😁😁 thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for such an easy to follow tutorial. I have several books that tell me the same information but seeing how to do it was much more helpful.
Happy New Year April....Great tutorial..Can’t wait to see what you do the rest of the year....
Finally you’re making a video like this 🥺💞 All of the other ones on youtube are so hard to understand lmao
If you have a hard time tracing the armhole with the tracing wheel, place the garment on top of a cork mat or some cardboard covered with patern paper according to the instructions. Then use pins to mark it. Do the same with the top of the sleeve. You will clearly see the markings on the patern paper without having to move any of the garment.
Hi April, Great idea!!! I have done this to make pajama shorts for my daughter who will be in her last semester of college!!!! It worked out great. I know this tutorial will be so helpful for so many people! I can't wait to see your next video! Take care and God Bless.
You are so amazing. This really saves me from having to buy another pair of my favorite shorts just to rip them apart. Thank you so much!
Thanks for all your knowledge, I have learned alot.
Please show how to trace a pattern from a top that has bust darts. I can’t find a good video on it anywhere. Thank you💕
My bust darts always come out at the wrong place.... ugh.
Where is Part #2 where you show how to make samples? I can't find it! Love this video!
I’m looking for part 2 too
When you find it let me know
Thank you ! This is very helpful. You are a Star!!!
I've been planning to copy some shorts for a while so this is so timely!
I really like this video! I look forward to the next episode!
Love your videos! I am just learning to sew and you are so helpful...thank you.
Omgg first vid that i watch from u was the bucket hats and now that i subscribed.. im loving ur whole Content here!!!💕✨💕✨💕✨💕✨💕✨💕✨💕✨💕✨💕✨💕✨💕
This was perfect. Thank you so much for explaining in detail and simple
Excellent Idea for a video. Thanks for sharing.
Yay!! I've been waiting on this one! Very concise and clear steps! Looking forward to the series.
Thank you for your tips. I know how to saw, but straggling over making some patterns.
This is very helpful indeed. Thank you.
Brilliant video! SO well explained!
Happy Hmong New Year!!! Hopefully, your Hmong New Year's was awesome and wonderful!!! I hope you reach 3 million subscribers in 2020. Love this video!!!! ❤❤❤❤