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.
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'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 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!!!
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!
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! 🙂
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.
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
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 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
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.
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 ❤️❤️
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❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤
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 :-)
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.
Leggings for night. Oversized shirts. And I kept my jeans just used an elastic as well as just for a belly band. Had a few maternity jeans but i didn’t buy any other maternity clothes. Just made do with what I had and bought the next size up. It came in handy with breastfeeding and pumping later on. And now it’s great for sleeping in
@@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
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. 😍
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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’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. 😊
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.
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 😊
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!! )
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
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 :)
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 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- 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! 😍😃
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 :)
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.
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 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?
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 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! :)
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
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
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.
TheHeffinator Yep. Totally, it’s thin enough to pin through but no so thin that it tears (which was a problem I found with wrapping paper) I live in the UK and found a store that sells the 10m rolls for something like 80p (I guess about a dollar?). I’m such a Cheapskate LOL.
For triangle darts- measure the width of the top of the dart (the widest part) and double it. Add that much to the edge of the pattern piece that has the dart (usually waistline of pants or skirt, and side seam of the front of a blouse) If it is a diamond-shaped dart instead of a triangle shaped one , (diamond shaped darts sometimes used on a shirt or dress) then measure the widest part of the center of the diamond.
I don't even use paper. I simply lay the garment on the fabric, and cut. I use a half inch seam allowance. I recently made a coral long sleeve ribbed hoodie. It's the first thing, I have made from scratch in years. I looked up some tips for sewing stretch fabrics. Even though I have been sewing for years, I have still learned a lot from your videos. Thank you, for all that you do.
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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!
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!!!
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. ;)
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.
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 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!!!
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!
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! 😘
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.
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
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 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 the best pattern making tutorial I’ve ever seen on RUclips, thank you April you explained and demonstrated this clearly that can repeat it
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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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 ❤️❤️
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❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤
I've always loved drafting my patterns from scratch. But this tutorial is great!
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!!
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.
I am an old sewer who reads blueprints and worked with engineers; this person is a SUPERB CRAFTSPERSON!
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.
Leggings for night. Oversized shirts. And I kept my jeans just used an elastic as well as just for a belly band. Had a few maternity jeans but i didn’t buy any other maternity clothes. Just made do with what I had and bought the next size up. It came in handy with breastfeeding and pumping later on. And now it’s great for sleeping in
@@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
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. 😍
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.
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 used your tips to make a pattern from my favorite top, thank you!!! Judy
Judy Chapman yay! Glad to hear it!
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.
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 love your teaching skills.
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!
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.
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 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!
please can you make a lingerie set!!! there are lots of free patterns, or if you can show us how to draft our own
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!!!
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.
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.
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💞
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’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
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.
Invaluable info! Been stuck on how to fix tracing the back crotch seam forever!! Thank you!
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 😊
You make this look sooo easy😭😭
But I'm still gonna try it, I now have a boost confidence watching this. 😊😊😊😊
Am I blind? I can't find the second video you mentioned about making samples. XD This was super helpful!
That was what I have been looking for something simple but not overly complicated. I can’t work for the next tutorial. Thank you 🙏
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!! )
The part @ 10:04, thank u! Making a peplum top with sleeves. Watched this video and the peplum top one to help me out.
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
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!
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 :)
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
Thank you so so much for this video!! ❤️ I really appreciate all the extra little tips and tricks !
haven't watched it but this tutorial is so helpful! can't wait to use it
Finally something actually informative!!! Thank you SOOOOOO MUCHHH!!!!!!!😭🖤
Wish I’d seen this earlier, spent all day drafting disasters! Thanks for all the brilliant advice and easy to follow tips
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- 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! 😍😃
Awesome tips, always great learning different ways to create a pattern. I love patternmaking ❤🤗
this is so helpful! is there a part 2 up yet?
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.
wow. I just started sewing and this is so helpful. thann you so much
This video is super useful to me, please make this kind of video more😁😁 thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
This was perfect. Thank you so much for explaining in detail and simple
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 :)
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.
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!
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!
This video was perfect for me since I was NOT in the mood to drape today ! 😊
I've been planning to copy some shorts for a while so this is so timely!
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
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?
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 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! :)
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
Girl you are KILLING 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
I'm a newbie but you made it look super easy! thank you
Great video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, your instructions are excellent.😊
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
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.
Anyone else literally use baking paper 😂
TheHeffinator Yep. Totally, it’s thin enough to pin through but no so thin that it tears (which was a problem I found with wrapping paper)
I live in the UK and found a store that sells the 10m rolls for something like 80p (I guess about a dollar?).
I’m such a Cheapskate LOL.
Yes the parchment paper with the grid is good.
I use packing paper.
That works, i just googled how much the alphanumeric paper costs and i'm 💀
I purchased a roll of medical paper on amazon and it works great! Just like white pattern paper, you can see through it!
Really helpful .. I am seeing you in. 2022 thanks alot and keep it up 🤩🤩🤩
Finally you’re making a video like this 🥺💞 All of the other ones on youtube are so hard to understand lmao
That pink dress is beautiful
The pants was incredibly helpful✨✨✨💕❣️💓❣️💜
Thank you for sharing, i will definitely use this to copy some clothing, and hats.
Great..!!
Greetings,
Jeff
Very helpful! I do wonder how you would do this with a garment with darts?
For triangle darts- measure the width of the top of the dart (the widest part) and double it. Add that much to the edge of the pattern piece that has the dart (usually waistline of pants or skirt, and side seam of the front of a blouse) If it is a diamond-shaped dart instead of a triangle shaped one , (diamond shaped darts sometimes used on a shirt or dress) then measure the widest part of the center of the diamond.
I don't even use paper. I simply lay the garment on the fabric, and cut. I use a half inch seam allowance. I recently made a coral long sleeve ribbed hoodie. It's the first thing, I have made from scratch in years. I looked up some tips for sewing stretch fabrics. Even though I have been sewing for years, I have still learned a lot from your videos. Thank you, for all that you do.
Thanks for all your knowledge, I have learned alot.
Thank you for your tips. I know how to saw, but straggling over making some patterns.
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.
wow you do not know how much you have helped me thanks a lot 👍🏾😘🙏🏾👏🏾🤗
Thank you so much for sharing!. It's so helpful for me to start having an idea of what sewing is like. It's a big help. Thank you so much!. 👌👍👏🙏💖💐
Yess! When I get the supplies I will be doing this. ☺😊
I been doing a few things wrong then lol This was helpful thankyou Coolirpa!
Excellent Idea for a video. Thanks for sharing.
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!
Thanks for youre video tutorial i hope i am now able to copy some of my favorite dresses and tops that are wornout. ♥