Rachel, the honesty about size, measurements, etc is why I started watching you to begin with! I need it to also gauge patterns. When a vlogger doesn't include it I ofter have to ask in the comments and hope they respond. I'm sorry it makes some others uncomfortable. But please continue including it. It's valuable information for me and I'm sure countless other home sewists. Thanks Rachel.
It's really helpful when you and other sewists talk about the sizes they use and the modifications they use to get a better fit. Please carry on telling us. I love your new sundress. It looks great on you. Not clingy at all. I always avoid bias cut dresses and skirts for that reason so maybe a lesson learnt.
That dress looks amazing on you. I am a larger lady but still appreciate hearing about all the measurements because it's given me the confidence to fit for my size and to not keep over sizing and making my clothes too big , so thanks it's helped my sewing so keep doing what your doing
@@KarynKeeley-qw1yd I hate this with knitting too! The patterns assume being larger means needing acres of positive ease. At 41” chest I really don’t want to add 10 inches! 3 or 4 looks fine thank you very much.
I love it when you say how you fit your shape and give the sizes. If people don't want to hear something, they don't have to listen, the rest of us are happy to hear it. Anyway, I love your vlogs. I look forward to Friday sews and anything else you put out.
As for me, I really appreciate when any of you vloggers give us details on how you determine the size you are making. I'm 71 and have sewn all my life, but I still struggle to decide the size of a new garment. I love your slip dress! I'm looking forward to your next vlog!
The reason most of us sew is because we want to achieve clothes that suit and FIT us. I’m a heavy person, with oodles of curves and I love trying to make clothes that make me look well and that fit my shape. You just cant get a lovely fit without a) being aware of your measurements and contours and b) taking the advice and tips of those who do the same. I’m sorry that the person who complained isnt comfortable with you talking about your measurements and size, but I find it a fundamental part of what I look for from your videos. I LOVE the comparisons of body shapes in the Sewl Sisters content and particularly one of the things I appreciate is how great you all look in the same patterns with the diversity of sizes and shapes - its often a revelation. Thanks for caring so much about what we think, but don’t be thrown off by the odd negative comment.
I find it very helpful to hear the sizes and any adjustments that you make. Getting the fit right is the hardest part of sewing and it’s great to see a variety of sewists tackle a pattern.
I am thumbsing up all the comments saying “YES, please share the size you made and the adjustments and your measurements.” And I’m adding my voice too. It’s SOOOO helpful to me, a relatively new garment sewist. I NEED to understand the relationship between all those numbers in order to become an even better sewist. It’s not “talking about weight”, it’s talking about this beautiful craft of sewing. It’s like a painter talking about the dimensions of a canvas and size of paintbrush they’ve used on a project. You’ve never boasted about making a particular size, nor have you spoken in a derogatory way about a size. I’ve only heard you share numbers, never value judgements. Please don’t change a thing….. except maybe make even more videos! 😍 🤣
Love the slip dress (well, both actually). Please don’t stop talking about fitting, sizing, ease and measurements! This information is so helpful and has saved me untold hours of frustration and potential disappointment. Seeing a finished garment on a real human being and understanding that the person is, for example, tall, or busty, or isn’t otherwise perfectly proportioned (whatever the viewer’s idea of that may be) allows us to evaluate how the garment might fit/look on our bodies and what size and adjustments we might need to make. Our shapes and sizes fluctuate throughout our lives and we need to make adjustments to our patterns and plans that reflect that reality.
I do find it really helpful to know what sizes vloggers make and what adjustments are made etc. Like you said it helps gauge what size we might need to cut out-so definitely helpful (especially if you are a new-ish sewer like me).
Such an interesting vlog Rachel. I personally follow sewists like yourself on RUclips to find out details such as how sizing on patterns worksfor us sewists who definitely come in all shapes and sizes. It is so useful to see how a garment looks on a real person so please carry on doing exactly what you do, details of makes are so important . I also find it helpful when vlogers report on how easy or difficult a garment was to make. I have been caught out a few times making a pattern described as " easy" .......😒 Thanks for all that you do ,and absolutely love your new Tessuti slip dress .
OMG really?? Knowing the sizes everyone makes is super helpful. The three of you (NSS) are different shapes so it’s always great to hear how you each adjust patterns so they fit best. Thx for doing that
Please keep on mentioning measurements. It is so helpful to have an idea of how patterns fit on real people. Making sure my makes fit me well has helped me to get over the many worries about my shape that have only been fuelled by unrealistic expectations created by the media. People look good at any size but to achieve this, they need to be wearing clothes that fit.
I do not discuss my weight! However measurements, patterns and ease are very relevant to sewing vlogs. The experiences you share are generous, honest and helpful, thank you.
Keep taking the positives Rachel. You will never please everyone. I saw the comment and was quite shocked. As you say you share your measurements to be helpful in understanding sizing in relation to patterns which the vast majority of us greatly appreciate. It is nothing to do with your personal size. Personally find it uplifting to see you looking so healthy and well. Thank you for continuing to share. Beautiful makes as ever. 😊 Lynne
I definitely appreciate knowing about size, measurements and adjustments. It helps me gauge what size I need to make. I think it’s an essential part of sewing no matter what your size 😊
Rachel, your hair looks so good! As a lady who has not been sewing for a while and a “lone” sewer with no local group or friend who likes sewing to advise, I find explanations of measurements and how they have been applied to a particular pattern a godsend! It’s saved me from disaster a few times! It’s so helpful to know if a pattern comes up oversized or even more importantly under! Ruan is another vlogger I find so helpful (and so entertaining!) so - ladies thanks for all your helpful vlogs, andkeep ‘em coming 🐾🐾
Continue as you do Rachel! I love that you and your Northern Sewl lovelies speak openly about your sizes no matter what their current status. If you were uncomfortable doing so then you wouldn’t. If viewers aren’t comfortable then they can choose to scroll on and shouldn’t dictate your course on your channel. That said, if it was meant as a casual observation rather than a mean moan then I guess everyone is entitled to express an opinion … You are looking radiant these days Rachel and always a pleasure to see your posts ❤❤❤
I love it when everyone discusses the sizing, and their body types and how the fit was for them!! Don't stop!! I am a pear, and my waist is 18 inches smaller than my hips-it is such a relief to find someone who has the same fitting issues!! It seems like everyone else I watch are hugely busty-and no hip to speak of-so when they review a pattern it isn't as helpful for me-but don't get me wrong...I want to hear from everyone out there sewing, and their personal experiences with their makes!! Thank yo!! :+)
Hi Rachel, I like your honesty and information that you give us about what you do when you are making something. I have been making a dress that was too big. I listened to one of your vlogs where you mentioned that you had this problem and added elastic to the waist. I did this and saved a dress. Thanks for all your inspiration x
I find it very helpful when sewists give their measurements and then tell us what size they made, what adjustments they made and how they found it all to fit when done.
Size, measurements, ease, fitting adjustments are all super helpful for me as someone who sews. Most of us search for pattern reviews before sewing a new pattern.
Size and adjustments are very important pieces of information. Guess it shows, you can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time. But you cannot please all of the people all of the time. Keep your blogs just the way they are. They are informative, interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for all your efforts.
Ah, bless you. I feel for the person who finds the weight/size chat difficult but it is really helpful to understand how you choose your size compared to your body measurements and how it works out. It’s brilliant that you care about your subscribers feelings but you’ll never suit everyone. When your channel is such a personal thing it seems to make sense to do what works for you and people can choose to watch or not. The person who is most open to triggering content is you from all our comments and, sadly, we’ve seen you go through that. Your content is brilliant because you’re so natural so, for me, just keep doing what you’re doing. ❤❤❤
Fitting is so important for making a successful garment. Knowing adjustments you or other sewers make to a pattern is helpful. I appreciate knowing what adjustments you make, including height. Thanks.
Beautiful dress and such a flattering fit! I am sorry one of your viewers finds discussing sizes uncomfortable, however I find this very helpful in understanding the specific fit of the pattern. Please don't stop.
Very helpful if someone says needed to size down or size up its so helpful. But I would say it’s your channel and you do what you want ,it’s your time and effort which is very much appreciated. And if you don’t like it don’t watch! Love you makes as always and when I see Stitched Up appear it brightens my day xxxx👍🥰🥰
I have just about finished my first ever sew. Its a dress which far from perfect. I didnt quite understand how to graduate to my size. But its a start. From a complete novice i think its great you mention sizes. Even though im not 100 percent clear on everything. But some people get jealous of others success. In that i mean your weight loss is fantastic you look great in everything. And keep doing what your doing. I love your videos ❤
I see the overwhelming vote is to carry on with what you're doing, it's so helpful. If someone is that sensitive about the issue then they'd be advised not to watch and find an alternative channel that doesn't venture near the one topic that real sewists need to know.
Probably like others, I find it really helpful when your referencing sizes, measuring & making adjustments. In the past I’ve cut out things to my size - these projects have been left for months before sewing up & my measurements have changed. So, Rachel please carry on as you have done before & we do appreciate your blogs, even if this person didn’t. ❤❤❤
I think it's fine for you to talk about weight, sizes, grading - whatever you need to do to discuss the garments you are making (or not!). It's your channel and if anyone doesn't like it, it's ok for them to not watch it. I find that information to be very helpful personally. Love the dress. Happy sewing.
Love to hear the size & measurements. It’s helps a lot some of us have lost weight & can’t relate to how a pattern will look on our new size etc . Beautiful marks as always .x
I stop watching folks who don’t tell their height and what size because at 5’11 I find that very helpful. Plus watching how you adjust is very helpful. Whatever your weight -I don’t care about that-It is VERY helpful for those of us who watch you and enjoy your channel for your content. People who are over sensitive about their size makes no sense. You have always been very straight forward whether your’re up or down sizes. It is nice to know I’m not the only one that goes up and down! Love your makes!
Your dress is beautiful. Sizing info is vital...it gives us insight into how the pattern is drafted/sized which is so useful to know. Same goes for what fabric was used to get an idea of how it drapes.
Oh Rachel I love your vlogs just as they are and think it is so helpful to know the sizing for exactly the reason you outlined. Please don’t change a thing and please don’t let a negative comment play on your mind if someone doesn’t agree or doesn’t like it they can ‘move on’ they don’t have to watch. Negativity isn’t helpful for anyone. You are an inspiration for me and I am sure a lot of other followers. ❤️
I really like when you and others tell us what size you make and any alterations you made to the pattern. It helps me know what I need to do to make the pattern fit me. Keep up the great content you provide!
Hello Rachel Love your videos I always appreciate you giving measurements and sizing As a sewist we can customize our clothes to fit us properly and make ourselves feel comfortable in what we are wearing For lots of women we don't have the perfect bodies So alterations are needed Thank you for all the fitting tips you give us Lovely makes Happy sewing 👗✂️🪡🧵💗
Please do continue to discuss sizing, measurements and fitting as this is so important for learning how to make the best fitting garment that we can. This is surely why most of us keep sewing. I find it so helpful and informative along with discussion around fabrics and how they sew up etc. You are looking fabulous in all your recent makes and you are quite obviously in a happy place which is lovely to see 💜
I personally find the chat about sizing really useful especially from the lovely Northern Sewl Sisters. As a taller sewer with a waist size bigger than my other sizes (thick set as Ruan says 😂) I find it helpful to see what adjustments you all make when I’m making the same thing. It’s also good to see how oversized other sewers find certain patterns as that helps to know if I should size down. Gorgeous makes as always. Have a fab weekend with the girls xx
I find it helpful to know the size of the dress that is made in comparison to the sewists measurements, please continue to do so. The slip dress look lovely on you Rachel.
I always find the size that is used and adjustments made is very useful to know, to get an idea if it would be a pattern that would fit me. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
I do like when measurements are included, it helps me see what a garment might look like on my body type. Ease in a garment is crucial the fit and it varies so much with each pattern. Your slip dress is beautifully made!
I really enjoy and appreciate when you reference the sizes of the various patterns. I also like knowing the alterations, whether being shortening or lengthening the various pattern pieces. It helps to know what is possible. Also taking ones measurements with each garment saves us from wasting the fabric. I believe all fabric is precious. Thank you Rachel, I love your channel and your videos. Love the Northern Sewl Sisters too ❤️ ~ Nancy 😊
It is absolutely so so helpful for me to know what your actual size is and what size you have made for the patterns you have made. For me it’s the most useful thing that you wonderful vloggers do for us. Goodness it saves me cutting out the wrong size, all you northern soul sisters do this for us and you are all different sizes and it’s why I love your vlogs so much! Maybe if it’s upsetting everyone and I honestly don’t know why it would, we are what we are, maybe you could put in your description box thingy where you put where fabric comes from etc Anyway you do look amazing Rachel Xx
Your slip dress looks amazing on you! Please continue with sizing, measurements, adjustments, etc. It is very helpful to achieve a good fit. Your content is always such a great Inspiration for me and others. Thank you for sharing! ❤
I think knowing what size you make is the most helpful thing so others can gauge which size to make for themselves. I think all your makes look good on you no matter what size 😊
I really appreciate that you include measurements and refer them to the pattern. It can be an invaluable aid for me with fitting. We are certainly all individual shapes but it's so helpful to have your comments as a guide.. please carry on xx
I’m new to sewing and I’m finding it really helpful to know what size you’ve made in conjunction to your size and the patterns sizing. I’ve found it especially useful when a blog highlights that they have sized up or down from the recommended pattern sizing.
Watching other sewists of different shapes heights and sizes is really helpful to most viewers so don’t stop it will be great to see the collab with yourselves and Emma such a diversity of body shapes you look happy and glowing take care
Absolutely agree with you Rachel. Sewing is about sizing and measurements and it is extremely helpful to know the size chosen by the presenter and measurements because it helps me to choose the best size for me (at least as a starting point). You can’t please everyone. It’s like going to the Dr.’s office and getting offended that they weigh you . Some things are just integral to what you do
I think hearing the size you choose and any alterations is always helpful! It is sad when people who struggle with their weight or size can’t be happy for others. I am 74 and have a grandson a little younger than yours and I enjoy your videos. Oh well, let the negative comments go! ❤
I really like that we talk about sizing as I find it really helpful when cutting out patterns. You look absolutely amazing and you look happy in yourself which is lovely to see. Your makes are lovely can't wait to see the trouser reveal ❤
Please continue to discuss sizing & adjustments- it is very helpful to know when we are trying to determine if we want to try a specific pattern or pattern company. Love you vlogs!
It is so helpful to hear the measurements and the size made! I just recently thanked Ruan because we have similar shape and size and it is sooooo helpful to me to see what it looks like on her shape. Please don't stop and congratulations on your weight loss you look great!
Please do not change what you do and say, the majority of us appreciate your honesty and helps us with our sewing journey so yes let’s ignore that person and continue as you were 😊. Beautiful dress and looks great on you, perfect for this weather. Love all you makes and great idea re the charity top skirt, look forward to seeing that. And good luck with the remaining de stash, are you going to help Ruan do hers this weekend 😂❤
I really appreciate hearing about the measurements, ease, and fit alterations. I’m about the same size as Emma, but tall like you, so hearing about length adjustments in particular is very helpful. Frankly I don’t know what that person’s issues are with talking about body measurements, but it sounds very much like a deeply rooted issue with their own body confidence and insecurities, rather than anything actually about you ladies. I hope they find some acceptance of their own self and the confidence to make things they love and wear with pride.
Oh for goodness sakes telling a sewist that they can't talk about weight and size is like telling a carpenter they can't talk about wood. Getting the fit right is a big part of why we sew for ourselves. Please continue to talk about size, size and weight. You look great by the way. Your hard work has paid off.
Slip dress looks fabulous. Yes carry on mentioning size and adjustments, it’s really helpful. I always used to make the standard size depending on my weight at the time. Now watching all you excellent bloggers I am getting more confident in grading or adapting patterns.
Firstly I love your makes, the slip dress is just gorgeous lovely and swishy/floaty. With regard to mentioning your size and which pattern size you used/adjustments made etc., as far as I am concerned this is essential information, please keep providing this info as it is helpful. I also don’t have any issues with you mentioning your weight loss/body changes as I identify with all of these (being a couple of years older). It’s part of life which also influences sewing choices too. Thank you for your vlogs. Please keep them coming.😊
hi Rachel, it’s just so useful to hear measurements and size chosen - so please continue. This information is invaluable for everyone (well almost everyone). Great vlog as usual.
keep sharing the way you do. it is very helpful to know what size and adjustments you have made. I am nowhere near your size or shape but still find it useful.
I personally find it really helpful knowing sizes & sizing . I didn’t have a clue about finished garment measurements I just went with my size on the size guide . I learnt all this mainly from you . Thankfully I used this when sewing up the recent Fleur because that dress going just by the size guide is very , very generous & I had to sew up 2 sizes down using the finished garment measurements still with room to spare . I can understand your information on sizing and not necessarily because it’s your actual size so I find it extremely helpful . Thanks Rachel . X x
I feel talking about fitting is sooo important in ensuring we get a custom made fit, I love to know measurements so I can relate to how it would look on my personal measurements and body. Please don’t stop doing it the way you do you have the best vlogs 💙💜
That dress looks amazing on you. You have been busy sewing and the blouse and other dress look great too. The colour of the pillowcase fabric will definitely suit your granddaughters hair colour, can’t wait to see your dungaree’s. I find it helpful that you share measurements etc with us as it gives us a fair idea of what we need for sizing. Can’t wait to see your Thea trousers. Have a great week and enjoy your time with your granddaughter.
Great vlog as always. Please continue with giving sizes and alterations to a pattern. Seriously what sort of world are we living in. Love your vlogs personally I wouldn’t change a thing you are fabulous ❤❤❤
I find it very helpful for you to tell us sizes and measurements. I'm not a small person. I wear an XXL around size 20-22 in USA in tops. I wear a size 16 in pants... I wish I was smaller, but I'm too lazy to diet and exercise at age 70. If someone complained about you talking about sizes it's because they are not happy with theirs. Just my opinion. Love your channel and the other girls. Keep up the good work. This dress looks great on you and the print is perfect on you. Love the scallop front shorts, wish the pattern was still available. Love all the fabric can't wait to see the makes.
Slip dress is gorgeous Rachel and yes please include measurements..I find it really helpful when I go to make a garment that has been shared on vlogs when to size up or down…really that is the whole point of watching guess making vlogs…and I think you look really well and happy…continue with how you do you vlogs…big thank you ❤😊
Please continue to share what size and adjustments you do to your patterns. It is truly helpful to know especially if I am considering purchasing that pattern. Your new dresses are gorgeous! Love the leopard print one!❤ Can't wait to see the Thea pants!!
Ignore the moaners, if they aren’t happy they need to stroll on. I enjoy everything you put out there for us ….. bloggers do this free of charge for us and I certainly truly appreciate everything you do 😊
I prefer to know body measurements when you talk about patterns. I scour these vlogs when I make an item to get a good idea of fit and any alterations I need to make for my size - it’s really helpful. Thank you for all your lovely vlogs 😊❤
I always appreciate honesty around sharing measurements and sizes, as well as any modifications! It's part of the sewing process so pls keep providing that info for as long as you feel comfortable doing so. With that said, I think there has been a bit of talk about weight and weight loss generally among the three channels and I think some ppl may be sensitive to that, which I understand. I imagine this person perhaps was grouping together the talk about weight and measurements / sizes. Of course they are connected and also, it's what's been going on in your life so it's hard not to acknowledge or talk about, so it can be tricky, esp when people have their own personal feelings about their own bodies, etc. I don't think any of you are doing anything wrong by sharing your own personal experiences, and I would keep doing what you're doing with the understanding that discussion of weight might be triggering for some folks.
Rachel, would you please keep telling me your body measurements and the sizes you make it really helps me out whenever I make something. I so appreciate your time and effort into making these videos for us. I love watching your sewing videos.
Hi Rachel, great vlog 😊 yes please always continue to talk about the size and adjustments as it really does help. I don't have the same body shape as you, but sometimes the adjustments do relate to me and I do watch vloggers that are of a similar shape to me also so that I have a rounded knowledge as I do make for others occasionally. Thank you for being such a great teacher and inspiration 😊
Hi Rachel. Wow, you are on a destash marathon. I like it when you discuss measurements and what size you picked and why. Among my circle of friends and family, I can't think of one woman who does not change sizes over her lifetime. I also believe fitting is one of the biggest challenges in sewing, and the first important step in that is picking an appropriate size. Add it all up, and I really appreciate your addressing body measurements and sizing and fitting -- thank you for that and all your wonderful vlogs, Antonia
I’m a plus size woman who has avoided sewing because i thought my only option was big 4 patterns. I found out about indy patterns in March 2023 and am loving it. There is no way to sew a well fitting garment without talking about size and measurements. Although I am NO way close to your size I still find your videos (along with other RUclips sewist) very helpful. Please keep them coming 🥰
Where to start! I should make notes! Your slip dress is so pretty, the fit is perfect. Please continue with the measurements. It's very helpful. And congrats on losing weight. You certainly aren't telling anyone they have to do the same. I'm quite envious of your success actually, but also, i find it encouraging. I was just thrift shopping yesterday and bought a cute pillowcase yesterday. It's taken apart, ready to go into the wash, then it will become either little skirts or shorts for the great nieces. I also found a lovely lightweight white linen tablecloth, it will become a long sleeved shirt. And i found a navy and white lining fabric for my navy blazer i hope to make this fall. I think the fabric from the red print skirt would make amazing sleeves using the pattern from the black top, which is so pretty. My oldest granddaughter is almost 19 and i still have fabric i bought to make her outfits when she was little. Unfortunately work and life sometimes get in the way of sewing. Now I'm using those fabrics for the great nieces. Do you wrap your fabric around cardboard before putting it on the shelves?
Rachel, the honesty about size, measurements, etc is why I started watching you to begin with! I need it to also gauge patterns. When a vlogger doesn't include it I ofter have to ask in the comments and hope they respond. I'm sorry it makes some others uncomfortable. But please continue including it. It's valuable information for me and I'm sure countless other home sewists. Thanks Rachel.
It's really helpful when you and other sewists talk about the sizes they use and the modifications they use to get a better fit. Please carry on telling us. I love your new sundress. It looks great on you. Not clingy at all. I always avoid bias cut dresses and skirts for that reason so maybe a lesson learnt.
That dress looks amazing on you. I am a larger lady but still appreciate hearing about all the measurements because it's given me the confidence to fit for my size and to not keep over sizing and making my clothes too big , so thanks it's helped my sewing so keep doing what your doing
You’ve hit the nail on the head here, exactly my feelings 🐾🐾
@@KarynKeeley-qw1yd I hate this with knitting too! The patterns assume being larger means needing acres of positive ease. At 41” chest I really don’t want to add 10 inches! 3 or 4 looks fine thank you very much.
I love it when you say how you fit your shape and give the sizes. If people don't want to hear something, they don't have to listen, the rest of us are happy to hear it. Anyway, I love your vlogs. I look forward to Friday sews and anything else you put out.
I absolutely find it helpful when sewists mention what size they've made a garment. Please continue to do that.
As for me, I really appreciate when any of you vloggers give us details on how you determine the size you are making. I'm 71 and have sewn all my life, but I still struggle to decide the size of a new garment. I love your slip dress! I'm looking forward to your next vlog!
The reason most of us sew is because we want to achieve clothes that suit and FIT us. I’m a heavy person, with oodles of curves and I love trying to make clothes that make me look well and that fit my shape. You just cant get a lovely fit without a) being aware of your measurements and contours and b) taking the advice and tips of those who do the same. I’m sorry that the person who complained isnt comfortable with you talking about your measurements and size, but I find it a fundamental part of what I look for from your videos. I LOVE the comparisons of body shapes in the Sewl Sisters content and particularly one of the things I appreciate is how great you all look in the same patterns with the diversity of sizes and shapes - its often a revelation. Thanks for caring so much about what we think, but don’t be thrown off by the odd negative comment.
I find it very helpful to hear the sizes and any adjustments that you make. Getting the fit right is the hardest part of sewing and it’s great to see a variety of sewists tackle a pattern.
I am thumbsing up all the comments saying “YES, please share the size you made and the adjustments and your measurements.”
And I’m adding my voice too. It’s SOOOO helpful to me, a relatively new garment sewist. I NEED to understand the relationship between all those numbers in order to become an even better sewist.
It’s not “talking about weight”, it’s talking about this beautiful craft of sewing. It’s like a painter talking about the dimensions of a canvas and size of paintbrush they’ve used on a project. You’ve never boasted about making a particular size, nor have you spoken in a derogatory way about a size. I’ve only heard you share numbers, never value judgements.
Please don’t change a thing….. except maybe make even more videos! 😍 🤣
Love the slip dress (well, both actually). Please don’t stop talking about fitting, sizing, ease and measurements! This information is so helpful and has saved me untold hours of frustration and potential disappointment. Seeing a finished garment on a real human being and understanding that the person is, for example, tall, or busty, or isn’t otherwise perfectly proportioned (whatever the viewer’s idea of that may be) allows us to evaluate how the garment might fit/look on our bodies and what size and adjustments we might need to make. Our shapes and sizes fluctuate throughout our lives and we need to make adjustments to our patterns and plans that reflect that reality.
I do find it really helpful to know what sizes vloggers make and what adjustments are made etc. Like you said it helps gauge what size we might need to cut out-so definitely helpful (especially if you are a new-ish sewer like me).
Such an interesting vlog Rachel. I personally follow sewists like yourself on RUclips to find out details such as how sizing on patterns worksfor us sewists who definitely come in all shapes and sizes. It is so useful to see how a garment looks on a real person so please carry on doing exactly what you do, details of makes are so important . I also find it helpful when vlogers report on how easy or difficult a garment was to make. I have been caught out a few times making a pattern described as " easy" .......😒 Thanks for all that you do ,and absolutely love your new Tessuti slip dress .
I think it's always helpful to know what size and adjustments a sewist has made to their current project.
OMG really?? Knowing the sizes everyone makes is super helpful. The three of you (NSS) are different shapes so it’s always great to hear how you each adjust patterns so they fit best. Thx for doing that
Please keep on mentioning measurements. It is so helpful to have an idea of how patterns fit on real people. Making sure my makes fit me well has helped me to get over the many worries about my shape that have only been fuelled by unrealistic expectations created by the media. People look good at any size but to achieve this, they need to be wearing clothes that fit.
I do not discuss my weight! However measurements, patterns and ease are very relevant to sewing vlogs. The experiences you share are generous, honest and helpful, thank you.
I am the same.
Knowing the size and adjustment is essential and really helpful, please don’t stop 😊
Keep taking the positives Rachel. You will never please everyone. I saw the comment and was quite shocked. As you say you share your measurements to be helpful in understanding sizing in relation to patterns which the vast majority of us greatly appreciate. It is nothing to do with your personal size. Personally find it uplifting to see you looking so healthy and well. Thank you for continuing to share. Beautiful makes as ever. 😊 Lynne
I definitely appreciate knowing about size, measurements and adjustments. It helps me gauge what size I need to make. I think it’s an essential part of sewing no matter what your size 😊
Rachel, your hair looks so good! As a lady who has not been sewing for a while and a “lone” sewer with no local group or friend who likes sewing to advise, I find explanations of measurements and how they have been applied to a particular pattern a godsend! It’s saved me from disaster a few times! It’s so helpful to know if a pattern comes up oversized or even more importantly under! Ruan is another vlogger I find so helpful (and so entertaining!) so - ladies thanks for all your helpful vlogs, andkeep ‘em coming 🐾🐾
Continue as you do Rachel! I love that you and your Northern Sewl lovelies speak openly about your sizes no matter what their current status. If you were uncomfortable doing so then you wouldn’t. If viewers aren’t comfortable then they can choose to scroll on and shouldn’t dictate your course on your channel. That said, if it was meant as a casual observation rather than a mean moan then I guess everyone is entitled to express an opinion … You are looking radiant these days Rachel and always a pleasure to see your posts ❤❤❤
I love it when everyone discusses the sizing, and their body types and how the fit was for them!! Don't stop!! I am a pear, and my waist is 18 inches smaller than my hips-it is such a relief to find someone who has the same fitting issues!! It seems like everyone else I watch are hugely busty-and no hip to speak of-so when they review a pattern it isn't as helpful for me-but don't get me wrong...I want to hear from everyone out there sewing, and their personal experiences with their makes!!
Thank yo!! :+)
Hi Rachel, I like your honesty and information that you give us about what you do when you are making something. I have been making a dress that was too big. I listened to one of your vlogs where you mentioned that you had this problem and added elastic to the waist. I did this and saved a dress. Thanks for all your inspiration x
I find it very helpful when sewists give their measurements and then tell us what size they made, what adjustments they made and how they found it all to fit when done.
Hi Rachel, I love when the measurements and alterations are mentioned as it helps me make an educated decision when sewing the patterns. Thanks 😊
I find it super helpful when vlogers say what their measurements are, what size they made and why (like sizing up or down or grading between sizes).
Size, measurements, ease, fitting adjustments are all super helpful for me as someone who sews. Most of us search for pattern reviews before sewing a new pattern.
For me you saying
what size and adjustment you is helpful. Please continue as usual. Very helpful information.
Size and adjustments are very important pieces of information. Guess it shows, you can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time. But you cannot please all of the people all of the time. Keep your blogs just the way they are. They are informative, interesting and enjoyable. Thanks for all your efforts.
Fabulous make. Please continue with the sizing. It’s so important for sewing and getting the fit right.
Ah, bless you. I feel for the person who finds the weight/size chat difficult but it is really helpful to understand how you choose your size compared to your body measurements and how it works out. It’s brilliant that you care about your subscribers feelings but you’ll never suit everyone. When your channel is such a personal thing it seems to make sense to do what works for you and people can choose to watch or not. The person who is most open to triggering content is you from all our comments and, sadly, we’ve seen you go through that. Your content is brilliant because you’re so natural so, for me, just keep doing what you’re doing. ❤❤❤
I endorse every word of this. Lynne
Fitting is so important for making a successful garment. Knowing adjustments you or other sewers make to a pattern is helpful. I appreciate knowing what adjustments you make, including height. Thanks.
Beautiful dress and such a flattering fit! I am sorry one of your viewers finds discussing sizes uncomfortable, however I find this very helpful in understanding the specific fit of the pattern. Please don't stop.
Find it helpful when you and other bloggers mention the sizes on patterns, please continue to do so Rachael.
Very helpful if someone says needed to size down or size up its so helpful.
But I would say it’s your channel and you do what you want ,it’s your time and effort which is very much appreciated. And if you don’t like it don’t watch!
Love you makes as always and when I see
Stitched Up appear it brightens my day xxxx👍🥰🥰
I have just about finished my first ever sew. Its a dress which far from perfect. I didnt quite understand how to graduate to my size. But its a start. From a complete novice i think its great you mention sizes. Even though im not 100 percent clear on everything. But some people get jealous of others success. In that i mean your weight loss is fantastic you look great in everything. And keep doing what your doing. I love your videos ❤
I see the overwhelming vote is to carry on with what you're doing, it's so helpful. If someone is that sensitive about the issue then they'd be advised not to watch and find an alternative channel that doesn't venture near the one topic that real sewists need to know.
Probably like others, I find it really helpful when your referencing sizes, measuring & making adjustments. In the past I’ve cut out things to my size - these projects have been left for months before sewing up & my measurements have changed. So, Rachel please carry on as you have done before & we do appreciate your blogs, even if this person didn’t. ❤❤❤
I think it's fine for you to talk about weight, sizes, grading - whatever you need to do to discuss the garments you are making (or not!). It's your channel and if anyone doesn't like it, it's ok for them to not watch it. I find that information to be very helpful personally. Love the dress. Happy sewing.
Love to hear the size & measurements. It’s helps a lot some of us have lost weight & can’t relate to how a pattern will look on our new size etc . Beautiful marks as always .x
I stop watching folks who don’t tell their height and what size because at 5’11 I find that very helpful. Plus watching how you adjust is very helpful. Whatever your weight -I don’t care about that-It is VERY helpful for those of us who watch you and enjoy your channel for your content. People who are over sensitive about their size makes no sense. You have always been very straight forward whether your’re up or down sizes. It is nice to know I’m not the only one that goes up and down! Love your makes!
Your dress is beautiful. Sizing info is vital...it gives us insight into how the pattern is drafted/sized which is so useful to know. Same goes for what fabric was used to get an idea of how it drapes.
I love your both your dresses and find it really helpful when you share your measurements and pattern alterations
Oh Rachel I love your vlogs just as they are and think it is so helpful to know the sizing for exactly the reason you outlined. Please don’t change a thing and please don’t let a negative comment play on your mind if someone doesn’t agree or doesn’t like it they can ‘move on’ they don’t have to watch. Negativity isn’t helpful for anyone. You are an inspiration for me and I am sure a lot of other followers. ❤️
I really like when you and others tell us what size you make and any alterations you made to the pattern. It helps me know what I need to do to make the pattern fit me. Keep up the great content you provide!
I find it really useful to hear someone's size and the pattern size they selected so I can gauge how the fit and ease may relate to my needs. x
Hello Rachel
Love your videos
I always appreciate you giving measurements and sizing
As a sewist we can customize our clothes to fit us properly and make ourselves feel comfortable in what we are wearing
For lots of women we don't have the perfect bodies
So alterations are needed
Thank you for all the fitting tips you give us
Lovely makes
Happy sewing 👗✂️🪡🧵💗
Please do continue to discuss sizing, measurements and fitting as this is so important for learning how to make the best fitting garment that we can. This is surely why most of us keep sewing. I find it so helpful and informative along with discussion around fabrics and how they sew up etc. You are looking fabulous in all your recent makes and you are quite obviously in a happy place which is lovely to see 💜
I personally find the chat about sizing really useful especially from the lovely Northern Sewl Sisters. As a taller sewer with a waist size bigger than my other sizes (thick set as Ruan says 😂) I find it helpful to see what adjustments you all make when I’m making the same thing. It’s also good to see how oversized other sewers find certain patterns as that helps to know if I should size down. Gorgeous makes as always. Have a fab weekend with the girls xx
I find it helpful to know the size of the dress that is made in comparison to the sewists measurements, please continue to do so. The slip dress look lovely on you Rachel.
I always find the size that is used and adjustments made is very useful to know, to get an idea if it would be a pattern that would fit me. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
I do like when measurements are included, it helps me see what a garment might look like on my body type. Ease in a garment is crucial the fit and it varies so much with each pattern. Your slip dress is beautifully made!
I really appreciate seeing and understanding your size choices and pattern adaptations. That’s what sewers want to talk about!
You just look and sound so happy and healthy lately. I hope you are feeling that way. Your latest makes are all lovely!
I really enjoy and appreciate when you reference the sizes of the various patterns. I also like knowing the alterations, whether being shortening or lengthening the various pattern pieces. It helps to know what is possible. Also taking ones measurements with each garment saves us from wasting the fabric. I believe all fabric is precious. Thank you Rachel, I love your channel and your videos. Love the Northern Sewl Sisters too ❤️ ~ Nancy 😊
Absolutely! Sizing adjustments are so very helpful!!! I’m 5’ so I need to know! Appreciate you doing so❤
It is absolutely so so helpful for me to know what your actual size is and what size you have made for the patterns you have made. For me it’s the most useful thing that you wonderful vloggers do for us. Goodness it saves me cutting out the wrong size, all you northern soul sisters do this for us and you are all different sizes and it’s why I love your vlogs so much! Maybe if it’s upsetting everyone and I honestly don’t know why it would, we are what we are, maybe you could put in your description box thingy where you put where fabric comes from etc Anyway you do look amazing Rachel Xx
Your slip dress looks amazing on you! Please continue with sizing, measurements, adjustments, etc. It is very helpful to achieve a good fit. Your content is always such a great Inspiration for me and others. Thank you for sharing! ❤
I think knowing what size you make is the most helpful thing so others can gauge which size to make for themselves. I think all your makes look good on you no matter what size 😊
I prefer when sizing is discussed and if any changes have been made. It does help gauge the sizing of a pattern. ❤
I really appreciate that you include measurements and refer them to the pattern. It can be an invaluable aid for me with fitting. We are certainly all individual shapes but it's so helpful to have your comments as a guide.. please carry on xx
I’m new to sewing and I’m finding it really helpful to know what size you’ve made in conjunction to your size and the patterns sizing. I’ve found it especially useful when a blog highlights that they have sized up or down from the recommended pattern sizing.
Watching other sewists of different shapes heights and sizes is really helpful to most viewers so don’t stop it will be great to see the collab with yourselves and Emma such a diversity of body shapes you look happy and glowing take care
Absolutely agree with you Rachel. Sewing is about sizing and measurements and it is extremely helpful to know the size chosen by the presenter and measurements because it helps me to choose the best size for me (at least as a starting point). You can’t please everyone. It’s like going to the Dr.’s office and getting offended that they weigh you . Some things are just integral to what you do
It is very helpful to get all the measurement and fit information you can share. Thank you. Don’t change.
Your measurements and the size you pick is essential info! The sewing room is looking fab and I'm very much enjoying the destash ;)
The dress is fab. Your vlogs are always informative 😊. Keep on doing it your way. Measurements , sizing and fitting are essentials. Thanks again 🎉
I think hearing the size you choose and any alterations is always helpful! It is sad when people who struggle with their weight or size can’t be happy for others. I am 74 and have a grandson a little younger than yours and I enjoy your videos. Oh well, let the negative comments go! ❤
I really like that we talk about sizing as I find it really helpful when cutting out patterns. You look absolutely amazing and you look happy in yourself which is lovely to see.
Your makes are lovely can't wait to see the trouser reveal ❤
Please continue to discuss sizing & adjustments- it is very helpful to know when we are trying to determine if we want to try a specific pattern or pattern company. Love you vlogs!
I feel it’s always helpful to know what size the maker is sewing !!! It gives me an idea of what size would work best for me !!
I find it very helpful to know the sizes that you make
It is so helpful to hear the measurements and the size made! I just recently thanked Ruan because we have similar shape and size and it is sooooo helpful to me to see what it looks like on her shape. Please don't stop and congratulations on your weight loss you look great!
Please do not change what you do and say, the majority of us appreciate your honesty and helps us with our sewing journey so yes let’s ignore that person and continue as you were 😊. Beautiful dress and looks great on you, perfect for this weather. Love all you makes and great idea re the charity top skirt, look forward to seeing that. And good luck with the remaining de stash, are you going to help Ruan do hers this weekend 😂❤
I really appreciate hearing about the measurements, ease, and fit alterations. I’m about the same size as Emma, but tall like you, so hearing about length adjustments in particular is very helpful.
Frankly I don’t know what that person’s issues are with talking about body measurements, but it sounds very much like a deeply rooted issue with their own body confidence and insecurities, rather than anything actually about you ladies. I hope they find some acceptance of their own self and the confidence to make things they love and wear with pride.
Oh for goodness sakes telling a sewist that they can't talk about weight and size is like telling a carpenter they can't talk about wood. Getting the fit right is a big part of why we sew for ourselves. Please continue to talk about size, size and weight. You look great by the way. Your hard work has paid off.
Slip dress looks fabulous. Yes carry on mentioning size and adjustments, it’s really helpful. I always used to make the standard size depending on my weight at the time. Now watching all you excellent bloggers I am getting more confident in grading or adapting patterns.
Please, please continue to tell us about the size and adjustments. I really benefit from this information when planning my own makes x
Firstly I love your makes, the slip dress is just gorgeous lovely and swishy/floaty. With regard to mentioning your size and which pattern size you used/adjustments made etc., as far as I am concerned this is essential information, please keep providing this info as it is helpful. I also don’t have any issues with you mentioning your weight loss/body changes as I identify with all of these (being a couple of years older). It’s part of life which also influences sewing choices too. Thank you for your vlogs. Please keep them coming.😊
hi Rachel, it’s just so useful to hear measurements and size chosen - so please continue. This information is invaluable for everyone (well almost everyone). Great vlog as usual.
I appreciate knowing the measurements and sizes made. I find it helpful.
keep sharing the way you do. it is very helpful to know what size and adjustments you have made. I am nowhere near your size or shape but still find it useful.
I personally find it really helpful knowing sizes & sizing . I didn’t have a clue about finished garment measurements I just went with my size on the size guide . I learnt all this mainly from you . Thankfully I used this when sewing up the recent Fleur because that dress going just by the size guide is very , very generous & I had to sew up 2 sizes down using the finished garment measurements still with room to spare . I can understand your information on sizing and not necessarily because it’s your actual size so I find it extremely helpful . Thanks Rachel . X x
It's so helpful to know how clothing fits on different sizes. And honest reviews of patterns is a big plus for me. Keep on keeping on Rachel 🙂
I feel talking about fitting is sooo important in ensuring we get a custom made fit, I love to know measurements so I can relate to how it would look on my personal measurements and body. Please don’t stop doing it the way you do you have the best vlogs 💙💜
That dress looks amazing on you. You have been busy sewing and the blouse and other dress look great too. The colour of the pillowcase fabric will definitely suit your granddaughters hair colour, can’t wait to see your dungaree’s. I find it helpful that you share measurements etc with us as it gives us a fair idea of what we need for sizing. Can’t wait to see your Thea trousers. Have a great week and enjoy your time with your granddaughter.
Great vlog as always. Please continue with giving sizes and alterations to a pattern. Seriously what sort of world are we living in. Love your vlogs personally I wouldn’t change a thing you are fabulous ❤❤❤
I find it very helpful for you to tell us sizes and measurements. I'm not a small person. I wear an XXL around size 20-22 in USA in tops. I wear a size 16 in pants... I wish I was smaller, but I'm too lazy to diet and exercise at age 70. If someone complained about you talking about sizes it's because they are not happy with theirs. Just my opinion. Love your channel and the other girls. Keep up the good work. This dress looks great on you and the print is perfect on you. Love the scallop front shorts, wish the pattern was still available. Love all the fabric can't wait to see the makes.
I find giving your measurements and the size you actually made very helpful so I do hope you don’t stop giving this info. Lovely dress ❤
Sizing and measurements are always appreciated. If you're comfortable discussing it please continue to do so. Thanks for sharing.
Slip dress is gorgeous Rachel and yes please include measurements..I find it really helpful when I go to make a garment that has been shared on vlogs when to size up or down…really that is the whole point of watching guess making vlogs…and I think you look really well and happy…continue with how you do you vlogs…big thank you ❤😊
Please continue to share what size and adjustments you do to your patterns. It is truly helpful to know especially if I am considering purchasing that pattern. Your new dresses are gorgeous! Love the leopard print one!❤ Can't wait to see the Thea pants!!
Ignore the moaners, if they aren’t happy they need to stroll on. I enjoy everything you put out there for us ….. bloggers do this free of charge for us and I certainly truly appreciate everything you do 😊
I prefer to know body measurements when you talk about patterns. I scour these vlogs when I make an item to get a good idea of fit and any alterations I need to make for my size - it’s really helpful. Thank you for all your lovely vlogs 😊❤
I always appreciate honesty around sharing measurements and sizes, as well as any modifications! It's part of the sewing process so pls keep providing that info for as long as you feel comfortable doing so.
With that said, I think there has been a bit of talk about weight and weight loss generally among the three channels and I think some ppl may be sensitive to that, which I understand. I imagine this person perhaps was grouping together the talk about weight and measurements / sizes. Of course they are connected and also, it's what's been going on in your life so it's hard not to acknowledge or talk about, so it can be tricky, esp when people have their own personal feelings about their own bodies, etc. I don't think any of you are doing anything wrong by sharing your own personal experiences, and I would keep doing what you're doing with the understanding that discussion of weight might be triggering for some folks.
Rachel, would you please keep telling me your body measurements and the sizes you make it really helps me out whenever I make something. I so appreciate your time and effort into making these videos for us. I love watching your sewing videos.
Hi Rachel, great vlog 😊 yes please always continue to talk about the size and adjustments as it really does help. I don't have the same body shape as you, but sometimes the adjustments do relate to me and I do watch vloggers that are of a similar shape to me also so that I have a rounded knowledge as I do make for others occasionally. Thank you for being such a great teacher and inspiration 😊
Hi Rachel. Wow, you are on a destash marathon. I like it when you discuss measurements and what size you picked and why. Among my circle of friends and family, I can't think of one woman who does not change sizes over her lifetime. I also believe fitting is one of the biggest challenges in sewing, and the first important step in that is picking an appropriate size. Add it all up, and I really appreciate your addressing body measurements and sizing and fitting -- thank you for that and all your wonderful vlogs, Antonia
I’m a plus size woman who has avoided sewing because i thought my only option was big 4 patterns. I found out about indy patterns in March 2023 and am loving it. There is no way to sew a well fitting garment without talking about size and measurements. Although I am NO way close to your size I still find your videos (along with other RUclips sewist) very helpful. Please keep them coming 🥰
Where to start! I should make notes! Your slip dress is so pretty, the fit is perfect. Please continue with the measurements. It's very helpful. And congrats on losing weight. You certainly aren't telling anyone they have to do the same. I'm quite envious of your success actually, but also, i find it encouraging. I was just thrift shopping yesterday and bought a cute pillowcase yesterday. It's taken apart, ready to go into the wash, then it will become either little skirts or shorts for the great nieces. I also found a lovely lightweight white linen tablecloth, it will become a long sleeved shirt. And i found a navy and white lining fabric for my navy blazer i hope to make this fall. I think the fabric from the red print skirt would make amazing sleeves using the pattern from the black top, which is so pretty. My oldest granddaughter is almost 19 and i still have fabric i bought to make her outfits when she was little. Unfortunately work and life sometimes get in the way of sewing. Now I'm using those fabrics for the great nieces. Do you wrap your fabric around cardboard before putting it on the shelves?
Your dress is beautiful and I find it really helpful to hear about sizing. Thank you 🤩