I like your meticulous attention to detail. I have seen other videos where people hurry through the process. I think if you are going to sew and adjust a pattern to fit, then it should be done correctly. Haste makes waste. I am self-taught. I never had the luxury of taking formal classes beyond Home Ecc in high school. I was blessed to have some natural talent in sewing and learn quickly. I am a hobbyist and sew simply for pleasure. I still want to give it my all. I like your video and plan on watching more. Thank you for sharing
Apparel designing departments are labs where everything is tested out to make sure all problems are solved before the patterns go to the cutting room. The methods used today in the apparel industry were developed here in the USA during the First and Second World Wars. They are now used globally. These methods (used in industry) are easier and produce more professional results than the home sewing methods on the market and currently taught in most fashion education programs. That (industrial design room methods) is what is in my books and my videos. All of my books have been tested with my continuing-education college students that included design room personnel and other professionals. I use these methods when I sew at home. Minimal equipment is needed. I do not use computer sewing machines. Most of my sewing could be done on my feather-weight sewing machine, build in 1941. Those of my students who wished to work in industry got really good jobs: The third day on her first job, one student was determining which off-shore manufacturer would get the orders from Jones of NYC. Another student was told at her first interview when she showed the Notations interviewer her sample book and the patterns from which she had made her clothing (she had an asymmetrical figure) that "there was no way you could know all this." Two days later the interviewer called and asked, "When can you come in?" The industry is desperate for technical designers (people who have these skills). The industry is hiring off the street and training from scratch because fashion graduates have so much to unlearn. Various pages from my books are on each book's page on my website laurelhoffmann.com/ All the work in the books can be done as independent study as the syllabi and all supporting materials download when a book is purchased. All has been thoroughly tested to make sure it works and can be used, even by novices.
I started out learning how to pattern make. Now I’m in a class using a store bought pattern. I want to save/trace the pattern off for later use. I fell asleep with you (watching this video ) and I woke up look with you 😍 I’m so glad I found you. Love love love‼️ a wealth of information. Your sassiness has me giggling. Thank you so much.
Comments like yours keep me going. We are planning more videos. Currently we are working on a sequel to "How to Trace a Home-Sewing Pattern," which will show how to sew the collar together. Interested in more? Check out my blog: CFashionEdu.com/blog You may find this post, cfashionedu.com/106-the-development-of-modern-apparel-manufacturing-methods, especially interesting. I have had enough of the miserable sewing procedures, over 100 years out of date, out on the market. Things need to CHANGE!!! Thanks again, Lrl
Thanks for your comments, Marie. Sorry to be so slow to respond. We have more coming. Today we are putting up "How to Sew a Convertible Collar" on RUclips. It is the sequel to the video that shows how to set up the collar patterns. Will be teaching at the Abington Art Center (PA), starting the second week in October. Thanks again, Laurel
Great tutorial. I have made some home garments and have found the industry patterns to be terrible. Indie patterns tend to be better made and less confusing also. 😊
Glad you like it, Marlyn! Thanks for commenting. I'm determined to avail others of the techniques that I was fortunate enough to learn when I worked in industry. Interested in learning more? You may find the information on my new, upgraded website helpful. Visit LaurelHoffmann.com
I love you blouse and tie. Did you make it? You have a nice relaxed tone with a firm understanding of the process. I learned a lot from you clear explanations and demonstration. I look forward to finding my size based on your theory. It makes perfect sense. I love this channel. Thanks for all this great information. Jnetti
Thanks, Jeanette! This video is an introduction to "Grading to Fit," a textbook I wrote to support "Fitting Home Sewing Patterns. It has been tested with my Continuing Professional Education students. The book shows how to develop grading coordinates. The coordinates enables one to grade home sewing patterns to one's custom fit. And yes, I did make my blouse and tie. They are at least 20 years old. Custom made clothing lasts. The supplies to make the blouse and tie probably cost about $7.00. In today's money that might be $10.00. Lrl
@@yolandaagnew2508 Have checked this out. Considering it. I'm working on my business plan so as to make the best decisions on where to go next. Thanks for the support, Yolanda! Lrl
Thank you for this lesson. Very helpful.
Thank you for your compliment!
I like your meticulous attention to detail. I have seen other videos where people hurry through the process.
I think if you are going to sew and adjust a pattern to fit, then it should be done correctly. Haste makes waste.
I am self-taught. I never had the luxury of taking formal classes beyond Home Ecc in high school. I was blessed to have some natural talent in sewing and learn quickly.
I am a hobbyist and sew simply for pleasure. I still want to give it my all. I like your video and plan on watching more.
Thank you for sharing
Apparel designing departments are labs where everything is tested out to make sure all problems are solved before the patterns go to the cutting room.
The methods used today in the apparel industry were developed here in the USA during the First and Second World Wars. They are now used globally. These methods (used in industry) are easier and produce more professional results than the home sewing methods on the market and currently taught in most fashion education programs.
That (industrial design room methods) is what is in my books and my videos. All of my books have been tested with my continuing-education college students that included design room personnel and other professionals. I use these methods when I sew at home. Minimal equipment is needed. I do not use computer sewing machines. Most of my sewing could be done on my feather-weight sewing machine, build in 1941.
Those of my students who wished to work in industry got really good jobs:
The third day on her first job, one student was determining which off-shore manufacturer would get the orders from Jones of NYC.
Another student was told at her first interview when she showed the Notations interviewer her sample book and the patterns from which she had made her clothing (she had an asymmetrical figure) that "there was no way you could know all this." Two days later the interviewer called and asked, "When can you come in?"
The industry is desperate for technical designers (people who have these skills). The industry is hiring off the street and training from scratch because fashion graduates have so much to unlearn.
Various pages from my books are on each book's page on my website laurelhoffmann.com/
All the work in the books can be done as independent study as the syllabi and all supporting materials download when a book is purchased. All has been thoroughly tested to make sure it works and can be used, even by novices.
I started out learning how to pattern make. Now I’m in a class using a store bought pattern. I want to save/trace the pattern off for later use. I fell asleep with you (watching this video ) and I woke up look with you 😍 I’m so glad I found you. Love love love‼️ a wealth of information. Your sassiness has me giggling. Thank you so much.
Comments like yours keep me going. We are planning more videos. Currently we are working on a sequel to "How to Trace a Home-Sewing Pattern," which will show how to sew the collar together. Interested in more? Check out my blog: CFashionEdu.com/blog You may find this post, cfashionedu.com/106-the-development-of-modern-apparel-manufacturing-methods, especially interesting. I have had enough of the miserable sewing procedures, over 100 years out of date, out on the market. Things need to CHANGE!!! Thanks again, Lrl
Thanks for your comments, Marie. Sorry to be so slow to respond. We have more coming. Today we are putting up "How to Sew a Convertible Collar" on RUclips. It is the sequel to the video that shows how to set up the collar patterns. Will be teaching at the Abington Art Center (PA), starting the second week in October. Thanks again, Laurel
Great tutorial. I have made some home garments and have found the industry patterns to be terrible. Indie patterns tend to be better made and less confusing also. 😊
Good to know!
This brings back great memories!!
Thanks, Yolanda! Good to hear from you. How are things? Email me at Laurelhoffmann@Gmail.com
I will NEVER forget you Yolanda. You have always been SO supportive. THANKS! Lrl
Thank you. This is very helpful
Glad you like it, Marlyn! Thanks for commenting. I'm determined to avail others of the techniques that I was fortunate enough to learn when I worked in industry. Interested in learning more? You may find the information on my new, upgraded website helpful. Visit LaurelHoffmann.com
Great job, Laurel and Andrew!
Thanks, Mary! Miss you. REALLY miss you. Am blogging. Sign up for my email blasts at the bottom of any page on my website: CFashionEdu.com
I love you blouse and tie. Did you make it? You have a nice relaxed tone with a firm understanding of the process. I learned a lot from you clear explanations and demonstration. I look forward to finding my size based on your theory. It makes perfect sense. I love this channel. Thanks for all this great information. Jnetti
Thanks, Jeanette! This video is an introduction to "Grading to Fit," a textbook I wrote to support "Fitting Home Sewing Patterns. It has been tested with my Continuing Professional Education students. The book shows how to develop grading coordinates. The coordinates enables one to grade home sewing patterns to one's custom fit. And yes, I did make my blouse and tie. They are at least 20 years old. Custom made clothing lasts. The supplies to make the blouse and tie probably cost about $7.00. In today's money that might be $10.00. Lrl
Love your presentations. So much great information in them. Thank you.
Thanks, Linda! Next up is collars - how to draft and sew truly professional collars
Laurel, have you considered using the Patreon platform for some of your more advanced content?
Didn't know about it. Thanks for the information.
That's a great idea Laurel!!
@@yolandaagnew2508 Have checked this out. Considering it. I'm working on my business plan so as to make the best decisions on where to go next. Thanks for the support, Yolanda! Lrl
More coming! Also read our blog posts at cfashionedu.com/blog/ There are 140 posts, indexed! Lots of material.
I developed the invisible zipper set's procedure for my students. It's not available anywhere else.