This is why I love your videos; simplicity. You have made this process so much less intimidating. I can not wait to try this because I have a little extra in the tummy and ALWAYS have problems making adjustments to the waist. Thank you for another great video.
Yes, it used to be something that most people who sewed learned when they learned to sew. But indie patterns often do cover adjusting - the ones in my shop do!
Thank you Melly. I don't usually comment on videos but just wanted to let you know that I always learn something from your videos. I have used the info for a few projects. I particularly love the panties pattern and have made a few.
Thank you so much, so happy I came across to you. I been making so many mistakes on cutting it’s my pattern for my skirt and it’s just didn’t fit me the right way. I love how You really explain it’s and now I’m going to follow your way of cutting the pattern….thank you again 💕💕💕
Your videos and blog are so, so helpful; I appreciate that you go into depth and explain everything so well. I'm new to sewing and just about to attempt following my first pattern for a dress, and your videos are proving to be invaluable. Thank you so so much!
Also, your point about making clothes to fit you instead of worrying about what your size "should" be is spot on! This is one of the main reasons I'm learning to sew (along with not wanting to support fast fashion). I'm a 5'11" tall woman and I often end up incredibly frustrated at not being able to find commercial clothing long enough for my frame. No more inappropriately short dresses or jeans that are 3/4 length on me! Thanks Melly.
This is pretty much what I intuitively thought was how you’d do it, but helps to have the confirmation, as I was a little hesitant to just go for it. It really helps to know things about where to start with, pattern size, wise, such as fitting from hip and high bust size and adjusting from there, however. Definitely a helpful video and well worth watching. Thank you! I’ve purchased a couple patterns from your shop and finally found some of the fabric you used on those pajama pants, hmm, forgetting the name of it now, but the ones in mint with the words on it. Bought enough for my girls and myself and can’t wait to get back to the States so I can sew us up some matching pajama pants. Since I’ve always had horrible times fitting pants, I’m excited to try this pattern adjustment information on those pants when (if) we ever get back.
Melly Sews Thank you so much for replying. I’ve been struggling with this trying to make my first pair of front zipper pants. Somewhere I read about the “full belly adjustment” and wondered whether I should be trying that. Is there a reason you don’t suggest that? I have been trying to avoid it so I would rather try it your way.
Excellent way to do this wish I knew it thought if this years ago. You do such nice videos . I love them all. Never had the guts to alter a patern like you doing , now . So glad I have got to see how to do this . As I am such a difficult size and nothing ever fits me like would like it to. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
i love your video you make it easyer to understand better then other people,my question is my high bust is 42 and full is 44.5 and my waist is 43 and hips are 44 ,can i do this the method you show,i thought is that the waist is about four sizes bigger ,so can i do this still,
You can, but you should also plan to test fit with a muslin and check out this post and video first to see if you actually need to go up 4 sizes in the waist or if you could do less because of built in ease. mellysews.com/pattern-ease/
I have a really small waist compare to my bust and hip, used indie patterns fir the first time and they are like circus tents, as apparently have 4 inches of ease x
I’m always asking for someone to teach hav to blend the waist and hip when waist size is bigger than hip on pattern. For instance in many patterns I’m a xl in in waist and med on hips. I feel like if I blend big to small it’s going to look like a maternity top especially if I sew a band on the bottom. I hope you’re covering this. Thank you
I don't have another video planned on blending, but if you need to blend to a bigger waist and smaller hips, then that's what you need to do, it's just as easy as what I did in this video. The harder part is learning to stop judging our bodies the way they are.
I’ve a question regarding mockups: I’ve done alterations such as those you recommend, the muslin fits, but when I make the real thing, it’s not the same... could it be the difference in fabrics between the mockup and the final fabric? Do you make, say, wool mockups, and if so, doesn’t that add up if the pattern asks for a lot of fabric? Thanks!
Beautiful video but may is ask I am trying to buy a sewing pattern for a person that wears size large clothes , can you tell me please what size sewing pattern should I choose for a size large person ?
I really can't as sizing varies so much between brands. If you can't get measurements from that person, at least see if you can find out what brands of clothes in size large fit them and look up size charts for those brands to get an idea.
You didn’t do a full bust adjustment but just graded the pattern, to waist and hip. Grading doesn’t require full bust adjustment? Thank you for the instruction.
If your high bust and bust are within the measurements specified by the pattern, then you don't need a bust adjustment. Bust adjustments are for bust measurements that fall outside the pattern parameters.
Hi, I have an odd question - I have a pattern with single size PDFs (so 6 total PDFs of one size each). I would like to blend sizes at bust, waist, and hips and I’m a different one for each. I digitally combined them to where they all overlap, but not sure where to line them up. Should they share the center back line, from the mid-point? Or the neckline, or hemline?
You shouldn't adjust the high bust. You should choose your base size from your high bust measurement and then adjust everything else. If the pattern doesn't specify, assume the high bust measurement is 2 inches less than the full bust measurement listed.
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This is why I love your videos; simplicity. You have made this process so much less intimidating. I can not wait to try this because I have a little extra in the tummy and ALWAYS have problems making adjustments to the waist. Thank you for another great video.
You can do it!
Patterns are based on commercial sizing, learning how to adjust them to our bodies is not something covered in their patterns. Great video Melly.
Yes, it used to be something that most people who sewed learned when they learned to sew. But indie patterns often do cover adjusting - the ones in my shop do!
Thank you Melly. I don't usually comment on videos but just wanted to let you know that I always learn something from your videos. I have used the info for a few projects. I particularly love the panties pattern and have made a few.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, so happy I came across to you. I been making so many mistakes on cutting it’s my pattern for my skirt and it’s just didn’t fit me the right way. I love how You really explain it’s and now I’m going to follow your way of cutting the pattern….thank you again 💕💕💕
This is an important video to understand sizes as well: mellysews.com/pattern-ease/
Thanks so much for this Melly. Very simple and straightforward.
You're so welcome!
Your videos and blog are so, so helpful; I appreciate that you go into depth and explain everything so well. I'm new to sewing and just about to attempt following my first pattern for a dress, and your videos are proving to be invaluable. Thank you so so much!
Also, your point about making clothes to fit you instead of worrying about what your size "should" be is spot on! This is one of the main reasons I'm learning to sew (along with not wanting to support fast fashion). I'm a 5'11" tall woman and I often end up incredibly frustrated at not being able to find commercial clothing long enough for my frame. No more inappropriately short dresses or jeans that are 3/4 length on me! Thanks Melly.
Glad they're helpful!
Definitely watching this as I am at least three different sizes between my bust, waist, and hips.
Hope it helps!
Can you say what you would do, iif the waist is a size 10 and the hip is a size 0 so the line doesn’t follow the curve of the pattern?
This is pretty much what I intuitively thought was how you’d do it, but helps to have the confirmation, as I was a little hesitant to just go for it. It really helps to know things about where to start with, pattern size, wise, such as fitting from hip and high bust size and adjusting from there, however. Definitely a helpful video and well worth watching. Thank you! I’ve purchased a couple patterns from your shop and finally found some of the fabric you used on those pajama pants, hmm, forgetting the name of it now, but the ones in mint with the words on it. Bought enough for my girls and myself and can’t wait to get back to the States so I can sew us up some matching pajama pants. Since I’ve always had horrible times fitting pants, I’m excited to try this pattern adjustment information on those pants when (if) we ever get back.
@@Nancyswerner you’d still mark your waist and hip points on the pattern and connect them, your line would just look like the opposite of mine.
Melly Sews
Thank you so much for replying. I’ve been struggling with this trying to make my first pair of front zipper pants. Somewhere I read about the “full belly adjustment” and wondered whether I should be trying that. Is there a reason you don’t suggest that? I have been trying to avoid it so I would rather try it your way.
Excellent way to do this wish I knew it thought if this years ago. You do such nice videos . I love them all. Never had the guts to alter a patern like you doing , now . So glad I have got to see how to do this . As I am such a difficult size and nothing ever fits me like would like it to. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Best advice - get some cheap fabric so you can experiment with altering to fit your body. It's the best way to learn!
Melly Sews .... that is a great idea thank you so much. It’s a must do. 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you - excellent video - makes perfect sense and certainly helps a load.
Glad it helped
Hi Melissa!! Wonderful vlog.. Thanks for this, deeply appreciated....
💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this very informative and helpful video.
Glad it's helpful!
Thank you Melly. you always have very good information.
Glad you think so!
thank you so much! having had a bilateral mastectomy and medicine making my waist bigger nothing seems to fit now!
Glad I could help!
i love your video you make it easyer to understand better then other people,my question is my high bust is 42 and full is 44.5 and my waist is 43 and hips are 44 ,can i do this the method you show,i thought is that the waist is about four sizes bigger ,so can i do this still,
You can, but you should also plan to test fit with a muslin and check out this post and video first to see if you actually need to go up 4 sizes in the waist or if you could do less because of built in ease. mellysews.com/pattern-ease/
I have a really small waist compare to my bust and hip, used indie patterns fir the first time and they are like circus tents, as apparently have 4 inches of ease x
It depends on the pattern. No matter indie or big company, I always compare my measurements to the paper pattern. mellysews.com/pattern-ease/
This was very helpful! Thank you!
I'm so glad!
Thank you - great info!
Glad it was helpful!
I’m always asking for someone to teach hav to blend the waist and hip when waist size is bigger than hip on pattern. For instance in many patterns I’m a xl in in waist and med on hips. I feel like if I blend big to small it’s going to look like a maternity top especially if I sew a band on the bottom. I hope you’re covering this. Thank you
I don't have another video planned on blending, but if you need to blend to a bigger waist and smaller hips, then that's what you need to do, it's just as easy as what I did in this video. The harder part is learning to stop judging our bodies the way they are.
I struggle with this...do you not need to smooth out those points where you start to merge to another size?
If any additional smoothing is needed I do it with my scissors when I cut out the pattern.
I’ve a question regarding mockups: I’ve done alterations such as those you recommend, the muslin fits, but when I make the real thing, it’s not the same... could it be the difference in fabrics between the mockup and the final fabric? Do you make, say, wool mockups, and if so, doesn’t that add up if the pattern asks for a lot of fabric? Thanks!
Yes the fabric can make a difference in fit. Try to use something similar to what you plan to use for your final garment.
@@Mellysews thanks! Gosh, sewing with wool is going to add up quickly :/
Great video
Thanks!
Beautiful video but may is ask I am trying to buy a sewing pattern for a person that wears size large clothes , can you tell me please what size sewing pattern should I choose for a size large person ?
I really can't as sizing varies so much between brands. If you can't get measurements from that person, at least see if you can find out what brands of clothes in size large fit them and look up size charts for those brands to get an idea.
@@Mellysews thank you so much , I know they said size 16-18 is equal to size large but I am not sure.
Hi Melissa. Great video! 🤩👍
I tried the link to the picture guide, and it does not seem to work 🤔😔
Whoops, fixed that, should work now!
Excellent
Thanks
Love this video,I too am pear shaped x
Thanks.
@@Mellysews ❤️
You didn’t do a full bust adjustment but just graded the pattern, to waist and hip. Grading doesn’t require full bust adjustment? Thank you for the instruction.
If your high bust and bust are within the measurements specified by the pattern, then you don't need a bust adjustment. Bust adjustments are for bust measurements that fall outside the pattern parameters.
@@Mellysews thank you
Hi, I have an odd question - I have a pattern with single size PDFs (so 6 total PDFs of one size each). I would like to blend sizes at bust, waist, and hips and I’m a different one for each. I digitally combined them to where they all overlap, but not sure where to line them up. Should they share the center back line, from the mid-point? Or the neckline, or hemline?
I would line them up at center back/center front and also at the waistline.
You never showed where to adjust for the high bust I always have trouble guessing this 😥
You shouldn't adjust the high bust. You should choose your base size from your high bust measurement and then adjust everything else. If the pattern doesn't specify, assume the high bust measurement is 2 inches less than the full bust measurement listed.
How can I purchase this pattern
it’s here blankslatepatterns.com/collections/women/products/austin-tee
How is the shoulder determined
Shoulders usually correspond to the high bust measurement, but you can also measure your shoulders and then measure your pattern.
... searching for how to do the bust / bras even would need nice. I'm a thin girl with 34GG size up there. Nothing fits.
mellysews.com/how-to-do-a-bust-adjustment/
Genius
Thanks!
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Thanks for watching!