Thanks for sharing!! I have always had trouble using patterns, I use my old clothes as guides. I'm gonna give it a shot. Thanks again, your daughter is lucky to have such a lovely mother!!:)
Wow! You made it sooo easy to understand! I was trying to watch expertvillage on reading patterns and it was just on going without much information. Thank you sooo much!! Quick question. What would be the best way to measure for a size that isn't listed on the pattern? My mother used to do this all the time but I'm not sure how she did it =/
@iMahnoor I'm so glad this helped you -- and here I was just thinking today "I should really redo that video!" With regard to sizing, all you do is have a look in the pattern catalogs. They have a section that completely explains sizing and how to measure. You can also go online to the pattern company websites and just click on "size charts" and that should tell you how to measure and find a size. Simplicity has "classroom" on its home page that offers fit help.
thank you :) That really helps. Though I do have a question, what would you suggest would be a good pattern for a beginner? Should I start with a shirt or a skirt or something else? Do you know of a specific pattern that would be a good one to start on?
@bloodykisses56 Hi there! Good question on the pattern -- there are a lot that say "easy," so I'd have to say one of those might be good. You need something with only a couple of pattern pieces. A t-shirt is a good start, or a peasant top. Even a pair of pajama pants with an elastic waist, or a simple skirt with an elastic waist is a good beginning project. All of the pattern companies have "easy to sew" patterns that really are just that -- easy to sew.
@HXCDARLENE I am so glad you enjoyed it! It was one of my very first videos - so it's a bit rough. But the important thing is the information, and man am I ever glad it helped you!
@ChookandRooster I'm so glad this was helpful to you. Fractions aren't all that hard when you're dealing with sewing, because they're all less than one inch. And 5/8" is just two lines above 1/2. I never use 5/8" seam allowance anymore -- haven't for years. I always use 1/2" because it's SO much easier to do the math!
So helpful ! Thanks(:
Blufrenzy93 4 months ago
Thanks for sharing!! I have always had trouble using patterns, I use my old clothes as guides. I'm gonna give it a shot. Thanks again, your daughter is lucky to have such a lovely mother!!:)
roosterjoey 5 months ago
Wow! You made it sooo easy to understand! I was trying to watch expertvillage on reading patterns and it was just on going without much information. Thank you sooo much!! Quick question. What would be the best way to measure for a size that isn't listed on the pattern? My mother used to do this all the time but I'm not sure how she did it =/
iMahnoor 8 months ago
@iMahnoor I'm so glad this helped you -- and here I was just thinking today "I should really redo that video!" With regard to sizing, all you do is have a look in the pattern catalogs. They have a section that completely explains sizing and how to measure. You can also go online to the pattern company websites and just click on "size charts" and that should tell you how to measure and find a size. Simplicity has "classroom" on its home page that offers fit help.
mwnjw 8 months ago
thank you :) That really helps. Though I do have a question, what would you suggest would be a good pattern for a beginner? Should I start with a shirt or a skirt or something else? Do you know of a specific pattern that would be a good one to start on?
thank you!
bloodykisses56 8 months ago
@bloodykisses56 Hi there! Good question on the pattern -- there are a lot that say "easy," so I'd have to say one of those might be good. You need something with only a couple of pattern pieces. A t-shirt is a good start, or a peasant top. Even a pair of pajama pants with an elastic waist, or a simple skirt with an elastic waist is a good beginning project. All of the pattern companies have "easy to sew" patterns that really are just that -- easy to sew.
mwnjw 8 months ago
OMG Im soo lucky I got a chance to come across this video. Its SO helpful in many ways! your amazing!
This needs more views, cause it sure helped me alot!!!
Thank You So much <3 <3
HXCDARLENE 9 months ago
@HXCDARLENE I am so glad you enjoyed it! It was one of my very first videos - so it's a bit rough. But the important thing is the information, and man am I ever glad it helped you!
mwnjw 9 months ago
OMG Im soo lucky I got a change to come across this video. Its SO helpful in many ways! your amazing!
This needs more views, cause it sure helped me alot!!!
Thank You So much <3 <3
HXCDARLENE 9 months ago
Very good explanation with plenty of detail. This was very helpful.
Breezed360 1 year ago
@Breezed360 Thanks for your comment, and I'm so glad it helped!
mwnjw 9 months ago
Wonderful explanation on these patterns ~ now i just need to figure out fractions and what a 5/8 is? :\
ChookandRooster 1 year ago
@ChookandRooster I'm so glad this was helpful to you. Fractions aren't all that hard when you're dealing with sewing, because they're all less than one inch. And 5/8" is just two lines above 1/2. I never use 5/8" seam allowance anymore -- haven't for years. I always use 1/2" because it's SO much easier to do the math!
mwnjw 1 year ago
this was extremely helpful! The other video on youtube wasn't as informative as yours. Thank you
fallinlove51 1 year ago
@fallinlove51 My pleasure! Thanks so much!
mwnjw 1 year ago
I'm new to sewing and love it but do have trouble understanding pattern envelopes and your video helped me understand it all thank you so much
erinann516 1 year ago
@erinann516 I'm so glad this helps you!
mwnjw 1 year ago
I've never made clothing before just things like pillows and blankets. This helps a lot thanks for the post.
teaaememy 1 year ago
@teaaememy You are so welcome, and so glad this helped you!
mwnjw 1 year ago