Beginning Pattern Making: How to Make A Custom Tank Top Pattern

[OneWhiteMoth]

Feeling proud that I managed to do this myself a while ago to make a dress maker's dummy to my measurements :) Glad to hear that someone with experience uses pretty much the same method to make patterns as I do, being a bumbling amateur lol

[joannebarrette9]

Wow. Thank you so much. I love your methods. Simple and so easy to understand. And all these explanations on how to take our measurements. You have given me the confidence to try and do a top for myself. By the way your tan is beautiful but you don't need that . You are beautiful naturally. Again tyvm

[macbrown00]

THE BEST VID ON PATTERN MAKING. IM SURPRISED YOU DONT HAVE MORE VIEWS...

[jkatz55]

what do you do for the back of the pattern??

[RicardoRedefined]

@jkatz55

The same as the front just alter it so that it doesn't look like the front. For example if you're doing a vest, just don't cut a neckline and you'll have a nice back.

[lalaella16]

this is very helpful, thank you! c:

[cutxiongurl]

AWESOME!!!!!:)

[FlonieXD]

That was really good! The easiest pattern vid I have found on youtube so far! Very clearly explained, good diagrams, great editing of the instructions so the viewer was never confused and the music made it fun to watch too! Well done!

[Silverflame283]

Awesome awesome and awesome! I need to get to work this weekend! Thanks so much for these amazing instructions.

[badgurlluv2hate]

i love how you explain.i can totally understand.. its sooooooooooooooooooooooo easy now..(although i never try it yet..cause i don't have sewing machines) ;P

[LARRYHOVER1000]

Prop's...

[JessieChibi]

Could this also be use to make a bodycon-like dress? Just extend the length?

[vidawisdom]

also i wanna see how you measure for sleeves... thanks thanks so much!!!

[vidawisdom]

hello thanks so much for sharing this! I'm glad there is someone like you... i just started sewing, i was able to sew a dress and blouse for myself, it's pretty good but the other one i have sewn doesn't fit perfect to me beacause i just trace from one of my blouses...now this is helpful... but you know I wanna sew dress shirt for my husband, i bought a pattern for him but it just wont fit him right... i hope you can still share how to make pattern to make men's dress shirt... tahnks again!

[seexiong86]

Thanks a lot. This is really helpful.

[chiwalai1]

wow you are so good...

[nanandchamp]

thank u so much

[MsZscorp1]

Your amazing. I can see you launching your own brand as well as a school catering to fashionistas!!!! Best of luck with school!!!

[MsZscorp1]

Your amazing. I can see you launching your own brand as well as a school catering to fashionistas!!!!  Best of luck with school!!!

[MsZscorp1]

Your amazing. I can see you launching your own brand as well as a school catering to fashionistas!!!! Best of luck with school!!!

[gamalita001]

Thanks a lot for this video. I am a beginner for in sewing and have just learned a lot from you. May God Bless you.

[ewitsmaria]

oh my you draw straight lines good! awesome :)

[liraos]

i like your tank! :)... thanks for the video!

[GossipGirlLove27]

can you please do the same thing with bottoms? :S

thanks for this btw!

[clawfa]

great video this makes it so much more simple to get a better fit Thanks a lot !!!

[BoredomTakeover]

wow my pattern looked weird

[liquidlucy1]

@BoredomTakeover Yep.. neckline HUGE? happened to me too.  There's a mistake in there.

[kittygirl7804239197]

I think you should make more of these pattern making videos! 

[ReeRox973]

UR BROWN!! (: like mee! :D ahahah

[SpellsNinjaMonkey]

Would this work to make a sweeper jacket (think Serah Farron's pink slip)?

[MYcookiesandcream06]

hi! :) can you make a tshirt pattern? PLEASE!

[yemaya82]

wow this is so simple!! I usually buy patterns and alter them because I decided to skip the pattern making class : ( Thank u so much for the video, u need to get paid for this : )

[NitaSS88]

Thank you for this video -- you're adorable and easy to understand.  Both my daughter and I have just learned alot. :-)

[sasha954]

Yay! Noob vid! :D

[CroKnitDude]

I was wondering if you could please show how to make the "back" pattern piece cause I'm a little confused on how to do that.

[kimmhoang146]

can you show us how to make a sweetheart neckline?

[SecretLifeofMissEna]

Lets go and slap those three people like crazy who disliked this.

[chocolate001able]

Wow! you are a clever young lady.....its also important to to measure inbetween your upper hip which is inbetween your waist and and fullest part of hip.....this will give an even better fit. You do a great job keep up the good work.

[Tikada22]

just what i was looking for, for my hobby thank you so much and your right you can do so much with this. THANK YOU!

[babydiva81]

Can you please make more pattern videos I looooved this it was so informative. Thanks!! So much I really appreciate you sharing this with us

[Sobreya]

Honeychild, I so do appreciate you for doing this video. You are ultra sensational, and yes, I certainly learned a lot from this video. You are also right about skin color. We are all fabulous no matter what color or tone we are blessed with.

[darcela]

my pattern looks a little big...is it supposed to be that way?

[banishedangel6]

@darcela i think because it's supposed to go on a 3d person, when you flatten that out, it looks bigger.

[1xoxshelbsxox]

i agree with the oodles of comments asking you to make more pattern making videos. i think this one is great and it really helped me. :]

[stupidteenager23]

could you suggest any books on how to start sewing?

[irma11525]

Could you please please please please please do more of these, like for pants and skirts and stuff?

[pop41us]

I have a qustion please.. What if I draw those lines directly on the fabric?

[thejourneywithIN]

Omg God bless you!!! I have been searching all over the internet to understand the concept of patternmaking! And this video shows that it is easy! :) Thank you!!!! Please continue making patternmaking videos!

[lykishable]

pls. make a pants pattern pls pls pls thanks

[tatiadesign]

how would you recommend to make a pattern for pants?

[rihime]

i really like this "how to make pattern" tutorial. i hope it's possible to see more tutorials like this in the future. :)

[xXsweetystrawberryXx]

i really like your tutorial =D

it would be so great if you did a tutorial for sleeve patterns next *O*

[oxymoron41]

how would i use that on fabric? do i just cut my fabric to how the pattern is would i make two then sew together? i don't get it some on help me please

[CrzyXAzn]

@oxymoron41 i hope i don't sound too confusing :p alright, so yunno how she divided the measurements (that went around her body) by 4? think of it as a quarter of the shirt. when you cut the fabric for your shirt, you're most likely not going to want a seem right down the middle front of your shirt. so that means you need to cut out another pattern and tape (or attach by other means) them together. by doing that, you end up with the full front of the shirt. when you cut out the fabric,

[CrzyXAzn]

@CrzyXAzn cut out two pieces. and hem, sew the sides, etc :P again, sorry if that's a bit confusing!

[Toboekyo]

Is there anyway to make a tanktop with a non stretchy knit? I have cotton for a costume I am going to make but would like to know how to make it a fitted tank top.

[bast713]

@Toboekyo Firstly, you need to add a little more ease -- make the pattern a little wider, or set the pattern described above about half an inch from the fold of the fabric when you cut it out. then, you'll want to add darts at the front arm holes. These will be easier to measure when you're wearing it. you just need to put the shirt on inside out, and pin where it gaps at your armpits in the front. If you want a looser shirt, leave more ease when you create the pattern.

[xHeartHeartbreakx]

yay for tans! like everyone at my highschool is anti tans cus theyre all go pale anerexic vampires lol . thanks for the vid.

[beautifulyoo]

u look really pretty! u looked pretty before! now you looke like radisha jones :D

[TheFacelessLady]

I'm glad a lot of the comments are starting to be more positive.

This is a really handey tutorial actually, and I'm glad you put the disclaimer at the beginning.

Keep up the good work! :)

[ks2you]

Okay to start off; <3

i really love your videos and im really willling to start off making stuff becasue its fun.

i like how you made your pattern, an its just really awesome.

i would LOVE it if you made more pattern; and teach me more about sewing becasue basically you're teaching me more then my textiles class.

please upload more about sewing techniques, clothing/costumes, patterns and more; I REALLY LOVE IT ALL

btw; your look really pretty with tan skinned or not

[Ouupsidou]

Want a cute and cozy fall tee ? Come see mine :D

[GirlKirbyZombie]

Now I'll I need to do is learn how to make sleeves for my shirts. Can you tell me how you make a good working sleeve pattern, please?

[ByunSica22]

heheh i laughed at the hesitant "uhmm..nipples"

[katrinadawn1]

super helpful! :D thnx! i do hope you make more of these.. :)

[1298mancy]

great video =)

[cepice3]

thanks for this vid!!!! :)

it is simple and simply great!

[ValEsparza]

You're so cute!!! I love this video!

[heleneea]

this actually makes a lot of sense! maybe now i can make a shirt that fits my curves-thanks!

[polishcurl]

first and foremost your tan looks so nice on you. secondly, your channel helps me a lot with my passion in sewing - as a beginner actually. third, this tutorial really very helpful. kudos to u. more vids pls.

[miskcth]

do you ever use blocks out of card board? or do you just peronally draw your own patterns, your amazing did you self taught yourself how to pattern make or studied fashion design? I'm currently making bodices at the moment with square necklines and sweet heart necklines =) and all in one facings haha. I will definately do this =) good for summer

[miskcth]

do you ever use blocks out of card board? or do you just peronally draw your own patterns, your amazing did you self taught yourself how to pattern make or studied fashion design? I'm currently making bodices at the moment with square necklines and sweet heart necklines =) and all in one facings haha.

[mehlover]

Thank you for a beginner's tutorial! I can't wait to put this into use in the future!

[punkrockprinjess]

awesome vid, awesome awesome!!

[kikicat5]

wow...ur tan looks so creepy....plz stay fair!

[pureresonance]

@kikicat5 your creepy =D

[kikicat5]

@pureresonance PS: no I'm actually average n_n read the other comments on recent vids

[AshZ2Sparks]

Thanx a ton 4 this basic top pattern 4 beginners. I'm still learning how to sew & u have no idea how much this helped me :) Now I need 2 learn how 2 make a basic pattern 4 bottoms! Plz. do a tutorial on that too!

[DARYYNN]

I lovee this video ! I now feel ready to make my own tank top easily !

I love your channel ! Keep on posting great vids ! You can do so many things by your own , amazing ! (hairdressing, sewing, beauty recipe..)

Great Kisses from Francee ♥

[MissPurelyAzn]

OMG I HAVE THE SAME RULER.

[missrileyemiko]

u look pretty tan :)

[fariychick]

Whoa you got burned, did you have aloe vera?

Haha thanks for your tutorials.

[tuhadazul]

im from mexico!!!!

where did u go?

i miss being tanned..... i have 3 years living in canada... lol!!!

i hope you loved mexico!!!!

thanks 4 your videos sweety!!

[karlanickita]

Hi. I have a question that doesn't have nothing to do with this video, but I need help ;_; Do you always use "elastic" fabrics (those who stretch a little bit)? Because I tried to make a skirt from one of your tutorials, but the fabric didn't stretch even a bit, and I couldn't wear it xD (I used the waist measurement and everything but our hips are bigger then our waist so...) Thanks! :D

[Clarissa4o9]

For a camera you should try the Sony-DSC W300 it's a great camera and really good for movies

[entice444]

this helpd alot thanks im definitly goin to try this : )

[greentea11]

do you have a cold? you sound a little naisily... or is it just the sound?

[lthomas52]

I want to put you in my pocket. You are so stinking cute.

[lollipopmonsteer]

you look AMAZINGG

[gee8691]

You look filipino now...hehe ^_^...this was kinda confusing for me but I'm super beginner....I will keep rewatching until my brain clicks lol. Who's your fave on Project Runway...I like Mondo and Casonova ;)

[momolovesricehearts]

im alittle confused dont you mean measure to the beginning of the tank top and not the end i was trying this and got mixed up and it came out wrong when i was trying it. idk maybe idid something wrong. anyways thanks for the tut. it helps alot. cant wait for more.

[leahknits]

@momolovesricehearts

I noticed this too. It's the part where you measure from the top of the bust to the end of the tank top. When you draw the curve you start from that mark at the end of the tank top and go down to the top of the bust. Then you draw further out for the top of the shoulder line?! Confusing to me too but thank you very much for this video. I'm definitely going to use some of these tips. If you can help me understand the shoulder part that would be awesome. :-)

[Mynameisrachellee]

@leahknits im screaming at that part too! shes made an error or somehing cuz its not working and im so confused arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh­hhhhhh

[foreverchiisan]

OMG! i got tan when i got back from Mexico too!

[zzzCUPcake123]

your tan looks beauiful

[hoanistabtq]

Do you use the same pattern for the back bodice ? 

[txartzy]

U have made this much easier thanks for the vid oh and could u do a pattern for a skirt that would be nice... b t w i love your tan u look very cute ;)

[huesitos874]

this is really helpful! thank you!

[mikoberry07]

THUMBS UP IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER ON PROJECT RUNWAY!

[Sasumiwo]

I don't get one thing - why do girls want to be tanned? Not to mention it is dangerous,but you look OLD with dark skin,and for most girls it looks obviously un-natural D: I'm not talking about when you travel for e.g. to egypt,you just can't help it,you tan and there is almost no way to avoid that. I just don't get why lots of girls tan on purpose. That is sooooo not healthy for skin.

[gee8691]

@Sasumiwo I'm naturally tan...I think girls do it b/c it hides your skin's imperfections and it makes you look skinnier...tanned skin really defines your muscles

[ApricotArtLover]

:]] hip hip hooray

[yazzi562]

love your tan:D

[GreenSky1231]

HOLY SHIT, O_O that's one good tanning session you got there. LOL

[cupcakes99]

woooo hooo sexy tan lady thanks for the video! 10 stars!

[t0MaToe]

ur tan looks nice as!

Im viet and my mum always complains im tan cuz she likes to be pale

[Dolljewel]

you look wayyyyy better Tanned than pale( not talking the cute pale but at some points u looked ill pale , not the right shade...) u look glowing and healthier! u look soooo much better/pretty w/tan,

[nyago20]

I agree that u look less asian. you seem like a brazilian girl LOL I really love your tan cause it's like "dark tinted" and not all brown. I use to tan brown BROWN. :'(

And thanks for the pattern! nice idea :)

[Rainingwaters]

This was so so so helpful to me! I always just mess around with things till they fit, and now I'm feeling more confident and want to try making actual patterns! You are amazing =) And you look so very tanned! I'm glad you had fun on your holiday!

[NickiAnn17]

Thanks for doing a beginners vid on this.

[kristin1lund92]

Love it! :D

[FrogUmbrella]

Thank you so much! Really helpful! :D

[LaughOutLoud1344]

your videos are so cool

[sanitizeit]

Love this! Thanks for catering to us newbies :)

[Mokambigai]

i love you so much for this video...super clear n easy for ppl ho dont know how to sew to follow along...thank u soo much..

[KnuffellinchenxD]

haha i don't know why, but i think you look less asian when youre that tanned xD

but both is pretty ;D

thank you for this video ;3

[SecretLifeOfaBioNerd]

@KnuffellinchenxD haha yah my mom says I look more latin ....all skin shades of color is beautiful to me!

[MichelleCandy07]

Do you use cm? Plzz respons because i think its importen.. :/

[GelatoDaVinci]

@MichelleCandy07 it does not matter....but use either cm or inches and don't go back and forth.

[LilySewRandom]

You were in Mexico? Lucky, lucky.

[zezee373]

Great video..simple and easy to understand!

[wingyi320]

i luv ur skin tone xd

[RuSZie576]

THANK YOU!

[jenjen22465]

could u show us how to actually sew the whole singlet togetherrr? it be greatt thxx (: <3

[minniepumpkin]

I hope you're feeling better :)

[lzxcylycl]

this is cool!! but may i ask what this is used for??

[kimberlinaaaaa]

your lines are so straight without a ruler :|

[tye44]

I was wondering if you could show us how to make a brush roll for making it easier to take makeup brushes on vacation. Great video :D

[cecilialovesyoulotz]

@tye44 she already has a vid on how to do that

[h2thaRHIZZo]

thank you for the vid!! you're so helpful =)

[mwnjw]

I'm a pro and this helped me. Thanks! Great stuff!

[dangerousmynd]

i hope you had fun in Mexico

and it looks like your hair got longer

[isonlyme11]

You got sooo tan !!

But it looks so great on you !!! =]

Thanks for this video !!

[RirehJosia]

Feel better! I heard you sniffle right before you turned off you camera! I really appreciate your Videos! I hope to do the same for guys one of these days!

[embabyl0ve]

you look much older in this vid! but still pretty :) can you give tips on how to grow out your hair?!

[disneynazar]

you sound like you have a little cold! aww :( <3333

this is such a great video!!! thank you!

[hanhpham]

are you sick? i heard a little sniffle at the end of the video. D: anyway, this is really useful, and the instructions are easy enough for me to understand xD thanks for this!

[RawrIAmPenguinorific]

Aww, you sound sick? :(

But you look lovely! I love your hair like this, is it natural or do you have extension clip ins?

You should make a video about your vacation! Missed your vids while you were gone. You look lovely and tan, I'm so jealous ^_^

I missed the Gelato videos too! Love that bunny!

[ShadyLady132]

I used newspaper to make a pattern

[Kurotsuchi4]

Thank you thank you thank you for this! I know how to manipulate and edit basic blocks but I always mess up making personal patterns for myself and others because the books I have make it so complicated this was so much easier thank you loads and loads! <3

[juntoami]

THANK YOU!!!!

could you make the pants pattern?

[MsCheapchick]

plz i"m in such a pickle so many costumes have petticoat skirts that are mesh but i been looking at satin ones and they look so much better but i cant seem to figure it out fully its like the lolita layered one

[goombari]

why do you look so sleepy? lol

[Squatchylicious]

@goombari She also sounds like she has a cold. :[

[PugsLuvKonad]

lol i love the part when u were like~uhm ehh uhm nipples are bahahah

[jadoremoiamore]

AAAHHHH :) THANK *YOU* VERY MUCH i'm a begginer & i've been trying to find do my body patter for sucha long time. i swear i have so many fabrics i've bought but i haven't had a chanceto start any projects bc i already ruined two "tops" & i didn't wanted to mess with any other frabric until now...than you YOU ARE AMAZING i can't wait to see you new vids . hopefuly you'll upload some more soon :)

[Squatchylicious]

@jadoremoiamore I have the same problem: I buy oodles of fabric and plan out stuff in my head... and then I screw it up and get discouraged by fear of wasting more fabric!

[jadoremoiamore]

@Squatchylicious i would get ideas from magazines & when i try to make them not any has worked...i;m so excited to try this out.lol...don't get discouraged justtake a brake & when you feeling productive again try to do whatever you have on mind, remember practice makes perfect.

[Obi1Ken0b1]

You sound like you have a cold :(

[litoaznkutie41]

whoa! she got darker

[bluelover404]

lol "umm..uhh.. nipples" xD

[sylvieismyname]

did you dye your hair?pls tell me!!i love it!

[autobatmitzvah]

i go to design school too and i LOVE pattern drafting :) I'm glad you love it too :D

[scarlettrose11]

yay!! multiple ways 4 a tank top THANKS

I went awww when u sniffed in the end, sounds like a stuffy nose xD

[SilverRain521]

OMg u look soooo tan!!

[vuldafer]

Very nice! I liked this :)

[GreyBillie]

Thank you very much!! You make it a lot easier for me : )

[coilbliss]

You are so awesome to take the time to explain this to your viewers.. Super helpful and I think I can make a pattern now, so thanks..

[CheynneD]

I love this tutorial!!! I love sewing but I've always wanted a more detailed and 'easy to understand' way to learn, thanks for this video!

[TiffanyMarie0o]

do you know how to make the military style jacket minzy is wearing in the try to follow me video? cause I really want that jacket

[365musiclover]

aowww truthfully i like you whiter better...but that might be cause im asian :P

[penelope639]

@365musiclover lol me too

[purplefan26]

Oh yes i think u read my mind!! ive been wanting to do this but i was having such a hard time trying to trace a regular tank top on paper ..i never got a right fit and always end up looking off..thanks so much for this! 

[shihnaful]

you sound sick!

[missluvmusic07]

this was really really helpful!!! Thanks!!!! <3

[zroxtheworldhq]

You seem sick O.O

[oOniio]

you look like jessica alba when your this dark

[TheFayth04]

i have understand all!!! waaa thanks, i don't know if i can sew with it but i will try, can you explain us how to sew with a machine?,. THANK YOU FOR ALL, i love your video, your inspire me ;)

[TheFayth04]

i have understand all!!! waaa thanks, i don't know if i can sew with it but i will try, can you explain us how to sew with a machine, if you can. THANK YOU FOR ALL, i love your video, your inspire me ;)