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Sewing Patterns: Finding the Right Size for You
121 students
What you'll learn
- How to use the size charts on sewing patterns to select the right size that works for your body.
- Learn to measure sewing patterns to an accurate picture of how a pattern will fit on your body before you even cut it out.
- Learn the history sewing patterns and modern sizing and why sizing is not standardized.
- Learn to use a light box to copy your patterns so you will never lose the original.
- Learn why you should make sample fitting garments.
- Discover what and how ease is used in sewing patterns and how ease affects fit and size selection.
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Course content
12 sections • 27 lectures • 2h 10m total length
Requirements
- You will need a basic/beginner knowledge of how to read and use a sewing pattern and an open mind!
Description
Selecting a size in a sewing pattern can be confusing and frustrating. In this class you will learn how to select the right size in a sewing pattern for your body so you can get closer to that perfect fit before you even cut your pattern. I will teach you all about the different aspects where to measure your body, how to shop for sewing patterns, and how to select the perfect size for you.
You will learn about:
The history of sewing patterns and ready to wear sizing
Tips for accurate body measurements
A step by step guide on where and how to get key measurements on your body
What ease is and how it affects sewing patterns
Learn how woven and knit fabrics differ in sewing patterns
Learn how to check for stretch recovery and stretch percentage in your pattern and how it applies to sewing patterns
Learn how to use size charts on sewing patterns and tips on how to select your size if you measurements are not on the chart
Learn my tips for selecting sizes in PDF sewing patterns
Learn how to measure every part of sewing pattern pieces
Learn when you should select the "wrong" size
Learn to go start to finish from the size chart to measuring the pattern to a final size selection
Learn to copy sewing patterns using a light box
Learn why about sample garments and sizing
Why should you take this class?
Anyone learning to sew garments will interact with sewing patterns. Selecting the right size in a sewing pattern can be confusing and size charts are not enough alone to make a selection on size. By the end of this course you will be confident that you can select the right size in any sewing pattern so you can sew garments that fit better on you.
Why learn from me?
I have been sewing and creating in textile arts for over 25 years and teaching sewing for over 5 years. I learned as a small child from my grandmother. Sewing has been passed down as a skill in my family for several generations.
I continued my learning by taking classes from instructors around the world, including classes with Hand and Lock in London. I have worked in custom bridal, special occasion, and historical costuming. I have won several awards for my costumes.
Who this course is for:
- Beginner to intermediate people learning how to sew and design garments