Sewing Patterns- Finding the Right Size for You

Sewing Patterns: Finding the Right Size for You, available at $64.99, has an average rating of 4.9, with 27 lectures, based on 5 reviews, and has 45 subscribers.

You will learn about 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. This course is ideal for individuals who are Beginner to intermediate people learning how to sew and design garments It is particularly useful for Beginner to intermediate people learning how to sew and design garments.

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Summary

Title: Sewing Patterns: Finding the Right Size for You

Price: $64.99

Average Rating: 4.9

Number of Lectures: 27

Number of Published Lectures: 27

Number of Curriculum Items: 27

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 27

Original Price: $19.99

Quality Status: approved

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What You Will 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.

Who Should Attend

Beginner to intermediate people learning how to sew and design garments

Target Audiences

Beginner to intermediate people learning how to sew and design garments

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.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: About the Instructor

Chapter 2: Course Resources

Lecture 1: Course Downloads

Chapter 3: History of Patterns and Ready to Wear Sizing

Lecture 1: History of Pattern Sizing and Ready to Wear Sizing

Chapter 4: Measuring You Body

Lecture 1: Tips for Taking Accurate Measurements

Lecture 2: Key Body Measurements

Lecture 3: More on Measurements and Fitting

Chapter 5: Learning About Ease

Lecture 1: Learning About Ease

Chapter 6: Using Stretch Fabrics

Lecture 1: Stretch vs Woven Fabrics and Stretch Fabric Recovery

Lecture 2: Calculating Stretch Percentage

Chapter 7: Learning to Select a Size on Your Pattern

Lecture 1: Practicing Using Pattern Size Charts

Lecture 2: Deciding What Sizes to Print in a PDF Pattern

Lecture 3: When to Use the "Wrong" Size

Chapter 8: Learning to Measure Patterns

Lecture 1: Measuring Tops and Dresses

Lecture 2: Measuring Pants, Shorts, and Skirts

Chapter 9: Working a Pattern – Start to Finish

Lecture 1: Selecting the Size on the Back of the Envelope

Lecture 2: Cutting Apart the Pattern Pieces

Lecture 3: Flattening the Pattern Pieces

Lecture 4: Measuring the Waist

Lecture 5: Using the Finished Hip Size Markings

Lecture 6: Measuring the Hip

Chapter 10: Copying Patterns My Favorite Way

Lecture 1: Copying Patterns – Part 1

Lecture 2: Copying Patterns – Part 2

Lecture 3: Tips for Copying Patterns

Chapter 11: Marking Seam Allowances

Lecture 1: Marking Seam Allowances

Chapter 12: Finishing Up

Lecture 1: Why do you need to make sample garments?

Lecture 2: Outro

Instructors

Ariana Bauer
Sewing Teacher, Pattern Maker, and Designer

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