Omg..gutted for you...there's so much work gone into yr beautiful jacket and polo top..not to mention the expense! Keep the faith..you did such a good job... silly pattern sizes!! ❤❤

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How disappointing for all your hard work! I hate when this happens.

Love your unboxings!!! Thank you for sharing

I have just discovered you. Really enjoyed watching you. So entertaining on a wet Sunday. ❤x

Feeling down. Your enthusiasm and humour is just what I needed

First time watching you and I am happy to see someone like me, a dressmaker in the past re- visiting my love of sewing due to a cruise I went on in March this year, you are even my size so we have something in common, look forward to more videos in the future.

Fab box isn’t it x kielo wrap dress for me x

I have watched a few of your unboxings now and realise resistance is futile. Classic box heading my way in October. Can't wait. X

That pink material really suits you.

I love your vlogs, always makes me laugh You cheer me up .☺️x.

As several others have said, check the finished measurements. Also, measure a similar garment in a similar style that you already own and compare measurements to the finished measurements on the pattern or envelope. Also. Pay close attention to sleeve length and width as many patterns are either too long or short or tight there. Pin the pattern piece together along the seam lines and hold up against your body matching center front and back (be careful to handle gently so pattern does not tear). This will give you a general idea of size, although I don't find it as accurate. You have to pin out pleats and gathers, etc. but it will point out major discrepancies. Also. You can cut out "muslin" using an old sheet of the major pieces-front, back and sleeve and baste together and try on. Make changes with pins or mark with a pin. This will give you an idea of how the garment will fit w/o taking a lot of time. After making changes, take the muslin apart and use the pieces to compare with pattern pieces of any new projects you sew. Again, this gives only rough idea of fit, but will help alleviate disappointment after spending hours on a project that does not fit. Finally, perfect some simple projects to give yourself a feeling of accomplishment and then tackle a more diffucult one. It is easy to get discouraged. You need a success after a disappointment to revive your confidence. You learn from mistakes and each one builds your sewing skills

Great unboxing. It's a great box isntvit. My fabric is on the line now. 🎉

If you don't have enough for a warp dress, have you considered an Appleton wrap top? The fabric is perfect with your personality!

You have been busy! Lovely makes. I have to say that I don't buy unisex patterns anymore for the very reasons you showed us....they don't fit. I love the dress for the cruise. It looks fab on you. Thank you for sharing. Suzanne

Just discovered you! Such a fun video, and I'll enjoy watching your previous ones. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and making me laugh out loud after a bit of a bummer day 😆

Hi Kay, what a shame the two projects didn’t fit. Especially the jacket must have taken a lot of time and effort! My mum always tell me to get something from my closet to compare the fit with the pattern pieces… found that very tiring but after a few misses it is a good tip to prevent these sort of issues. Well… at least nobody recognizes you in the jacket with the hood anyway 😉 loved your vlog! ❤

I love watching your videos. You remind me of me 😂

Measure the pattern pieces before you start

Echo the finished measurements, but on some patterns, I swear the Company of Big 4 decided we were all not taking into account the ease we need, so have fudged the finished measurements list, found on piece 1 always, or in a wardrobe pattern, the front pattern piece will have it. I actually measure it, with a ruler, do a little math, know what ease I want, and cut out whatever size happens to fit. I’ve sewn long enough, and strangely I know, my body simply doesn’t change a whole lot, that I can tell at a glance more investigating is in order. The jacket is lovely, but clearly a bit big, as the polo shirt. Both geared towards men’s sizes. Some patterns have different patterns for men and women, some expect women to know what men’s size they wear. Which is probably a smaller…….nice job, tho. I really like New Look, and love the shirt dress. Take care.

Loved it and I want to make some of the things you have tried

I discovered you yesterday! So I was pleased to see thisvideo today. I'm back to sewing after a 50 year gap, and find the fact that you can make mistakes very heartening, if you know what I mean! You do make me laugh. That coat! Off to find your other videos xx

You’re a joy and make me smile xxxxxx

Fantastic! Love your hushed tones when you showed your last dress.❤ perhaps grading between sizes would work better for the unisex patterns? Definitely too big for you, beautifully made though.

Fabric 2 for palazzo pants❤

Great first a giggle ..but not for you.. you need to check finished measurements rather than seeing according the size you think you are. Love your sense of humour and how you’re able to laugh at what’s gone wrong.

I'm so sorry that you have had a couple of disappointments but don't let it put you off. Such alot of effort you have put into them. I assume as they unisex they are larger. Put them aside and do something nice and easy as what they call a palate cleanser. Please don't be disappointed, we all have bad days. Maybe you have a fella you can donate them to, maybe for Christmas!? 😂😂❤❤Just found you and I love you! Subscribed!

Thanks for the giggles 😅 Even though you had a few bumps along your sewing journey, your garments are lovely.

Such a shame when things don’t fit it’s very disheartening, the parka looks good though, you did make me laugh with the hood. I love the Avid seamstress drop sleeve top, I’ve made quite a few without the sleeves and just put a band on.

Oh gosh you did make me laugh 😂 Honestly this is why I don’t like “commercial” patterns - most are HUGE but the one you think will be massive and sew two sizes smaller turns out to be the only one with accurate sizing and comes out tiny 😢

Oh you do make me laugh!

Omg I’m sat waiting for my car to be serviced trying not to laugh out loud at you trying your coat on . I love your makes but that last dress omg it’s absolutely stunning 🤩 Would you consider a tutorial on the tote bag please I just love how it folds up so neatly.

Just clicked on this . What a fun video!.

Use the finished garment measurements to select your pattern size. Some patterns are drafted with a huge amount of ease.

Go by finished garment measurements which you will find probably on the pattern pieces if they are not on the envelope. Happy sewing.

Great makes even if some not quiet as you imagined! I do find the unisex simplicity patterns come up even bigger and always go by the finished garment measurements or measure the pattern pieces.

That shirt dress looks fantastic on you 🎉🎉🎉

I made a Mimi G pattern that was unisex and it’s huge even too big for my husband 😊

I do feel for you with the sizing although you did make me laugh!!😆. These days I spend as much time going through measurements as I do sewing!! There is no consistency at all and Big 4 are definitely the worst. I measure every pattern piece and deduct seam allowances to check the finished garment measurements relative to my size and the look I want. Tedious but worth it. You Roseclair dress is absolutely gorgeous and it is so lovely to see your joy with it. Such a lovely, refreshing vlog - what I call real life sewing 😂😂😂. Happy sewing. Lynne😊

Great vlog as always Kay. I love all your makes, shame some are a bit on the large side. But all are so nicely made, brilliant. Loved your fruity roll up bag. Looking forward to your next video. Thank you🎉

Kay, your jacket was a hoot! That hood will definitely keep the rain off your glasses. I hate when my glasses get sprinkled. I really like the looks of the Anca pattern. The fabric you used on your version was lovely!

Kay, I loved seeing how you've taken the time to analyze your lifestyle to determine what kind of garments you should sew. My husband and I retired about six years ago We were just getting our new lifestyle figured out when the horrid COVID hit. I think I have a little COVID PTSD. I can't seem to get my act together and settle into a routine. Doesn't help that one of our sons and his family packed up and moved to Japan. Didn't see that coming! I know what you mean about not needing "going out" clothes. I have plenty of them from my working days and they NEVER seem to wear out! I must not "go out" enough! 😂

Hi Kay. Love your videos! and your makes... (You do realize, that the name of your channel shows as "Kay Eldred", right?)

I’ve read that it’s best to go by the finished garment measurements, rather than the pattern sizes. The amount of ease is perhaps what’s challenging your choice of pattern. Next time make a muslin before cutting into your beautiful fabric. That works best for me.

I love your videos and I consider you one of my favorite sewist girlfriends, Kay. ❤

Well that hood is gonna keep the rain off 😅. Is there maybe a separate pattern piece for men/women in the unisex pattern . I did a unisex onesie pattern once and the pieces really confused me with sizes.

Great vlog as always kay. I always read the finished measurements on the front of the pattern piece as they always add extra ease in and I normally go down at least one or two sizes.

Hi about the polo top and especially big four patterns I always open the pattern sheets and look for pattern piece nr one ,they always put finished bust measurements on the front piece (before that my stuff always end up at least three sizes too big) they have enormous wearing ease built in Your Roseclair dress is stunning

Kay you do make me laugh😌.Great vlog, and love your honesty.. x

Hello Kay