Getting to Know Sewing Patterns: PART 1

[@dawnecamacho2601]

You are truly a good teacher. I am not a beginner but still learning. My mom is the one that sews and she wants me to learn now that she is in her 90’s. She has been sewing all her life but she cannot explain the way you do. ❤❤

[@NewsfromtheGrove]

You are such a good teacher. I have been struggling to learn for years by myself and every time I watch (and re-watch) your videos I learn something new. Thank you again!

[@katieduffy593]

It's really tantalising when you're showing the patterns! I'd like to see you make every single one of those garments!

[@judih.8754]

Catherine I just found this series by looking back at what you’ve posted. This is wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@lilaholland5764]

Thank you for sharing! Great tutorial on pattern reading, it's so important for great results. Appreciate your videos so much!

[@ecoquilting7077]

This brings back memories of helping my mom make theater and choir clothes. She'd have me cut and pin. I liked that part but hated getting the fittings! I really enjoyed this explanation (I'm a quilter who wants to get braver about making clothes.)

[@CatherineSews]

Good for you! If you can quilt, it means you have accuracy and precision. Sewing clothing should be fun for you!

[@marygersetich8709]

Thank you for the idea of comparing something that fits you against the pattern to help determine which size to use. It sometimes feels "impossible" to guess which size will actually fit.

[@CatherineSews]

Mary, please also check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4DZenmhnLGob5I. It's the absolute BEST way to get the right size!

[@winterwrenn]

I recently got McCall's 8011 pattern to try making a denim jacket with...wish me luck, using thrifted jeans and first time reading a pattern without help. Thank you for all the pointers! Great video for a beginner like me!

[@اكلةبحبها]

My love, I always follow you and I wish you success and progress🌺🌹👍🙏🔔❤️🌼🌷

[@Maplecook]

Catherine is amazing!!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks so much for always being so supportive of my channel, Maplecook! So good to see that your channel is doing great!

[@Maplecook]

@@CatherineSews My channel is a pain. Hahahaha. Why do I keep doing this to myself? LOL

[@lauriepayseur5897]

Okay... 😋 will likely have to watch this again. But OKAY 😂😂😂 I’m picking up what you’re putting down. I appreciate this so much! Thank you

[@CatherineSews]

I'm loving all your comments! It's really great to have you on board!

[@lauriepayseur5897]

@@CatherineSews hahaha when I find something good... I just go ahead and binge on it while the laundry is going.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Thanks for the pattern understandingtips.

[@traceypeppers1726]

Love this

[@CatherineSews]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@Vic-Meow]

Forgive me if I'm being dense, but at 26:28, you demonstrate that the grain line always goes parallel to the selvage. Didn't you draw a line perpendicular to the selvage? Maybe I'm not understanding what the pattern means when it is indicating "selvage"? Aargh... thank you!

[@Vic-Meow]

Ok now I see what you mean. I had thought the shaded parts of the layout indicated selvage, but now I see that's not the case. Now I see the one you were pointing to was a "window-pane" type fold and the selvage was parallel with the selvages in the horizontal center. I think it clicked when I saw part 2. Great series, thank you!

[@CatherineSews]

@@Vic-Meow you got it! I just rewatched that section to make sure that, yes, the line I drew was parallel to the selvage. I hope it's clear now! Congrats on embarking on a beautiful journey with sewing!

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

You have a nice relaxing voice ☺️

[@annjelley5363]

Hi Catherine, I also use patterns over and over again, but I glue them on to pattern drafting paper (or wall paper lining), I’m a bit clumsy and this seems to work for me. Patterns are expensive now aren’t they! 😀

[@ecoquilting7077]

Amy sent me!

[@CatherineSews]

Thanks, Amy!

[@CHrisPetE056]

I’m not a fan of the PDF patterns either. I have a stash of patterns that I have had for 30 years. Some I have used some still new. 😮 I have thinned them out over those years as well. I usually donated them to thrift stores. But recently I have looked for a pattern for certain things and realized the price of patterns is INSANE 😮. So now I go to thrift stores and look for patterns LOL. 😂😂😂 my mother would roll her eyes for sure. I have never been a fan of Burda. And vogue have never been in my price range. I am enjoying your instructions 😊. I developed a bad habit of only looking at the pictures because I either don’t understand or a tend to disagree with the written instructions. As a teacher I am sure you would have advise reading. 😂 this is where my earlier comment of being a bit lazy, came in. I did learn a VERY important lesson very early like back in the 70’s when I was in 4H. Fabric type. You are right. VERY IMPORTANT. Bless you and your videos. 😊

[@katieduffy593]

If you make the hoodie with the less stretchy fabric you showed (the grey/black) i guess you could make a size up?

[@lorrainedempsey3320]

I don't like the PDF patterns, either. Thx for staying with the big Four.

[@Suezee66]

Arm side? 😊

[@kendal4452]

Is it possible to add darts to a pattern that doesn't have darts? I am a busty girl and I think darts are much more flattering on me.

[@CatherineSews]

Yes, but it is kind of involved. You make the front shorter when you take up some of the fabric in a dart, so then you also have to shorten the back. It's probably a worthwhile alteration for you 🥰

[@davidanderson3322]

Catherine, Hi. What do you mean by 'Ease'

[@CatherineSews]

"Ease" is when one piece of fabric is intentionally cut longer than the one that it gets sewn to. For example, the sleeve is usually cut a bit bigger than the armhole, and then it is "eased" into the seam. This makes the sleeve more comfortable and allows you to move more freely.

[@johnettehaines6291]

I always wait until JoAnns has patterns on sale for 1.99 or 2.99. I never pay full price.

[@loriann8993]

What happened to part 3?

[@CatherineSews]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2Olm6doeN1srs0

[@jasonthomas12]

I really like your voice. Not trying to be weird.

[@CatherineSews]

Haha, thanks so much. Not taken as weird at all, just very kind.