How to Blend Between Sizes on a Sewing Pattern

[@rosemarieloxton3279]

Great explanation throughout, particularly with paying attention to the body measurement and the finished garment measurements.

[@ZeldaSews]

This was great. Thank you. I am starting back sewing after stopping 2 decades ago. So much to learn 😮😅.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Welcome back to sewing! So glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ZeldaSews]

@@SeamworkVideo I Did!🤗

[@mariakaragianni863]

Thank you very much for the tutorial. It really saved the day! I am 2sizes bigger at the hips & had problems adjusting most patterns. After many views I came across your video & what a blessing! At last an easy way to adjust my patterns!

[@DM_MT]

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[@sheissewspiritual7840]

You made this look so easy! I have to go from a 6 waist to an 8 hip on a wrap skirt. I now feel confident I can do it!

[@SeamworkVideo]

You can do it!

[@sheissewspiritual7840]

@@SeamworkVideo thank you so much for the encouragement!!!

[@clareshapatterson9792]

Short and straight to the point! Thank you

[@SeamworkVideo]

You're welcome!

[@marinaramalho]

YASSSS!!! Thank you guys for granting my wish of a couple of videos ago! So excited about this!

[@asharp6591]

Thank you for this Haley. I’m making pants for my daughter. Her hips are 45” and waist is 32” The pants have an elastic waist band but if not altered would still be 13” of extra fabric at the waist.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Blending between sizes will help you get a better fit for her for sure!

[@theoriginalmilji]

Thank you so much for the help! I’m making the Freya sweater from Tilly and the Buttons. I want to pair it with Seamworks Dani pinafore! 😊❤️

[@k3of5ks]

This was really great and super helpful. Thank you!

[@SeamworkVideo]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@joleenbaynes2852]

Thank you. Quick, simple, informative. Was quarter to giving up with this pattern and my body😂😂

[@SeamworkVideo]

Glad it helped!

[@maureencullen1008]

Brilliant

[@sueb4496]

Thank you.

[@barbarabrandt9915]

Very helpful

[@andreaharborne1374]

Thank you for this. I am making a top with darts and being a fuller bust, I’ve measured the pattern for this area. Having a small waist, have you any suggestions to alter a pattern for tops rather than bottoms or skirts / dresses?

[@vkrutledge]

Thank you! So helpful. But, what do you suggest for someone without a hip curve? Freehand it?

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yes, you can freehand!

[@elizabethlenihan5626]

Thank you - keep making videos!!!

[@rachelm5363]

thanks for the helpful video! still trying to wrap my mind around this concept. If I were going to grade the bust of a dress bodice, would I have to also adjust my sleeve size? The example with the waist of a skirt and a waistband makes sense, but I'm not sure how/if the bust size affects the sleeve opening size.

[@SeamworkVideo]

Grading up at the bust usually means extending the under arm which does mean that garments with sleeves will require additional alteration to the sleeve. If you are looking to increase at the bust without the need to adjust the sleeve a full bust adjustment may be a better choice for you. Here's some more info on FBAs: www.seamwork.com/magazine/2019/10/four-essential-full-bust-adjustments

[@rachelm5363]

@@SeamworkVideo thank you so much! i appreciate the quick reply and the help!

[@gailthecrafter]

Hello when blending the front of the pattern do I also blend the back the same way?

[@dianerathernotsay9437]

brilliant can we do this with a blouse

[@SeamworkVideo]

Yes! You can blend between sizes on any type of garment.

[@graceburdick7485]

Any tips for adjusting between sizes when you have darts? I have a waistcoat pattern where my hip & waist measurement fall under one size but my bust measurement is the next size down.

[@SeamworkVideo]

In general it's best to blend below the darts. Cut the size of your bust and then blend starting below the darts.

[@marijogrimes9236]

Would you tell me please the pattern of the topper shirt you are wearing?

[@SeamworkVideo]

Haley is wearing a Seamwork Quince. You can read about here: www.seamwork.com/magazine/2019/02/seamwork-staff-makes

[@jasminedixon1894]

Now we just need to tackle an FBA! 😩😩 They scare me!!

[@SeamworkVideo]

Have you checked out the October magazine issue? We cover four essential FBAs! Here's the link: www.seamwork.com/issues/2019/10/four-essential-full-bust-adjustments You can do it!