How to BLEND / MERGE MULTI-SIZES for a CUSTOM FIT. 2 Poorly fitting top examples using ONE size.

Hello, friends! Welcome back to the “Let’s sew our best fitting woven top” series! This is the important episode where we see practical examples "HANDS ON" oh how to merge / blend multi-sizes on your paper pattern smoothly.
We will see practical examples for a few scenarios and how to deal with the bust dart when blending sizes.
I will show you 2 muslins where I sewed only ONE size and how disastrous the look is..... it's so much better to blend the sizes we need.
I am not discussing full bust adjustments in this video. I suggest you choose a pattern that has an option close to your sewing bust cup size. FBAs an SBAs will come a little later in the series.
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[@psweney1]

Thank you so much. Many people will show how to blend the front and never the back. Thank you so much!!

[@NadoCrowFriend]

If I have a sewing question ( even after many years of sewing) I always know I’ll find it in one of your videos! Thank you Karina!

[@tishie42]

Thank you! I am so very thankful that you do take your time and present us with only the best you have. Well thought out, well planned and explained so we can help ourselves. It takes a lot of time to make, edit, plan out angles, and sew up those muslins. In between your life, testing patterns, and sewing for fun. I appreciate all your hard work and effort. You have helped me so much with my own sewing and I absolutely love it that you use the simplest and most effective methods to get beautiful results!( It's all about the basting) Looking forward to all content that you create. It's all inspiring and you are a wonderful asset to the sewing world. 💚🌍

[@lindahines7294]

@Veronica Eugia Well said. Couldn’t agree more!

[@nancyfollwell4628]

Thank you so much. I have never closed the dart before and it makes perfect sense to do so. My blending has not been as successful, as I would like it to be and I feel that your tips will help me in my future endeavours. Again thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos.

[@KSMP]

Amazing video. Thanks so much for the muslin examples!

[@ginnyrivera2786]

I am loving this series, and I don’t mind waiting. You are fantastic and I appreciate your skill.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I'm so glad!

[@kimberlyhashagen5621]

Finally I understand!! Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad it helped!

[@judykski4916]

Excellent use of muslins to emphasize how important it is to take the time to blend sizes to get just the right fit. Take all the time you need to produce the content for these videos. Don't rush at all. I wait patiently for each new video because I know it will be filled with worthwhile information. Thanks for all that you do.

[@schellyrae]

THIS is the video I have been searching for--adjustments with darts, grading. Thank you!

[@amyoungil]

I think all your hard work and deep thinking really show. I hope you keep the pace of production at whatever makes you happy, and not pressured. And thanks so much for taking time and using muslin to make straight-sized examples so we know what to look for. Very useful!

[@gillianallan8402]

Thank you for this easy to understand demonstration. It really helped me. I love your channel. Have learned a lot.

[@ann-elisefryen6364]

Don't mind the waiting - def. wurth it :-) - thanks for showing/sharing.

[@hinamccree9702]

wow! what a great series for a beginner! thanks

[@deniseblake6214]

Very interesting... as usual... really enjoying this series... thank you

[@helenhart4778]

you are fantastic and love the way you teach. Thank you

[@catblack4091]

This is very helpful! Thank you!

[@karenmcneil7546]

Excellent video. Thank you 🙂

[@noeleengayjess8416]

Thank you sew very much. I now know why some of my sewing looks terrible. Once again I do appreciate all your hard work.

[@urbanstylejantine810]

I appreciate your video's so much! Since I blend sizes I get compliments on my clothes so much more often. But other adjustments are not as easy as I really learn a lot from your video's. Take your time, know it is appreciated what you do!

[@susankidd9963]

I would never have been brave enough to alter a pattern in this way but I will certainly give it ago thank you Karina.

[@karensnybeck1580]

Thank you for showing us how to grade. I always learn sew much from you! 👍🏻👏🏻🤛🏻👩🏼‍💻🌵🤠😎🧚🏻‍♀️👸🦸🏻‍♀️😁

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m Glad this helps :)

[@bethkrause8645]

So helpful! Thank you Karina. Although I have always needed to size out my waist and hip, I never realized the bust dart needed to be closed to get it to work! Makes perfect sense once you explained it!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KatheD]

I made a top that needed to be blended out from the bust to a larger waist and back in to the hips, just like your example. I couldn't figure out how to get a smooth line, and it was a knit fabric so I just left it alone. It worked out ok, but I'm so grateful you showed us this, it will help me for the next project!

[@swenstrand]

Wonderful series and well-worth waiting for each installment. Thank you so much for your hard work Karina!

[@melissapowers8749]

I've been trying to draft a dress pattern from a C bust to D, then grade one dress size smaller at the waist then back to the original size for my hips. I have been "struggling" to get the side edge correct. After watching this video I had an "Ah-Ha" moment when you mentioned the bust dart needed to be closed! I'm very grateful for all you do to help us make "our" perfect fitting garment.

[@dotschischloh9767]

I have a high hip that is 11 inches larger than the waist. My patterns are very curvy but it works. Thanks for all the excellent information.

[@laurafarrer8817]

Always, always learning. Thank you Karina. Very helpful. You are a wonderful teacher. Best regards from Sydney 🙂

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks for watching 😊.

[@louisewainwright6324]

Thank You, Karina! I have learnt so much watching your videos.

[@annmarshall9291]

Thank you Karina. A brilliant helpful and useful video.

[@janedrolet2807]

Thank you! I struggle with fit - these videos are very helpful.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you like them!

[@cheesemano4]

Really useful video thanks Karina you're a great teacher x

[@lemtaz]

I love your fitting series! I have never been able to sew a single sized garment. I have gone so far as to use different sizes for the front and the back to get a fit I like.

[@debbiesnyder762]

This was so helpful especially seeing the fit on a real person. I love your channel you have helped me so much with my fitting

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad my poor fitting tops are helpful :)

[@Joy1957K]

Great clarifications and info. Thank you for your time in explaining these methods. I appreciate all you do Thank you. 👍🧡😘🙏

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad this is useful for you. Thanks for watching 😊.

[@sandyerickson4214]

Another great lesson!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much!

[@rebeccamace8803]

Thank you so much for this. After watching this I have been blending wrong. I usually have to blend out for my waist and I always started blending after the dart. That’s why I had a hard time making the back the same. Thank you 🙏🏻 🌷❤️

[@Sewsew60]

Thanks so much, so clear and concise as usual!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re so welcome :)

[@lynnmoroz4358]

Thank you! This is great information. So useful!

[@grammykcutter6374]

Another excellent tutorial. Thank you

[@aileenyoung6999]

Great series I am learning a lot many thanks for all the work you put into them

[@lindathompson5420]

You have very informative videos! I appreciate the time you take to make these helpful. Thank you!!!

[@ellajaniak2383]

Such a great video thank you so much

[@yolandapinkney-jordan9211]

Thank you soo much!!!! I love your videos, they have helped me tremendously to correct fitting issues with patterns.

[@Chericherry4]

I bought muslin today and will use it to make my new pattern. I've never bothered before (making a muslin) but I'm also not successful in having a good fit. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think with time a muslin is not always needed . Measuring the pattern will sometimes give me the confidence to make adjustments and then cut the real fabric. But not always :)

[@Chericherry4]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles good to know!

[@libbymcculla1619]

these videos have been so good. Thank u for putting this together.

[@philiptipping6738]

Many thanks for all your work, its greatly appreciated. Cheers Mary

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome :)

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo much for sharing, always learn so much from you!!❤️❤️❤️

[@ZeldaSews]

Comment Number 100... I am going to try this!

[@Escape10mom]

Yes, I ck first to see about the ease in the hip area & figure out if I need to blend to the next size. Great info as usual 😉

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s a fast little exercise and i always need to know the exact numbers :) if I know I’m confident :)

[@sbrickett]

Great video, as always!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thanks for watching 😊.

[@helenv2906]

Great informations, I love those series and demo you have. Thank you for everything you show us! Xx

[@dianemontavon5670]

Thank you for all these videos. I never knew how to do any of this. I usually make quilts so garment making is so different for me.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’ve tried quilts before but my true love is making clothes. It’s very different :)

[@dianemontavon5670]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles very different. I'm trying to learn to sew garments because I'm big busted with hardly any difference in bust/waist/hips measurements.

[@LogiQuestMan]

Your teaching is genius. Thank you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😄

[@dianneandres3770]

Thank you again for a great video.

[@kathyfaulk710]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad you liked it :)

[@vicki9298]

Thank you so much

[@lesleymoodley5703]

Thank you Karina.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome :)

[@annescanapico2181]

Katrina, your videos are by far, the best on You Tube. Not to mention you are an excellent instructor. I would like to ask you about the curve tool you were using, where to find. I like those curved lines better than my hip tool. I looked but it is not in your Amazon store. Thank you so much

[@louisestevens5267]

Thank you for all you do, I have learned so much, May God bless your journey

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re so welcome :)

[@mrs.knecro7044]

I’m in for some fun 😅, I’ve decided to do the Sorbetto pattern from Seamwork and I’m between a 16 and 18 they have their PDFs split between those two. It says there is shaping but the finished garment measurements just get larger from the bust Soo I’m going to be doing some shaping I think from the side seams. I should have just bought a pattern 🤦‍♀️

[@oliviasoto3701]

I am late to the Karina party, and just found your channel. I hope you're still answering questions. Can you please tell me what kind of curved ruler you use for this video? It's titled 'How to BLEND / MERGE MULTI-SIZES for a CUSTOM FIT. 2 Poorly fitting top examples' . From 1 year ago. Now I know what I've been doing wrong !!! Thank you for your ever so helpful videos. P.S. I am in the US and use inches

[@dancetoday542]

Hi, this is brilliant. I have been following along. I always find blending hard - how to draw the line, I do have a curved ruler. My question is that you flip one piece over to draw the second side but that doesn't work for me. I have to place the front right side up over the back which is also right side up to match up the armhole sides. Hope it's right. Thank you.

[@lizmeraw7555]

Very well presented and easy to understand. I am altering an aline dress patter and would like a little more ease in the bust. If I’m going up a size for bust, then easing back to the the pattern for waist and hip, do I also make this adjustment to the dress back?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

If the neckline and shoulders fit well then the best thing is to do a full bust adjustment for more ease at the bust.

[@SimplyDelilah]

Thank you for posting this! i need this because i always get stuck around the chest and arm hole, sleeves area!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You're so welcome!

[@code798]

💙💙💙💙

[@dixyschu951]

Katrina- I know this video is specific to wovens, but if the same vertical lines from bust to hem were on a knit, would it be the same issue? Too much fabric in waist area? THANK YOU!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It could be if the knit top is loose and has positive ease. It's more difficult to interpret fit in knit garments because the stretch differs so much between the different types of fabrics.

[@dixyschu951]

Thank you Katrina! You are always so helpful!

[@virginiacervantes2110]

🌹🌹👍👍

[@breannadavis1581]

is the sewing cup size based on bra sizes? if im a DD cup in my bra should i adjust the pattern to match up with the sewing cup size on a pattern?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

No it’s not the same. Please watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGqpfXhridGIndk

[@breannadavis1581]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles i'm trying to start a brand, but i'm having trouble determining the sewing up sizes for my patterns based on my sizing chart

[@kirsihamalainen5447]

How do you blend sizes with prinsessa seams?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Ignore them and just blend at the side seams (side pieces) front and back.

[@brianna8987]

I would like to know how I can take to dresses or blouses off the rack and blend them together for my perfect size? let's say I wear a size 18 and I can only find the dress in a size 10 and 8 how can I take these two dresses and make a size 18? I heard that Oprah tailor would offend have to do this for her clothes but I've not seen anyone on KZbin who demonstrate this method.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I suspect no one does this on KZbin because it’s just not possible unless it was a very simple skirt (take two and cut lots of panels to make one). You just can’t merge a small neckline and make it larger. Same with the sleeves. It just can’t be done.