How to Cut Out Sewing Pattern Pieces - Updated

In order to sew more complicated projects, its important to know how to cut out a commercial pattern. When pulling out the pattern pieces, it can be very overwhelming but this video shows you how to figure out which pattern pieces to cut out for your project. Also included is how to read to the valuable information found on the pattern pieces. Once you figure out how to do this, youll be able to figure out any pattern.
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[@rosteve3872]

I'm a beginner sewer and this video explained so much about patterns. Thank you so much.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Ro Steve I'm so glad you found this tutorial helpful!

[@kalebkaysen2482]

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[@simoncolson3503]

@Kaleb Kaysen Definitely, been using kaldroStream for years myself =)

[@MINI-ME666]

lot of useless information!

[@godisgoodallthetime7622]

I'm a quilter usually. But now I'm branching out into clothes. I appreciate your instructions. Easy to follow. Thanks again.

[@sheriamcfadden7154]

I find your tutorials easier to understand and learn from. Thank you for the information

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thank you so much :)

[@ashakijones6058]

I've looked at more than several videos on how to read patterns, notches, etc. You're the first to explain notches and the purpose. Thank you! I will be subscribing and looking at your other videos.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thank you so much for subscribing! :)

[@angelroost]

I never cut patterns. Always trace them. Keeps the pattern pristine and reusable for different sizes.

[@1rahmaan]

Me too!

[@adrianamorales9386]

How do you do it?

[@amberlynnboswell8253]

@@adrianamorales9386 You can use a tracing wheel (put your pattern on top of paper and go over the lines with the tracing wheel) or use a light box (put paper on top of the pattern and trace the lines with a pencil) and if you don’t have a light box you can use a window and the sun or you could use tracing paper. All of these will give you a traced copy of your pattern and you won’t have to cut your original

[@jem4643]

They sell tracing paper at Joanne fabric.

[@2007ruthyk]

This was so helpful and clear! I looked for those kind of instructions for a long time! Thank you!

[@jrapanut0]

this video was great thank you SO much ! I've signed up for a sewing class but never got a chance to go due to work . just wanted to say your tutorial was excellent . the high lighter tip was super . sew randomly for work project ( I'm an arborist ) and a friend ask if i can make an apron like a goof I said yes well I'm off to a new sew ing adventure . thanks so much..

[@ProfessorPincushion]

you can do it! :)

[@jrapanut0]

i made an apron !

[@Elainek2809]

Thanks! I’m getting back into sewing and realized I forgot everything😮

[@bellastyles4838]

I'm learning how to sew and i just found your video and it's so helpful!!!! Thank you! 😊

[@Mammie45]

Thank you ,this was helpful for a beginner 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@Mylittleveggarden_no7]

So glad I was this , I’m a complete novice and I’m finding it all overwhelming

[@osigermann313]

Thank you so much! This tutorial has been instrumental in helping me with a project for my son!

[@tamarabarhar]

Thank you so much! I love your tutorials. Easy to follow and you save me so much time. It would take me forever to figure out what you explain so well. Thank you for your help!

[@ProfessorPincushion]

thanks for the kind words! We love to hear when people find our tutorials helpful :)

[@23879988]

I have had the material and the pattern for a shirt for weeks but have not had the nerve to start, after your video I might have a go. I have never even sewed a button on before lol. By the way I think your nails look great I shall have to tell my daughters :-)

[@ProfessorPincushion]

you can do it! Just take your time and enjoy your new hobby :)

[@shabnamhazarika2300]

your tutorial is very clear and informative. Thanks

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@aleksandra8872]

what a great and informative video! I've been looking foe a long time and now I finally know how to cut the patter out!

[@surya.k1808]

Kuyyt

[@genevievesclawy]

Thank you SO SO SO SO much for making your video captioned!!!!! :)

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yup, if you can dream it up, then you can make it. :)

[@racheleckhardt4227]

This video was the most helpful when you need to know how to cut out your patterns to the people that check the comments section before you watch

[@vuyiswamasombuka583]

This is so much informative, thanks a lot. Keep up the good work, I don't need to look at another video, this is enough.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

You're welcome! :)

[@scottsheldon4788]

Just making sure the patterns include seam allowance, Thanks. Nice Nails too.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

the pattern directions should state if seam allowance is included or you need to add it. Most of the time it is. :)

[@joannemcd1257]

Very nice video! Wonderful info for the beginner. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

[@dandyd14441]

Lots of information you did in this show thank you so much 😊.

[@dandyd14441]

I wish as a bignner pattern reader to ask questions if it possible and somebody can answer with open heart and not be frustrated from being baby in the wood in reading pattern.

[@naamashnizel]

תודה רבה אהובה!!

[@TheNcviking]

THANK YOU ! Learning soo much from your tutorials ! !

[@maritzalove2157]

Very informative, thank you!

[@rosemary.biscuits]

Thank you so much for this explanation its helped me alot

[@CrazyCoupleDIY]

Great and handy tip. Thanks for sharing

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I'll add it to my list. thanks for the suggestion

[@xoxoMonaxoxo]

thank you... your videos are sooo helpful .

[@SOLDOZER]

If you have a smooth, hard surface it's much easier and precise to use a razor blade. That's my experience anyway.

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Thanks! Glad we're able to help :)

[@MrCharliesangel]

Can you please add a video on how to alter back waist length (making it shorter) to your alteration series?

[@sherolbaines1583]

Brilliant! That really helps! Thumbs up!

[@chauncielove]

This video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@oceandragonted2275]

Awesome explanation I luv how u did that👍👍👍

[@PrincessaMij]

thank for caption! i need that cuz i'm deaf.

[@emilycasares4131]

Thank you! This helped a lot.

[@emilydammog9828]

Thank you for helped a lot

[@Elainek2809]

Ok question - shouldn’t you not leave a little space outside of the line because then you’ll need to cut the paper later with your sewing shears and it could dull them?

[@husna9719]

Ahh I have say this lol Your hands are amazingly beautiful 😍

[@lynnl6965]

VERY well described! I haven't sewn for years and am starting up again, so I'm like a beginner except it all comes back to me quickly once I see it again. One thing I wonder: for the half-notches where the half-triangle is inside the cut and the cut line is uninterrupted - I think you indicate to cut an imaginary triangle outside the cut line. Am I mistaken or should you not be cutting a notch on the inside of the cut line (after you cut out the whole piece)?

[@kayleej5927]

I just bought my first pattern and I am so lost, this video helped me :). One thing that confuses me the most is that the pattern goes to a size 20 dress but on the tissue paper it only has lines for a few sizes. would i have to make my own lines?

[@ThePinklov3]

Thank you so much,

[@pamelahamilton6505]

Laying out at flower pattern on material

[@LondonLL]

good video

[@SR-qg7hw]

I love the way they started printing multi size patterns because the pattern can be used for more than one person or if you’re like me, your measurements aren’t according to one size. For example, my waist is an 8 where as I’m a 6 elsewhere except I’m a d cup so I can use the different sizes to get a good fit. Needless to say, I cut out my patterns keeping all sizes in tact. And if there are some very intricate markings/pieces I trace with a wheel and paper then you get precise cuts.

[@princesaandrea74]

Ciao , molto bello il tuo tutorial !!! ,devo aggiugere i margini de cuciture al cartamodello ?? grazie !!

[@greenwaterdragon888]

If you do what I was taught was to copy the pattern afterwards I could do any alteration without damaging the pattern as most patterns have more then one size on it, you can repeat this as many times as you wish. I then can resell the pasterns to recoup some money if I want

[@twinkliestar2345]

should've watched before trying it, its my first time and I'm trine figure out how to sew it together with all off the mistakes i made :(

[@iCraftEverything]

Does cut 2 mean exactly that? Cut 2?

[@ndaitavelandeshi9523]

How do I get this pieces of patterns.. I need this pls.

[@lynnlane9468]

Should you cut pattern pieces before buying fabric.I am going to buy a tracing wheel next time.By the way I have been using paper bags for my pattern copies.

[@StephanieS2000]

Let me just add a note in defense of Jessica's mom. I think I do it the same way, which is to do only a 'rough cut' on the pattern paper so each pattern piece is separate but not cut on the actual cutting lines, notches, etc. Then I place them on the fabric, looking at grain lines, etc. For me, this saves time since I am not precision-cutting twice.

[@Marla.22]

I have a pattern that says cut 2 sleeves...OK, I cut 2 yet when putting shirt together, one of the sleeves were wrong side out. why cut 2 if they don't match up at the end? Dose not make sense to me

[@ProfessorPincushion]

when you cut them out, cut them with the fabric folded so you cut them both at the same time and will end up with two opposite sleeves. Before taking them apart to sew, make a small mark on the right side of the fabric on each sleeve piece. That way if both sides of the fabric look the same, you won't make the mistake of sewing without knowing the true right side and can sew it in a way so that you end up with two right sleeves instead of a right and left sleeve. Hope that helps

[@Kevin-1969]

Brit Box has just got bigger. My god the adverts on KZbin

[@sunitagyanchand6]

How can I get sewing patterns

[@marioahu]

How do you know if you are a medium or large?

[@bryantppierce]

Whenever I cut pieces on the fold at CF they always shift and I get a wonky unusable pattern pieces, whats the best way to prevent multiple layers from shifting during the cutting process? Is it better to use a rotary cutter or Fabric shears?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

You can use a rotary cutter or cut your pattern on a single layer of fabric instead of on a fold. To do this, you lay out the pattern, trace around it, flip it so that it's now wrong side up. The "place on fold" side is in the center, butted up next to your first traced outline and then you trace the other side and cut the outside perimeter. Basically, you're taking half a pattern but tracing it on your fabric to create a fabric piece that's twice the size.

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

stick down with sticky tape & use rotary blade or use a pen or chalk to draw the line before cutting & take your time, your meant to enjoy this.

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

iron the edge 1st. with a cover cloth of course & have you ever got the fear before cutting into expensive material? DONT! use rotary cutter, NEVER use shears their old hat especially for left handers

[@Jin04115]

So you don't cut the triangle??

[@Nurpie]

how will you later make another size if you cut the original pattern?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

well, you have a few options. you can cut out the larger size and make that one first and then do the smaller one, but sometimes the lines will intersect in a way that will still make this difficult. Or you can buy tracing paper, and make a copy of the sizes you need, even though it's a little time consuming. Or you can wait until the patterns go on sale and buy two copies of the pattern. My patterns are just for me so I only need the one size and don't mind cutting the other ones off.

[@lynnlane9468]

How to put pattern pieces together

[@RoxanaU.]

When a pattern says “Cut 2” what does that mean? How do I cut 2 of them

[@ProfessorPincushion]

yes, you need 2 from that pattern. I usually fold the fabric and pin the pattern to the folded fabric. This guarantees you'll end up with 2 mirrored pieces, so a right sleeve and a left sleeve

[@magnoliasouth]

Do you have any tips on keeping patterns intact for their various sizes? My daughter and I differ in size, but we like the same patterns. How do we cut the pattern pieces so that we'll still have both sizes? For example, say one is medium and one is large, how would we cut the medium, so that we could still use the large? Could you do a tutorial on that?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

It's time consuming but you can make a copy of one of the sizes. See our tutorial for using a tracing wheel. It's on our channel. :)

[@justinetenhet784]

Where is your tutorial for how to utilize all of the sizes? I’m making baby clothes and don’t want to have to buy multiple patterns lol Beginner here! Lol

[@ProfessorPincushion]

You would have to make copies of each size. If you plan on using the same pattern multiple times, this might be the way to go anyway since tissue paper patterns are not very durable. I know someone who copies their patterns onto a thicker, manila-type paper so it last longer. If you go this route, cut out the largest size, trace it onto the new paper. When you finish you can then cut out the pattern to the next size and repeat. It's time consuming but it's an alternative if you don't want to buy additional patterns.

[@farzananighat4176]

If lwant pattern of miss16 of shirt and pant can u email me How lhave topay

[@payli3777]

Like it

[@avpceltic715]

Where did you get your pattern pamphlets?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

+Luke Sheehan everything will be included in your pattern envelope. You can find patterns at your local fabric store :)

[@lovely1190]

4:26

[@UAEMT]

Lol. They duct taped over the brand on the sizzors. I have the same ones.

[@JessicaB1982]

My mother thinks you need to pin the entire pattern paper to the fabric first and then cut everything out, and thinks that the way I cut them, which is cutting the pieces first, then pinning them to the fabric and cutting the pieces from the cloth. Who is right in this instance?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

Jessica Olive hmmmm....I've never seen anyone do it the way your mother does it, but it probably saves time to cut it out once. The problem with doing it your mother's way, is I imagine it would take more fabric to get the pattern paper to fit and you'd probably waste more fabric as you usually don't need all the pieces they print on the pattern paper. Also, because they print all the pieces on the paper, any which way to get it to all fit, there's no consideration for the grainline arrow. For example, if your mom does this on striped fabric, she'd probably end up with some interesting results. Personally, I'd stick with the way you're doing it. :)

[@shanicemye]

I’m a billion years late but how do you store the patterns once they’re cut out?

[@ProfessorPincushion]

I put them back in the envelope. If you have trouble fitting it back in, put them in a manila envelope and tape the pattern envelope to the front.

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

why on earth would anyone cut them out!!! you are ruining it. Always trace everything & back with interfacing to save. Copy instructions & re sell.

[@carolinesroadhouse]

Isn't that intellectual property theft?

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

anyone want to see intellectual property theft in action? just get on EBAY

[@Enivlens]

This is a very intense comment stack

[@Aquarianthing]

JoJoZep ofthejungle well the main reason I don’t cut the actual paper pattern is because I copy and cut variations of the designs and different sizes for friends and family.

[@Enivlens]

1:00 "Peticulr"

[@JessicaB1982]

*she thinks the way I do it is wrong

[@Timetravel1111]

Help my pattern has no numbers on it according to the booklet and my husband and I measuring in him helping me measure. It says that I’m his pattern number eight so at this point trying to clear my head I think I just count the lines starting at first one and then ✂️ at eight?