HOW TO FIND EASE ON A SEWING PATTERN? The measurements you REALLY need, garment vs body measurements

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Leave me a comment... Have you used finished garment measurements before? Or will be looking out for this now? If you're ready to take your sewing to the next level, join me at www.vintagesewingschool.com/

[@wandagoncalves3049]

I'll be looking out for this from now on

[@sa.a-aaart]

Will definitely be looking out for it now! I've sewn some tops that I was absolutely swimming in! I also want to learn how to move the darts because my bust is lower than what pattern makers assume is the average. Do you have any videos covering moving darts?

[@melissapelletier1335]

Hi Evelyn, thank you for the video! I’m currently in the process of trying to sew a mock-up of a tank top with flounce, and I get that there is design and wearing ease in my pattern pieces, BUT what do you do when the pattern only goes up to a certain size? For ex, I need the measurements for a size 22 but the pattern only shows up to a size 16 (US vogue pattern)…? Any advice would be awesome 🤍

[@teriwalls7269]

Evelyn, I still don’t understand. I watch you use your breast measurement which was 36 inches and the pattern size for your measurement indicates you are a size 14. You find out that for the pattern you have an ease of 4 inches. So does this mean you will be cutting out your pattern pieces 4 inches smaller? I don’t know how to use the ease numbers when I start to cut out my pattern pieces. I’m in the USA and just found out that you will be out due to chemotherapy treatment and may not be available to answer my question so if other students you have can help me I will be so grateful. I also have you on our church prayer list. You are loved by many.

[@tammistodola9286]

Thank You for explaining ease. I have been trying to find it on the pattern envelope. You have shown me wheat it actually is!

[@mamamack4604]

I remember when I discovered the finished garment measurements on patterns. It was after many projects that fit terribly when completed, and was such an "A-HA!!" moment.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Right!!!!

[@lorib1696]

When I discovered ease it was the most freeing moment of my sewing life. But then I totally botched it. One important thing about ease is you can't go by photos on the pattern envelope. Those garments have been made by a professional that fitted the garments to the model wearing them. They took the ease and cut out what they didn't need. This is just one more reason that finished garments often do not look like the picture on the envelope. As another commented stated they wound up with 11" of ease. Who in the world needs that? I bet the garments on the envelope didn't have that much.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

I agree! 🤣

[@moyralouise7123]

Thank you, I am just starting to sew from scratch again after a number of years 😊

[@IdW]

I did know about ease and body size is different then the garment size, but in some weird way all the patterns I have used don't give that information.🤔 What I did not know is the cup size! Good to know, now I have to figure out how to fix this, because those girls never really fit in 🙈

[@pollydolly9723]

If the pattern doesn’t have the finished garment measurements you need, use your tape measure and note the number of inches from seam to seam (do not include seam allowance). Great video Evelyn, looking forward to the next instalment as always ❤️🇨🇦

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Yes that's essentially what you need to do! Make sure you measure along the exact same are along each pattern piece and at the correct body line position! 😄 Thanks for watching as always Polly! ❤

[@marshwetland3808]

I agree that works if you already have the pattern. I'd like to see the staff's face when I start opening up patterns in the store. Well, I guess I'd never see them again after that, though! Doubt I'd be welcome.

[@thebratqueen]

I think we need to appreciate the willpower it must take for Evelyn not to lean in to all the puns that can be made in these videos, such how ease...y it is to learn about ease. :D :D

[@Evelyn__Wood]

😂😂😂

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Its many years since I did much sewing Evelyn. Its a bit like learning all over again ! Thanks for explaining ease .

[@Evelyn__Wood]

😃 Jean I'm so glad that this had explained it for you! Your alreafy half way to bring in control of how garments fit you now! Stay tuned for next week when I show you how to use all thus information!! Have you made many garments yet??

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

@@Evelyn__Wood Not yet Evelyn ! But I always liked my clothes on the big side lol - still do! Loose fitting is comfy, but I think I go a little too far sometimes...

[@Evelyn__Wood]

🤣🤣 The more you make, the better you will get at knowing how much 'too big' you like your clothes!

[@attilathehen1555]

I found finished garment sizes on a Simplicity pattern envelope (where it needs to be so you can choose the right pattern with your size on it, especially if you are borderline/middle sized, like me) and nowhere at all on a Burda. If this is consistent, then I will know which company’s patterns to buy in future. If we all refused to buy the ones without finished garment sizes they would soon get their act together!

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

Yes I bought some expensive Indie patterns and was astonished they were NOT given , none absolutely nothing, not even the finished bust measurements ! 😤😩. I emailed them ....one said we do not have them but gave me a written bible on how I should try to find it myself ! And the other said we r in the process of including them in our future patterns ( this was 6 months ago ) nothing yet ! So ,I will not purchase from these pattern companies as most patterns are pretty expensive and finished size should always be included , we should not have to struggle to find this ourselves! Yes finished measurements ARE NECESSARY and I mean BUST , WAIST and HIPS these measurements help you select the best size and this means much less adjustments! 😋 GREAT VIDEO DEAR EVELYNN

[@jaileemartinez8318]

I really appreciate your lens and how you approach sewing. It feels authentic and the type of knowledge that the original grandmothers used in the arts. Especially when you touched on being able to use sewing patterns as a tool v.s being co-depentant to them. I LOVED that! Thank you for sharing your passion with the world

[@denisedorsey2889]

I rely heavily on finished garment measurements to determine what size to use. I figure out the ease in the pattern by comparing the finished measurement with the size measurement. I do this for a few sizes to check consistency. If I like less ease (or more) I will go up or down a size or grade between. I always make a toile. I'm new to garment sewing and just don't want to mess up my nice fabric. I am a B cup so hearing that the big pattern companies draft to a B cup is great. I've had a hard time getting my darts correct on the indie patterns I've used because they are drafted to a C cup. As a beginner it's a challenge to not get discouraged by fit issues. Thanks for a great series.

[@tanjat]

This is the first I have heard of this! THANK YOU! The ease was right there on the pattern for pants I am making right now and I discovered an 11" ease. UGH I am sure this means they will look like I am wearing Charlie Chaplin pants if completed as-is. Luckily i have not put on the waistband yet - but I serged everything else since the fabric is linen and fraying like crazy. I am ALWAYS sewing the wrong size for my body and I am not skilled enough to do adjustments for bust yet. Maybe someday I will figure out how to make something that will fit bust but not have giant arm holes!

[@marshwetland3808]

Evelyn should bring in a busty model and walk them through adjusting a B or C pattern to a D or better. I'm sure she could do it - she's a pro.

[@Escape10mom]

I've always had trouble with the big 4 pattern companies. Now I realize why. I do prefer indie PDF patterns. A lot of them give the finished measurements which can help determine which size to start with.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Yes they do!! It is an advantage they have think!

[@karennelson4108]

I've never bought a commercial pattern. All the patterns I buy are pdf downloads. I prefer to support the independent designer. Also I find the indie patterns easier to change to fit my body

[@deidreross2126]

I have been sewing for over 35 years and learned from my mother and grandmother. I was told that the only way to truly get an accurate idea of pattern sizing was to measure the actual pattern pieces, subtract seam allowances and do the maths. Every time I tried to shortcut it by going by any of the numbers on the pattern I would be disappointed with the results. Also I could ignore pattern ease and decide for myself how much ease I wanted to allow by working with the actual pieces. It is fiddle and often time consuming but more accurate. The only thing that the pattern measurements are useful for is to get a rough starting point and an idea of how much fabric is required, except even there, they over allow and there is frequently more than is needed with careful placement (even with one way prints and nap).

[@colettebramwell-colyer]

I always try to figure out the finished measurements before I decide on a size. One other thing that I look at because I am short (157cm) is what the length is from the shoulder to the bust apex as I know I am shorter in that area than what most patterns are drafted for and bust to waist. I always have to shorten the bodice in a couple spots. So I end up double checking the measurements a few times before cutting.

[@deborahdufel1664]

She’s brilliant in explaining patterns. Thank you Evelyn

[@alisajamieson4065]

I am only just now learning the ins and outs of using a pattern. Thanks for the great quality and excellent content!

[@lluthya]

I wish I had all these informations, when I first started off sewing. It would have saved me so much frustration, time, money, self doubt and projects "gone wrong" (as in: simply didn't fit right). I' really learning a lot from your videos! Thank you, Evelyn!

[@odilepeloquin2040]

I learned about finished measurements when I sewed costumes for a dance company. When you make 1 pattern for 14 different bodies, proper finished measurements save you alot of final alterations or complete redos!

[@deannastevens1217]

This is Amazing. Just tonight I was talking to my husband about the T-shirts I bought at the DollarTree. They were obviously Mis-sized. I told him about some of the clothing recently and my Fab Friend Robin who told me... "Don't get caught up in the Size on the label!, If it Fits, It Fits. All of them are different. Buy for the fit... not the size. Sew for the Fit... Not the Size" She is AMAZING! I have been out of town without my PC for 4 days and Here is a video all of a sudden that talks about what I said a few hours Ago.... WOW. Totally a Serendipitous Circumstance!.. Thank You for so much Information.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

😄😄 Perfrct timing for what's on your mind! I love that!

[@akbunny5221]

Excellent Evelyn, thank you so much. I wish I'd watched this series before making a sports jacket that could house half the planet....😘

[@AnnaGlin]

size numbers don't mean anything anyway, almost every country has their own and I have store-bought clothes that fit me that are sizes XS, S, M, L, XL 😂and then there are pants, which never fit at all ever.

[@IdW]

So true! Store bought jeans are the worst to shop for!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

I think in my 40+ years of living I have had 2 pairs of pants that truly fit well. In my whole life. My goal is to sew some pants in the next year or so that fit well, but I’m still investigating patterns and haven’t found any I like yet.

[@joannasmith4793]

So true about pants . Ugh lol

[@soneil7745]

When I was working retail, we got a big crate of women's panties in multiple brands and multiple sizes. Some were numbered sizes, some were S M L XL XXL, some were A B C D... We got them out of the box and it turned out that it didn't matter whose logo was on the tag or whether they were a size 9, size L, size C, or whatever. There were only three sizes. When we had them all on hangers, it looked like a three-step staircase hanging down from the rack. So yeah, sizes are extremely arbitrary. And in some brands, a size M is the same as a size S.

[@lynnejones257]

Great exchange of vital information. I have painstakingly made a garment only to find that when I try the finished garment on, it doesn’t fit. Either too small or way too big. Different pattern brands have different ease too. Just because you’re a size 16 in a McCalls pattern doesn’t mean you are a size 16 in a Style pattern. Check every pattern before you cut your fabric. Making a mock up is always good. I wish I had access to these videos years ago when I started sewing again. They would of saved a lot of disappointment. Thanks again. Stay safe and well. Lynne

[@francespyne7316]

More I learn I understand better why my Mom really preferred to use just specific pattern companies. I don't think she could have told you why, but just overtime I think she just learnt the ease for those brands and how to work with them

[@carrieslantern9224]

I remember my grandmother doing patterns for button down shirts on newspaper.

[@ksmith4505]

I have heard of ease and understood the meaning but never realized it was printed on a pattern piece. Thank you!

[@kattmd8294]

Excellent video! I wanted to adjust the ease as I was going to use knit fabric with a woven pattern . Your explanation was spot on for making adjustments! I'll never look the same way at a pattern again!!

[@jenniferlee8949]

I have only recently discovered your channel. It's been a while since I have sewn (More than 10 years). And did my first sewing project of a cosmetic bag last week. But now I'm moving on to a vest for my sister. But never in all my years have I heard about finding the Ease. So thank you for explaining it to us. I'd also like to say thank you for subtitling your video's. I am Deaf so I heavily rely on subtitles to understand what is going on. Once again thank you for being you, for your channel and your useful information. It is much appreciated.

[@LadyB_20]

I saw Bernadette Banner do a paper mock up of her cut pattern for a corset to see the shape and probable size of the garment. Not sure if that can apply to most projects but id does give the idea of sizing.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Yes! Usually called a 'tissue fitting', as most patterns are in tissue paper! And something to definetly do!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

Brentt Bumatay I do this for my kids’ outfits sometimes. It requires a bit of thinking/imagination as you usually only get half the garment, as many pieces are cut on the fold, and then there are the negative ease issues for undies, so you have to kind of eyeball it “yeah, that looks like about 10% negative ease.” 🤷‍♀️ A fabric muslin or toile gives you a lot more accurate fit. I did the paper pattern pinned together fit test for a little ruffled spaghetti strap type top for my girls and it’s way too big across the chest for them. If I’d had the fabric toile, I could have seen that. These were patterns printed out on printer paper though, so perhaps the thinner tissue of regular patterns would drape better and produce a better result. So, my very unprofessional opinion/impression after using both methods is that it’s good for getting a general estimate of the size, but not for more precise fitting.

[@djtblizzle]

Ease isn’t easy. Lol! Thanks Ev! You’re always so thorough! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@anneheerdt8701]

This information saved my project, I figured out the ease was 8 inches on a pattern, where I would want 2 to 3 inches. I purchased a totally different size before I even started

[@mouseluva]

I don't use patterns because drafting my own suits my sewing process and body proportions better, but this video made excellent company while taking in a jumper I bought a size too big so I could tailor it! Yay for learning :) This comments section/community is always a goldmine of tips and tricks. Also, you'll be pleased to hear that I cleaned my machine before sewing yesterday even though I couldn't see any felt pads between the feed dogs ;) I'm having far fewer tension issues since I started doing this (although I think she does still need a service unfortunately.)

[@sarahb4401]

Haha yep, definitely happen to me. Now I always size down with modern patterns. If my measurements say I’m a size 14 on the envelope, I always make a size 12 and it always fits perfectly 👌

[@asharp6591]

Thank you Evelyn. This helps explain a lot❤

[@lynnniblock8355]

I have only recently heard about pattern sizing being different from our body measurements, even though I have been doing dressmaking for years on an off, and I have often why the finished garment I made never fitted me correctly. So thank you for explaining it so precisely to us. And it proves that "you" never stop learning when it comes to dressmaking. 😊💕

[@5DNRG]

Great information, thank you! When I learned with my grandmother, she used to alter the patterns to fit me like it was nothing. But, we weren't sewing vintage although the patterns would be vintage today! I love a challenge and want to get back into serious sewing again. Love my grandmother!

[@wandagoncalves3049]

Thank you, thank you. Thank you for this video. I'm a year into sewing and my construction is fairly decent considering. However the fit if my finish garment is a song and dance. If it's not too too big it's too small. Thank you

[@Evelyn__Wood]

😄 I like your description Wanda! It certainly takes time to really learn fitting and adjusting, but you'll get there!

[@lucilledaub5991]

Great tips.

[@allonewordcaps]

Side note: I am taking a leaf out of your book and buying as many things from the thrift shop (or stuff my friends were going to donate) for my new home. I was even giving a lovely wing back chair! Vintage and lovely. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@tanyaroche9302]

Thank you! I was about to cut some fabric with what I thought would be the right size. My gut told me to wait and research. This video saved me from cutting a size too small!

[@sw6118]

It’s not just that it’s for finished cup size of B or C, but the apex is set for a relatively young woman. The amount of ease you’ll want will also vary with the stretch of the fabric, more stretch=less ease. Oftentimes I’ve found measuring one of my existing garment and comparing it to the pattern leads to great results. Always leave yourself notes that way if you want to make the pattern again you would have a great road map.

[@MrsChokita]

Man! Why didn’t I see this video earlier? I made my daughter pajamas from a pattern, and it turned out too big! Of course, I picked the wrong size, now I know that! Thank you! Now I understand what to look at on the pattern. The good thing is the kids grow and she will still grow into this pajama I made for her. Lol.

[@MariaStrickland-f2m]

❤ this information has been soooo good!

[@michaelag9642]

Thank you for such an informative video x

[@alanissexy99]

This woman is perfect ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@csargent3425]

I am so glad I discovered you. I never knew that the sizes on patterns did not relate to the clothing size you wear. I gave up on sewing clothing years ago (over 15) because I didn't have anyone to ask/teach me what I was doing wrong. Thank you. I will definitely be checking out your other videos.

[@vernabohnert635]

Hi, I’ve been sewing for many years and I must confess that my sizing is hit and miss. I’m self taught so I’ve never really known how to measure the pattern! I just look at the sizes and jump in...very frustrating 😜. I’m learning so much from you! Thanks again!

[@verwilliams1]

This might be an old video but I have never heard of ease. I am so ready to up my game. 💖thank you

[@laurencortez8425]

No, didn't know about the finished garment size so I will definitely be on the look out for it now haha. This was so helpful!

[@mce1939]

Would love to see a video on how to choose your size in a vintage pattern? Is it the same or different method as choosing a size in a modern pattern? Were body measurements (such as bust size) determined the same way back in those days as we determine them now?

[@m2ukass]

I just had to comment. I've watched your videos for a while and really needed one of your tips, but I had trouble finding you. So I skimmed through my watch history for a while, finally found you and immediately subscribed so I won't ever lose you again. :D

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Aww 😄😄 Thankyou! I have some more great videos coming up!

[@lynnettebraye1319]

Thank you for showing how much ease there is in a sewing pattern. I know about the finished garment but I never knew how much ease. I've sewn items that I was not able to fit and kind of discouraged me to sew.

[@pjfountaine7755]

Thank you , Evelyn for all the sewing videos. I am still a novice and i started sharing your videos with my daughter, who also is just getting started. I have some experience but not much expertise. Patterns are so confusing. The sizes they list are not consistent with the sizes we would buy off a rack , it seems. And i appreciate you helping us all make more sense of the confusion. I hope you have a wonderful new year, 2022 is just around the corner, God bless and thanks a bunch.

[@cass6020]

*get that number, scrunch it up, and throw it in the trash* I wish I watched this when I was trying to learn how to read patterns last year to make a pair of shorts. I didn't feel like it was going to end up being something that could possibly fit me, so I ended up holding off on the project entirely. I'm glad I waited, I'm working on more minor projects now with the sewing machine I received for Christmas

[@bettyblue391]

Wonderful and helpful video first time with finished measuments

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Now you know the secret!! 😃

[@bettyblue391]

@@Evelyn__Wood so helpful thank you

[@kckazcoll1]

I have used finished garment measurements before. I would love if they put that info on the envelope, so important! I am at the stage of fitting garments to my shape now and recently did my first full bust adjustment. Fiddly and time-consuming but I hope it pays off :)

[@marilyngandhi4213]

I last sewed a dress and a skirt about 50 years ago. I want to start again now. :) My measurements were rather standard back then.

[@julieexline1113]

This was really helpful, because I would have automatically chosen my "off-the-rack" size and cut my pattern too small. It was somewhat demoralizing to have a size listed on the pattern that is probably two solid sizes up from my "off-the-rack" size, but it was helpful to be reminded that these pattern sizes don't correspond neatly with the sizes that we see in the stores.

[@IncandescentIdea]

Thanks so much for this! My first few garments following patterns to a tee have been way too big, and this changes everything

[@meganpepper241]

This is so useful!!! I have always wondered why mine have been coming up wayyyy too big even though I measured myself! Thank you so much hahaha

[@awfd7798]

Great video Evelyn,I am so glad I found you .every video is very informative. I first learned sewing at the age of 15,16 and sew so many dresses without any patterns.I haven’t sew anything for 20 years and wanted to learn more stuff about sewing and pattern making. My body is so different from pattern companies models that I have never tried a pattern and I am tired of not finding good fit readymade clothes or patterns.

[@dbmgna3951]

You have such a pleasant demeanor,thank you.

[@annebyrne8173]

Thank you Evelyn for all your tips🌷🇮🇪

[@erinwood6682]

This explains so much! I'm so glad you are creating this content. I've been struggling to make my dream dress and FINALLY understand some of the things that have been going wrong. THANK YOU!!

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Your most welcome Erin! I'm excited for dream dress!

[@BeJustFearNot]

Wow! Didn't realize this was a three part series; So excited!!! When I started, it was with watching a lot of pattern adjusting videos and get overwhelmed. The way you explain this, puts so much into perspective. ;-) THANK YOU

[@robynirwin7138]

Being a large size, i always measure the pattern and adjust to fit and knowing the ease is a big help. Thanks Evelyn

[@banthony8545]

love your videos-I'm an experienced sewer of (oh dear more than 40 years) but find in reviewing always learn something or relearn something I forgot. I consider myself petite, 5'4" 105 pounds, delicate bone structure. But it took me years to get my head around the fact that for the industry I'm not petite because even in ready to wear I find petite is short waisted, short inseam. My proportions are those of womans/ missess. So for me petite sizes are too big in the waist and too short in legs and arms. So I buy misses and alter from there. It takes time but I so recommend it because it feels so wonderful to move in a garment that properly moves over your body. And you have to know what fit you want. I like my garments fitted because I feel like I'm drowning if they don't. While I've seen some tiny women who look lovely in over size. So one needs to know what "fit" they're going for. Thanks again Evelyn for your cheery instructions, they so inspire me. And I like that you dress up in your videos.

[@maryriley6163]

This is the first time I have heard about “ease” being listed on the pattern or pattern envelope. No wonder I have felt in the dark about size.

[@tex1622]

Thank god for you, Evelyn! I'd also like to get to that next wrung in sewing, and figure out how to adjust fit - for someone with a short torso, for instance. Or for someone with very broad shoulders. Those are my fitting issues anyway, and most of us would have them in some form.

[@judyjennings-gunther4022]

I recently made Retro Butterick 4790. It is made for someone with a short torso and broad shoulders. I have a long torso so it didn't work at all. If you like the pattern, you might try it. It is not difficult, and it requires a lot of seam binding.

[@tex1622]

@@judyjennings-gunther4022 Oh thanks for the heads up, Judy, I'll have a cheeky peek at it! :)

[@toshiacosplay3942]

Bless this video! I have had this happen to me way to many times!

[@kerriparsons1157]

Oh my goodness! what a revelation! I recently finished a knitwear dress going on body measurements, tried it on midway and felt like a clown in the big top! It was sooooo big. I'm watching all your videos one by one Evelyn, and you are such a brilliant teacher. Thank you so much. By the by, for a slight A line wrap skirt, is a 2 inch ease reasonable? Hmmmm.

[@LisssyLi]

I have just made my second garment for myself. While I'm pretty chuffed that i finished a actual wearable top, but the fit is pretty ordinary! I have so much to learn.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Woo hoo! Well done, you should be so proud of your garment! I always say learn to sew first, then learn to fit 😀

[@LisssyLi]

@@Evelyn__Wood thank you!

[@christong9868]

Thank you so much, I am making a vest jacket for the first time n I did not know regular sizes are different.

[@chareseshinabery]

Omg that is the same pattern I used to make my very first garment and it turned out horrible. As a beginning sewist I had no idea how to read the pattern and how to fit my body! I sewed up a straight 22 and 20 and the fit was all over the place! I’m more knowledgeable now having made some successful dresses but it took a long time to get there lol I still haven’t tried this top again, but some day I will cuz I still love this pattern!

[@lemonlyjane]

I have just discovered your channel Evelyn and it is so timely!! I have made a few garmets since starting to learn to sew and none of them fit! It's so disappointing! I am loving this information, I am going to head to your website now to find out more!! This is getting me excited about sewing again!!

[@laurencarroll4745]

Wonderful video, I'm just starting to learn and have watched your whole channel, they're all explained so well, thank you! Would love a video on altering a pattern for when you're between sizes! I don't know where to start.

[@darlenejames6022]

This is the first time hearing about the finished garments. You explained this very well. This does cover any garment? I will be making my granddaughters outfits and I want them to fit.

[@wendyhutchins945]

Another piece of the puzzle. Thanks so much, Evelyn! Love your channel :)

[@lauramelvin4046]

You explained this topic so well ❤️ 👌 It is very important to understand ease in pattern making and how to find your best fit. I personally require a substantial bust adjustment. "Standard" sizes are not standard at all. Can't wait to see the next videos in the series.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Thanks for watching!!

[@karenbensdon4643]

Your mention of bust size personal fitting really caught my ear because I really need it ; ). Any advice on this? Perhaps a future video or a class in your school?

[@thebratqueen]

Agreed. I'm a larger size myself so I would love to know about what folks who don't fit into "standard" size measurements should be doing when we try to find patterns for ourselves. Are we limited to plus size patterns? Can adjustments be made to the smaller patterns? Other? A video on that would be hugely appreciated.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Yes! The most common adjustment is a 'full bust adjustment' for a larger cup size. We will definetly be covering it, in depth, at VSS in the near future!

[@thebratqueen]

@@Evelyn__Wood Excellent news, thank you!

[@nasrineable]

Dear Evelyne I’ve just started watching your video your look amazing and you sound great. Am new in sewing and your video are very beget helpful. Thank you. ❤️❤️🇬🇧🇲🇺🇲🇺

[@anneheerdt8701]

I am loving these videos, the bust thing is so maddening! As a D/DD range I have been working with this, I am just getting back into more sewing I will be looking at this for a topic, or to share info. I already feel better that I have my own quirks in my sewing just by watching

[@marshwetland3808]

Wow, sounds like someone could make a niche product for big bust patterns. I bet they'd sell if the designs were decent - and all the ease and final measurements on there!

[@VSDV2013]

Omg! I studied fashij coursevin my early 20's & no one literally told me that here in Australia the official name brand patterns "sold" in shops go by overseas sizes & somehow i never realised. 😮😂

[@anneelias5610]

Thank you Evelyn for these videos!

[@francesmidgley]

My advice from experience is we all have our own ease preferences that may change over time. For example, when I was young I liked the tighter tailored look (or to show off my figure) but now I want more ease for a more relaxed/retired lifestyle. In my view, the big mistake is to believe the pattern ease instead of getting your tape out and measuring the pattern! Trace the pattern then mark the ease, date, pattern number and any FBA, sway back, forward thrusting shoulders etc. adjustments you make. Now you have a dated pattern that meets with your age-group/lifestyle.

[@savannahhope8915]

Loving this series please continue making these videos!

[@claudiareine7257]

I also think the difference between full bust and high bust is very important and never explained in patterns. When I pick a size based on my full bust (even considering ease), it's still way too big because it gets too big in the shoulder and chest area. Patterns just get overall bigger when all you really need is a bigger cup size and the shoulder area stays the same.

[@nightingaleiom]

Very helpful indeed ! Just checked the patterns envelopes ! ( beginner ). It seems v difficult ! But great clear and precise video ! Dress making is now looking far harder than I thought ! Going to look at ease video !

[@madisonbridges3009]

This is enormously helpful! As a beginning sewer, I love all your videos and advice. My next big project is a simple dress. Could anyone tell me if the difference between the body measurement and finished garment measurement will be consistent throughout the pattern? If a bust body measurement is 36" and finishes at 40", does that mean a waist body measurement at 28" will finish at 32"?

[@kckazcoll1]

in my experience when using dress patterns, the finished garment measurements are printed on the pattern in those areas as well as the bust

[@josephperreault4988]

Thank You.

[@janeenpuckett4708]

Lovely video! Thank you so much for this info. I recently made a knit tank top and came across this problem. But I also forgot to do stay stitching, so make that two problems. When I made the second one, after the first had been too large, I carefully measured the patterns to determine the finished measurements and compared them to my own. Turns out I had made a size larger than I required. So here are two lessons from you which have come in very handy recently. Thank you for all your great informational videos!

[@joannemagner9760]

Thanks for this video, trying to work out the ease on different pattern manufacturers patterns is a complete nightmare. Looking forward to seeing your next instalment that’s for sure !😃

[@nicolewooldridge9683]

I love what you are wearing, totally my style and colours.

[@Evelyn__Wood]

Thankyou! Navy and mustard were born to go together! 😃

[@kaytiej8311]

Loving you in the navy and mustard, Evelyn. Looks great!

[@margiecook6379]

Good video! Good explaining on fit and ease. Yes I have tried garment measurements. Sometimes it's easy and sometimes not. Enjoy this series.

[@StephanieCanada]

More fantastic information! I primarily use vintage patterns (aka lots of measuring of the actual pieces).

[@refashionrose9499]

Another great video Evelyn. Thank you 😀

[@michaelag9642]

I recently discovered patterns by the Sussex seamstress and after making the Hove dress,I discovered it had too much ease. I had already taken out 8 inches in the skirt, as way too much gathering and make a size smaller than I usually do, but it’s still like a circus tent. So going to wear it as a beach coverup on holiday and with a wide belt for daytime outings x

[@janobrien1936]

A cloche hat would really suit you. Ever try making hats? Thanks for the awesome content

[@deidrabenson361]

Thanks sooo much for sharing!❤️

[@gaylewilliams1140]

Thank you Evelyn - so so informative.I love your passion! I have never looked at the finished garment measurements. I am looking to resume sewing. I am waiting to purchase a pattern as soon as we can get out to a store.

[@amishgirl1000]

Great info Thanks Evelyn xx