HOW TO MAKE THE 5 MOST COMMON SEWING PATTERN ADJUSTMENTS

[@rrjohn5]

Great tutorial! I'm inspired!

[@InsidetheHem]

Glad it was helpful!

[@micheleparrish]

Thank you. You made those pattern adjustments look so much easier than some other videos I’ve seen.

[@christinebeaudoin8703]

Love this video! I have been sewing for a few years . I am at the point where I need to learn how to identify fitting issues and how to correct them. Thank you for taking the time to film this video!

[@morphergaming0531]

Wow, just wow. I never knew how to go about this but your demonstrations and explanations are so logical and orderly. This is one of those rare vids to save to my library for reference. Thank you so much for putting this demonstration together, my deeper understanding will change my sewing problem solving.

[@daniellepazz2821]

Thank you so much this is so helpful ❤ would you consider doing a small bust adjustment and full bicep adjustment video perhaps in the near future? I love how you don't rush and explain everything so clearly

[@donnab6391]

A full bicep adjustment would be helpful. My daughter was a gymnast for 13 years and has well-developed biceps. I always have to make a muslin or toile of a top or bodice to make sure the sleeves will fit her muscular biceps.

[@pambutler5437]

Very helpful tutorial. Thank you for your energy.

[@sueb4368]

Man, I've been quilting too long. I could recognize that 1/4" right off the bat. I love that little 5/8" ruler. Perfect for marking the seams. Wish I'd had that years ago.

[@sewonsister]

Wow! I really appreciate that help. It made me understand it all a little better. Happy sewing!

[@teresaellis7062]

I have never seen this before! True, I am a beginner sewist and so haven't tried altering patterns before, but WOW! I am giving this a try! I just made a mockup of a shirt and I'm glad I did, because I need to alter several parts for it to look right on me, starting with the bust line. I have a long torso and wear lots of t-shirts and boxy button ups, because more fitted dress shirts rarely flatter me. Now I can make my own clothes and actually look classy.😊 I know you didn't include a alteration for the bust line, but the other alterations give me hope that I can make more than super simple skirts.

[@sherrycallaway]

Thank you so much. You are so good at explaining these adjustments and they make so much sense

[@wandagoncalves3049]

I really like your video, you get to the point not telling you life story.

[@tamizilla]

thank you! i was going through not understanding and so nervous about trying to sew clothes again. Now I am excited to try again.

[@ljtilmon]

Thank you for your generosity. Your videos are fun and helpful -- very selfless of you. I need you to show me how to make a big bust adjustment -- especially for: when there are darts involved; and when you have princess lines. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance and stay blessed.🤗

[@stonecrestquilt]

Me too!

[@nynurse2]

Me THREE!

[@karenstrand6259]

Such a helpful tutorial. Thank you! I would love to see a tutorial on a narrow shoulder adjustment. Again, I want to thank you for taking your time showing all the details involved. You are an excellent teacher.

[@brendaweaver251]

Thank you for this important information

[@EbWhit91]

New subscriber here. This was an extremely helpful video; thanks so much!

[@teresalibby6751]

So helpful and would love to see more of them. Adding darts to the ogden cami and scout T.

[@mobowey467]

What an absolute diamond mine of a video! Thank you so much...you've made these scary adjustments seem really possible now. They all made sense and you have de- mystified what always sounded very complicated before. Love all your videos, cheers xXx

[@nancyanderson1716]

I learned something here. Thanks!

[@christinemartin9449]

Hi from England. Really enjoyed this video, learnt so much, you are a good teacher. I will save this for future reference. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@victoriaphillips9296]

Thanks for sharing this! Just what I need to know right now as a beginner. Can't wait to see what you have to share!

[@deannamccambridge3446]

Thank you for sharing! Now I know what it wrong with my skirts. Do you mind doing a step by step full bust adjustment video? I have narrow shoulders and a large bust. Thank you!

[@Barneysma]

Deanna McCambridge I have the same, it makes fitting very difficult.

[@Phoenixhunter157]

Me too!

[@CeceliaIvyPriceArtisticChaos]

Need to use almost all of these.Thanks for the video. Still need to figure out the Full bust Adjustment though .

[@cathleenvance4441]

Excellent video. You made it look so simple. Thank you so so much.

[@carmenfringer4740]

Oh wow. This is great. Thank you

[@kathleenbarron7654]

Thanks Lindsey! I ordered the rulers! Happy Birthday to me!

[@InsidetheHem]

Yah! HBD!

[@michelehoutchens5041]

So helpful Lindsey!

[@astridbeckmann2520]

Short but great. Thank you! How do you know how much of a full seat adjustment you do? Is it by try and error? And another question: When you alter the armholes you have to alter the sleeve, too. Could you do another short video about this, please?

[@InsidetheHem]

I answered these in previous comments. I’m going to add the replies to the description box later today since several of you have asked!! Check back in a little bit!

[@amartin988]

This is very helpful, you make pattern fitting look like fun. 😆

[@InsidetheHem]

It is. It’s like a game to me!

[@brendacaley9333]

Thank you Lindsey! As a beginner, I hear all these adjustment/fitting terms being thrown around but always felt intimidated by the fitting process. You just made the 5 most common very doable/accessible to a beginner! Yay! I need to grade out from bust measurement to waist or hip, so now I feel ready to tackle this one!! Thank you!!! This vid is a tremendous resource, thank you for being so generous.

[@KM-xr5gg]

Thank you 🌸

[@lynneprentice4278]

Brilliant Lindsay,will keep this handy as a great toolkit fr basic adjustments ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rascal_lipton_tea]

Thank you for this, it's so straight forward and helps me to make sense of shape and alterations in my head. I've been sewing since my mother taught me at 10, but now I'm more serious about creating pieces that have a tailored and more customized fit.

[@tammymasson2343]

This was incredible! Super informative and helpful! You explain things well and in a way that really makes sense! Love how you showed the details so carefully! Thank you!

[@lindakrol5376]

this was great information..You explain things vey well

[@k3of5ks]

You’re a great teacher Lindsey. Thank you!

[@tomg7104]

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[@sandbabe2245]

She’s a great teacher and has a pretty voice

[@TodayinJensSewingRoom]

I've been learning all about a full bust adjustment, and the general idea is always the same. Seems that cutting and slashing and pivoting is the easiest way. I think once you have the general idea you can do just about any kind of adjustment. I love the way these are similar. Great tutorial.

[@stonecrestquilt]

The pivot FBA method is only if you need a small...up to 2”. Otherwise it’s going to have to be the whole FBA thing...38DD here...sigh.

[@lauramartens5516]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!! I learned SO much, thank you!

[@shelleycassky1125]

I have a question about the armscye adjustment - wouldn't you need to adjust the sleeve cap as well? I'm thinking draw a line, cut and overlap (or spread) by the same amount?? I found this tute very useful - especially the full seat adjustment. You explain things very well.

[@InsidetheHem]

Yes, If the pattern has a sleeve, you will def need to adjust the sleeve cap. And, you would do it as you described. Maybe I need to do a whole Tuesday Tute just on armcyes, and sleeves!

[@JudithBrummett]

I have always made these adjustments with a straight ruler or free hand because I never owned a curvy ruler. TY! for this tut because I always felt like they were never right. Gotta get me one of those rulers lol.

[@Barneysma]

Thank you. Please can you show us how to do a VERY narrow shoulder adjustment?

[@ingridharris4782]

Thank you i just learned something

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much, that’s so very helpful and useful. I really will have to watch this a few times, but, once I’ve got it, it will really really helpful.

[@heideray7343]

Tank you! Very helpful

[@brendafosmire6519]

very helpful. THANKS

[@daraharper2003]

Thank you Lindsay.

[@kathyshepley2768]

Would u use the same kind of adjusting process for lengthening a large v neck front as the back process... What does one do to get rid of wrinkles at top of legs and front bottom area always have tons of wrinkles baggy even in store bought pants...I am very small at leg joint there i guess..thanks appreciate ur videos helps me a lot.

[@InsidetheHem]

Yes. Same process. Pants are so hard to fit!

[@cynthiavirissimo457]

Thank you! Treasure trove of info😀

[@MeticulousShopper]

That way of adjusting the armhole will also move bust darts, right? I usually have to remove space above my bust to raise the dart and then recut the armhole lower.

[@InsidetheHem]

It would. Yes.

[@arlenemurphy804]

If you do an adjustment to the sleeve opening, would you need to adjust the sleeve too? Thank you so much.

[@InsidetheHem]

Yes! If it impacts the length of the armcye. But if you only adjust within the seam allowances you don’t.

[@happykaren9229]

Excellent tutorial, Lindsey! Could you perhaps include how to figure the necessary amount of a full seat adjustment? Really enjoying your work :)

[@InsidetheHem]

When trying on your muslin, cut across the hip line and let the wedge fall open. Hold it up on yourself until the side seams are perpendicular to the floor and the hem is parallel to the floor. Measure how big the gap is and that’s how much you should adjust by. Does that make sense?

[@donmataciachenault9556]

This is a tutorial that has come in handy! It would be a good visual lesson, too, if you could make a garment out of the original tissue and wear it, then make a garment out of the altered tissue and wear it, to show how these two-dimensional changes and alterations actually fit onto a three-dimensional body. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@roannehynes881]

This was such a useful video. Thank you so much 😃

[@nanastevens4094]

Good video. Enjoyed seeing this step by step. Thanks.

[@christinecrabb1911]

Thank you very much, very helpful😊

[@michelle.z]

Very informative and well explained! Thank you! I used the link and your coupon code to buy the seam allowance curved ruler set. Looking forward to using them to make pattern adjustments using the tips you shared!

[@twentyfifthjt7888]

Hi, I just have a question about how the overarm circumference measurement is used.. I'm just wondering at what point you need to use it, if you know the chest circumference & bicep circumference.. I don't really see the where overarm measurement is used. Is it mainly used for short sleeved patterns? or is it used in conjunction with the armhole measurement to decide the sleeve pitch?

[@mopdop6698]

😍thank you. ..your a good teacher.

[@cindyesposito7384]

Hi, Lindsey! Really enjoy your videos. :) What tape are you using? Thanks for your assistance!

[@InsidetheHem]

Washi tape. You can get it at any craft store in the paper craft section.

[@nynurse2]

❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU 🙏 SOOO MUCH!

[@chrystalgreene892]

This was great... Thank you !

[@pamhopper4851]

Great video! Just used your discount code..TY!

[@Craftynumbernerd]

Fantastic video!

[@cjhines726]

Hi Lindsey--I watched this video and found it so informative! On the part where you adjusted the armscye, I have the problem of it being up in my underarm--I made a short sleeve dress and this was the case. I assume if I adjust the front and back, I would also make a similar adjustment to the sleeve? Thanks so much!

[@InsidetheHem]

Yes. Adding some FAQs to the description box! I’m also going to do a armcye/sleeve adjustments video! Stay tuned!

[@TheJudeJane]

From underarm to side seam, mark down 1" whether you are making a pattern for a short sleeve or long sleeve bodice. Blend with your French curve from outer edge of shoulder to draft a straight line down until that line gradually swings out and curves until it resembles the shape of the curve as in the letter J. (The 1" you are adding would be located between the bottom of your armpit on the pattern and where the curve swings out to form the shape of the letter J at the side seam.).This will allow for greater movement of your arms, giving you adequate ease. I hope this helps.

[@dianegould1696]

Great tutorial!

[@deborahmckeown9148]

Brilliant. Thank you 💖🐾

[@gypsifire3015]

video is greatly informative what kind of pattern paper do you use?

[@InsidetheHem]

The one in this video is just medical exam paper. But I also love Swedish Tracing Paper.

[@gypsifire3015]

@@InsidetheHem thanks much

[@cmpowell3784]

How do I alter a back bodice that is to tight across the shoulder, between the back of the arm area?

[@InsidetheHem]

Full or broad shoulder adjustment.

[@dianem8358]

Very informative video! What type of tracing paper do you use?

[@InsidetheHem]

This one is medical exam paper, but I also love Swedish Tracing Paper.

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Why do you use a curvy ruler when truing the bottom hem line? Vs a straight ruler? Don’t you want your hem line straight?

[@InsidetheHem]

A lot of hem lines have a very small curve to them and aren’t straight across.

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Inside the Hem oh, I never realized. Thx

[@tissy_makes171]

Thanks for this.

[@sherrycallaway]

For the armcye would you adjust both the front and the back? Makes sense that you would but these adjustments are new to me

[@sherrycallaway]

I just saw your insert that answered my question ,yes LOL

[@InsidetheHem]

😉

[@janetlink9756]

How do you adjust for bagginess below the bum at the back of leg? Would you do opposite of full seat adjustment?

[@InsidetheHem]

That’s too complicated of a question to answer here. The short answer is it depends on what’s causing the bagginess.

[@del5241]

Adjusting the arm, how does that effect the sleeve when attaching the sleeve?

[@InsidetheHem]

It shouldn’t at all because you aren’t making any changes at the seam line.

[@heatherpollock2370]

Great Video!

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Arm scythe adjustments are only made on the back piece? Do you need to adjust the sleeve pattern piece equivalently? Also, taking it straight across instead of slashing, like the previous adjustments examples, doesn’t make it too short from top to bottom?

[@InsidetheHem]

This is why you only do it in small increments. It will alter the length of the bodice from the neckline to the high bust.

[@stonecrestquilt]

I would like to see an FBA bc each tutorial I watch is so different.

[@janicewilson6377]

What about if your hip are 4x and wrist is a 2x. How do I grade out to the 4x where lines are matching?

[@InsidetheHem]

I don’t suggest grading between two sizes. It makes too severe of a curve. I would grace between 3x/4x and then add fisheye darts to the waist to take up the additional width.

[@sonyasew2]

😊 Thanks

[@TheJudeJane]

FYI: The correct term for what you call a "bullseye" is a "registration mark". The company that makes the measuring tools you are using has given a cutesy name of "curvy" to what is actually a French curve used to shape the armscye and used for drafting after determining the height and depth of the armholes in front and back bodices. The correct tool for blending the hip-to-waist is a hip curve and can be purchased at a sewing supply store. The company know as C-Thru has manufactured see-through rulers in various sizes for decades. It is important, in my opinion, to use professional terminology and tools when working with sewing patterns, whether they be commercial or if making your own patterns. I hope this helps those who care about such things, and if you disagree, kindly ignore my comment.

[@InsidetheHem]

I will never ignore a comment. I appreciate the wealth of knowledge all of my more experienced followers bring to the table!

[@foxxybrown291]

That was ridiculously helpful 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks a bunch 💐 xx

[@booksatthebottomofthestair8446]

After a arm scythe adjustment, does the head of the sleeve pattern or the facing need adjusting too?

[@InsidetheHem]

Yes! If there is a sleeve that gets attached you’ll need to slash the sleeve cap at the same place as the armcye (usually at the notch) and reduce by same amount as armcye.

[@niksheetanayar6026]

Useful

[@lindieinred]

The coupon code no longer works. Is there a new one?

[@InsidetheHem]

No. It’s expired after all this time!

[@rachelberryhill5413]

I thought an FBA would probably be in the top 5 pattern alterations. I bought the curvy ruler with your coupon code, thanks! Also, If you change your neckline and armscye you would need to alter the corresponding facings or binding as well.

[@InsidetheHem]

Yes! Great point! 👍🏼

[@Sally-ih6ls]

What about bust and shoulder adjustments🙁

[@InsidetheHem]

Could only pick 5. :)

[@Sally-ih6ls]

Oh, makes sense, thanks👍🏻

[@azaniaafrika2045]

So helpful thank you