How To Make Your Own Pattern Tracing Clothes You Own

[@maried3717]

Girl! You did a good job! You helped an ol' dog learn a new trick! I am 72....been sewing since 7 yr old and can't find what I want to wear in the stores. But I got a whole lot of dresses I like wearing that I have been wanting to copy.....I bought books to help me. But your video makes it so EASY to see how! I love it when younger people can show me new things! Thank you! I got this now....

[@shay_made]

Thank you! I can't even express how happy it made me to read your comment and to know my video has helped you! I love that you were able to learn something new. I bet those dresses are going to come out amazing! 😄

[@SuzD0n]

Thanks! Also, you have the world's most soothing voice.

[@shay_made]

Aww thank you!!! That’s so sweet!! ☺️❤️

[@junebrown8207]

I think this is brilliant. The fact that you used just two pieces of paper for the entire pattern is sheer genius. Thank you for this tip, I will do my best to follow it.

[@shay_made]

Thank you so much for you kind comment!! 🥰😊I’m glad you found the video helpful!!

[@missygrando1965]

I am working on a patchwork dress and I used this to create my new bodice block. This was a big help!!

[@shay_made]

I love patchwork dresses!! I’m glad the video was helpful!!☺️

[@missygrando1965]

@@shay_made I have my sketch and I will make my squares/rectangles soon. I needed the color scheme and fabrics to be just right. So I have played with this idea since last year.

[@vilu662]

Thank you so much how to trace a pattern. I am new to sewing and I want to sew a dress for a a 3year old. Your video is helpful

[@shay_made]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!! I hope the dress comes out great!!

[@daisypopsox]

Thank you so much from the UK, off to trace x😍 x

[@dharmamama4451]

Wow. 2 in 1 pattern. So easy. You are a genius! I'm going to try this on my favourite long sleeve t-shirt. Thank you! 🙏🥳

[@shay_made]

Aww thank you so much!! 😊 Thank you for watching!! ☺️

[@jimbrittain402]

Thanks; that was useful. I'd probably do a back-armhole separately from the front; I think they're slightly different... but I wouldn't have known how to start.

[@shay_made]

I’m glad you found it useful!😊 You’re idea sounds really cool

[@sew_jacks]

This video is awesome!

[@shay_made]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@curtriceennis2924]

This seems so easy to do. I have quite a few blouses I'm wanting to make a pattern out of like this. TY for sharing.

[@shay_made]

Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@SamanthaMadison197]

This was really helpful, I’m going to give it a try with my favorite top

[@shay_made]

That's great to hear!!! I hope it turns out well!

[@joandemello]

Will definitely try this method , well explained

[@shay_made]

I’m glad you think so!! 😊

[@suek7086]

Thank you for your clear instructions. I am trying this.

[@shay_made]

Thanks for watching!!😊

[@mirnanieves4781]

This is the best video I have seen.❤️😍 Thank you.

[@shay_made]

Aww thank you so much! And thank you for watching!!! 😊

[@savannahjones299]

Thank you 😊

[@MariamZahid]

Good video. Thanks.

[@shay_made]

Thank you!!😊

[@3deeguy]

I like the roll of tracing paper, using a pin to mark both front and back seams...and...tracing front 'and' back necklines on the same pattern piece. I'm going to copy those techniques. My question is how do you transfer the seam lines from the paper to the fabric?

[@shay_made]

Thanks! Hmmm...I usually use chalk or a fabric marker to trace the pattern onto the fabric. Then I'd just make sure to sew these pieces together considering the measured seam allowance I added to the pattern. So if I added 1/4" seam allowance to my pattern I'll sew the pieces together at the 1/4" mark. I hope this answers your question!

[@3deeguy]

@@shay_made I got some excellent ideas from your tutorial. Thanks. Transferring the pattern to the fabric was my next question. My first project was making a foam case for a machine I had built. All I needed was a ruler. Going from that to something that I would actually wear will take more experience. I want to impress my wife...and my daughters. 'That' will make it fun. A fitted shirt is a big jump. I'm gonna try some easier projects first. Thanks again.

[@shay_made]

@@3deeguy Oh and I forgot to mention, when you trace the pattern onto the fabric, keep it folded in half, and trace it on the fold of the fabric. Unless you're going to have an open front, i.e. button front or zip front. I'll make a video in the near future showing how you use your patterns and transfer them to the fabric! But practice, practice, practice and you'll definitely be able to make your fitted shirt! And I'm sure your wife and daughter will be very impressed! Thank you for watching!

[@3deeguy]

@@shay_made _"I'll make a video in the near future showing how you use your patterns and transfer them to the fabric!"_ Excellent. I'll subscribe so I don't miss it. Thank you.

[@peppanotpepper4672]

Thank you, this was very helpful! I love the pin trick!

[@shay_made]

I'm happy to hear you found the video helpful!! 😊

[@kazkazzie3906]

Hello, i have watched some of your videos, and i have really enjoyed watching them. They are to the point and straightforward. The garments that you have made are great. I am teaching myself to sew on a sewing machine, and i hope to be as good as you. How did you learn to sew, are you self-taught, or from college /school?

[@shay_made]

Hi! You’re so sweet, thank you so much!! I’m self taught. I started by thrift flipping and tailoring the clothes in my closet to help me get familiar with my sewing machine. Then I moved on to studying clothes I had and trying to replicate them. Trying out beginner friendly sewing patterns is a good place to start too. In the beginning it seems complicated but after a few projects you’ll really start to get the hang of it and before you know it you’ll be sewing up your own clothes😊

[@ca6177]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@shay_made]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You.

[@shay_made]

Thank you for watching!!

[@tanjowil9743]

Good job.

[@shay_made]

Thank you!!😊

[@danahunt277]

So easy to follow, Thank you.

[@shay_made]

Ah I’m glad to hear that!! Thank you for watching!!❤️

[@MegaWavesof_888]

I'm dying to make my own patterns to sew don't know to cut... following this method . Thanks

[@shay_made]

Making your own patterns is the best way in my opinion!! Good luck and thank you for watching!!!😊

[@beedaymi]

Good job 👍🏽

[@shay_made]

Thank you!!

[@janellekean9055]

Trying it ty!

[@shay_made]

Thanks for watching!!

[@claremcgill2490]

Good luck, I'll be watching !

[@simbaandsarabi3700]

Hi, is there another video where you include the yolk and collar?

[@shay_made]

Hi, unfortunately I don’t. But I’ll definitely make a video in the future including the yolk and collar!

[@starrwhite9483]

Great video! Thank you for sharing this...now I'll be able to clone my favorite little summer dress. (I hope :)

[@shay_made]

Thank you for watching! I hope your future makes from your cloned clothes comes out super cute!! 😊

[@idk-qq1hw]

what about darts?????

[@tacha2113]

Hi...can you help me about please? I saw you were tracing the 1st sleeve from the back but you call it the front. And you traced again from the back, but you didn't name it. Im confused. But besides every thing I really appreciate your video. God bless you.

[@shay_made]

Hi! When the shirt is laying so that the front of the shirt is faced down, when I fold back the sleeve, I'm now viewing what I call the front sleeve's curve. When the sleeve is folded back the front sleeve (half of the sleeve that face's the front of the shirt) is now facing up and I'm tracing along the seam that connects that front half of the sleeve to the front bodice armhole. The front half of the sleeves curve is slightly different than the back sleeves curve. So I wrote "front" on the paper so it's easier to know which direction to attach the sleeve to the armhole. I didn't write "back" because in my mind once I know what side is the front I know that that curved edge of the sleeve on that side should align with the front bodice's armhole which automatically means the other side will align with the back bodice's armhole. I hope this explanation helps! Thank you for watching and God bless you as well!

[@tacha2113]

@@shay_made .. Ok ok I see. Thanks for answering me, I didn't expect that.

[@shay_made]

@@tacha2113 No problem! 😊

[@julialammot7653]

I think it’s better if you had ironed the top. You will get a more accurate trace. Like your video and thank you!

[@shay_made]

Thanks Julia! You're right!! That would've made the whole process easier too!

[@sharonyang556]

What is the paper called?

[@shay_made]

Tracing paper. I got mine on Amazon! You can type in "tracing paper roll"

[@SparkyOne549]

Hmm, the thumbnail looked like Australia lol

[@shay_made]

Really? I'm in America, but I'd love to visit Australia!

[@dianaclark6554]

Not very accurate - not pressed and side seam not precise

[@shay_made]

Thanks for the feedback Diana!