Learn How to Pick Your Pattern Size with Simplicity Patterns with Deborah Kreiling | Creativebug

Before you start sewing with any pattern, you’ll need to understand how to pick your pattern size.
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About this class:
In this quick demonstration, Deborah Kreiling from Simplicity shows how to take measurements and identify your size on two different pattern envelopes: Simplicity Pattern #1369 and Cynthia Rowley Pattern #1314. After you learn your size, watch Deborah's first class with step-by-step instructions here:
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Deborah Kreiling has worked at the Simplicity Pattern Company for over thirty-five years. She first came to Simplicity as a sewing instruction writer and now holds the position of Design Development Director. She works directly with every pattern maker, seamstress, writer and illustrator to make sure that that every sewing pattern can be successfully and happily sewn at home.
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[@anneluv970]

I have been sewing for some time now and always found myself adjusting sewing patterns at the BUST (a lengthy and sometimes complicated task) - all I needed to do was take it at the chest measurement and cinch the waist in instead!! ♥ ♥ THANK YOU!!!!!!! Wish I had seen this moons ago! :)

[@debhadden205]

I have seen several videos on sizing. This one was the most understandable. Thanks!

[@TheGreatGuigui32]

PERFECT! I have been sewing for 16 years using this method and it works perfectly! Even on McCalls, Vogue and Butterick! All the garnments I made fits!

[@DaoistGirl]

This clip is very helpful! Now, I know what pattern size to buy and how much fabric I will need. I have watched many tutorials, but this one makes the most sense to me. Thank you!

[@avam4129]

Han Lam Chau I totally agree!!

[@cynthiabasil8356]

On my goodness where have you been hiding. Thank you!!! For this video solo helpful! 👍😃👏😎

[@kathyarmstrong5549]

I always go the 4 inch rule on all the body measurements. it's such a good tip. that way there's wiggle room. great video

[@DanielSmith-ou7es]

Thank you so much! This was the most helpful tutorial I have come across! You saved me from pulling my hair out!!

[@KnottyByNature1]

Great video! Sizing is my worst nightmare!

[@user-jf1qz4er5j]

Omg thank you! You explained it so well.

[@cassidystraub4509]

Thank you for your concise language it was very understandable

[@LorenzoDiPietroTube]

Deborah...you were crystal clear darling :D Thank you!

[@biblemademedoit]

Thank you so much for creating this! I was able to pick the right pattern sizes after you explained buying the 2 pattern sizing. Im making pants and Im fitting a 12 waist and 16 hips so I bought the larger pattern.

[@raniklmy4552]

Very well explained, thanks.

[@jmanonmakes]

This is exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you!

[@arirzu5287]

Thank you for making this vid so helpful for beginners like me

[@cbugstudio]

Glad you liked it Ari!

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

This was a great help to a beginner like me! Thank you! x

[@ruth8756]

Dear Debbie, I jus found your tutorial, thanks so much! I am a complete beginner trying to learn to sew basics. Your video is super helpful!!!

[@meenanagendran7026]

This video is very understandable thankyou

[@Wasoska]

Great video!!!

[@elallaouimahmoud]

thank you so much very intersting and very helpful

[@yangelthomas]

Thabk you for this video. Very helpful!

[@liliacarman2526]

Very helpful, thank you. As I'm small busted, I tend to have trouble with too much fabric gathering around that area when I've made a dress in the past, I think your advice may help me from here on.

[@crochethappy3786]

I started sewing when I was 15. I am now 62. I have stopped using patterns bc although in clothing I am an 8, by my waist measurement I am an 18!

[@cbugstudio]

Clothing manufacturers have changed their sizing over time but pattern makers haven't, accounting for the discrepancy in size. As long as you're following your measurements, you should be just fine!

[@dandyd14441]

Oh it is really get the puzzle into an order. Thank you for your explanation!

[@Kibikayuki]

The only problem is that a lot of the simplicity patterns tend to run large for some reason. I made the mistake of sewing based on my measurements and ended up 2-3 sizes too big (on a pair of shorts too!!), so now I just use muslin to guess and then go from there. It's not just Simplicity either. It's all the pattern companies. I have no faith in the sizing system anymore.

[@Uncle_Smidge]

Lots of them add "ease", but many don't need it anymore. Heck, my spandex bodysuit pattern included several inches of ease, and bodysuit patterns are supposed to be SMALLER because the fabric will stretch to cover the gap. Like... what?

[@jackiek9036]

I had something similar! I used my measurements to cut out a dress and even cut it a little smaller because I intended a bit tighter fitting. It was a tarp!

[@StarlingofAzerath]

I did too..i just clone my clothes and make patterns from that. I gave up buying patterns in stores.

[@faithl8985]

Thanks great vedio

[@RajDas-qm9vd]

Nice vidio and good emformeshion

[@gdhhayes2129]

I've been sewing apparel for many years; I'm 57 and started sewing at age 12. For most of my adult life I used a size 8 pattern and generally got a proper fit. At age 40 became pregnant resulting in weight gain that did not melt off. A few years later I began to pay attention to the sizing measurements on patterns. In recent years I made a cost in size 14, and began a dress in same size. The coat was a terrible fit; I was swimming in it. I gave the coat away. The dress, in shoulders and bust is huge, on me; I've yet to go back to finish that dress. After these two fails, from my pile of unfinised projects, I pulled out the makings for a fitted, retro, satin robe I'd cut out in size 10; a project I failed to complete upon believing it would not fit. I sewed it up and it fits, I wear it often. I'm back to ignoring pattern measurements; I buy size ten and make adjustments for waist and hips when neccessary. Granted I've not yet made anything specific to lower body (such as Jean's, slacks or shorts). Perhaps that would be where a size 14 might come in.

[@daniyelh6370]

thank you soo much

[@daniyelh6370]

thank you soon much

[@briannearmstrong4538]

I should have buy the patterns that tell me what size before buying fabric but next time I will go to the pattern for my project

[@aishaaijaz7967]

I have these patterns but I do prefer to plot a graph by my self

[@nannasbraindump6343]

What about when you bust is a 22, but the waist and hips fits a 26? I'm making the pattern 1773 A.

[@thisfuckenblows771]

I still get stuck in choosing. My bust and hips are usually one or two sizes larger than my waist. If I go with the bust/hip the dress come out like moo-moo's and if I go with the waist they don't close. What do I do?

[@nienkepfa4398]

You could try taking in the side seams?

[@AllThePeppermint]

Watch other videos around KZbin for who to cut the pieces narrower or wider based on your needs. Might be most expensive, but easiest, to buy a dress form with your measurements.

[@missy13april]

Are the sizes on the patterns USA sizes or UK sizes? My measurements are so different that I don't know which size to use. can you help? High bust: 95 (14-16) / Bust: 104 (18) / Nap to Waist: 42 (14-16) / Waist: 91 (20-22) / Hip: 97 (14). So what size do I choose?

[@kayallen7293]

I am a complete novice with a very basic pattern and am trying to fit a straight sleeve into a nativity tunic (Simplicity 4795). I am making a medium tunic and cannot understand why the large dot at the neck position is on the line below the medium cutting line (which is actually on the small size cutting line.) I would be grateful if someone can explain how I can cut correctly. Kay

[@944gemma]

You don’t always find the finished garment measurements on the pattern envelope.

[@beccaizzo2894]

I wear a 14-16 if I follow the your pattern and my measurements I wear a size 22. Pattern 8649. Makes no sense.

[@cbugstudio]

Hi Becca - pattern sizing and ready to wear sizing can vary greatly (as you discovered). Go with your measurements and it should work out just fine!

[@farzananighat4176]

Can you send which size pattern l need in Pakistan

[@pattyabdurahman6798]

Bias skirt.

[@chevydude658]

I used the measurements on the envelope and it's too small. It's not in the seam allowances either because I was following very closely because the fabric was very expensive. Now it's ruined.

[@cbugstudio]

We're to hear about your disaster! There are a lot of different reasons why the project may have gone awry, and your best bet is to get in-person assistance to diagnose the issue. Best of luck to you!

[@lindastone3278]

I used to have a true hourglass figure but now at 75 I am built like a box and my waist measurement is too large compared to my bust & hip.

[@aliaahxx2869]

'why do you need to sew your own clothes?' aŠßš n tįītēs-

[@perap4232]

This was great, thanks, been searching for "1920s flapper dress fancy dress" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Panadarson Flapper Falbala - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my brother in law got cool results with it.

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