😱 SCARED to pick your sewing size? ✂️ The formula to select the PERFECT base size when you sew! 🧵

[@wendykoller2655]

This was a great tutorial! I love Noreen’s teaching style. She is so pleasant to listen to and she is very thorough in her instructions. ❤

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you so much! We love Noreen and all she's done to help other sewists! ❤️ ~J

[@atorres8760]

This makes so much sense. It’s not as hard as I thought it would be.

[@LoveNotions]

You can do it!! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@davernew.305]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this extensive tutorial! Showing the difference between the 2 options with actual outcome on 2 garments is very appreciated.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful, thank you! ~J

[@nursepattyg]

I’ve been sewing for several years and I always learn something from your tutorials. Thank you!

[@sarawelder1]

I never thought of making the back a different size from the front... This will really help me as I have scoliosis! Thank you for such a lovely tutorial... I really felt I was there with you.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful, thank you! ~J

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

Your tutorial has explained pattern sizing better than I’ve ever heard it explained before. Thank you so much!❤ that dress looks beautiful on you!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful! 😊 Noreen is an invaluable source for all things sewing! ❤️ ~J

[@hollys71]

What a great tutorial! I have never sewed a different size for front and back but know that I need to. You are such a great teacher and I hope you continue to do these tutorials with the patterns. Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful! Noreen is the best! ❤️ ~J

[@VickiH-s6y]

The best tutorial, a game changer for finally getting a decent fit.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you think so, Noreen has saved us all from a lot of fitting grief! 🤣❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@kathyskagen6210]

I just love the way you teach. You make me feel like you are right there in my sewing room and you make all of your directions clear and simple. Thank you for all of your work with this video. It has helped so much. I have a much clearer idea of how to look at sizing. I find that Love Notions patterns are so much truer to size and easier to use and adjust than the big 4 pattern company's patterns. I am enjoying sewing for myself again after years of avoiding it.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching! ❤️ ~J

[@kes44p]

What a great tutorial, thank you. Clear, confident and friendly.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you think so, thanks for stopping by! ~J

[@terribled8249]

Fantastic tutorial‼️🤩 I haven’t sewn a garment for myself in…. Oh… About 35 stinking years⁉️ Wow! So my measurements have really changed! Thank you Noreen and LoveNotions!

[@LoveNotions]

You can do it! We're here to help if you need it. 😊 ~J

[@sherrelstroot3034]

Excellent tutorial. Noreen is an awesome teacher. She makes the fitting, etc. seem doable.

[@LoveNotions]

Yes!! She does a fab job, we are so blessed to have her to help! ❤️ ~J

[@rebeccaw9656]

Great tutorial! I recommend newbie's to just take a couple of days to work out your pattern, tracing, sewing of muslin. Dont even take your good fabric out yet. I can take up to a week. If its not working, tomorrow is another day. You get better and more intuitive with it, the more you sew. And once once you have that correct fit, it's done for future quick-sews and hacks. You'll be relaxed when you do cut into your good fabric.

[@LoveNotions]

Good tips! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@sandradanforth8524]

Thank you for your video. That is for real women. It has helped me tremendously. 😊😊😊❤

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@nikkijohnson552]

This is one knowledgeable and cute lady who helps us a lot! Thank you.

[@LoveNotions]

She does indeed! ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@smokeydog67]

You have done such a great job teaching, I’m a beginner sewer and my confidence is getting better with every video. I’m not scared to tackle most anything now, maybe a little nervous but not scared of it. Your explanation of the pattern process was amazing finally one I understand, thank you so much!!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@janicemorin3485]

Love this tutorial. Want more. She is more my body shape

[@LoveNotions]

She's got quite a few vids on here already and more planned! Stay tuned! ❤️ ~J

[@carolekus1715]

Noreen thank you so very much a real person with a body shape I definitely relate to, not someone who is afraid to share their measurements and therefore using a dress form! I love your style of teaching I have been sewing for years and this will be the first time I will follow your instructions rather than simply winging it and hoping for the best. Cannot thank you enough for sharing your expertise will be cutting out a dress this afternoon and following exactly your tutorial you are a star and will I know help so many of us 🎉💐

[@LoveNotions]

What a sweet comment, I'll make sure she comes back to read them all! ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@gmahala3189]

WOW... what a WONDERFUL explanation of sizing!

[@LoveNotions]

Total *mind blown* moments 🤯🤯 Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! ~J

[@Kakkydidit]

She's a great teacher, that Noreen! The amount of detail in the bodice size grading was probably just right for me, even though I've been doing it! Now I'll be able to make more confident and better decisions. Thank you so much. - Kelly

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Good luck and Thanks for watching! ~J

[@sallyadams3981]

I love your carefully thought out alterations. What a lovely fit you have achieved.

[@LoveNotions]

How kind of you to say, thanks for watching! ~J

[@user-ih6wu2uf3x]

I too am so impressed with this super tutorial. It really gives you the opportunity to have a lightbulb moment!! Thankyou!!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by! ~J

[@retiring_type]

Thank you, Noreen! Once again, you have taken what can be a confusing and daunting process and made it all so logical and, most of all, entirely doable. Love your tutorials and I'm always a better sewist for watching them. Best regards, Anne

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! So glad you found her video helpful! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@MPCrafts461]

OMG! Thank you for this amazing tutorial! Your tops fit you perfectly and look beautiful on you. I've almost given up on garment construction for myself due to fitting nightmares. You've given me hope and so much inspiration. Can't wait to give this pattern a try. Please keep making these tutorials. You are the best! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Aw, thank you for the lovely Noreen praise! We are so lucky to have her! ❤️❤️ Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@nozztozz]

So cute, pleasant and enthusiastic! Good teaching style. I learned a lot!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! We love to hear it! ❤️ ~J

[@Craftroomcallie]

I’ve only just found your channel and I’m so pleased. Im 66 and have a fuller figure. I have fabric and I have patterns but was too scared to cut them out. Now, with your help and advice, I feel ready to have a go. I’ll definitely make a muslin first and use the curve templates to tweak the pattern for a good fit . Thank you. Ps. I particularly love your delivery. You really understand the challenges a fuller figure brings.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad it was so helpful! Noreen did a fab job. ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@englishrivieravanessa]

Really great tutorial and lots of 'food for thought' to be considered on my next project. It was lovely to see you doing the teaching bit but also to see the effect on your actual body to determine which method works best on your body shape. Make so much sense. Thank you for all the trouble you took with this. 😃

[@LoveNotions]

She really put a lot into this one, it is chock full of good info! Glad it was useful to you! ❤️ ~J

[@chrish5504]

Thank you for the sewing video , you look great with the blue flower dress .

[@LoveNotions]

She does indeed! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@DeniseThedorf]

Thank you, Noreen. I’ve learned so much today. You’re an awesome teacher. Thank you so much.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you think so, we love Noreen! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@Rosalie2204]

Love your teaching style, great for a beginner, thank you 🌺🇨🇦

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! ❤️ ~J

[@janieoreilly7969]

Thank you Noreen for taking your time to teach us. I learned so much and can't wait to use all your very helpful tips. You're a very lovely woman and so grateful for your teachings. Thanks again!!

[@LoveNotions]

She really is, we love Noreen! Good luck! ❤️ ~J

[@johnettehaines6291]

I just made myself a t-shirt using a pattern. I have not used a pattern in years. But what I did was get out the pattern pieces I needed and folded a t-shirt I like to wear in half, then laid on top of the pattern piece to see what size I needed to trace out on tracing paper. Them used the traced out pattern to make a mock-up first. Now I have a pattern I knows fits me that I can use over and over again. I have even invested in a craving ruler.

[@LoveNotions]

That's another way to do it if you have a garment that fits you well! Almost like a sloper. 😊 glad you have a method that works! ~J

[@bethb611]

Really wonderful tutorial! Thank you, Noreen, for showing your entire process, including measuring and fitting yourself on camera! I am going to look for more of your tutorials as I just discovered you here!

[@LoveNotions]

She's fabulous! Hope you enjoy her other vids (and others on the channel too! 😊) ~J

[@josiejohnston2255]

Noreen, you are a great teacher. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!!

[@LoveNotions]

She really is! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@carolhammond9624]

You ROCK, Noreen! Thanks for sharing!

[@LoveNotions]

She really does! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@courtneywalsh1707]

Super helpful! Especially the discussion on the back size. I can see that's been a problem for me. Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@LoveNotions]

More coming about that soon, too! Stay tuned! 😊 ~J

[@maryjarvis2687]

What a good tutorial! I have 5 Love Notions patterns in my stash and have never used one due to confusion with the sizing. This video is so encouraging and I’ll give a LN pattern a go now.

[@LoveNotions]

We hope you do! Thanks for watching! ❤️ ~J

[@lesleymoodley5703]

Thank you Noreen. An excellent tutorial. We're fortunate to have your expertise. ❤

[@LoveNotions]

Agreed, she is fab! ❤️ Thanks!! ~J

[@donnasimberg3478]

Noreen thank you for this very informative video on pattern adjustments. I have learned a lot from you. I have been sewing for a long time and was always afraid I would make my pattern too small. You have cleared up my challenges!! ☺

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! Good luck! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@bigfamilyaffair]

OMG!! I loved this tutorial. I have this pattern and have not made it yet but after watching your video, you gave me the confidence to start this project. You are an absolutely great teacher! I loved the tips and blending methods. Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you found it helpful, happy sewing! ❤️ ~J

[@elisar2420]

You are a great teacher!!! I found your tutorial at the right time as I need to tailor a certain pattern to fit me perfectly 😊

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! Hope you're successful! ❤️ ~J

[@connieerickson6181]

Thank you so much Noreen! I've been doing the FBA with my high bust size and having to do a lot of adjustments with waist and hips. You've saved my sewing time! Keep up the great work!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Yes!! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@LeonieLang-lr4pt]

Thank you for a great tutorial Noreen

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by! ~J

[@kathleenrueter3142]

Noreen, I’ve just started watching your videos and I absolutely love your tutorials, especially because we are very much the same size!!! Thank you!❤🎉

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad you're enjoying Noreen's series! ❤️ ~J

[@passenoc]

Thank you for this fitting tutorial! I learned some new information for fitting issues I have and wasn’t sure how to fix them, thank you Noreen!!! You made it so simple, not confusing at all !!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Noreen is a natural teacher, we're so glad you found the video useful! ❤️~J

[@kristi8220]

Fabulous tutorial! I love your sweet personality.

[@LoveNotions]

Isn't she just the best! We love her too! ❤️❤️😊 ~J

[@merrildegroot7862]

Thanks Noreen - great explanation for me.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad to hear it, thank you! ~J

[@lesliekirby1929]

Thanks, Noreen I've been sewing for myself for quite a while but you can always learn something new.

[@LoveNotions]

Indeed you can! We hope you found it helpful! ❤️ ~J

[@margaretbolton5016]

Thanks Noreen for your very clear instruction on blending sizes and selecting your base pattern size . It has always been very daunting to me selecting the correct size but you have made it very straight forward . I am looking forward to giving it a go .

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! Hope you're successful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@nancy9478]

This is very useful for us older ladies who have lower bustlines and larger waists/smaller hips. I am shortbwaisted and smaller in the rear so nothing ever fits, sizing a pattern was out of the question. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@LoveNotions]

Noreen really is fabulous, thanks so much for watching! ~J

[@ZeldaSews]

I've been starting and stopping this video for the past 2 days! Great great information! I have this pattern and I may try it now!

[@LoveNotions]

You got this! So glad you're ready to take the plunge! 😊 Save the video in case you need it again 🤣 ~J

[@SS-le7du]

Great tutorial , thank you 🥰

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching! ~J

[@karenbensdon4643]

Really helpful to witness the process and go step by step.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you found it so helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@adriennefranklin5986]

This was so good. I almost didn't watch because I thought I knew what you would say but I was wrong! I learned a lot.

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! Love to hear it! ~J

[@sschoch2000]

Great instructions Noreen. Love seeing these made on a real body near my size.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@helenhamilton9473]

Another great tutorial So helpful to see both sizes made up. Thank you so much!

[@LoveNotions]

Noreen did a fab job!! Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching! ~J

[@sharonhost2469]

This was an incredibly helpful video. I'm feeling more confident about making pattern alterations. Thanks so much!

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, glad it helped! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@brookeclark2219]

I’m really glad I found your tutorial. I have always needed to figure out what to do about all my different measurements. Never thought to blend. Thanks, your tutorial really helped me.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@carolinestagg6807]

Thank you for understandable explanations. This post has been a great help.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@lisemace5162]

Another great tutorial! Thank you so much Noreen! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@LoveNotions]

Noreen is knocking it outta the park with this series! ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@maaiketjepkema7207]

Thank you. Great tutorial. You explain things very well. Extra helpful as I have similar adjustments to make.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@bpwjones]

Great video Noreen…we have similar bodies. I am going to get out my Lenox pattern, and follow this video😊

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad you found it helpful! ~J

[@patriciaingraldi4719]

Thank you for taking the time to show the final projects. Very instructional. This was very inspiring.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@char1949]

This is the tutorial I’ve been needing! Just telling someone to blend this way or that is not the same as showing the process on the pattern! This was SO helpful to me as my sizes are different at each measurement. 🎉🎉🎉

[@LoveNotions]

Most peeps are! You're not alone. ❤️ Thanks for watching! ~J

[@anne7619]

Thank you Noreen! Fantastic tutorial.

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@JosyJo14]

Thank you so much for your tutorial on this subject, I'm 5'10" in height and I've always added my height difference via cutting and pasting for all my makes... your slide and adjust will be my new way to adjust my patterns from now on... Cheers Jo from South Australia

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful! ❤️ ~J

[@themamma341]

Wonderful teaching!!

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you! ❤️ ~J

[@yclare1]

Thank you so much.. this tutorial will definitely improve the fit of my dresses..❤

[@LoveNotions]

Yay, that's what we love to hear! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@thegreenpincushion510]

What an amazing and informative tutorial! Noreen is such a skilled instructor. Thanks for this video.

[@LoveNotions]

She really is, we're lucky to have her! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@enksmom]

This tutorial was super helpful! Thanks for taking the time to explain your process, and to sew up both versions, so we could see the differences of the toiles on your body! I learned a lot of little tips and tricks throughout for blending and assessing fit (and what changes you would make based on what you are seeing)! Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Wonderful tip to slide the pattern to add length! I absolutely love your hints! Thanks so much.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@sewingseamswithdeb]

What a great tutorial. You have a simple, clear way of explaining and have taken all my fears away from fitting this pattern. Thanks so much. I want to go and fit the Lenox now! ❤

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! We hope you try it and are successful with it! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@dorianmiller9663]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I can't wait to try my own Lenox with the back adjustment-- I was doing a full bust but couldn't figure out why it pulled under my arm. Your tips are marvelous and a perfect place for me to start getting my base patterns closer to a true fit. Excellent! Thank you, Noreen and Love Notions!

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful for you! ❤️ ~J

[@bethk1402]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I will be referring back often as I make my first top with adjustments this week!

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@tedismotherman29]

thank you so much ! I am impressed with your teaching skills

[@LoveNotions]

She's a natural! Thanks for watching! ❤️ ~J

[@SueSewTall]

Great tutorial, thank you! I'm very tall and add length to everything, so your tip to mark the lengthen line and slide the pattern piece is going to be a game-changer for me.

[@LoveNotions]

Woo hoo! You're very welcome! ❤️ ~J

[@jessicacraig4553]

I love the La Bella Donna pattern. I must have made it at least 10 times. It is very quick and looks great in many different fabrics.

[@LoveNotions]

Agreed! It's a classic look and easy sew. Glad you love it! ~J

[@brenholmes4894]

I love the Lenox and found it one of the easier patterns to fit. I am different in height and size to you, but have many of the same issues. I found the tutorial very interesting, thank you.

[@LoveNotions]

That's great, glad it worked out so well for ya! ❤️ Thanks for stopping by! ~J

[@helenv2906]

Noreen is an excellent teacher! Learn something very valuable, Thank you❤

[@LoveNotions]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching! ~J

[@lizz7162]

This was very helpful and so well explained ... thank you from South Africa

[@LoveNotions]

You're very welcome 😊 ~J

[@margaretperkins5418]

Wow, thank you so much for this tutorial! It was super helpful! What a great teacher as well! I learned a ton and can't wait to sew this make as well.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! So glad you found it helpful! ❤️ ~J

[@marilynhardman5239]

An excellent tutorial Noreen, clear and concise instructions! Thank you 💐

[@LoveNotions]

She's the best, for sure! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@kp2769]

This is great. Thank you for your time and efforts. From drafting to fitting, it's been so helpful. Loved it a lot.

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, glad to hear it! ~J

[@alyshepherd1898]

Your video was so helpful. I blend sizes and always have that extra fabric under the armhole. You gave me many ideas to try. Thanks

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, hope it's helpful! ~J

[@colohome52]

Absolutely wonderful video. Wow!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😊 Thanks for watching ! ~J

[@debSilbert]

You are the oracle! Thank you for this great content!

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you!! ❤️ ~J

[@jeaninecoe5012]

Thank you for explaining the difference between using the standard and the full bust. It can be confusing sometimes even to someone who has been sewing for many years. I used to sew my own clothes in my 20s but life got in the way and now that I’m in my late 50s I have gone back to sewing my clothes. Unfortunately my body shape has definitely changed lots as I used to be very slim and needing alterations. Now I’m XL/2XL needing lots of alterations. So this has helped me lots. Happy sewing.

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! We love to hear it, thanks for watching! ~J

[@Kaben2049]

Another very helpful and informative video. Thank you for making these videos, it’s always good to re-visit basic information when drawing out a new pattern. I’ve been doing a lot of quilting so now want to get back to sewing some garments so will need to re-do my measurements to make sure the pattern is accurate and this was a great refresher. Thanks Noreen!

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! We hope you are successful, let us know if we can help more! ❤️ ~J

[@kebhMI]

Love this! I am about the same measurements. Now I can just mimic the instructions here.

[@LoveNotions]

Ha! Perfect! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@madypennisi4823]

Very helpful to see the size selection and blending process.

[@LoveNotions]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! ~J

[@brunacirelli]

So much learning here! Love it!

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you love it, thanks for watching! ~J

[@conniegriffin1421]

Noreen, this was wonderful! Your explanations are very clear. It also helps that you and I are similar in size and shape so I really related to this...and the Lenox is the next one on my list to make!

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! We hope this helps you get a fab fit! Thanks for stopping by! ~J

[@marydestrampe9623]

Great tutorial. I’ve learned so much.

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, thank you! ~J

[@christinemartin9933]

Super tutorial, love your new garments..thankyou so much

[@LoveNotions]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! ~J

[@s.s.8029]

This was a very helpful video! I will be sure to save and it and watch again (the Lenox is on my short list for fall sewing). Your makes look great.

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it! Good luck on your sewing! ❤️ ~J

[@robinmazariegos1]

I loved it, and I learned so much. Thank you!

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome, we love to hear it! Thanks for watching! ~J

[@teriadams7398]

What a great tutorial!!!

[@LoveNotions]

Thank you! We love Noreen--glad you enjoyed her vid! ~J

[@lj13008]

You are a great teacher. Thank you

[@LoveNotions]

She is fab! Thanks! ❤️❤️ ~J

[@candicekingpalgut9947]

this is SO helpful. Thank you.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay, love to hear it, thank you! ~J

[@carolynwilson5450]

so helpful…I l will be tuning in frequently

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! ~J