LUTTERLOH GUIDE TO PATTERN SYMBOLS // BEGINNER FRIENDLY THE GOLDEN RULE

This video is a guide to understanding the symbols found on Lutterloh The Golden Rule patterns.
To purchase your own Lutterloh, The Golden Rule Pattern Making system or monthly pattern supplements and drafting accessories please go to www.i-love-dressmaking.com
Patterns demonstrated:
#243, 244, 245 Lutterloh kit pattern
#226 supplement 319
#255 Lutterloh kit pattern
#265 Lutterloh kit pattern
#250 Lutterloh kit pattern
Timestamps
0:32 pattern piece letters
1:03 how to use crosses to draft patterns
2:03 drafting multiple pattern pieces at the same time
2:57 centre front and centre back, laying fabric on the fold
3:32 facings
4:18 top stitch
4:34 positioning pockets
4:40 the position of the drafting cross
5:00 pattern pieces drafted without using the cross
5:21 zip placement
5:27 approximate lengths
5:50 how to identify pattern pieces
6:17 matching two pattern pieces together
6:30 drafting facings
6:47 the dart symbol
6:59 elastic
7:06 pin tucks
7:34 buttons
7:37 drafting belts
8:03 symbol for contrast fabric
8:48 gathers
9:07 darts
9:54 grown on waist band
10:19 symbol for the front of the sleeve
Hope you like the video. Please leave a comment if you have a question about sewing with Lutterloh.
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[@genafuscaldo6373]

Is there any chance that you could do more instruction Video’s for Beginner Sewest Like Myself ? There are so many of us !! I would Pay for this Instruction. I hope to hear back !

[@barbarak413]

Thanks for explaining. I didn't know that when there is a solid line in say a top it must be drawn as one but separate afterwards and seam allowances added to them and then sewn together afterwards. In the past I avoided those ones they looked too complicated.

[@gaylehartz4267]

Thank you, thank you , thank you!!! I just purchased this system and can not wait to get it. I will be watching your videos on the regular. I am a garment sewer from way back (50+ years) but got out of doing it over the past 10 years. I am retired now and have the time so I opted for this system instead of buying patterns from the store. In the long run I figured this would be cheaper and I would have more freedom to create garments from multiple pattern choices. I have an advantage because I have knowledge about garment making but the lingo here is going to be a little learning curve. Thanks for such a clear explanation of all the markings. Even though I am retired now I still love my clothing!!

[@jenstylishsoul]

Fantastic Gayle I’m sure you will have great fun with the system!

[@margaritamcorona5363]

Very helpful in 2023. Thank you for sharing. Can you please share What year or supplement number for the sleeveless pintuck button up blouse #270?

[@lovelylady8074]

This was very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@mmmm6289]

What a great video! But I am confused about fabric requirements. What do the two numbers mean next to the pattern number? Thanks so much!

[@Thespinningwoman]

I’m so glad I watched this - there was a lot I didn’t know before.

[@jeannettetolomeo52]

This was a great video to explain these patterns- thank you. I was wondering if you could tell us how to mark out the grainline on pants as I found it a little difficult to work out the correct grainline? Thank you :)🙏

[@debbierenee7896]

Thank you for going over all of that. Really helps to clarify things better!!

[@jonniejoplin6226]

Can you do a video on putting linings into Lutterloh patterns especially jackets

[@gardengal7308]

Thank you for this! I do have a question on the pants. The pattern has interfacing and then a fold line and I am supposing a channel for elastic as the pants don’t have a waistband with zipper etc. My question is: do you add a seam allowance to this area or not?

[@estellaholley-salahuddin1653]

Thank you so much for the demo. I’m in the process of making a blouse using this system and it has a similar piece as the jacket # 245 you demonstrated. Your jacket front “A” shows interfacing going from the collar down to the bottom of the jacket, but it does not say or show how wide your interfacing should be. It’s the same with blouse I’m making. The interfacing is narrower at the very top and bottom than it is in the middle. How would I know how wide to cut the interface? Thank you

[@Angela-pi6zc]

Thank you for the detailed explanations🙂

[@kimberlygambonerodriguez3432]

Thank you so much for this lesson! I just received my kit and reviewed it. Being a newer sewer, I was left scratching my head. I look forward to your next videos.

[@peachescream8650]

I just want to say thank you for showing examples of the symbols an explaining them.

[@emy-dr6vc]

Como faço pra comprar esse método? Sou do Brasil🥰🥰🥰

[@jackie2011jr]

You are an ANGEL and I luv u sm for this 🧡

[@peterstratten3087]

Hi - can you explain the numbers on the front of a patter please. They give the pattern number then something like 105x150cm.?

[@jenstylishsoul]

They are a guide to how much fabric you would need to make the pattern

[@vernabohnert635]

Wow, thank you for all of this information! I know I will be referring back to this when I am drafting! You are very good at explaining!😋

[@uvellaecford4916]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@TheGardenKitten]

Thank you for this, really helpful. Thank you so much

[@shawnquinn8992]

Thank you so much for helping me understand this pattern system. I really like your style!

[@jeaniekrieger6619]

This is really helpful. Thank you. Quick question at 9:13 in your video there is a sleeve off to the right. I can see the gather at the top, but am confused at the book like icon. I don't have that symbol in my book and was wondering if you knew what that meant. Also in the Dress at the 8:18 minute mark, The pattern on the left is actually supposed to be cut in THREE pieces or TWO? The main body (A), the trim around the front and the front yoke (AL) piece? Your explanation was really so helpful. Thank you.

[@jenstylishsoul]

Hey Jeanie at 9:19 that is the sleeve for top 226 from the 319 supplement. The ‘book’ like symbol is a box pleat. There are two in total on the sleeve with gathers between them. Dress at 8:18 yes that is meant to be cut into three pattern pieces as you describe. Thanks for watching!

[@jeaniekrieger6619]

@@jenstylishsoul Thank you for your response. So over the top helpful.

[@quiltingjen]

Love your videos on Lutterloh, but can you explain about the floating numbers please. I am a newbie to the system.

[@jenstylishsoul]

Hi Jenny The floating numbers have a line underneath them. Line up the right hand side of your golden rule with the line under each number and measure out to the number displayed. The amount of dots you draft should correspond with the dots you can see on the miniature pattern. Welcome to the Lutterloh family 😃

[@ellenhofer3343]

I noticed you mostly stitch on knit fabrics. Are these patterns sized only for knit fabrics?

[@jenstylishsoul]

The patterns you can sew in knit fabrics have a knit symbol on them. When I want a close fit garment I like to reduce the width of the pattern slightly on very stretchy fabrics

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Fantastic overview.

[@psfws]

can you give me some kind of tip on how to do the waistband for shorts lutterloh system # 84

[@jenstylishsoul]

There are lots of Lutterloh patterns with the same number. Send me a message via my website www.mystylishsoul.co.uk with a picture of the pattern and I’ll see if I can help 😊

[@thesnowgirl]

There are no instructions on what to sew first. How do you know? How did you know what you started in this video?

[@jenstylishsoul]

Hi Dee this video was to explain what the symbols mean and can be found on all Lutterloh patterns. For sew along instructions, please have a look at my other videos 🙂

[@quiltingjen]

Do I need to add seam allowance down the dotted line or just fold as directed, with no allowance.

[@jenstylishsoul]

Thanks 😊 No the dotted lines are fold lines

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you as always, that video has explained so much! I'm hoping to get the system for Christmas as you know, so now it won't take me so long to understand it, HURRAH! X

[@peachescream8650]

although I do have the 1980s version I’m not in love with the styles. I’m like you hoping to be gifted the latest book for Christmas.

[@RichMiniatures]

@@peachescream8650 yes I hope for the latest version 🙏 x

[@genafuscaldo6373]

Hi, Thank You So So Much, I realize this video is 7 months old… But your Video is SO IMPORTANT 🌷🙏 I am so glad I landed here.. I’m hoping there will be more to come !

[@beajannis2968]

Thank you so much for this video. ❤. from Antwerp / Belgium.

[@Made_by_Julia]

Thank you so much! Your explanation was really helpful! And your voice is quite relaxing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge ☺️☺️☺️

[@mariaolave8947]

Cuanto vale el kit Colombia gracias

[@jenstylishsoul]

¡Bienvenido! Puede encontrar el precio y pedir el sistema a Columbia en www.I-love-dressmaking.com 😀

[@enishajamison1960]

Thank you! I really appreciate your video and your patient walk through.

[@susanpwaitt]

Another thank you for breaking this down. I just ordered this system & your video will help in my understanding it more thoroughly when it arives. Very grateful😊

[@donnajones1559]

I understand the patterns that are very simple but lost on the ones that have a number with no line pointing to a dot. Can you explain more in depth instructions on how to make the dots. Thanks Donna Jones

[@jenstylishsoul]

Hi Donna if I’m understanding you correctly the pattern pieces that don’t have lines under a number are rectangular and just need to be measured using the numbers shown on the two sides. If the number has ‘ca’ next to the number that means the number is approximate. Let me know how you get on

[@donnajones1559]

@@jenstylishsoul will send you an example of what I am talking about if you send me your email so I can attach a pattern that has what I am referring to. Thanks so much for responding to me. Donna

[@anitafigueira1187]

Dear Misty, I'm a aficionado not like you a professional , my son gave me a lutterlot 2005 ( I think from EBay (jijijijijijiji for me is okay) and I was breaking my head to trying to understand how to read it,now I understand a little more from your explanation, thank you,thank you, thaaaaank youuuuuu beautiful, saludos desde Norwalk California, yo soy española de Las Islas Canarias! Miraré el video unas 10 veces más ya lo hice 3 veces, jijijijijiji porqué todavia sigo sin enteder jijijijijiji

[@rosemirembe5417]

Thank ma for the good teachings with Avery soft and clear voice..😘😘😘🙏

[@sharynr4067]

That was super helpful. Thanks so much can't wait to see all your garments.

[@keelyjohnston19]

I didn’t know the pieces where separate no wonder I couldn’t do my pattern right thank you so much you have really help me.

[@1978marcal]

THANK YOU! Finally someone explained what is what in that patterns. I had mine as a present and I never understood things on it. Still new to do my things but now after this video Im happy to start looking for an easy one. I hope more male patterns arrived soon. I don't have the male supplement.

[@genesisasmith5879]

Subscribed

[@inesprats5598]

No puedo subcribirme, me gustaría saber los símbolos pero no entiendo el idioma.

[@BelindaTOV]

Oh, i figured most of the pictures out except to cut them apart and add seam allowance. Back to the paper i go. Thank you. 🇨🇦👩🏽👍🏽

[@ritacamarsh2553]

Thanks, picked up some good information

[@marilynvalere3428]

I am so great full that you explain about the darts and seams. Thank you so much.

[@Lightseeker333]

Wow, thank you! Very helpful!

[@ameliaj5912]

Thank you so much, this is really helpful!

[@carolsloanes4938]

This tutorial is invaluable many thanks.

[@anitafigueira1187]

P.D yo solo tengo una maquina de coser Singer Precision 😁🙈

[@maryflaherty7273]

Thanks for a wonderful Vidio Just wonder if you could do a pattern supplement 297 Number 10 .Many Thanks

[@jenstylishsoul]

Hi Mary I’ll certainly have a look happy to help!

[@anitafigueira1187]

Dear Misty ,Hi I have a question! When I make de patter ( in my golden 118) is bata de casa , Is normal the front more wide than the back? I follow the instructions but the results are like a desaster! Can you help me? Is normal the front wider than the back! Please a thank you BEAUTIFUL

[@jenstylishsoul]

Anita Figueira hi there. On some patterns the back pattern is larger than the front hope that helps

[@ReisigSeeds]

This is incredibly helpful. I just got a litter log kit from 1969 and the translation from German is...a little difficult to understand.

[@jenstylishsoul]

The 1969 kit sounds amazing! Glad the video helps.

[@sobreira-martyndesign3317]

Hi MyStylishSoul, would you be able to demonstrate how to use the curve ruler that comes with the system; I tried using it for a neckline pattern (Top#193, not sure if that helps). My neck shape looks wonky. The 3 points on the curve rule doesn’t seem to work for me. I can’t find any tutorials that are as thorough as your. I love your videos. Thank you.

[@jenstylishsoul]

Sobreira-Martyn Design Hi great video idea! I’ll do some research and do that 😀. In general I move the ruler in whichever position that allows me to get 3 points on the pattern touch the curve of the ruler. So if the deepest part of the curve is too much I try further down the ruler where it is less curved or switch rulers. If I can’t get 3 points to join up using the curve just join up 2 points and if that doesn’t look right, I would hand sketch the curve until Im happy with it (Sometimes thats the only way!) hope that helps

[@BaBeBaks]

This is what I needed!! Thank you!!

[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

Thank you! I shall set this on repeat!

[@janej813]

Thank You. Best overview I have seen on the Lutterloh system. I've had this system for years and love it, now I have to get back into sewing.

[@jenstylishsoul]

Thank you Jane 😍

[@anitafigueira1187]

Dear Misty I found the problem! Gracias Guapa!

[@jenstylishsoul]

Anita Figueira glad to here you found the problems. What was it?

[@marilynvalere3428]

I love how you explain the pattern

[@geraldinegillen685]

Thank you this is helpful, can you tell me why when I draw pattern the center front line is not straight but is straight on the small temple it’s 6 cm out TIA

[@jenstylishsoul]

Geraldine Gillen hi Geraldine I’m unsure how you mean? Make sure you mark you dots on the right hand side of the tape measure only. Also you might find after drafting some patterns can look like they have rotated slightly, is that what you mean. If that happens, it’s nothing to worry about. Cut out as normal and it will be fine. Hope that helps

[@wendyb7993]

Do you have a link to purchase this system and all their patterns please 🤗 how many patterns do you get with the first kit ?

[@jenstylishsoul]

Hi Wendy yes you can buy from www.I-love-dressmaking.com I believe international orders are welcome 🙂

[@loesbridge6780]

What a great tutorial. Thank you so much. This explains a lot.

[@jenstylishsoul]

Glad you like it 😍

[@Chris-bz7xe]

THANK YOU! this was a huge help

[@jenstylishsoul]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@bmsay2]

Is there any ease in the lutterloth pattern system?

[@jenstylishsoul]

Yes ease is already included in the patterns. Thanks for watching

[@nancypollard4531]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It is very helpful to me. I'm just loving the challenge of cracking the lutterloh code. I've been a quilter and many folks love to take a class. I've never been interested in taking a quilting class but.... if there was a lutterloh class I would be there in a heartbeat. I'm fascinated by this system. Keep up the good work.

[@jenstylishsoul]

Thank you Nancy!

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

I ordered a lutterloh ststem. It has to beveasier rhan my tryymg ti be a contortionist while being my own dress dummy. I womdered how the,lutterloh xysyem compared to pattern drafting systems that are based off of a center line.

[@bmsay2]

Good job. How and where on the back pattern can you adjustment for a shorter back? Thank you!

[@jenstylishsoul]

Thanks for watching. To shorten the front and back bodice, draft the bodice pattern pieces as normal then on each full sized pattern piece draw a horizontal line over the cross (where the pin went when drafting). Cut open your paper on the horizontal line then you can either overlap your paper to shorten the bodice or separate the paper to lengthen the bodice. Hope that helps 🙂

[@bmsay2]

@@jenstylishsoul Thank you so much. I purchased my set in 2005 and need to get back to work. My last question today lol is , can you provide a copy of the shorts and jacket sample patterns displayed in your video on your blog? If not I will reach out to lutterloth. Happy holidays!

[@jenstylishsoul]

If you are a member of the Lutterloh System Facebook group you can request a copy there. Hope that helps

[@nitanice]

Wow. Great in-depth explanation. I'm trying to teach myself to sew. Looked at their system to see if I can even understand it. I think I'm still far off from justifying its purchase, but now I'm just even more impressed. Thanks for decoding another mystery of sewing for me!

[@jenstylishsoul]

I’m glad the video has helped. Thanks so much for watching!