TAILORNOVA - A tale of Sadness and Broken Promises - Keep or Yeet?

Tailornova promises sewing patterns with no Math calculations, so I tried them out so you don't have to. This is not your usual Tailornova Review.
We are allowed to download two free patterns using our measurements as instructed in the website. The patterns are well made, but there are no sewing instructions available yet.
I also found a little mistake on the technical drawing, but again - I am very picky person. The Tailornova website is not really finished and they are still working on it and we can expect new cool updates, but most of the nice features are behind the monthly subscription service pay-wall.
There are a few adjustments necessary, but this also happen with patterns you calculate from stretch, so we can't be so mean about it. The only thing I am totally unhappy about Tailornova is the fact that I was not able to fix that shirt (still) - I will do it, though and I will keep you informed hehehe.
Did you try it out? What was your experience?
Overall I think Tailornova is a great idea and asset for designers, but it is still rough around the edges... Let's see what the future brings us.
For now, I will continue to draft my own patterns, so a lot more math to come...
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[@titomabel428]

I’m a technical design and industrial pattern maker. I knew immediately the blouse tech drawing was wrong by looking at the front bodice. Can’t believe there are companies reaping off people like this!

[@Seamstressed]

Yes, the technical drawing was totally misleading, too be honest, but I think most people don't have the understanding that we do, unfortunately. Btw, you have the most awesome job ever! 😁

[@surfgal77]

Hi Tito & Mabel

[@helenafranck7365]

1. I would sponsor you in a heartbeat 2. You have just the right amount of bacon 3. Those glasses ❤️ 4. That french accent 👌🏻 5. Beside the obvious flaws, that dress is just gorgeous! 6. Yes, the background is pretty! And 7.... This was a Fun video. Thanks for it! 🙏🏻

[@Seamstressed]

Aawwww you're so sweet. Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@marshwetland3808]

Oh, French accent? I thought it was Portuguese.

[@liz3684]

I printed two free patterns but haven't sewn them yet. I was about to pay for tailornova to gain access to more. I decided to see if there were any reviews out there first. I am glad I did. I hate wasting fabric, and if I try to sew up the two I downloaded, assuming they will fit well because I punched in my specific measurements, I would have wasted some fabric. Thanks for this very honest review!

[@Seamstressed]

You're welcome. I don't think we should pay for this service before a major update is made, tbh...

[@jamieleeroach]

Thank goodness someone made an honest review!! Paid to use their site and had so many problems with it!! Don't get me wrong I've got 20+ patterns printed out but I know I'll have to alter the majority of them and I nearly ripped my hair out with how long it took to design my patterns! Definitely not worth the money at the moment with all the glitches but fingers crossed the work they do on the website helps because it's got so much potential.

[@Seamstressed]

Wow... I am sorry to hear you lost money and YES it's so much potential... They contacted me about the site and how there would be changes a few weeks after I posted the video and it's sad to see nothing changed after all this time...

[@EpicKate]

That fabric is SO BEAUTIFUL! I'm getting anxious watching this-hoping that the pattern turns out okay and the beautiful fabric is not wasted!

[@Seamstressed]

Surprise surprise 😂

[@EpicKate]

@@Seamstressed It was fine with the shirt underneath though- it looked great!

[@paradoxregina]

I needed this sobering teardown of Tailornova. And funney! And yes it is beautiful!

[@Seamstressed]

Hahaha thank you! Did you have a bad experience with them?

[@sarahe.1930]

Ok that was an informative video about tailornova, thank you for that, but OH GOD THANK YOU for all those times you showed Sushi. If that dog is not the cutest thing, then I don't know what is

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you so much! And Sushi is sending you a very wet and disgusting puppy kiss 🐶😄

[@sarahe.1930]

@@Seamstressed The best kind of kisses! But on a serious note: your videos are really good and i appreciate the work you do! (also i feel like your weirdness vibes with my weirdness :o ) Ok, now on a really serious note: Müsli needs to get her shit together. I am thiiis close to open a gofundme so Sushi can sue for emotional damage :D

[@EpicKate]

@@Seamstressed I want all the puppy kisses toooooo!

[@Seamstressed]

Sure! You're on her drooling list already 😂

[@EpicKate]

@@Seamstressed Yaaaaayyyy! I think you should do videos just with animal shenanigans.

[@gratitudegoddess6653]

Love your video editing, you are so funny! Just to clarify some stuff about Tailornova - it's still very new, not at all complete. Lots to improve upon, much to add, many problems we are working to resolve. You can join the Tailornova Facebook group to ask questions, share projects and keep up with the updates. It's released even with its imperfections, definitely not made for absolute beginners.

[@Seamstressed]

Thanks! The premise is absolutely amazing, count me in for everything that will take the math away from me haha. When it was launched? Some of the tutorials posted on their channel are over 2 years old, so I was kinda confused about the release date and the readiness of the stuff on the website. And I'm totally curious to see what's behind that pay-wall hehehehe

[@marshwetland3808]

I agree with you about the video, and I'm now deterred from trying their product. Would be frustrating to think I'm making a custom pants pattern and spend time on a toile that won't fit.

[@TheMinot60]

I've loved your stuff to buy or not, so funny. Only NOW I see what a well versed, expert sewest you are. Sooooo good. I am enjoying and dying to see, ah, arriving at the end. Shocking it needs alterations. Glad you gave all the instructions.

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you so much, you’re very sweet!

[@linkamalmin7766]

I love the way you made this video! You are funny and truthful. I didn’t feel like I was wasting my time watching you. Thank you!

[@Seamstressed]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate that :D

[@theseamstressed]

Counting all the sneks

[@Seamstressed]

Sneks!

[@cooooollins]

I'm here for tailornova review... Quite entertained. Cute and funny.

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you so much!

[@1234bobfox]

This is a really helpful review! I am worse than a newbie so it's useful to know all this stuff

[@Seamstressed]

thank you!! I am glad I was able to help :D

[@EpicKate]

Chickens and dinosaurs! Dude, you are the literal best.

[@Seamstressed]

Look at all those chickens! (And dinosaurs)

[@MonicaLN]

@@Seamstressed Where do you get such fabrics?! 😍 And do you ever sell the fabrics you've designed?

[@pinkunicorn8794]

This was interesting! Just learned about this site so came here for some review action. Not that I'm about to order anything from them :D But I'm always sus about a promise of a well drafted, fitting pattern. The high points were a bit all over the place and that top fit was just sooo weird! Like SO weird!

[@Seamstressed]

I know, right? I still didn't have the guts to take the top apart and fix it... ui

[@ddinitialssarahcouture2768]

I ve just found your channel and I love it so much , so funny and this fabric ❤️❤️❤️kisses from France 🇫🇷

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you so much and welcome :D

[@jopaul3143]

Super funny and super talented! My sewing skills are not as advanced but enjoyed watching and subscribed!

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you so much!

[@SatoriDance]

So tailornova sounds like a platform for creating combinations of existing garment features? I was really hoping it would be more like digital draping. Clo3D has digital draping combined with flat pattern manipulation but the end use appears to be more about digital fashion shows rather than quality patterns that can be sold. I was hoping TN was the solution for fully custom pattern designing and output. Darn. Thank you for the review!

[@delicateghoul]

Was looking for more reviews of this website, and only a few minutes in I'm totally loving your video style 😂

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to know you're enjoying it. Did you try something out on the site yet?

[@delicateghoul]

I tried using mobile and the site was not working, I don't have the browser it's optimised for so it wasn't loading in the options for modifying a garment 😢 I'll try again on my laptop but I don't have any expectations for it to work there either. I'm just looking to make a cute button up with some Halloween fabric and I've never drafted my own pattern before so was looking for something easy and so far this site wasn't being easy to me 🙃

[@doloressims5677]

I was taught to press my dart toward the side seams. But I believe it is a purely personal preference.

[@Seamstressed]

For me it really depends on the fabric in the end :D

[@sharonriley3529]

I love the fabric & dress.

[@CrownArrow]

Cant stop laughing when she has the loading screen rage 😂😂😂

[@Seamstressed]

Le internetz was not on my side that day...

[@patriciakenderdine801]

What an entertaining and informative video! I loved it!

[@Seamstressed]

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you so much :D

[@laramide_223]

Looks like the pattern block is based on Helen Armstrong’s book. If that’s the case the pattern requires *contouring* when making certain neckline/styles.

[@Seamstressed]

Interesting! I don't know that method. I will check it out :D

[@sharonriley3529]

❤❤fabric & the dress

[@Seamstressed]

Thanks!

[@howcanikeepfromsinging]

Yeah, that sleeve problem is definitely the pattern not including enough length in the sleeve head...which is disappointing, bc it's a cute sleeve...with dinosaurs! 😀🦕🦖

[@Seamstressed]

Totally agree!

[@zszs4323]

loll so funny - enjoyed this so much - was not expecting to laugh so much during this

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it heheheh

[@redblaquegolden]

I tried this. It is not at all trans inclusive, and everything i made with them didnt fit by such a huge margin that I ultimately scrapped all the patterns i printed with them

[@Seamstressed]

Big oof there. Would you be willing to have a conversation with me about inclusivity? I am really interested in learning about the fit problems peeps encounter on a daily basis hehe

[@LoveableEccentricity]

thanks for this,I also had a nightmare with the pattern. I did overalls and the pants were fine but the length on the top....very off.

[@Seamstressed]

Oh no! Really? Sad to hear that. My top is still in the timeout corner of my sewing room waiting for me to gather the mental capacity to trouble-shoot it lol

[@theseamstressed]

To be faaaaaaair

[@Seamstressed]

To be faaaaaaaair

[@CucitoFacile]

Loved this video. It only allowed me to download 1 pattern 😐 and took forever to load

[@Seamstressed]

Wow! Maybe they changed the rules, but not the insane loading times lol

[@therealdynasmith]

you have to iron over the label to remove the label

[@Seamstressed]

I learned that way too late lol. I thought it would behave like normal stickers do on fabric - meaning that they don't stick at all!! 😅

[@KtP370]

My dog started barking with Sushi.

[@Seamstressed]

Oh no! All those danger dogos triggered 😂

[@sandrasews3765]

Ok I enter my measurements for a blouse and I couldn’t print the instructions, I end up figured it out on my own , but it’s ridiculous because I end up paying $14 dls for this shity pattern, which ok, Being that I’m like so at least I got. Pattern I can use over and over. I double checked for free pattern, could not find it. Is it included with your monthly membership?

[@Seamstressed]

Sorry to hear that. Did the pattern fit you well? I don't have the membership. By the time I created the account, new clients got two patterns for free as a gift. Maybe they changed it?

[@sandrasews3765]

It fits good, but the first time I heard of tailor-nova, I watched a video of Annika Victoria and I said why not it’s free ... ☺️so I try it but it got to me , I’m trying to perfect my sewing looking a bit more professional

[@sandrasews3765]

Seamstressed your dress is beautiful

[@Seamstressed]

At least it fits you hehehe. And thank you. I had to make some adjustments to the dress for a better fit, but I really like how it turned out.

[@rbrojas2040]

Much like a calculator, an algorithm is only as good as its programmer.

[@Seamstressed]

So true... lol. thanks for watching!

[@thorunns.craftstudio]

thank you for posting this...i was considering checking this service out...now i will avoid it. it seems way more trouble than it's worth

[@Seamstressed]

I feel so sad that it is soooo bad. It has so much potential :(

[@user-pl4yq1oc1y]

Hi, can I ask why the grainline should not be parallel to the CF? How is it supposed to be ideally? I'm kinda new to sewing and trying to make my own patterns and I've always used the CF on the grain 😅

[@Seamstressed]

There is no super rule for that... It depends on the grain you are trying to go for, actually :)

[@loramartinez2062]

Tailornova's software have a problem with their sleeve, an issue which seems to be ongoing. I also contacted them in regards to this and have not received any reply from them. Overall the things I have made using this application have been ok, just don't attempt to make anything which have sleeves I suppose.

[@Seamstressed]

That makes total sense! I think I'll give it a try with another sleeveless design to see what will happen.

[@niasingh1995]

Thank you for your review! What would you recommend instead of Tailornova? X

[@Seamstressed]

Thank you! I am in search of a similar service, but so far, no luck. All the others are real patterning programs that require previous sewing knowledge and cost A LOT... I will keep you informed ;)

[@user-pl4yq1oc1y]

Do you have any experience with patternlab? They have a similar consept. I'm wondering if they would be the same but I've seen skilled youtubers use their slopers repeatedly 🤷‍♀️

[@Seamstressed]

Never heard of them, but I will check it out. Thanks for the tip :D

[@lvs6775]

Yeah I couldn’t believe you tested a pattern using your beautiful fabric 😣

[@Seamstressed]

sometimes I am not the most clever (or patient) person 😂😅😇

[@thehughessingers212]

Is there a better pattern drafting software that you recommend?. Specifically for suits?

[@Seamstressed]

Ooof that's a hard one. I only know of very expensive pattern drafting softwares with a learning curve as gentle as climbing the Everest. That's why I keep on making mine by hand... Sorry I wasn't more helpful

[@sherifmahmoud4004]

nice

[@Seamstressed]

Thanks!

[@samanthababy1]

you use the free trial right?

[@Seamstressed]

Yes, I did. A representative contacted me a few months back and I asked if there were bigger differences in the paid version. They told me that not at the moment. The only difference is the possibility of you being able to see your garment 3D

[@elizabethanne9692]

That looks like the modern stupid armscye issue!

[@Seamstressed]

It's still in the naughty pile. I can't even face it hahaha

[@sonjathomas6084]

So it's not me, Tailornova is useless

[@Seamstressed]

Hahahaha maybe just a little bit? :)

[@alisonherman678]

Indeed, a complete waste of money!

[@millennialdisposition]

Please reduce this cartoon insert in front of the fabric, I'm trying to pay attention and it's very distracting

[@Seamstressed]

You mean the pattern explanation or mini-me?

[@millennialdisposition]

@@Seamstressed the mini you. She's very cute but in front of the content too many times

[@Seamstressed]

Got it! Thanks. I'll keep that in mind 😉

[@Reileeen]

It's so stressfull watching this. I had to stop at minute 5. If you're not able to handle the page than don't do a video about it. I work as application developer therefore I know technology is only as good whoever is using it.

[@theseamstressed]

This means you are pretty bad at your job..... Lack of basic concepts of ux design or modern technology? One might thing you are somehow connected? Or why are you writing your pro business skills in a yt comment?have nice life

[@Seamstressed]

Do you work for them and I hurt your fweelings? How is it my fault the page took ages to load? As far as I'm concerned, it's the developer's responsibly to make a usable interface and not the user's to break their heads trying to make it work from the front end. If you're not able to develop user-friendly things, *then* consider changing professions. Aside from that. You don't like something? just leave... I think you know where the "close" button is located.