How to read a Sewing Pattern for Beginners - Creating your first sewing pattern!

[@eizqarqash1991]

I don't want my comment to sound emotional but if it wasn't for people like you and their awesome tutorial, I would've never been able to learn sewing as I can't afford going to design school. Thank you so much. You can't imagine how helpful your tutorials are!

[@TockCustom]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this amazing comment with me. I'm also self taught, so it mean even more to me to share what I've learned with good people like yourself :)

[@jdmarr2259]

I've been avoiding using paper patterns for 50+ years because they looked confusing & intimidating. You disproved that theory in this very informative & easy-to-understand tutorial. I just bought a McCalls scissor keeper/notions paper pattern. This 70+ year old intermediate beginner sewer is pretty psyched about it. Thank you !!!

[@GrahamFrood]

What a great teacher you are, I now understand a bit more

[@1leggedgirl]

I have no one in my life who sews, and your videos have been invaluable in helping me learn. A lot of the other patterns for beginners videos don't go into seam allowances or cover the specifics of pattern markings. Your filming style makes following the content very intuitive, thanks for the info!

[@TockCustom]

I'm happy to be your unofficial sewing advisor lol, thanks so much for the positive comment. Please let me know if you have any questions along the way :)

[@kyladent6302]

How's it going 3 years later?

[@berniecelee5062]

Hello … I just started a sewing class , learning to sew clothes . I like your idea of making a carbon copy of the original pattern. This video is extremely well done and very helpful! You have a new subscriber… you are my virtual teacher from here on . I am not going to pick up all knowledge during my class time in person so your videos will be an excellent way to improve my skills . It is my hope build my wardrobe with pieces that are made by me …. I have always wanted to do this 30 years ago but raising a young family and working at a demanding career never allowed me any free time to do this. This is an old gal wanting to fulfill a long awaited goal and I am so excited I found a way to level up my new skill . Thank you very very much for a great tutorial and I shall be binge watching your channel. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lindoung5169]

Finally I found clear instructions on how to read a pattern. Thank you.

[@TockCustom]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching :D Very happy this was helpful!

[@jrllll9207]

Yessss

[@UniversalEngineer]

This guy uses industrial 1-2-3 blocks for pattern weights. He is every man’s man! Great video. 👏👏👏

[@TockCustom]

lol, they're the best for pretty much everything! Thanks for watching buddy

[@Angel_Hearted50]

I just want to say I love how you get right to the point. This is indeed a well recorded tutorial for DIY. I am going to definitely be sharing your videos.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate the positive comment 😊😊😊

[@patriciajrs46]

I am seriously, pleaseantly surprised at all of the men I see sewing and making sewing videos. Bravos guys. Wonderful.

[@NancyRileyNuniverse]

Excellent video!!!! I love NO music; just what we need to hear!!!! Thanks so much.

[@dcortevi]

I hemmed some jeans this weekend and used my wife's sewing machine and it was really fun. I wanted to create something more complicated and to scratch the creative part of my brain, but the process seemed daunting. Your videos have given the me the confidence to tackle a project and I'll be making your zippered pouch first. As someone who also makes KZbin videos, I appreciate the amount of time, effort, editing these can take. Thank you so much for making them and keep up the stellar work!

[@kathyhoodstock6886]

Extremely helpful and very much appreciate your straight forward videos. No music, no bs, just clear instructions. Thank You! Perfect lockdown use of time, learning a new skill.

[@TockCustom]

It always makes me happy when people pick up on my style of sharing videos. Thank you for such a fantastic compliment :) Hope you're doing terrific!

[@patriciajrs46]

I love the no music.

[@jillburn1]

Ive taken up sewing and I dont know if you realise what a God send your videos are to me ! thank you so much x

[@deannachessel8206]

You are so generous to share your knowledge with us fumbling intimidated beginners lol ❤

[@wayne11schuler]

You are clear and easy to follow, I appreciate your style of communication.

[@TockCustom]

I really appreciate it, thanks so much for watching!

[@ewelulu]

So clear and no fuckery. Surprisingly hard to find on this topic, tysm.

[@qwertyqwerty1955]

You are VERY GIFTED at teaching ! I really appreciate you for teaching us beginners in a way that we are able to understand !

[@TockCustom]

I really appreciate this comment, I'm self taught, so I always try to make things very simple for beginners :) Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@BevJoseph]

The best clearest pattern tutorial I’ve ever seen! Perfect for a beginner and no fluff just how I like. I just subscribed!!!

[@lissaurena6510]

As someone who went to fashion school and now using these patterns THANK YOU for making this video. I’ve been looking at this packet and feeling like they’re making it seem we’re building a jet😂😂😂.

[@stevenmosier7021]

I’m self taught so i am LOVING these videos. I’ve been using patterns for years and have never known about the pattern fabric! So smart. But i put my patterns in a gallon ziplock so i can see the picture on the pattern through the bag! Thank you for posting videos!!

[@TockCustom]

I love comments like this one! You are so welcome - I'm self taught too, so it makes me so happy to help beginners :) Thanks for watching, hope you have a great weekend!

[@markdaly7283]

hillbilly mark here- i see you are using machinists 1-2-3 blocks as weights to hold paper in place great idea. love your vids i am a beginner to sewing

[@TockCustom]

Thanks for the comment Mark! I'm also a prop maker, fabricator, wood worker, and cosplayer, so I use 1-2-3 blocks a ton! Thanks for watching :)

[@RomeoWico-j1s]

I have been dreaming for the longest time to learn how to sew but don't know how to start. I'm so happy to stumble upon this video on how to read patterns. Your explainations are simple and clear to follow for beginners like me. I wish to find basic sewing tutorials that make simple shirt, dress etc. , while leaening the basics of stitching on your YT channel. Again, thank so much.

[@dylanpelo]

Well, I already made a mistake and haven't even made a project yet. Cut out the pattern on the paper. Glad you introduced me to the tracing fabric. Will pick some up this week.

[@TockCustom]

I did the same thing until I found out about that material too lol - happy to share some useful knowledge with ya!

[@starrynight9496]

Yea. I was always taught to cut out the pattern! I never knew about the tracing fabric. I will surely get some.

[@Marie.b]

it's not a mistake. it's what the pattern if for but if you want to save the pattern or sell it on, tracing is a good idea.

[@asinheaven]

In 45 years of sewing, I have never used tracing fabric. I have always cut out the tissue pattern, and have reused them many times. Don't feel like you made a mistake at all.

[@jamaicacastro2014]

Omg thank you! You explain it wayy better then some of the girls I’ve been watching. You get to the point and tell us exactly what we need to learn

[@TockCustom]

Happy to help, I'm probably worse at sewing than them, but I like sharing what I know :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@YenieD13]

Best video explaining how to read patterns

[@TockCustom]

I feel so lucky when people say things like that about this video. Thank you so much! 😊😊😊

[@deafprof]

Ha, I just started my first project last night. PJ bottoms. The instructions on the pattern were freakin' cryptic... Love this channel. Will be following your shirt making!

[@TockCustom]

lol, my first pattern was Pajama Pants... and I was sooooooo confused! When they had me put one pant leg inside the other... and sew the crotch somehow... I almost quit altogether. Thankfully I figured it out, and kept at it, and things got easier as I kept learning. I'm happy to share what I've learned along the way, thanks for the support!

[@HookAndBookClub]

Out of all the pattern videos that popped up in the search u looked like you knew how to get it done 😂 glad I watched this. Was very insightful

[@marcelpacheco7878]

This was by far the best patter video on KZbin. thanks!

[@TockCustom]

Wow, thanks! That's a huge compliment 😊😊😊

[@seanmcdonald5859]

Thank you tube, I REALLY needed an AD less than one minute into this tutorial.

[@jamiedamore4776]

I came on KZbin looking for a how-to to read a pattern. Going to try my first one ever by making my daughter an outfit for her first birthday. My husband sees me watching you and asks if I can make him a Hawaiian shirt. Uh oh for me but I love how you break everything down and make it easy to understand. Thanks for the great video!

[@semco72057]

I remember my mother cutting material from the patterns she had when making dresses and blouses, but never learned any of it because she expected my sister to be the one to take up the craft of sewing, but she didn't. Seeing how you made your patterns from what you had really helped me and I will remember it when I am ready to produce some clothing. I see where the tissue comes in handy in sewing and will remember that also.

[@TockCustom]

Happy this was all so helpful! Excited for you to make some awesome new projects :) Let me know if you need any help along the way

[@floydsmith2296]

That was a f'n great video dude! I just bought my first pattern at JoAnn Fab's today. I don't feel lost and stupid anymore! Your video was so helpful and clear. I will be following you to learn more. Thanks for all that you do!

[@sandrasmith4539]

It's great to see you all trying. I get hung up on picking out fabrics and cutting. Even on my quilts. Mom taught me the best kept secret to great seams was pressing. Not to be confused with ironing. Pressing seams keeps the garment looking professional. Even with mistakes. Never give up.

[@TockCustom]

You are 100% correct. Huge difference between pressing and ironing. Hope you're having a great week!

[@ericgorski73]

Soooooo happy I bumped into your channel! AND to see a guy sewing! My mom was a seamstress and I grew up helping her out in her shop. Came along looking for some tips to get back into doing some shirts and stuff sacks for backpacking. Really great videos! The right amount of instruction for me. Cheers!

[@TockCustom]

You are so welcome! I'm so happy this was helpful, hope you end up learning a lot and making some amazing this throughout the year. Happy 2021! 😊

[@JoshuaJoshua0]

I'm so glad I finally found someone I enjoy watching for sewing tutorials. Great video!

[@TockCustom]

Thanks so much 😊 This means a lot to me for sure! Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to learn :)

[@JoshuaJoshua0]

@@TockCustom Have you ever thought about sewing a tent with some sort of waterproof material? That's my next project.

[@teriadams7398]

I just want to say this tutorial is excellent for a beginner. I taught my sons to sew basic things. I shared with him. He started doing costumes for him and his girlfriend for Cosplay. I think your tutorials are perfect. Im sure he will too.

[@nikkimaguire177]

THANK YOU!!!! I have taught myself how to sew to make facemarks and have now made nearly 2000...so I have decided to try to make some gifts for Christmas and bought a couple of patterns and got so confused when I tried to figure them out. Your instructions and explanations have given me a lot of information and some confidence...though I need to go out and buy some tracing paper....what a GREAT thing to know about as I had been wondering if I needed to buy the pattern multiple times since my sister is a small and my mom a large and my kids different sizes too. Yea!!! Am about to watch your next video as this one was awesome. THANK YOU

[@TockCustom]

Awwww I love this comment! Thank you so much! Also...... HOLY SHIT you made 2000 masks! That's amazing 😀😀

[@wzardglick]

I was in the SCA for years and I've sewn my own garb. This is the first time I've heard of tracing cloth. It's brilliant.

[@briewalsh8266]

You are an awesome teacher ! I’ve tried watching other people’s videos and they just drag on and I lose the important information. You are straight and to the point and I’m catching on so much faster!!!

[@TockCustom]

Comments like this mean everything to me. I'm so happy that this has been so helpful to you. If there's anything else you'd like to see, please let me know! Thanks for the support :)

[@shadowcosplay]

I seriously feel like crying. For two years, I've searched on how to actually read McCalls patterns. This video here has helped me so much. THANK you. Now I can make my leather coat and vest.

[@TockCustom]

Oh that's terrific! Hope this is helpful with your projects :)

[@CherylHampton1]

I love, love, love the instruction on using a tracing material to save. I was trying to figure out how to not ruin my pattern when I want to make more than one size lol Seems like common sense but I haven't sewn in a TON of years. Thank you, thank you!

[@TockCustom]

Glad it was helpful! I LOVE this material - I have dozens of patterns that will last years with this stuff

[@rogershepherd9995]

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[@jakobjaxtyn4628]

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[@rogershepherd9995]

@Jakob Jaxtyn I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@rogershepherd9995]

@Jakob Jaxtyn It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my account :D

[@deeesmeralda8577]

Thank you.I cant read patterns but now Ill try to apply what I learned from you.

[@TockCustom]

It takes a bit of practice, but you can certainly do it!! Hope this was helpful when you get started :)

[@ThatGirlsGraveyard]

I was going to make PJs first but now I want to make cool button downs!

[@TockCustom]

My first project was PJ's... they were awful... so I started making men's jeans (which is WAY harder), but turned out to be so much more fun! Make what you want to make, not what's easy :) Please let me know if you have any questions along the way :) Thank you so much for watching

[@ThatGirlsGraveyard]

@@TockCustom thank you for making these videos. I am super stoked about making your hoodie! I've already watched the video 4 times 😂

[@dpops50]

Fantastic never read a pattern in my life. wanted to have a go but scared to.not now im gonna try this for a first timer and see how it turns out. you have made it so simple to read a pattern and make a shir t.Thank you.will look no further for other tutors... UK here.

[@TockCustom]

I'm so happy this is so helpful! Pattern reading can be very intimidating, so it's great to break it down into little pieces at first. Can't wait to see the kinds of things you end up making! Cheers :)

[@sewoveritnow2612]

Thank you for this! There is so much information out there, but I don't think anyone really explains it all as plainly as you do. I really appreciate it.

[@TockCustom]

I am so happy this was such a helpful tutorial for you, thank you very much for watching and your positive support

[@jocelynzahn1896]

Your videos are wonderful. Right to the point, and you speak professional like a radio or TV person. Thank you so much.

[@emptyeskiadventures463]

Your channel is great.. I make my own 4wd camping awnings and stuff from material from the junk yard.. you show me a pattern, and I’m thinking.. “I’m going to sew a tent”! Cheers from Australia

[@TockCustom]

Cheers buddy! Appreciate the love, hope you're able to make some kind of amazing enormous tent with a built in refrigerator and a closet! Thanks for watching :)

[@mareksettle]

Dude, Rock on. I am so stoked you make videos. Layman's terminology and great step by step without saturating it with nonsensical talking. Keep them coming. I am spreading the word about your channel.

[@TockCustom]

I really appreciate the positive feedback. When I was learning sewing, there wasnt very direct content on youtube, so I just try to give people what I wanted to see back in those days. Happy to see its effective 😃 Thanks for spreading the love!

[@jaybee1086]

Great video! I've been looking a video on how to make shirt for my husband for upcoming Hawaiian event. Thank you very much.

[@TockCustom]

Oh this should be perfect then! Hope it was helpful, thanks so much for the positive comment 🥰

[@ask604]

This is the best video on explaining, how to interpret a pattern’s instructions. Thanks! I’d like to see a tutorial on shorts/lounge pants since everyone is staying home, I want comfy.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you very much for the comment! That makes me so happy that this was helpful :) I'll be going over lots more patterns as I get more time to shoot videos, thanks for the recommendations!

[@beckywaytoomuch]

that is the best fabric I've everrrrrr seen. thanks for making this video.

[@makemodelcreate]

Tock, thanks again for the video. I have a few patterns that I have purchased to start dabbling into new things. I remember opening up one of them a while ago, then just putting it back so this is a great introduction into them.

[@TockCustom]

Oh that's excellent, yeah I remember when patterns like this would scare the crap out of me lol. When you break it down, it's not too bad at all :) Hope you're doing terrific!

[@HeatherS-81]

I'm teaching a bunch of high schoolers how to sew this next school year, and am so glad I found these! Most videos are women, and I wanted to show the guys in my class that men sew too! Wish you would show a video of pinning and cutting out the pattern. Most are annoying and in case we get shut down this fall I would love to have a video with a man showing my students how to do it. I already have plenty of other videos planned. Thank you !

[@TockCustom]

Feel free to use this video in your classes if you'd like. In fact i'd be happy to shoot a video for your class if you'd like :)

[@kevinrheden5338]

Thanks for the tracing paper idea. I have been sewing for years and never thought of it. I recently wanted to make a shirt from an old pattern. I wanted to make it in a different size but couldn't as I had cut the original. Really bad as it was a vintage pattern. Not good to cut the original. Thanks for your videos. Keep it up please as there are not many men sewing mens clothes videos out there.

[@TockCustom]

Happy to help! Thank you so much for such a positive comment. Hope you have a terrific weekend :D

[@sonyapazstudio]

I learned how to sew in the sixth grade and that was a long time ago. Since then I have a really great sewing machine because I do quilting, but I have always wanted to revisit making my own garments because I have a specific style. Your video ms has inspired me to start again, and I really appreciate all of the step-by-step detailed information. Thank you so much.❤

[@starlightflores]

You are Awesome. I am going to look for that teaching material. What a great idea. Thank you. Patterns are costly

[@TockCustom]

Thank you! Patterns are usually between 5 to 15 Dollars, which might seem like a lot, but when you realize they teach you so many techniques, and you can make as many of that item as you want with the same pattern, they're totally worth the money. A lot of fabric stores will often have them on sale too, so check for that :)

[@sarahgalvan3861]

Your teaching was very easy to follow. I hate to say it but I seem to ramble on and on. Thank you. I feel like I can tackle a pattern now!

[@lorenawilliams84]

Thank Odin all father for the sewing viking! This is easy for me to understand (mayor ADHD here) you know what I don't feel like giving up and selling my sewing machine. Thank you for sharing, much, much appreciated.

[@TockCustom]

I'm so happy this was so helpful! Don't give up, make some amazing stuff!

[@nomad4219]

All the videos I looked through I said to myself..he will make it easy...and he did!

[@deepastel2374]

You are good. I have learned so much watching your videos. Thanks!

[@TockCustom]

You are so welcome! I appreciate the support!

[@tilted3564]

I'm so glad I found this channel. I just got my first sewing machine and I want to make my own short sleeve button down shirts and it took me a while to find a relatable, easy to understand channel to help. Really appreciate everything you've done!

[@TockCustom]

I'm glad you found my channel too! It makes me really happy that these videos are so helpful and easy for you to follow :) Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@EmperorBeelz]

So I got my sewing machine a while back with a bunch of supplies and it has been just sitting there. Mostly because I couldn't find a good set of videos or tutorials that could walk me through how to do stuff apart from some basic "This is the parts of the sewing machine and how to thread it". A few of the ones I did were more targeted towards women (make this skirt, make this hand bag, etc.). Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for doing these videos. First, you are excellent at walking through each topic and explaining things in a way I can understand. Second, you are doing topics that I've been struggling to understand (such as how to read patterns to actually make things and the different types of stitching), and finally you are doing tutorials on EXACTLY things I want to learn (making button down shirts, tailoring shirts to fit better, and even dipping into cos play stuff). I'mg going to figure out a way to send you a bunch of money because your videos are helping me greatly to get to my goals and you were so nice to provide all this for free on KZbin. You sir are a hero!

[@edwardnowell7978]

Thanks to your video, patterns don't appear half as scary as they did before. You've made them much more accessible. The other thing I've often wondered is how do you deal with your size changing over the years should you want to reuse the pattern. The answer is so simple and obvious - use the tracing fabric so that you can make all the different sizes without chopping up the original pattern thereby losing the ability to make the larger sizes. Maybe this is what you're supposed to do with patterns as standard but I always see people chopping up the original pattern. Great tip, thanks Tock!

[@TockCustom]

I'm really happy this was so helpful to you! Thank you very much for the positive feedback. Hopefully you're able to start getting some new patterns and make some amazing things soon :) Let me know if you have any other questions along the way!

[@Amys_Crafts-N-Things]

Thank you for this video ❤. Can you do a tutorial for cloning your favorite shirt?

[@miillusionst]

You make me really really really want to learn to sew even more than I do now. I just have to get a sewing machine now.

[@TockCustom]

It's a crazy addictive hobby... be very careful lol

[@srivatsaa.r.9936]

HOW TO DO A SEWING PATTERN.... RESPECTED SIR/INSTRUCTOR, JUST NOW I WATCHED YR ABOVE VIDEO AND I LIKED IT VERY MUCH. I LIKED VERY MUCH BECAUSE:--- YOU SPOKE SPLENDID IN "OXFORD ENGLISH" WHICH I AM USED TO. YOU DID NOT WASTE EVEN A SECOND ON UN- NECESSARY MATTERS ALL INSTRUCTIONS WELL THOUGHT AND TO THE POINT. WELL FOCUSSED VIDEO AND CLEAR PLEASANT VOICE / AUDIO. AND LASTLY WELL DEMONSTRATED. THANKS VATSA, INDIA.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much for such a terrific comment. I am so happy this was so helpful! Hope reading patterns is even easier, and you enjoying getting into pattern making and garment construction :)

[@artfulbible8440]

Never seen tracing material before; thank you for the simplified pattern construction ✂️ 👍🏼

[@stevesparanormalworld]

I'm so glad I came across your channel, I'm an beginner in sewing and luckily I've had a sewing machine given to me, your channel is helping me understand and learn loads, so thank you for your time making these videos to help others.

[@TockCustom]

I'm so happy you found these videos! When I was new, there wasn't a lot of content out there, so I decided to put my knowledge out there for anyone who's starting out. I really appreciate the feedback!

[@jamesj.austin3686]

This is my favorite video EVER! Awesome tutorial.

[@TockCustom]

lol thanks! I love your enthusiasm :)

[@kroot9966]

Dude! You’re an Angel and this video trumps many others trying to explain 👍

[@TockCustom]

Thanks a ton, really hope you get to start making some cool patterns

[@sherryberardino6032]

You made it look so easy ,I’ve actually had my sewing machine a long time ,now that I’m watching your videos I’m feeling a little better about getting into sewing .

[@TockCustom]

I love making videos for absolute beginners, sewing can be intimidating, so I do my best to make it approachable and fun!

[@natalietonkih3967]

Found your channel by chance and so glad I did. Used to sew a lot and after 20 years, I want and need a refresher course, as I am starting again. After watching a few other tutorials, yours is the easiest to follow and to understand. Thanks :-)

[@TockCustom]

Wonderful! I'm so happy that these are so helpful, and I'm very excited for you to get back into sewing after such a long break. Hope you have some fun making some fun new projects!! Hope you have a fantastic week!

[@natalietonkih3967]

@@TockCustom You too :-)

[@mickeyming1168]

This was so helpful! Came across this printer in an old box in the basement, unopened. Several new print cartridges with it. Wasn't able to print - the back peg was too bendy to push the printer gear forward. Stuffed in a rolled up piece of label, and it works! Thank you for taking the time to post this!

[@doctorchokolate]

I was lost with my pattern! First time I am doing a blouse this was very helpful. Thanks !

[@TockCustom]

Excellent! Happy this was so helpful. Hope your blouse turns out terrific!!

[@Jinxid77]

Thank you for making these videos... Also, amazing you have 1-2-3 blocks as weights :D

[@TockCustom]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching. Yeah those 1-2-3 Blocks are great for cosplag related projects 😊

[@Everlidis1]

wow you are so good at explaining and sticking to the point. i appreciate that.

[@TockCustom]

I appreciate that people notice that kind of thing, I really do my best to stick to the task and explain things as detailed and simplified as I can :D

[@sleekthegeek6669]

You're awesome can't wait to try sewing my own shirt!

[@Lovely-wy4fo]

Wow!...your explanation is better than my sewing teacher at my local community college..I even asked her how to save the pattern for other sizes i want to make. She told me just buy another pattern🥴 thank you so much for your straight forward videos😊

[@gogogadgetmikey]

This is so great. Thank you for helping me make sense of patterns! I’m definitely a beginner, only about a month in to sewing, and your videos have been immensely helpful! Keep them coming, I’m hooked!

[@TockCustom]

You are so welcome! I remember how difficult it was to teach myself how to read patterns, so I'm very happy to share what I've learned. Hope you end up making some amazing things this year!

[@nightwatcher1650]

@@TockCustom Same here. Starting a project but didn’t know how to understand the patterns, almost like learning another language in an odd way.

[@christigillmore4392]

You are excellent at sharing information! I love how you explain everything, organize your work and also your fabric choices! I may have to start trying to sew clothing now.

[@daveoverton2095]

Great Video! I am waiting to see the "Making the shirt" video. This has frustrated me in the near-term past. I would also like to see a video about making scrubs. Thank You Much!

[@TockCustom]

That shirt will be the next video i do! It'll be kinda long, but it you'll know how to make a shirt when it's done 😃

[@JasmineHope]

I absolutely love watching your videos. Thank you!

[@sahras92]

Off to purchase my first pattern! You make the instructions so clear and easy to understand I feel like I can do anything.

[@TockCustom]

You're going to do an amazing job!! Feel free to share your work when you're done :)

[@leezayorke6903]

This was so darn helpful, especially for a newbie such as myself. You've made it much easier to follow. Thank you!

[@emilydose7745]

Thanks so much ! Need to make a mermaid dress for my daughter and this was really helpful!

[@TockCustom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@regankatona4275]

*That's very delightful to watch all your tuts cuz you always going straight to the point and not like other jorks that gets me off when they come up wit lots of mockings, makin their vids pretty ridiculous and boring to death. Big up, hommie ! you knocked it out of the park*

[@TockCustom]

Thanks a ton! I don't know what "jorks" are, but I'm happy to be above that. Appreciate the sewing love

[@regankatona4275]

@@TockCustom *Jork is just a little mispellin of Jerk Lol... I can see you re not from Little Ferry, aren't u?*

[@TockCustom]

@@regankatona4275 Oh duh, I'm kind of an idiot anyway lol. Is that a Jersey thing?

[@regankatona4275]

@@TockCustom *Thoroughly Jersey ! Lol... you re not an idiot babe, don't treat yourself so doggone mean, Lol*

[@regankatona4275]

@@TockCustom *you re deadly lovely ! mwaah*

[@Christine-mk7ge]

Thank you so much. I am a beginner and this really helped me a lot. I bought my first pattern and was too scared to actually start it. But I feel much more confident now.

[@TockCustom]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and the positive feedback :D

[@shursts]

Another terrific video, Chris... You make me believe that there is a method to all this madness! Thank you, sir.

[@TockCustom]

There certainly is a lot of madness! Really appreciate you watching all these buddy, glad you're enjoying them!

[@Mystichandworks]

Great video! I iron light-weight fusible interfacing to the back of my pattern pieces rather than trace them. I find it strengthens them enough for multiple uses and I don't accidentally omit markings. I'm enjoying your videos.

[@TockCustom]

Oh that's a great idea! I've never heard anyone doing that :) Thanks for watching, and thanks for your support!

[@magiclarry7688]

Great use of 1-2-3 blocks

[@TockCustom]

1-2-3 Blocks are literally the best thing ever!

[@shmadsta]

Very thorough and helpful!

[@TockCustom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blizatrex]

Very informative. sewing is a mystery to many and you are the key master to the gate.

[@TockCustom]

Lmao I love the way you said that. Makes me think of GhostBusters... but with sewing?

[@debbiemooney772]

Wow! you made me want to start sewing again with your clear precise instructions

[@nicholayytsang9490]

I'm a first time follower and I've never tried to make clothing from a pattern, so I'm listening intently to your words. I'm about to buy a sewing machine and will attempt a simple dress (it is labelled easy). So far noted all you've said and will watch the next one to see how you assemble it all together.

[@FrenchFryDetective]

woah! this is probably the best video on reading patterns ive seen. Thank you! im always intimidated by the cutting and reading process and havent found something that made the process simpler. thank you!

[@TockCustom]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for the comment. Hope you end up making some terrific new things :)

[@daverichardson6932]

You have a great channel . I would like to see a video on the long sleeve button down shirt. Keep up the great work

[@TockCustom]

That's on my list for sure! Thanks for watching 😊

[@debe8890]

Your videos are great! Sewing is a skill and you have taught yourself well. I have been sewing for 55 years and I was taught at home as well as in school (a skill that should still be offered). Might I suggest a hint for you and your viewers? I would suggest adding the pattern name and number to each piece (McCalls 2526) just in case someone isn't as well organized as yourself or if the project isn't sewn shortly after cutting. Thank you for your content, I love it.

[@TockCustom]

Thank you so much Deb! I think I put the exact pattern in the description of the video so people can find it, but this is a great idea. That is a great idea to put the pattern number on each piece for sure though! Good recommendation! Hope you have a terrific weekend, thanks for watching :)

[@lateishabeasley851]

You made this so simple and not intimidating. Thank you so much!!!!

[@TockCustom]

Excellent! That's always my goal when making videos :) Thanks for the comment!

[@jeffjanda7507]

Great video! Cool fabric - I want one of these shirts!

[@TockCustom]

Thanks dude, which shirt? the black one or the one we made?

[@jeffjanda7507]

@@TockCustom The "Beauties & Brains" fabric

[@Lex-pp7lt]

I'm so glad I found this channel! I want to get into sewing but I'm super intimidated. Your videos are helping me get over that. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@TockCustom]

I'm glad you found my channel too! I remember being terrified when I started sewing, but the more I learned, the easier it got. Having people help along the way eliminates that fear too. Thank you for watching :)

[@iamoldja7061]

You should start by doing it badly. That's how everyone starts learning a new skill, anyway. Doing it perfectly will come with lots and lots of practice. I started by buying secondhand clothing at a thrift shop. Cutting the seams apart and putting them back together, by hand. Getting a sewing machine enable me to make mistakes much, much faster. Then came the day (last year) I successfully made a simple gathered skirt from a bedsheet.

[@TheGothicSunrise]

Its awesome seeing a guy making sewing tutorial! :D