VLOG: Fitting Simplicity 8602 Bell Sleeve Blouse

[@wandagoncalves3049]

Joy!! You are a sewing blessing, your an excellent instructor. Once again, I needed to learn how to move the breast dart and you came through again.

[@janannanderson4999]

Joy you are an Outstanding teacher. Thank You for freely sharing your knowledge. You are real and give all the pros and cons of your sewing experience. I am going to purchase the Simplicity pattern and for those of you who have Hobby Lobby, Simplicity patterns are $ 1.99 thru this Saturday, May 18th until they close the store for the day. I love your videos, your sense of humor is contagious and all sewers, sewists and hobbyists who are following you Love you. God has given you many gifts and you are freely sharing your gifts with all of us.

[@SewTexas]

Joy it takes alot of time for you to do all that, thanks for sharing. I've been sewing for more years than I am willing to admit and did not know any of this. For years I found that Vogue patterns just fit me the best and they had more style. So now I know how to adjust a store bought. I graduated from UC Davis and took fashion design classes for electives and learned how to "drape" my garments for a perfect fit and bought a fantastic dress form (wolf) that is my size, so I can always depend on that fit. You are the best==thanks for all you teach us!

[@kimferguson408]

Thank you Joy! You are so honest and you joyfully share your knowledge! You are appreciated.

[@Sandra-ik6zs]

Love your instructional videos on clothing. I always get a chuckle and always a fun watch. :)

[@junderwood830]

Joy, you have got me giggling like a demented jack-- or so my husband just said! He’s trying to sleep. It’s 11:45 pm and I’m watching you and having a great time!

[@dorothybrakspear401]

I loved the idea of treating a ruined pattern as a sewing lesson. That is just what I am now going to do. I shall order the same pattern again and apply my lessons learned!

[@pennyhanson2598]

I normally stick with baggy tunics or stretch since I just started sewing clothes again, so really pleased you did this video! I can be more adventurous now. Years ago, I made some lovely designer Vogue evening dresses, but, as you say, the patterns suit younger bodies! Must have only made curtains since my daughter’s Christening gown, 32 years ago! Anyway, I will be watching this one over again. Thank you, Joy! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕

[@sandraoleary6315]

Love your blouse, the sleeves are awesome! I am going to buy the pattern and give it a try.. Thanks Joy, always love your videos!

[@smallfootprint2961]

I've watched this several times. This has changed my sewing and fitting life. I love you and the way you are so genuine. Thank you for all you do.

[@Joy4650B]

I am so happy you told me that. It is wonderful to help another person learn. Thank you.

[@gailmartinez830]

Dear Joy I was going threw your videos ,I have enjoyed them very much❤️you remind me of my mom your body structure and your face reminds me of her so much .. she would of gotten a kick out of you, your so sweet. Thank you for your videos .. I never learned how to sew like you teach but I’m trying to adjust thank you my mom passed 4 years ago looking forward to your next video

[@karencole6670]

Oh my gosh, so glad I had another "Cuppa Joy" this evening . I haven't been a member too long but I've been binge watching for a while. Thank you Becky from Power Tools with Thread. Joy when you mention your sway back & round back I thought it was the same thing lol. Never knew till now that I have a round back too. All day long I'm yanking my top forward. I have never been very succsesfull sewing for myself. Always looks homemade. So many tips & you are so delightful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & your fun attitude about it with us. Have a blessed day!

[@Springermom2]

This video will be a keeper! I may have to watch it a few more times to have it all sink in but you’ve given a great explanation/demonstration, Joy. Thank you! Precious top, by the way!

[@Madge778]

I have not laughed so much while learning . Thank you

[@rosiecottone972]

You are so funny how do you stay in such up mood all the time, and how do you manage to keep 2 houses so clean and neat and do also so much sewing.

[@youngmanmary2918]

Joy you taught me a few more things. I love how you laugh ,I love to laugh . Everyone tells me I have a good personality and laugh a lot.I go into my sewing room and act so funny as if I really can sew. HAHA

[@Joy4650B]

I have fun in my sewing room too. Sometimes, I put on loud 50's music and dance all over the place. Sometimes, I put on beautiful praise music and worship the Lord. I am blessed with a lovely haven of peace.

[@pambruner4545]

Joy you are hilarous. I enjoy laughing along with you. Thank you for making sewing fun and real. Not everything comes out perfect and you tell us your mistakes, as well as, show us your great projects. The blouse is looking great on you. That sleeve is your type of sleeve.

[@marciahighsmith4820]

It fits you so very well. I have studied the book and bought the video as well. It looks so good that I have the condfiance to use all the fitting issues.

[@christinamoody4988]

You’re amazing, Joy. I laugh along with you! Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge and show us how to tailor patterns to our bodies. Xxx

[@peggydid]

I am a tape-user, too! I buy it by the box. Yup! "I do this for FUN!" Yes, and thank you for sharing the fun with us! Your clothes do fit well, Joy! Hugs!

[@cherylnewton5652]

You have some of the most beautiful fabric. I love this orange flowers.

[@karenderbes5943]

YOU ARE AWESOME JOY!!! LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR AND GREAT TEACHING STYLE, NEVER A DULL MOMENT, THANK YOU!!!

[@soniapeixoto]

i am portuguese. i just love your videos. you make me happy.

[@cyndimeyer2562]

Thank you. This time I got it. I have seen for years but had a hard time fitting patterns. Keep up the good work.

[@Angelwool]

It was me that asked for the FBA explanation. I feel so famous😊Thank you Joy!😊 I ALWAYS, ALWAYS learn *sew* much from you. Completely and totaly GRATEFUL❤ Safe travels to Kingston.

[@susandt3856]

Wow! You give me hope that I too can make clothes that fit. You look fabulous in this top. Thanks so much for this very helpful class. Very easy to understand.

[@louisemaher2688]

You just explain things so well. Great tip on the purchase of multi patterns. Safe travels. Oh and thank you.

[@chrisfromtx9089]

I enjoyed your video very much, and I learned a few things too. I never thought about relocating the extra fullness in the neckline to the bust dart, great tip. Thanks for taking the time to show us your pattern work and the end results.

[@janicekleinschmidt3464]

You are such a good teacher. Thank you for all the good tips.

[@annescanapico2181]

One more time... you are fabulous. I Love your videos and so appreciate you sharing your experience. The blouse is really cute.

[@lindarussell9379]

Great info. I was a great seamstress until I got married. 5 children. Lost my niche. 37 years later I want to go again. Thanks for re-activating my brain. I really need your videos. They are really helpful. 🌺🌺😇

[@veramats]

This is the most helpful video I've seen on making this sort of adjustment!!! I'm petite, but my pattern muslins were not fitting and I was starting to get really frustrated! Now I know how to adjust for my more 'mature' bust sizing issues! Thank you!!

[@sewtania4074]

Great clear fitting instructions! And you gave me such a giggle.

[@daviskathi1233]

I love that fabric!! I didn't know simplicity had those patterns with the bust adjustment either.

[@debbierhodes3481]

No wonder I quit sewing for myself after I graduated high school I loved your video. I will study it more this was wonderful

[@charlene101]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing

[@Bjm521]

I love this video! Along with all your others! As a newbie at sewing garments this was super helpful to me!

[@juliemcneal5742]

Joy, thank you for doing this video! I want to make blouses for me and my daughter that fit well! I hate going to the store to only find blouses that are too short or see through fabric. It will be so nice to have the confidence to try and make something worth wearing. Thanks so much!

[@Legacy3Enterprise]

BTW, I love your vlogs. You are an absolute doll!!

[@SewDiva859]

Well, that blouse is cute! Love the sleeve. Sewing clothes frightens me Joy. I was all in when you started and then my brain blurred with all the alterations. But you make me want to try! You should have a mini sewing retreat at your house. Have a sweet weekend funny lady 😄

[@lyndabruce6077]

Joy, thank you for your blog. I did not listen to you but the people who made the pattern. I attempted to cut out a boat neck, dolman sleeve top. Well it was huge in the shoulders. It fell off mine. I am only 4 inches from side of my neck to shoulder tip. The pattern opening was 5 inches on that side. Should not sew in a hurry. I will listen next time. I am returning to sewing clothing after a 15 plus year hiatus. I won't be defeated yet.

[@Joy4650B]

Yes! That is why is is SO HELPFUL to pin the paper pattern together and try it on. Boatnecks are that way on me too. My bra straps always show.

[@robyn3349]

Very pretty! I like the sleeve!

[@kaylaing9595]

Joy, as usual, you have made another great informative video. Keep up the great work!

[@urslashelton7744]

Hi, The blouse is perfect. Thanks for this fantastic tutorial.

[@lindagraff2484]

So much information, great job

[@lilolmecj]

This is a really great instruction video.

[@faithjohnson]

Hello Joy. This is a good pattern fitting video, thanks so much. I ‘m faith a garment maker from way back when lol. Oh boy I have a lot of changes now,my size and measurements lol. Thanks again I’m going to try this on one of my patterns. Love your videos on everything.😍

[@LivingFULLSick]

YOU'RE JUST THE BEST!!!, SO AMUSING AND SMART!!! THANKS FOR SHARING THE INFO, MUCH NEEDED!!! BE BLESSED

[@SewDiva859]

I just looked up Palmer and Pletsch on KZbin and they have sewing workshops! Great advice 😊

[@elizabethscreations2814]

Joy you are so fun and cute! Loved your video - subscribing! xx

[@annescanapico2181]

Oh Joy, I just love it when you do alteration and fitting videos. They are my favorite. Can you do one on pants?

[@rosaelinav8036]

Fabulous it’s looks so comfortable and beautiful colors too. Have you done others brand patterns , like vogue’s pattern, I love theirs style but not sure if it’s easy or harder to modify the sized. Thank you. Blouse looks so comfortable.💖💖💖

[@Joy4650B]

I won't pay for Vogue even when on sale. I may own one or two of them.

[@rosaelinav8036]

@@Joy4650B oh I see. Well I have 1 pattern but it’s from the year 84 and I was thin at the time. But I’ll be doing the measurements like you where showing us. So it’s can fit to my body. And yes I been seeing so many of vogue patterns lately and it’s unbelievable how the price went up. Two pattern I love of a coat it’s was 36.00 and the other was 40.00, I said to my son, unbelievable pattern cost this much and that’s not including the materials either….. anyway thank you so much, an love seeing your video. Thank you and have a blessing day✨🙋‍♀️✨

[@joymay172]

Great fit and I want to try your method. You do great explanations.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

GREAT video Joy. Thank you so much for the terrific tips and adjustment info. I have that pattern and I'm going to try it. I have a stable knit that would be so pretty in this pattern. Making it this weekend! Thank you!

[@janetswanson1704]

Thanks for doing this video. You are an excellent instructor.

[@brendadouglas9833]

Looks great Joy. Just learned about the sizing of the big 4 patterns. I found a book in my stash “Pattern Fitting with confidence” by Nancy Zieman. I took a size 14 as well which certainly would not be my size. Made two tops that fit awesome, (with the adjustments of course). It’s great., and the book is well worth having. Thanks for sharing.

[@Joy4650B]

I think Nancy did the pivot and slide method. I have several of her books. Bet I've got that one somewhere too.

[@thedabblersnest1558]

Nice! Finally, sewing for real women.

[@theskirtlady7890]

I really like your video, I've done all those pattern alterations good job happy sewing.

[@pamketron]

Joy - You are so good at this. I don’t sew clothes and I understood everything you said. You should teach this at some sewing school. You know your stuff!!! Loved the video and the excellent teacher. Hugs! 💖💖 PS - The blouse looks good on you. Love it for jeans or leggings!

[@heideray7343]

Great tutorial! Learn so much from you! Bonus is you always make me laugh!

[@evelynbaezlindecamp2074]

Joy, thank you so much for this video. Very helpful.

[@lindaladner5880]

Again, Great Job! Can you explain more of that adding 7/8” to the sleeve? How did you know to do that? Did you add the 7/8” at the shoulder seam and grade it to nothing at the notch?

[@dwighthill58]

Joy, love watching you, love all the alterations. I sew all the time, but have not been sewing for myself lately. Your videos will be very helpful. By the way, don’t freak out about the name below, I use my hubby’s I pad all the time, lol.

[@Aurora-uh9nk]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 😍 U r amazing at explaining, plus u r so funny u made my day . Blessings And Greetings from Europe

[@lynettemb4532]

Thank you Joy, that was really helpful.

[@snyyng]

Your videos are often the highlight of my day. And since you asked, I have a request. Do you ever use a twin needle on knits? If so, would you share your tips please. I’m having problems with tunneling and thread nests.

[@Joy4650B]

I assume you are talking about hems in the knits. I always used Steam A Seam 2 to press the hems down. Then you can sew over them and they won't get deformed.

[@snyyng]

Joy Bernhardt thanks. I’ll try that on my hems.

[@tracyfrost]

It looks great

[@janetmalwitz7491]

Joy, FYI Palmer/Pletsch is coming out with a new, revised fit book this month called Complete Guide to Fitting. It's an complete update of FFRP with new info. Just thought I'd let you know.

[@smallfootprint2961]

Amazing. Just found you. This is the second video I've watched of yours. I like the fitting info. I was just thinking about making a blouse with a ruffled sleeve and maybe a ruffle along the bottom. Not big but just to soften it from being straight. I'm a bit curvey so not sure how it would look. I was hoping the find a button down the front style but, maybe I could do it with this pattern. I'll go buy the pattern and see what it offers. I'm just getting back to sewing after years of not. This would be fun. Thanks for all your tips.

[@sandyheller5438]

Beautiful blouse. Thank You Great tutorial.

[@cgmonooso]

Thank you so much for sharing. I will have to try this pattern.

[@MICHIGANGAL007]

Great tips

[@sweetp1015]

Wow very interesting. Thanks for explaining it so thoroughly

[@sweetp1015]

I have Craftsy unlimited and there's 3 classes of theirs on there. I've been watching all of them. It all makes sense

[@sweetp1015]

I binged watched to take my mind off the school shooting here in my hometown of Santa Fe,Texas. I was passing through right as everything was happening. There were already a lot of students, teachers and emergency personnel all over the roads and area. Very terrifying, I'm very surprised no one got run over. There was so much to watch out for. Please pray for the families of Santa Fe. Thanks

[@miknrache]

You are so good. thanks for good instructions

[@peachesc8700]

Love the tutorial.

[@karenhubler2792]

thank you, love the way you teach

[@angiedenamur4531]

Sweet Lady you are such a hoot, you keep us all laughing

[@karenlowes7802]

Great video. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lindalennard9497]

CreativeLive.com has Palmer/Pletsch fitting class on sale now for $29. Several videos with life-time access. Also, PDF printouts. Good deal!!

[@cathykieser53]

This was super helpful. I love the look. Can you give me the name of the pattern book you talked about at the beginning? A paper paper instruction book. I enjoy your humor! And love the quilt hanging in the background also

[@margaretpitts5462]

Thanks Joy x

[@bonnieprevatt8014]

Love your top, you look lovely. Great help.

[@carollucas7249]

Joy I sure enjoy your programs.But you get my mine going even though I'm not a good computer person. But I would like to know how you can find the patterns on sale , I find them for 19.95 a piece . I live 3hrs from Joanns so I would like to know how you find them on sale.

[@Joy4650B]

They have sales often. Go to www.joann.com and look at the sales flyer. They always show what patterns on on sale and the dates.

[@irmtrautpfabe901]

you are so funny , the blouse looks very nice.

[@ppuyle1]

Appreciate all the info! Very helpful!

[@lorrainecrance5056]

What did we ever do without you? We were walking around with our boobies in the wrong place... And the adjustments make sense! I watch programs on television and they do the same paper additions but they don't pin it to their body which puts it all together for us! The light bulb is on! Thank you Joy

[@robertharper8518]

Thank you Joy!

[@Legacy3Enterprise]

Joy, do you add to the side seam to give you more in the full bust, thus is this your version of a FBA?

[@lanaashley835]

if we have Sure-Fit designs blueprint, couldn't we use it to make the adjustments on this pattern.?

[@flowgood123]

Could you please do a video on fabric selection I have such a hard time with that , is there anyway to make it easier?

[@Joy4650B]

I have only about 3 kinds of fabric in my entire stash. Knits and Cottons. I have ITY knits, Ponte knits, Quilting Cottons and a little Linen. I never use wool or silk. Expensive and I just don't use them. I'm sure they are great though. Wool itches me awful. Quilting cottons are the EASIEST to make blouses out of. I make pants with either Ponte knits or Kona cottons. Try going to fabricmartfabrics.com. They have sales every day, and they always show the fabric draped over a bench! VERY helpful. Also, they note under each fabric what you can make with it.

[@aribella6913]

What a great tutorial. My boobs have escaped youth as well. LOL

[@ChihuahuamomX3]

Thank you so much for the laugh!!!

[@lindat905]

How do you know when patterns are on sale I live in Canada I check Johannes all the time but the flyer never says when patterns are on sale

[@4016kiwi]

Thank you. Very cute.

[@ISEW]

Great information

[@suem6004]

Thanks so much Joy. Loved the tutorial. Much appreciated the step by step process. Why would you not use SFD bodice but add these sleeves from the pattern? Would that be hard?

[@Joy4650B]

Because I was showing what to do if you don't have sfd.

[@lindat905]

How did you know to add 7/8 to the sleeve and where did you add it

[@Joy4650B]

I measured my arm around the armpit area -- as high up as you can go under your arm. Then you measure from that point up to your shoulder point. If it is higher than the same area on the pattern, you have to raise the sleeve cap.

[@annescanapico2181]

Oh, one more question, how did you figure out how much round back you needed?

[@GayleHallAZ]

Here's a link to her round back adjustment video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ-xgoxuqJqUiK8

[@carolenelms1811]

I just thought I would share my thoughts on using the word seamstress..... Mirriam Webster- A person whose occupation as a sewer. So, like a dentist, or teacher or nurse, it is an occupation. A seamstress does alterations, repairs and dressmaking.... A person who sews as a hobby is a sewist. This word gets thrown around and used and do not realize it is an occupation. Before I became a nurse I was a seamstress. I have done dressmaking and it is an art and I think that many who work at sewing understand the difference. :D Just my pet peeve.... that a sewist does not make a person a seamstress unless it is her/his profession/occupation .... I hope you don't mind my sharing... Blessings, Carole in PA

[@Joy4650B]

I understand. I do hate the word "sewist" though.

[@carolenelms1811]

@@Joy4650B Awwwww Yes I understand... Mom drew up the plans for a house we grew up in and Dad built the home but my parents could not call themselves builders... I do appreciate what your thoughts are too about this..... maybe a home sewer? LOL... Joy! :D

[@Joy4650B]

The dictionary says "seamstress" is "a woman who sews, especially one who makes a living sewing". I think it can be used both ways.

[@annescanapico2181]

I trace my original so I don’t mess up the original.