Working with patterns

One of my subscribers asked this question about this pattern. Let's figure it out.

What is a non-stop sleeve? This is a sleeve that does not require "special treatment" - the hem is distributed evenly along the entire length of the armhole. Such a sleeve is also called a "shirt sleeve", as it is most often used in men's shirts and women's blouses.
But not only.

One of the most common questions from home couturiers who consider their figure to be non-standard:
"Do I make patterns from a photo for an individual order according to the measurements taken by the customer?"

I don’t, because only experienced tailors can accurately take measurements.

But a more weighty argument, a “non-standard” figure, in the vast majority of cases, fits into the standards of my patterns.

I often hear the phrases “good pattern” and “it took a long time to fit the figure”, “like a glove” and “I still need to plant”.

Let's try to figure out which patterns always have a good fit, and which ones need to be adjusted, and how to adjust them to the individual characteristics of the figure.

Let's start with the fact that human figures are very diverse and, of course, products sit well on all figures without exception, in the design of which only parameters common to all figures are used.

Almost all of my ready-made electronic patterns are multi-sized, that is, they are designed and made not for one size, but for a gradation or range of sizes in one PDF file.

As a rule, this is a pdf file of a product pattern for small and medium sizes from 42 to 52, and patterns in a file for large sizes from 52 to 64. Which is convenient for tailoring to a customer whose figure combines two sizes, and this is very common. often. After printing and assembling such a multi-sized pattern of mine, it is easy to correct it for such not quite standard figures according to the individual measurements taken.

Despite the multidimensionality of my finished patterns, nevertheless, some subscribers have a question about how to increase the pattern, for example, to 68 or to 70th size, or reduce it to 38. In the article, we will analyze this issue using the example of a dressing gown, shorts, trousers and collars.

What is the height of the pattern?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions about my patterns.

All models are suitable for sewing dresses and other products for people from 155 to 175 cm, but ... But it is advisable to check the length of each finished pattern and in most cases it will have to be changed, even if your height is about 165 cm.

Yes, before cutting according to my patterns, I also check the length and change it based on my desires and the length that suits my figure and age.

For beginner tailors, patterns seem completely incomprehensible, so many questions arise related to them.

For example, questions related to ready-made basic patterns that are purchased for modeling ...

You can print life-size patterns using the free Adobe Reader program.

This is a free program and can be downloaded from the Internet.

Upon launch, Adobe Reader prompts you to open files.

Verticals in a skirt, blouse and dress are represented by the middle lines of the back and front.

Moreover, the latter is called the half-skid line (see also the video on taking measurements at the end of the article).

The straight bases of the skirt and dress have a vertical side seam.

In trousers - a line of ironing.

When cutting pile fabrics, the pile should be located in one direction.

However, in products payable range pile, as a rule, should be directed upwards.

Otherwise, such dress or blouse will rise under coat.