As someone whose bust, waist, and hips are all different pattern sizes, this is nothing short of a game-changer for me! Thank you!
@ProfessorPincushion
11 жыл бұрын
You can just increase the width of the back skirt pieces only, if the front looks fine. For length, I would check distance between ur natural waistline & hipline. Pattern envelopes usually give this distance on measurement chart or on actual pattern piece. I think the standard that most pattern companies use is 9". If you need to extend this, you can slice at the most even section and spread the pattern for added measurement. Just realize that the front would need to be adjusted as well.
@ImTash
3 жыл бұрын
oh fab. and here i was all paranoid i was going to have to spend hours faffing around moving darts and god knows what else around to gain an extra inch and i'm absolutely phobic of maths. I have some vintage patterns that have so many marks all over them it's really intimidating for this newbie! this has just taken all the stress out in less than 10 mins. even i can do this.
@MsTnjohn
10 жыл бұрын
I thought this was going to be so tedious. When I saw the amount of time I was like...thats quick, but its because it is so simple! THANKS!
@ProfessorPincushion
10 жыл бұрын
it seems more intimidating than it actually is, but you can do it! :)
@ProfessorPincushion
11 жыл бұрын
You can grade it, but if you go to another size, then you may be changing the measurement on the waist as well. This way keeps all the other measurements the same on only affects the hip area.
@krishanti1000
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jesus I'm a beginner I sewed quite a few outfits To only find out the waist was too small or the waist fit and the hips are too big got a Simplicity pattern and tried this method and it helps so much thank you now I know to cut out a size 16 in pants and then increase the waist part thanks for sharing I hope I don't have to cut out a size 20 just to get the fit in the waist in a huge mess all the way down
@ProfessorPincushion
7 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it worked out for you :)
@Averil07111
7 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed and so very well explained and demonstrated.. thank,you very much.
@ProfessorPincushion
11 жыл бұрын
We have a tutorial on increasing the waist in a commercial pattern. It shows how to increase in a bodice and for a bottom, such as in a skirt. Just search our channel for increase waist.
@pathmatharani
4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Thank you
@ProfessorPincushion
11 жыл бұрын
I would. Or you can go up to the next size and if necessary decrease the bustline.
@ptitmonkey
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video! How would you do it for pants with pockets? Do you also need to modify the pocket pieces?
@perriwinkle79
10 жыл бұрын
Well, making a skirt for my daughters wedding, and i will probably use this to make sure my skirt fits properly and not to tight. Thanks bunches.....great teaching!
@ProfessorPincushion
10 жыл бұрын
perriwinkle79 yay! glad to help. Just make a muslin before using your real fabric so you can make sure you won't need to tweak your fit :)
@wrinkledhermit
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this is going to save me so much trouble!
@mattbard7612
9 жыл бұрын
These are really great videos and you are a natural teacher. Thank you. I have a vintage "very easy Vogue" A-line skirt pattern #7341 (View C) and I need to increase the hip by 3 inches and increase the waist 2". I realize that there is mentioned a 2" limit for increasing the hip on the side seams. There are only 3 pieces to this pattern: back, front, and waistband with a side zipper and no darts. I have figured out how to do this from your videos, but I'm not sure how to increase the 3rd inch at the hip...maybe increase 1/4" at center front and again at center back? And then increase 3/4" at the side seams for front and also back? Also, would I increase the waistband at center front and center back since one of the side seams is the zipper? I would love to see a video of this. This is a great skirt. I made it once back in the 80s by hand with a needle, thimble and thread.
@ProfessorPincushion
9 жыл бұрын
matt bard I think you would be fine increasing the hip at the front and back side seam at 3/4". Another option, since you're increasing both the waist and hip is to do pattern grading and just increase the pattern by a size, therefore, increasing the overall size of the pattern. there's a good article on it here: www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading/page/all
@mattbard7612
9 жыл бұрын
Professor Pincushion Hi Professor Pincushion. Thanks for your help. I had sort of come to the idea of cutting the pattern all the way through at the side seam allowances and adding the extra inches. However I was going to add 3 inches at the hip and 2 inches at the waist, angling out from the waist. I see now that the proper way is to add 3 inches all the way down, and then adjust that pattern at the waist in the way you show here. This is such a learning process. Your help is a blessing. Thank you.
@punyanpunyan
11 жыл бұрын
Is this method 'better' than grading out to the next size when tracing the pattern? I'm guessing it's more accurate especially if your size isn't listed on the back of the pattern envelope, but when the difference is just one size does this make a better fit?
@jeannecraig4873
10 ай бұрын
My granny’s skirts hang 4” longer in the front than back. Bought or made. She has a totally flat butt but big belly. Is this the adjustment?
@deborahabayomi6863
2 жыл бұрын
Do i have to cut the wait apart from the one piece dress to use this method?
@Kerakphillips
9 жыл бұрын
Super helpful and easy too understand
@rainafoo
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Professor! I would assume that if my problem is the opposite: wider waist, narrower hips - then I can fix my pattern by reducing hips in front and back the same way? For instance pattern has waist 34 hips 44 and I would like to alter to hips 40.
@AsUntoTheLord
11 жыл бұрын
Would this method be best for creating "butt" room in a skirt? I'm often frustrated with skirts pulling up in the back because the butt takes up more room than was planned for. I'm wondering also how to adjust the height of the skirt back to allow more room as well. It always seems this lack of room draws MORE unflattering attention to a fuller rear than if the side seam and hem line fell as they would normally if one was a more "standard" shape. Any advise?
@ProfessorPincushion
11 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. :)
@TheSpazticLord
11 жыл бұрын
If I have to increase both the waist and hip, Should I increase the waist first?
@jackiemaddox6933
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial. Do you have advice on how to make adjustments to the hip area when the pattern that has a yoke? Trouble I'm having is when I increase the hip and yoke area, the hip area is fine but the yoke is too large. Thank you.
@ProfessorPincushion
9 жыл бұрын
Jackie Maddox I would tape the yoke and pattern together, then do the alteration. That way it looks more like a normal skirt pattern. Then you can lay tracing paper over the top and do a an outline for each piece individually with the changes. I hope this helps
@KristinaPaulk
11 жыл бұрын
This is an AWESOME video! Exactly what I was looking for, and so much easier than I thought. :) Thank you!
@mcjohnsonsgirl
5 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to utilize this easy pivot method without increasing the overall width of the leg?
@ProfessorPincushion
5 жыл бұрын
After you increase the hip area, you can blend the outer leg seam to be more in line with the original outer seam. As long as the outer seam is smooth with no angles it should still work out fine.
@jackygoulty410
9 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@dogmatic9401
7 жыл бұрын
Will,this method work if I have to increase the hip measurement by 5 inches? If not, what do you suggest?
@jeandudley7841
10 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have looked at all of your alterations on increasing bustline, waist and hip. Do I have to make a muslin drape also? Just wondering. thanks for your reply
@ProfessorPincushion
10 жыл бұрын
Jean Dudley After you make any alterations to your patterns, I always recommend making a muslin, which means cutting out your pieces in a cheap fabric, like muslin and then basting them together enough so you can try them on see if you need to make any further tweaks. Hope this helps.
@renabradshaw1597
8 жыл бұрын
hello, first, I love all of your videos. I have a problem with my pants being too low in the back, because of my buttocks. I am a 28 in the waist and 42 in the hips, how can I adjust my patterns so that my pants come up far enough on my waist, and not low rise in the back?
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Leaundriea Thomas ok, so you only want to adjust the crotch length in the back. Take the back pants pattern and lay it on a piece of paper (the paper doesn't have to cover the whole length of the pattern, but mainly the top. The crotch curve is the part of the pants that's shaped like a "J" (or a backwards J, depending on if the pattern is face up or faced down). At the top of this curve, where the line is more straight, you're going to extend this line up for however much you want to bring up the top of the pants, lets say 1". Then at the top of your new line, your going to blend a new waistline to the original waistline. Make this line gradual and smooth, making your way to the side seam. This will be your new waistline. Make a muslin to test the fit and then you can stick with it or make tweaks.
@dazirapa
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Prof. I'm currently debating whether I need to do a hip adjustment like this video or whether I need a full seat adjustment. My bust and waist measurements match the pattern size I've picked perfectly, but my hip measurement is significantly larger, and I do have quite an 'ample' behind. If I used your method and simply divided the difference by 2 instead of 4, and added that to the back skirt piece, do you think that would work? Or would it alter the drape of the dress? And how do I know when I need a hip adjustment as opposed to a seat adjustment? I'm fairly new to sewing so this is all a bit confusing at the moment.
@ProfessorPincushion
4 жыл бұрын
hmmm...is it a separate, as in you have a bodice pattern and a skirt pattern. If this is the case, it's usually better to choose the skirt size based on the hip measurement and adjust the waist. so your bodice might be a size 14 but the skirt is a size 16. That way the seat might fit better.
@dazirapa
4 жыл бұрын
@@ProfessorPincushion they are separates but the trouble is I'm on the largest size in the pattern. There is no larger size for the hips :(
@helensawyerr4080
8 жыл бұрын
what happens if your hip point from the waist is longer than nine inches as mine is thirteen inches.
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Helen Sawyerr so your hip depth, the distance between widest point of your hip and your natural waistline is 13"? You'll notice that on the pattern that the hip curve doesn't start curving until about 2" above where the hipline is. So just above the hipline on the side seam should be more or less straight. This is the point where you can draw a line straight across, cut here and spread the pattern apart until you get the hip depth that you desire. Make a muslin to test it and make tweaks if you need to.
@hannahalwash4109
8 жыл бұрын
hi! if i need to adjust both the waist and hip measurements by 2" on my pattern, can i skip the pivoting altogether and just measuring out 1/2" on all four sides? my bust is a size 14 and my waist and hips are size 16. i find bust adjustments to be difficult so i bought a size 14 and now need to make the rest of the pattern a bit larger. thanks!
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Hannah Alwash does the pattern have multiple sizes in the envelope? You can always cut out a 14 for the bodice and, for example, cut out a size 16 for the skirt portion. Then on both patterns, you just adjust the waist.
@brendamartinez7876
5 жыл бұрын
Can this be done on a pant pattern as well? I want to add more at the hip on my pants
@ProfessorPincushion
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the side seam is very similar in pant and skirts. Just make sure to make a muslin after making any adjustments to test the fit
@katriskafrancis7096
8 жыл бұрын
What if I just need to increase it for the back for my *cough* derriere. When I try my muslin on there like a 3 inch gap between the front and the back piece at the waist and hip but the front piece meets the middle of my side of my leg. I just need the extra room in the back. Can I just increase the hip width in the back piece?
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Katriska Francis yes, you can just do the back. So you would increase 1 1/2" on the back pieces side seam and that should add 3" total to the hip circumference. :)
@katriskafrancis7096
8 жыл бұрын
+Professor Pincushion thank you for your prompt response. I have subscribed to your channel and love your videos!
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Katriska Francis thanks for subscribing! :)
@caramelqueen89
10 жыл бұрын
Hello Professor Pincushion, can this alteration also be done for the pant pattern ? I suspect it can be but I just want to be sure. Also, yesterday (August 04, 2014) I did a classic pant draft from 'scratch' :D...it came out well. I did it from a book called Metric Pattern Cutting. Can't wait to make the Muslin sample :D By the way ? I think I may have found a way to alter my commercial pattern(s) without adding an extra piece of paper to the pattern itself. I will share that way later
@ProfessorPincushion
10 жыл бұрын
Sandria Olivia yup, you can definitely do it for pants. I hope your muslin comes out well :)
@caramelqueen89
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Professor Pincushion. I can't wait either ! :D...Also, that 'way' I mentioned yesterday ?...I realized it was not new...so it does not matter now :)...Thanks again :D
@davecook-vann7336
8 жыл бұрын
ok I have a dress where the skirt is three pieces. Sorry to ask a dumb question but should I divide the 1/2" by 3 or still 4 since there are still technically 4 sides of the skirt?
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
yes, you would still only divide by 4 because you're still only dealing with the side seams :)
@davecook-vann7336
8 жыл бұрын
+Professor Pincushion thank you so much! love your videos! greatly improved my sewing skills.
@debtaylor5156
8 жыл бұрын
professor pin cushion help help!!!. I have a favorite pants pattern I lost and recently found. Problem pattern size 10. I need to increase waist to 36.( time brings about a change.) and hips to 41. Pattern has side pocket that extends across front, but folds back from side, to inside of pants front. need to adjust hips and waist. Similar to pocket on your video , but a little different .
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Deb Taylor Sorry for the delay! My computer died and I just got a new one! It sounds like you want to do pattern grading which is different than this. With this technique you're only altering 1 aspect. It sounds like you want to try to increase the pattern overall from one size to another. We don't have a tutorial on pattern grading but threads has a pretty good article on it here: www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading/page/all
@debtaylor5156
8 жыл бұрын
thank you ssoooo much for answering. I have many years sewing experience and often make my own patterns. This is a great pattern. Thanks for the tip, Gonna make it for my granddaughters also. Do I really need a special ruler? Again many thanks. Love your videos.
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Deb Taylor well, some of the rulers do make it easier. If you have a friend that has one of these, you can just trace it on manila paper. That's what we used to do in my pattern drafting class. :)
@debtaylor5156
8 жыл бұрын
a suggestion for anyone looking for a easy way to grade patterns to larger size. Sew to Fit site has a very easy method, video. I love to share info. thanks deb
@lisajean1716
8 жыл бұрын
does it matter what kind of paper
@ProfessorPincushion
8 жыл бұрын
+Lisa Jean you can use gift tissue paper. I get mine at the 99 cent store :)
@rhondahall7786
7 жыл бұрын
Does this apply to a one piece dress as well?
@ProfessorPincushion
7 жыл бұрын
If you can figure out where the waistline is, then, yes, you can try to do it on a one piece.
@rhondahall7786
7 жыл бұрын
Professor Pincushion ok thank you very much. 😊
@1shadowification
11 жыл бұрын
can you please show how to increase the waist size in a commercial tops pattern....
@alixmoses9449
7 жыл бұрын
Okay, so I have a possibly dumb question. I am making a dress for my uncle's wedding at the end of July. It is McCall's pattern MP501 and I am making the short gathered skirt instead of the pencil skirt. Do I still need to expand the hip or? The waist fits but the hip measurement is 4 inches too small. Some of us have a little more junk in the trunk. ;)
@ProfessorPincushion
7 жыл бұрын
If you're unsure, cut out your pieces in muslin and baste them together so you can do a quick try on and see if it's going to have the look that you'll be happy with. If not, then proceed with the alteration and add 1" to the side seam of the front and back skirt.
@mattbard7612
9 жыл бұрын
Oops....I'm not Matt Bard. That's my friend and this is his computer. I'm Virginia.
@patriciaclements9457
6 жыл бұрын
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