How to read and trace a sewing pattern?
No more headaches, trying to trace the correct lines from your completely intertwined pattern.
with other sizes, parts, model variations…
I think it was at that time, around 12 years old, when I was trying my hand at my grandmother's sewing patterns,
that I decided to improvise my own patterns...
But hey!!, it's not that simple! A few attempts later, the result not being conclusive, I went to modeling school.
As if... destiny doesn't depend on much 🙂
I didn't invent anything, but today the designer patterns are presented in a readable and pleasant way.
So, I went with the flow. No more losing my sight!
What is a pocket pattern?
This is a full-size pattern that you order through the website and is ready to use.
With this pattern, you will find the assembly tutorial in the form of a booklet containing all the assembly instructions for the model: the illustrated sewing tutorial
You will receive it in a pretty pouch with all the information on the size to choose and the haberdashery needs (buttons, zipper, elastic, thread, etc.) that you will need.
How to trace the sewing pattern?
First, you need to know the size you want to trace.
To do this, I invite you to refer to the measurement table sent in the model tutorial or to read the article How to choose your size?
It is best to trace the pattern and not cut directly from the pattern you received.
Because if you want to sew another size in the future it would no longer be usable.
Place a sheet of tracing paper or tissue paper and trace the pattern to the size you want.
Each size is differentiated by a line with a different dotted line.
Don't forget to include all the information, notches, markers, grain lines, etc. They will be very useful to you when cutting the fabric and sewing your model.
On all patterns, seam allowances are included.
The values of each seam allowance are listed in the legend
How to read the pattern?
The straight grain markers:
They must be positioned parallel to the selvage of the fabric (the edge of the fabric)
This is very important because otherwise your dress, blouse or pants may twist when you wear them.
The “fold placement” markers:
They tell you that the pattern should be positioned on the fold of the fabric.
This fold is straight grain, that is to say parallel to the edge of the fabric
The mounting notches/markers:
These notches are very useful when assembling 2 pieces, you have to match them to have a good fall of your model
Lines by size:
The rhythm of the dotted lines is different from one size to another.
In addition, a sticker with the name of the size is positioned on each of the pattern pieces.
No confusion possible
In addition, on each piece of the pattern, you will find the necessary information: front, back, sleeves, collar, etc. and the number of times to cut, in the fabric, the iron-on, the lining, etc.