Sew it yourself: adapt the pattern to your own size

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The size charts used in stores to sell are a horror for many people. If you sew yourself, you can adapt the pattern to your own body - not the other way around.

Most patterns are laid out on one sheet with several sizes. In order to be able to sew the garment yourself, the appropriate cut must be transferred to tissue paper or foil. The foil has the advantage that you can stick it and try it on. When staking out, however, you shouldn't forget the seam allowance.

Transfer the pattern correctly

For the untrained eye, a pattern consists of countless lines that cross each other and confuse the eye. But once you have found the right line, you can determine the right cut along this line.

  1. First, find the line type that was used on your garment. Depending on the sheet, the differences are in the color or in the pattern.
  2. Think about which size comes closest to what you want.
  3. Transfer the appropriate lines onto the tissue paper or onto the foil.
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Adjust the size before sewing

  1. Please refer to either the size chart or the pattern itself to find out which dimensions the cut fits. Compare these measurements with your own measurements.
  2. Count the pieces of fabric that make up the appropriate measurements.
  3. Divide the determined difference by the number of pieces of fabric and distribute the additions or withdrawals evenly.
  4. Now draw the lines for the cut in accordance with the new dimensions.
  5. If you have worked with foil, you can now cut out the pieces and glue them together to try out the cut.
  6. If necessary, add a dart yourself to compensate for differences that are too great to the original cut.

Create a pattern yourself - this is how it works

If transferring the size does not work, you can use the cutting pattern to create a new one.

  1. Measure all edge lengths and the associated angles. Also measure all of your body measurements, which are important for the corresponding garment.
  2. Calculate the appropriate edge lengths for a garment that suits you. The relationships between the two sides may well change.
  3. Draw the new pattern and sew yourself a suitable piece of clothing.
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