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Tip: Make it fit with a homemade pattern!

November 11, 2014 by AllFreeSewing

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I know I am not the only person that HATES shopping for clothes most of the time. It is almost impossible to find clothes that fit quite right. If you have ever shopped until you dropped and still didn’t find a piece that fit just right, you know what I am talking about. You are special though! You are a sewist! This means you know how to make your own clothes. With this in mind, we have a very special Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday in store! This Tuesday we are going to show you the easiest and fastest way to ensure that your clothes fit! The best way to find clothes that fit you perfectly is to use the clothes you already have as a guide to make a pattern. That’s right! You can make a sewing pattern that will save the day. Check out these quick tips on how to make your own pattern. Plus, if you want even more, you can check out our full tutorial How to Make Your Own Clothes: How to Make a Pattern from Remona from the the Stitching Scientist over at AllFreeSewing!

Make It Fit with a Homemade Pattern

All you need to make your own pattern is some paper, a piece that fits, craft paper, and a marker!

Trace the separate pieces of the clothing piece onto the craft paper, cut it out, and you are on your way to a brand new piece of clothing. Just like this!

How to Make a Pattern

 

Make Your Own Clothes: How to Make a PatternNeed more specific instructions? Check out How to Make Your Own Clothes: How to Make a Pattern.

Follow along with Remona from the Stitching Scientist and learn exactly how to make your own sewing pattern. You will never make a piece that doesn’t fit perfectly again!

 

Know some sewing tips and tricks that you would like to share?

Comment below and we might feature your trick here on Seams and Scissors! A great sewing hack can make a world of difference and there is absolutely no reason to keep them to yourself. Interested in writing a Sewing Tips and Tricks Tuesday post for us? Go ahead and email us at editor@allfreesewing.com or click here to submit your idea.

Have you ever made your own pattern?

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AllFreeSewing is the ultimate resource for quick and easy sewing patterns, tutorials, and charts. You'll find dress and bag patterns, alteration guides, even instructions to help you with that pesky sewing machine. The best part? It's all absolutely free. Come and join our community!
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