How I Alter My Patterns to Fit Better

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This is a tutorial on how I edit my sewing patterns to fit better.
I break it down into 3 manageable steps to follow. First, i identify the problems. See and feel what's wrong. Second, trial and error. I try making adjustments. Even if they don't work, that's okay, I'm learning. Finally, once I'm on the right path, it's about tweaking and dialling it in.
I use one of my older shirt projects as an example of how to go about customizing it to fit just as I want it to. My aim is to demonstrate that although it's time consuming, it is approachable.
You got this!
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00:00 - Identify Problems
01:21 - Trial and Error
05:59 - Tweak ... Alot
09:07 - Trial and Error ... For the Sleeve
11:22 - Tweak ... Alot ... For the Sleeve
11:53 - Final Before and After
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@stephanemami 6 ай бұрын

I just spent two days on a coat pattern, I stopped after the second mock-up feeling like I didn’t know what I was doing. It’s reassuring to see that chaos is a technic! I’m here for it, thanks

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

I have concluded that we all don't know what we're doing :)

@TaDarling1 6 ай бұрын

I feel the same way. I get frustrated when I encounter issues with a garment I'm making, and it makes me want to give up. But whenever I watch one of Cornelius' videos, I'm less frustrated because I recognize that chaos with sewing projects is just part of the process and I just need to trudge on... and 'tweak alot'.

@stephanemami 6 ай бұрын

I have to work on being at my peace with that! :D @@CorneliusQuiring

@Colleen230 6 ай бұрын

Wow, this might be the first video that I have watched that has been real about the process of garment sewing. Most videos make it look so easy that it is no wonder many of us get so frustrated with the process (because we start to believe that WE cannot do it if it is not right after the 3rd attempt) that we hang it up. Your explanation with patience and humor was so good. You are a gift to the sewing community and I am joining to learn more from you! BTW, yes, I would love to see a more personal video about your journey in life so far. Thank you!

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear it's relatable but also good for me to hear that I'm also not the only fumbling my way through. I saw that you join as a member, thank you very much. Happy sewing.

@TaDarling1 6 ай бұрын

Well-said!!!

@petamorrantactoruk95 6 ай бұрын

So true, a great teacher 👍😁

@TheEmpressCouture 4 ай бұрын

"Tweak A LOT."😂 Honestly, this resolved the frustration I often feel when I don't get the right fit after the first fit. Some of the issues you showed in your shirt has been addressed in basic female bodice drafting by Natalie Bray - the bubble at the back neck etc. I guess male clothing patterns are drafted differently from female ones.

@cassiep4198 6 ай бұрын

I love your humour! You make trial and error much less intimidating when you show how much you can learn from it!

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

We're all here humbling our way through life ... and patterns. You got this!

@jne816 6 ай бұрын

I’m so grateful that you made this tutorial. An old injury causes my right shoulder to drop and sit forward, which means that off the rack clothing sits funny and feels uncomfortable to me. I also have numbness and tremors in my right hand. I’ve been wanting to sew my own clothing, but I worry about how to modify patterns to accommodate my needs and also whether or not my hands will even let me sew anymore. You are an inspiration to me to not let my body hold me back from pursuing this craft again. Thank you for making this (and all) of your videos! ❤

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself. It's great to get to hear from the folks like yourself, watching my content. I hope you do keep on trying and are able to make things fit just as you desire!

@leemorse7851 6 ай бұрын

Cornelius I love your videos! Thank you so much. You deserve a knighthood for sharing.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

You are kind, thank you :)

@moremytrees8339 6 ай бұрын

Love that white shirt you made, that is quality.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I like it :)

@mariontilton8494 6 ай бұрын

Love your content. This was a great insight into fitting. Would love to see a video on trousers where I have lots of issues.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion, I will consider it for a future video.

@TaDarling1 6 ай бұрын

Another great video. Your awareness of your body and how your garments should fit is inspiring. I remember a video you did 2-years ago where you were drafting either a shirt or bomber jacket pattern for yourself and even then, your keen awareness of how your pattern would need to be altered to achieve a better fit for your specific body was insightful.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Well thank you, I appreciate your positive support. It isn't always easy but I'm trying my best to learn a bit more and improve my skillsets in the world of garment making. Then share them here of course.

@eedle.bendhaardt 3 ай бұрын

You rock!! What a delightful host and educator you are. Seeing the humility you have for your project has given me patience with mine. Subscribed and thank you! 🌽 🤠

@CorneliusQuiring 3 ай бұрын

You are very generous, thank you. I'm glad you get something out of my content.

@nerdaccount 6 ай бұрын

This makes me feel better about all the time I've spent on getting a pattern for a pair of shorts... I'm on version 3! Thanks for sharing!

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

You got this!

@TheEmpressCouture 4 ай бұрын

I love the end result. It hangs nicely.

@CorneliusQuiring 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🙏🏻

@lisahodges8299 6 ай бұрын

I'm so impressed that you are prepared to deal with fit in a personal level. The attention to detail will help so many people to dress in a comfortable manner, removing the reluctance of so many people to wear smart clothes. I would love it if you could one day tackle the "spiral" t-shirt issue that so many people live with. Birdy

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Well thank you. I too hope many folks out there are able to elevate their clothes to fit just a touch better!

@stephaniefairey8633 5 ай бұрын

what is the spiral t shirt issue? do you mean when you buy crap quality and they've cut it wrong and the neck will not stay lined up with the hem? I hate that if that's what you mean.

@lisahodges8299 5 ай бұрын

When the whole t shirt body spirals, but the neck thing is horrible too😊

@atelieralumine 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm a young professional pattern maker! From experience, many of the fit issues you faced in this video have a "known" origin (like those pulling lines being a sign for the sleeve cap not being high enough). I find it helpful to have one of those old-fashioned sewing books made for home seamstresses: they have a very rich amount of data on fitting and altering ! I have read mine once from back to back and learned many fitting tips. Also I just know to go and look when I have trouble I don't know how to solve like that. Thanks for the amazing and educative videos!

@CorneliusQuiring 2 ай бұрын

oh nice, that's good to know. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with myself and others in the comments here. 🙏🏻

@Lorraine-yy8ey 6 ай бұрын

Chaotic and all over the place -- that's me after too much caffeine. Loved the video, Cornelius. You are a riot!

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

🤠🙏🏻

@thingsjoshdoes3906 6 ай бұрын

Paused at the moment you asked if we want a personal video - that would be nice. Inclusive sewing is something that we need more of. Open talks are real good for inspiration and wisdom. If you're comfortable sharing in a video - I would love to seee. But for now - I'll keep watching! (ADHD problems - id of forgotten if i waited till the end)

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Well thank you for taking the time to hit pause and let me know you would appreciate the video. I appreciate your interest!

@ceegee1070 6 ай бұрын

So informative. I love your process...and your humor.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

🤠🙏🏻

@MatheusHenriqueBonetti 6 ай бұрын

I'm not only impressed by the high quality of the content, but also with your PATIENCE hahhahaha You seem so chill having to make so many tweaks, it's actually inspiring :P Thanks for the amazing tutorial as always!!

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Well thank you. Editing Corn really has my back and cuts out the more unflattering bits where I yell and scream in frustration :) haha.

@alessazoe 6 ай бұрын

the very last seconds had me dead 🤣

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

@mrsgingernoisette 6 ай бұрын

This is a masterclass....

@b.1791 6 ай бұрын

I’m glad to here that trial and error are apart of the process. Because let me tell you…😂 😮‍💨

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

haha. Amen!

@stephaniefairey8633 5 ай бұрын

I've just found you. You're awesome. Thank you for all the knowledge!

@CorneliusQuiring 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. 🙏🏻

@Treesusb 6 ай бұрын

I feel like I’m watching a serial killer teach me to sew. That’s a good thing. You are different and I like it

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

🤠🙏🏻

@jay_cadiramen 6 ай бұрын

This is such a great video. Very inspiring... I tend to rush into sewing, without doing too much testing.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

I make these videos to remind myself to slow down and take my time :)

@mashai1161 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video!

@zinaabd3153 5 ай бұрын

Hello, you are more handsome without the hat ...I have the same problems you mentioned, and thank you for finding solutions

@CorneliusQuiring 5 ай бұрын

I am glad to hear that my video was of use to you. Happy sewing.

@tracyfrost 6 ай бұрын

Excellent you did it

@jaydee7097 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant video. Thank you so much.

@Lumi_LH 6 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@petamorrantactoruk95 6 ай бұрын

Spot on Editing Corn 🌽👌🤠

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

I'll send him your regards :)

@woodsdesign66 6 ай бұрын

Very entertaining and informative. That was an awesome amount of work, both the pattern fitting and the editing. Appreciate your effort.❤

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

You are kind, thank you and thank you for the generous support.

@jeffstamand 4 ай бұрын

Great editing bud! This video is soo helpful. 🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

@CorneliusQuiring 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear it. 🤠🙏🏻

@antoniokinsey4041 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos:)

@ana_samana 6 ай бұрын

The greatest secret is tweaking. ALOT 😅

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

@GracieCustomFit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

You are very generous. thank you!

@labrillanteluz6747 6 ай бұрын

Los hombros des-alineados, pueden indicar necesidad de ajuste quiropráctico, puedes tener una ligera escoliosis.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Correcto, tengo escoliosis.

@glitzyeyezz5252 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a beginner to pattern drafting. I want to draft a pattern with my measurements. I am a big busted,small waisted lady with a lil’ slope shoulder. I tried different methods to draft a basic body block. Either the dart is too big, or I have excess fabric at the armhole. Can you please upload a tutorial for basic bodice pattern? Thanks

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion, I will consider it for a future video.

@tracyfrost 6 ай бұрын

Did you draft your pattern yourself? I find even when I buy indie patterns I have to change them. It’s all part of the process to get a good fit.

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

Yep, this is fully self-drafted. Everything has to be customized indeed!

@SparkyOne549 6 ай бұрын

Recently, I got a life altering, physically changing diagnosis of Graves’ disease. All the clothes I’ve made so far, since I’ve been treated, I can’t wear anymore 😭. The medications slow the thyroid down to hopefully normal, but make me gain weight, no matter how little I eat. I’m so deflated knowing that if I make clothes to fit now, those clothes will have to go into the pile of clothes I can’t wear. Ugh. Also, as a result of all this medical testing, I’m broke so I can’t buy more fabric to keep making clothes if the clothes won’t fit me anymore. I know it’s a lot easier to alter clothes from bigger to small but not smaller to bigger. I don’t know what to do now.

@dotschischloh9767 6 ай бұрын

My DR added Wegovy to my thyroid medication. It slowed down the weight gain. Worth asking your DR. Good luck.

@SparkyOne549 6 ай бұрын

@@dotschischloh9767 I’m not overweight though, I have gained 19lbs but I’m still underweight for my height. But a different clothes size. I don’t want to make clothes in new sizes because I’m not sure if I will gain more weight., and if I do, I don’t know how much.

@dotschischloh9767 6 ай бұрын

It is definitely a process to get the medication, correct. Everyone is so different. Been trying to get my dosages right for 2 years. It is better but now I am cold all the time.

@SparkyOne549 6 ай бұрын

@@dotschischloh9767 Yes, everyone Is different. I’ve heard and read so many horror stories of this journey. So, you’ve been on the medication 2 years or still on it? and are your thyroid numbers in the normal range?

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that my friend. Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing it here in the comments. I hope you're able to figure out how to manage and live with it.

@abulbashar344 6 ай бұрын

interesting

@danielurbina4710 6 ай бұрын

💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍

@htyvty9981 6 ай бұрын

Please make a video about how you trim your mustache

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for someone to ask!

@joycegonzales4994 6 ай бұрын

That’s a lot of work

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

amen!

@tadesseyifru5147 5 ай бұрын

cornelius am new to sewing and slow learner. Have you the gut to help me a good tailer.

@CorneliusQuiring 5 ай бұрын

you got this!

@lisahodges8299 6 ай бұрын

Complaint.... I can't press like twice. Birdy

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

@BlueyMcPhluey 6 ай бұрын

How come you're still developing shirt patterns? You've been at this for a while, I would imagine that you've got a master template that has been iterated upon over the years? I don't mean this in a judgmental way, just curious...

@CorneliusQuiring 6 ай бұрын

You as a good question. I find I learn so much over the course of a year or 2 that I like to start from scratch and apply what I learned. With each iteration, I find my garments ten to fit better.