Tops not FITTING RIGHT? FIX IT: FULL BUST ADJUSTMENT (FBA). It makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE.

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3 жыл бұрын

Hello, friends! Welcome back to the “Let’s sew our best fitting woven top” series! This is the very awaited and so necessary episode on full bust adjustments! I know not everyone needs them, but you might do and not know it. You will see a very practical hands on videos today!
I have also sewn an ill fitting top to illustrate how bad a different cup size can fit, even though the circumference is ok. We will be covering lots of cup sizes today.
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@eileenmackin8221 3 жыл бұрын

I took a class in FBA and when the instructor realised I have 6 inches difference between high and full bust and narrow shoulders she more or less ran away and left me wondering what to do. I have watched many videos and made umpteen changes on different patterns and I all but gave up. So wow this video is brilliant. You have explained it perfectly and shown me how the rest of the pattern should look AND done it on my size and not only on a size 14. Thank you so much xx

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe a teacher did that 🤯. I’m sad that happened to you and I hope this video helps :)

@eileenmackin8221 3 жыл бұрын

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles yes thank you it was great and you explained it perfectly. I don’t have a lot of time to sew at the moment but definitely going to practice fba to get a great fit. Thank you so much x

@onlyyou725 Жыл бұрын

I am so excited to try the y!! I'm getting ready to try a new pattern, so there will be many adjustments (not my favorite part) if this works better for me the money I will save!! Thank you so much for this information.

@nellitheelliphant Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for commenting with your frame of reference! I just measured and I've got 5.5-6" difference too so this is so encouraging!

@JosyO-jv6fl 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Karina, this is SO useful to us larger busted women

@ginnyrivera2786 3 жыл бұрын

Karina, you are a gifted teacher. I appreciate all the work you put into this video, making it easy to understand. You are a treasure!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I really needed it. Especially with these types of videos that I know will perform poorly on KZfaq.

@janicek6399 3 ай бұрын

This is very helpful for me because I sew for my daughters . All 3 girls are different from each other and totally different from me. The"Y" added just enough to help my middle girl, thank you! I realize I'm watching this again 2 years after you filmed it but i needed to review so thought I'd let you know 😉

@georgielewis4180 2 ай бұрын

This is brilliant! Every FBA video and explanation has left me fearful and anxious and you have explained it so simply I finally get it. Thank you so much Karina. You are an incredible teacher.

@suecrook5606 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Karina, I think I understand everything you have discussed. Now I'm going to put it into practice.

@apriljodoin9643 24 күн бұрын

Your muslin and explanation was very helpful! 🎉

@dailydedication2663 4 ай бұрын

This is so helpful. You’re a very good teacher!! Thanks!!

@martaaberg3330 3 жыл бұрын

All I can think of is how much I would LOVE to take a class with you in person to learn all the fitting tricks. You are so good at explaining this.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to teach in person but I don’t see how that can be possible.

@lorieburtt592 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I have a very full bust and have made many full bust adjustments, so I’m quite confident making them. I’ve also been sewing for over 50 years. But, this is the most comprehensive and most clearly explained process for bust adjustments I have ever seen!!! Very well done! ❤❤❤

@dianemontavon5670 3 жыл бұрын

I've taken a class on FBA and watched many videos. This is the best one I've seen. You explain it very well. Thank you.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement :)

@maunette1024 6 ай бұрын

Karina, There is no contest between your explanation and ANYONE else's I've seen. Particularly your point at 10:40 when you show that if you don't have the high bust measurement, you need to calculate it. Brilliant! I have watched a ton of videos on this and no one else clarifies this crucial point. A THOUSAND THANKS.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dig4info 3 жыл бұрын

Another terrific video from you. It must take so much time for you to put these tutorials together, and then share your expertise with all of us. Thank you very much.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it’s helpful. Yes they take incredibly long to make. I don’t even want to count the hours 😀

@kaben20 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Katrina for this video. It is the absolute “best” explanation of bust adjustments. When I first started sewing (many years ago) I could buy a pattern, choose the bust size and it fit perfectly. Now that is not the case so these adjustments are necessary for a good fit. You have made this process much easier. Your video isn’t long, it’s “informative”. 😊

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

That was my story too, in the past. Fitting was a non existent issue in my head when I was younger.

@sandrasaunders3416 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. You explain things so well. You give us the important details that others don't mention. xx

@cathleenvance4441 2 жыл бұрын

Karina, I just want you to know that I appreciate you so so much. You give us so much amazing information. My sewing has improved by leaps and bounds since I have subscribed to your channel. That is the absolute truth. Thank you so much for all the time you spend teaching us .

@annettevaughn9451 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first time a full bust adjustment has been explained to me so clearly. Thank you so much, I now know what to do.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@maxinekershaw9756 5 ай бұрын

This was VERY Helpful. Thank you sooooooo much for sharing. I did my first time ever draft. I sew for my daughter and several times she’s ended up with ‘pancake’ bust 😂. I’m excited to try. Again…thanks so much

@nmb2738 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for a great lesson!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@debm460 2 жыл бұрын

Love Karina’s Annie Top and just had to come here to learn the FBA adjustment. I’ve been avoiding it because other tutorials were confusing to me (photo and explanations). This is so easy to do and can’t go back. My first woven top as a newbie. Learned a lot and enjoyed sewing it so much ❤️🇨🇦.

@cigdemunal520 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the the most detailed and useful fba videos that I have watched. You are so good at explaining... Thank you...

@ellenpowell4155 2 жыл бұрын

This is THE BEST explanation of FBA I’ve seen. It makes so much sense n u explain it so well with how the pattern is cut n how to make an extra cut for those of us that have a big difference in the high bust n full bust measurement. Thanks so much

@jenniferclifford4669 Жыл бұрын

Hi Karina, I have just discovered fbas and Itch to Stitch patterns. What a game changer! Thank you so much for all the information you share with us

@helenmwilliams 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much you explanation has really explained it all to me properly much appreciated

@aprilsblanding Жыл бұрын

Giiiiirrrrllll the way you gave me a whole lightbulb moment!!!!! Thanks so so much hun!!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@deejcarter2003 4 ай бұрын

This was so helpful.❤ Thanks so much.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bharatijha3105 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! But i have to see video one more time to understand and enjoy the pattern

@jgsawka 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely the best FBA I've come across! Thank you! Great explanation. Subbed!!

@lisettevial2629 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the very best video on FBA! I have been watching so many but this one is the best. Do you have the same but for pants adjustment? So clear, so well explained, thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

For pants, sure do :) kzfaq.info/sun/PLwk5xT21q_c1s4_FgX0aHcqcFG-9gpgzO

@thecpikas 3 жыл бұрын

This is very timely as I need to make something for someone else with an F sewing cup from a B pattern. So helpful - thank you as always!

@lindanorman2346 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain things to us. You say take your time to figure it out. Thanks so much for putting in the time it takes to make us understand sewing and fitting.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad this is helpful for you :)

@charlottehayward5943 Жыл бұрын

I've always been intimidated by fba. You make it so easy to understand. Thank you so much.

@HappyWithMyHeadset 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Karina. I'm learning this so I can sew lovely, fun garments for people I care about. You're a gem!

@gwensteddy2038 11 ай бұрын

Excellent.. I need to adjust for 42 chest to 49 bust and your Y fitting looks like it might actually work 😁 Thank you so very much.

@soulfulsue2378 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been trying to understand how to do a full bust adjustment and I’ve gone through several videos. Yours is by far the best. ❤️

@user-nu8ir2ds7x 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched many “how to” and this was the best ever, long but very informative. I will now search for your other videos many thanks.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

It’s long because it’s meant to go in depth. I’m interested in always explaining the “why” and that takes longer than just saying “it’s like this” and nothing else.

@user-nu8ir2ds7x 2 жыл бұрын

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles apologies when I put “long” I didn’t mean that it was too long. I watched it from start to finish and learnt so much.

@Lemmikki2011 3 жыл бұрын

I love you fitting tutorials. They are so informative and very hepful. Thank you, Karina! Your thorough explanations are much appreciated.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Marty_Makes Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thx so much.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@bia-ingerberit 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this tutorial. You are teaching very good and you make it so easy to understand. Thank you. Regards from Norway 👍🥰

@georgiagem7689 Жыл бұрын

Dear Karina, do you have a tutorial on FBA when there's no dart? You're the greatest.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles Жыл бұрын

In the context of knits or woven?

@georgiagem7689 Жыл бұрын

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Woven

@sallystone2743 Жыл бұрын

Karina: what a great explanation. I’ve been wary of making myself a button down shirt because the pattern I wanted to use, needed a FBA. Now I’ve worked along side your video et voila! It’s done. Thank you!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! It’ll make a huge difference :)

@damdamfino Жыл бұрын

I have a 10” difference from HB and FB, and so even with a FBA I don’t like the look. Darts too big, and the waist ends up way bigger than I need (my waist is 8” smaller than my HB, so I even have to grade my bottom without the FBA) BUT THANK YOU for the quick mention of the Y adjustment at the end. I almost clicked out before you mentioned it, so I hope someone else bigger than an H sees my comment so they can watch to the end! I can’t wait to try it and see if I like it better

@zenanadancewear 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you think - and how you explain all of the details in an easily understood manner. Thank you so much for this fitting series.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome :)

@kerstinshadbolt1003 3 жыл бұрын

Karina, another brilliant video - just the kind I love! Thank you!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad :)

@frederickfung8876 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your lesson. Very thorough, informative and educated. Well done !!

@glenysd546 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video - I've watched so many videos about FBAs, but this is the first one I've truly understood. Confident that I can try and put this into practice now!

@lilybogaards5089 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained! Hope this encourages more people to start with better fitting size overall and do the FBA they need. It give such a better fit and look. And once you have done the adjustment a few times is not that complicated and so worth the little bit of extra effort for the result. 💕

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. This can be super fast to do :)

@lizblack735 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have always had problems with the necklines being way too big and the shoulders hanging off. Now I know why and how I can fix it. Your explanation made so much sense. Thanks again.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get a better fitting top the next time you make one :)

@cherylp.3347 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this! Very helpful. Last year I went back to garment sewing and was having a terrible time with the fit. I have a 4-5 inch difference between high and full bust and my garments were gapping across the top, and very ill fitting because I chose the pattern based on my bust size. I didn’t know any different, I didn’t know about the high bust measurement or FBA’s. I’ve learnt so much in the last year , much thanks to you.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it makes a difference in your future tops :)

@lyndagasper4346 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!!!! I just tried my first fba and what a difference. I’m so happy with the outcome. I did have a slight issue with the darts but I know how to fix it thanks to this video. Thank you for sharing. Your videos are so helpful. I learned to sew via KZfaq a year and a half ago and especially thanks to your how to videos.. You are so talented and a wonderful teacher.

@peacelovesweets 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure learning from you.

@TandZAptLife Жыл бұрын

Hi. I am starting back sewing and I am using this video to share with others call I make a full bust adjustment along with making adjustments to my waist and my hips! I know what you know when it is done.😊

@rosg554 3 жыл бұрын

I found this demo very clear and helpful so thank you Karina.

@lisamccaff9217 10 ай бұрын

This is great. I’m a new sewist, about to start my THIRD muslin but I’m determined to figure this stuff out early and I learned SO much from this tutorial. Thank you! Subscribed!

@Hiker_who_Sews 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

@vernonahale375 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this. Never thought of myself as full busted but recently measured and I have 6-1/2” difference. No wonder shirts are huge in the shoulders or tight in the bust

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have better fitting results next time :)

@gemmasremchevich6719 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karina. I get it now. Such a great informative video. X

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad :)

@sharonvernetti1256 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! You are quite a great teacher!!!

@daraharper2003 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Patience to do this!!😍😍😍

@nozztozz 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation!

@nancyk1056 Жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials.

@judykski4916 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in-depth demonstrations and for including all the larger adjustments for an FBA. I'd forgotten about the "Y" adjustment I'd learned from a Palmer/Pletsch book so thanks for that reminder. I didn't realize Itch to Stitch included D cup sizing in their patterns so thanks for bringing that to my attention.

@lynnejones257 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you. Keep safe and well. ❤️

@irismuller74 2 жыл бұрын

WOW , what a wonderful tutorial !! Thank you very much !

@ritafairclough6470 4 ай бұрын

well done I think I understand!

@bigkaffy8495 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karina, a very useful video. Very clearly explained.

@robertecaissie4008 Жыл бұрын

Your an amazing teacher . Love to listen to your tutorial .

@dzifad.6137 Жыл бұрын

Thank you . It’s worth watching from beginning to end.

@michelleyoung7364 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karina , for such an in-depth FBA tutorial. I have watched many videos teaching on this subject, but I always had questions after watching. I am happy to say all my questions have been answered. Thank you again for another detailed tutorial.

@kellykranz7652 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this in-depth video.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome :)

@evalucilledixon3879 3 жыл бұрын

Full Bust Adjustment? --Great explanation about a common problem. Thank you So MUCH. ~ L

@maryhull531 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karina . Very helpful .

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@amyoungil 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this! Even though I'm the opposite fitting activity -- love to hear your perspectives and always learn so much from you, Karina!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

The SBA video will be helpful too then :)

@Sewsew60 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial so easy to follow, thank you 😊

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it :)

@aseret01666 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for teaching this. Like a previous comment, I've looked at FBA tutorials but never 'got' it. Now I understand!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! That makes me so happy 😀

@carmenfringer4740 3 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials. You explain it so well thank you

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it :)

@marygreen7225 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Karina, thank you very much.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😀

@jacquieblacquiere5186 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right, Karina. I have been avoiding doing an FBA even though I knew I needed it. I really understand better now that I've watched this and feel excited to try. Thank you - I will report back once I've tried it.

@Kitasews 3 жыл бұрын

Karina thank you so much for this video! You are an excellent teacher and I always enjoy and learn so much from your videos. I know my makes will look better with an adjustment and I have a TNT top pattern that is only 2 pieces that I am excited to follow along with your video and try it one on. I have put it off too long I need to dig in and learn how to do the FBA that I need. Thanks so much for your excellent tutorial on this I really appreciate it!

@marigoldmirror5194 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shalinitahiliani5325 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! I can't wait to try it now.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I hope it works out well for you :)

@allure1968 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial ❤️ thank you 🙏

@robertafahrni7169 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you! So clear and helpful and also the math calculation at the end. Great! Not used to seeing you in a sweater though... :)

@bettyp51 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! I understand how to do a fba! Thank you!

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad. It’s actually fun!

@libbybennett3067 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial Karina

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@damlakacmaz8743 9 ай бұрын

amazing video thank you so much 😍

@monaswinney7128 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you. I am going to try the Y adjustment. A great tutorial.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@deidrabenson361 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sooo much for sharing, this was very important!!😍

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you think so. The fit is so much better when the bust is right :)

@royalcoachclassics7818 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your deliberate, thorough explanations. And on a rather delicate subject no less. You handled it like a pro. I have bookmarked this page so when I sew clothing, maybe I'll actually get something to fit! LOL

@karenpropp Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ann-elisefryen6364 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing, so useful to see "how to" on paper, brilliant :-)

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@christineennis4766 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was very informative I think I will try this . You always explain in such detail.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I hope the detail helps but I know it makes the videos a little longer :)

@janetgibson683 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Karina what a wonderful class Karina it makes my head spin at time’s but you are so good at explaining and I may have to repeat my watching and maybe I will get there. In time . Love Janet.

@deniseblake6214 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched FBA adjustment vlogs before and lost the will to live, so, consequently failed to accomplish.... you’ve now made it really clear for me and I can have a go now! Thank you

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@latashajones3369 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. I am petite in height but heavier in the waist and hip. Therefore, I always have to adjust patterns for a great fit. Your tutorials and resources really help. Thank you

@kellymartin1176 3 жыл бұрын

This demonstration is just fabulous. I’m going to try it out now. I think Love Notions has full bust versions of patterns which is super helpful. They have done the work for me.

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

The full bust piece does have a limit though. 4-6” high bust to full bust difference. So there will be people who need an FBA on top of what’s there already.

@Cathybeez Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@diminett6462 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@kathiecline7632 Жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos and especially the fitting ones! Your explanations are so straightforward and easy to understand and thank you for that. I do have a question on being short waisted with a full bust. Which adjustment do you do first please?

@LiftingPinsandNeedles Жыл бұрын

I fix the length first and then the bust. I want the waist at the correct spot.

@charity.cunningham8313 3 жыл бұрын

This video was Awesome Karina! Thank you so much for including the math calculations at the end, it is very helpful! I also appreciate all of the visual examples! You have a blessed day!😀🥰

@LiftingPinsandNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked the little formula. I love it :)

@charity.cunningham8313 3 жыл бұрын

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles I love math, so it was a perfect addition to the video!😊