Thanks for your comment! I actually have a whole video on drafting the perfect shirt collar if you're interested 😊 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ial1nsR7m8WZmmg.html

Thanks so much for flagging this! It's a really good point. Annoyingly I can't go back and edit the video, but I'm going to do a full video on best practise for truing seams, so I'll include this content again with lots of colours so it's clear 😊

@@PatternMakingWithLeigh You are such a gem . Thank you. Looking forward to it.

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰

Thank you for taking the time to comment - means so much! I tried to create the video I wish I'd had when I was studying fashion. Hope it helps you create some beautiful sleeve patterns! 🥰

@@PatternMakingWithLeigh I am sure it will! I can’t wait to try it. 😀

So great to hear you found the video useful! Sleeves can be tricky, so let me know if you have any questions 😊

Thank you Leigh. I am 75 and have been sewing most of my life but my shape is changing and there is too much pattern modification to make, easier to draft from scratch, hence attempting to teach myself some skills.

@@skywatcher8045 Yes, completely agree! Especially if you haven't made the pattern yourself. I always find it's best to do something from scratch. 😊

@@skywatcher8045 I'm also releasing part 1 of my video on how to fit dress sewing patterns and blocks tomorrow - this should help you too!

Yeah I only saw it when I started working in the industry. They don't really teach this dart in books or universities - maybe because you need to drape it, rather than use flat pattern making? It's so good though! It's the most efficient way to sculpt the front, and you can really sculpt the under bust too. Also, don't know if you've ever used the slash and spread technique to combine two darts on a 'standard' block? But when you put them together the dart gets really big, so there is always a risk you'll get a sharp point over the bust when you sew it. But this type of dart is really small, so it looks great over the bust.

Thanks so much for flagging this! I should have made it more clear in the video. The shoulder notch doesn't move. I've just moved the 'line' I used to draft the head, so it is in the centre. Does that make sense?

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Great to hear you loved the level of detail - I worry that I get a bit carried away sometimes 😂

Thank you! 🥰 Let me know if there is anything you want to see.

Great questions! Thanks so much for commenting. Do you mean drag lines on the lower half of the sleeve? So, when the arm is (naturally) bent there are some lines? I've never done this before (professionally), but I don't see why you couldn't slightly tilt the sleeve below the elbow, and ease the excess in (rather than having a dart). Let me explain... For a fitted style, the elbow dart is usually 2.5cm (1"), which is way too big to ease in without seeing any gathers. But, if you halved the amount (or maybe slightly more than half - depending on your fabric), I don't see why you couldn't ease it in, rather than creating a dart. The amount would be small enough so you wouldn't see any gathers, but you'd still be able to accommodate the bend of the arm. Does that make sense? Now that I'm writing this, I think this is actually a really great idea. I might have to do a V2 Sleeve video on it. 😊

Also, would you mind clarifying what you mean by 'flat pile'? I'm in the process of creating a Dress Sewing Pattern & Block Fitting video (and I'll be fitting a sleeve), so I can include this in that video 🥰

@@PatternMakingWithLeigh Thank you, good idea, I shall try.

@@PatternMakingWithLeigh flat toile, i.e. the cut trial fabric.

@@avdm196 Great! Let me know how you go 😊

This is such a great idea! TBH I'm not 100% happy with my mannequin either, so need to do some research. I also want to do a video on how to 'pad' a mannequin to your measurements - would that be helpful? All the big designers in the UK use K&L mannequins. They're amazing, but a bit expensive! But, you can keep a look out for second hand ones. www.kennettlindsell.com/product-category/mannequins/

​@@PatternMakingWithLeigh I believe a video on mannequins will be particularly helpful for many people, especially if it includes instructions on how to 'pad' a mannequin. Once someone learns how to properly pad a mannequin, they’ll likely realise they don’t need to invest in an adjustable one. Overall, I think it would be a great video to add to your growing collection.

@@romangladiator1106 Yes, it's a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. Thinking I'll do a proper video on how to measure your body too, then use these measurements to pad a mannequin 😊

@@PatternMakingWithLeigh That would be a great video. Probably a good idea to chapter the video too. If you're not aware, it's a KZfaq Studio tool.

Thank you! 🥰 So great to hear you liked the tutorial

Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback 🥰

Thank you so much for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the video😊

This looks great! Thanks for the recommendation 🥰

Thank you! ☺

Hey! Using Illustrator is actually a great idea! It will definitely save you time. If you want to purchase one of my blocks, I can send you the Illustrator file instead of the printed PDF? And if you change your mind, you can always print it yourself.

Hi Tine! That's a great idea. The Guide (that comes in the kit) does cover how to fit the block, but I can do a video too - it's always easier to see in a video. 😊 I'll let you know when I've created the video. With sizing, I'd go for the bigger size, so you have a bit of ease - 2 cm of ease (around the bust, waist and hip) is the industry standard.

@@PatternMakingWithLeigh Thank you so much☺

Thanks Jeannette! Is there anything in particular you'd like to learn, or see me do, with the Oversized Shirt Kit? I've got a couple of designs I'm working on, so I'll be creating more pattern videos soon 😊

Hi, my blocks don't have any measurements on them. You can find the Size Guide for the block (which is in cm and inches) on my website. www.cliqdpatternkits.com/products/one-dart-fitted-dress-pattern-kit My guides are written in cm, but they don't have as many measurements as other pattern cutting books, so you'll be able to follow them easily. Let me know if you have any more questions.

Hi Nemo, I plan to release one every week. So, stage 2 on 19/03, stage 3 on 26/03, and stage 4 on 26/03. If I can get them done sooner, I'll let you know. 😊

Hi Nemo, I'm ahead of schedule. Stage 2 of my Master the Art of Draping series is up and ready to watch. Would love to hear your feedback! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNGelbF4rc2Vpqs.html

Thank you! Lots of exciting things on the way ✨

Hi Nemo, Yes, the ease is 40 cm. The block is supposed to be oversized, so I'd go down a size if you don't want it to be too big. And yes, unfortunately the guides are sold old. I'll let you know when they are back in. We are working on a PDF version too, which will hopefully be available soon. Let me know if you have any more questions. Leigh xx

Thank you very much for your reply, Leigh. I got the Block yesterday and I look forward to receiving it by mail soon. Nemo @@PatternMakingWithLeigh

Thank you so much! Lots of exciting things to come 😊