Video: How to Read a Sewing Pattern

Learn how to read a sewing pattern with expert tips and advice on pattern pieces in this free how-to video on sewing patterns and techniques.

Video Transcript

today we are taking all the mystery out of how to read a sewing pattern. I know it's very exciting and just hold on to your seat because it's going to get better. Now, today we have decided to look at this Vogue top pattern because it's really simple and really easy. But, when you are fist picking out a pattern you've got to figure out number one, you're going to make something that you like. Number two, the way you find a pattern is literally by the pattern number and that you are going to see in the right hand corner. This is V8080, which means Vogue 8080. So you are going to go to the Vogue drawer to get this pattern. Then what you want to do is you want to look at the back because this is a plethora of information that you are going to be needing. The very first think when you find a pattern is you gotta get the right size. Because, without the right size, it's just not going to be a good experience for you. Now where you find sizing is right at the top of the envelope. And this really breaks it down into basic sizes: 6,8,10,12. But, it also breaks it into measurements as you see. Now this is the part that you have to be really honest with yourself. If you really are measuring a little bit bigger and are a size eight, just buy a size eight. There's no label inside, you're making it so nobody need to know that you cut out an eight and you're really a six, OK. And, when we come back, I'll show you what is next.

How to Read a Sewing Pattern

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