If you’re a plus-size sewer, you know the drill: You find a pattern you like, but it only goes up to a size 20 or so. You want to make it, but you’re not sure how to upsize the pattern to your size. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll show you how to take a pattern from straight size to plus size. We’ll also give you some tips on how to adjust the pattern to your unique figure. So grab your tape measure and let’s get started!
The process of grading a sewing pattern involves taking a single size and then making it larger or smaller as needed. By cutting a pattern apart and moving all of the pieces slightly away from each other, you can easily enlarge it by hand. Slash and spread grading can be thought of as a diagram in which you move the axes on the diagram. My patterns for women typically have a bust size of 34′′, implying a height of 4′′. In order to gain more depth, you should increase the size of your pattern before drawing, slicing, and stretching. As a result of it, you’ll have a better understanding of how to cut your fabric exactly to the pattern and how to properly measure your seam allowances. The number one rule is to order 3/8′′ x 25′′. This usually provides enough distance between the two measurements to reach the same landmark, such as the waist, in larger sizes. If you’re short waisted, it may not make sense to add length as your body expands.
Can I make a pattern work for petite plus size? Your measurements should be compared to the pattern and then sliced, spread, or overlap, but you should blend around the edges of your curves. Make sure you get the correct muslin and store it.
How Do You Enlarge A Sewing Pattern?
Determine what part of the pattern you want to measure (in the book or in plain paper) and multiply it by that number. If the pattern says ‘expanding by 200%,’ multiply the starting size by two. The pattern states that ‘enlarge by 200%’, and if the starting size is 1.5, multiply it by 200%.
How Do I Enlarge A Pattern Template?
There is no one definitive answer to this question. You can enlarge a pattern template by scanning it and then printing it out at a larger size, or by tracing it onto a new piece of paper and then enlarging it. You could also use a photocopier to enlarge the pattern template.
Cutting Out The Pattern
The pattern should be cut out of step 3, after the pattern lines on the smaller square have been matched with the pattern lines on the larger square.
How To Resize A Sewing Pattern
There is no one definitive way to resize a sewing pattern. Some people prefer to use a photocopier to enlarge or reduce the pattern to the desired size, while others use a ruler and graph paper to achieve their desired measurements. Some experienced sewers freehand their pattern alterations. No matter which method you choose, be sure to make a muslin test garment first to check the fit before cutting into your fashion fabric.
Printable sewing patterns are very easy to scale down or up in size. You can personalize your pattern by simply clicking a few buttons. Before you start, you must first consider the bag and visualize it. You’ll learn how to scale any pattern in this video, as I show you step-by-step how. There are a few factors to consider when changing the size of a bag. The affected pattern pieces must all be changed (or not changed). As a result, any snap closures will still work properly.
When printing all of your pattern pieces, the scale is always easily changed during the printing process. When you Downsize a pattern, you can usually make it look smaller and stick to the original printed sheet. The upsizing process divides your original pattern pieces into multiple pieces of paper, which can result in a large amount of wasted paper.
To Grade A Pattern, First Cut The Pattern Apart.
All pieces should be moved slightly away from one another before splitting the pattern into smaller pieces.
