How to read a Sewing Pattern for Beginners - Creating your first sewing pattern!

In this video, I'll show you step by step how to make your very own pattern for sewing handmade garments, clothing, or accessories.

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Thank you so much for watching!

[eizqarqash]

I don't want my comment to sound emotional but if it wasn't for people like you and their awesome tutorial, I would've never been able to learn sewing as I can't afford going to design school. Thank you so much. You can't imagine how helpful your tutorials are!

[jdmarr]

I've been avoiding using paper patterns for 50+ years because they looked confusing & intimidating.
You disproved that theory in this very informative & easy-to-understand tutorial.
I just bought a McCalls scissor keeper/notions paper pattern.
This 70+ year old intermediate beginner sewer is pretty psyched about it.
Thank you !!!

[GrahamFrood]

What a great teacher you are, I now understand a bit more

[UniversalEngineer]

This guy uses industrial 1-2-3 blocks for pattern weights. He is every man’s man! Great video. 👏👏👏

[lindoung]

Finally I found clear instructions on how to read a pattern. Thank you.

[leggedgirl]

I have no one in my life who sews, and your videos have been invaluable in helping me learn. A lot of the other patterns for beginners videos don't go into seam allowances or cover the specifics of pattern markings. Your filming style makes following the content very intuitive, thanks for the info!

[dcortevi]

I hemmed some jeans this weekend and used my wife's sewing machine and it was really fun. I wanted to create something more complicated and to scratch the creative part of my brain, but the process seemed daunting. Your videos have given the me the confidence to tackle a project and I'll be making your zippered pouch first. As someone who also makes YouTube videos, I appreciate the amount of time, effort, editing these can take. Thank you so much for making them and keep up the stellar work!

[patriciajrs]

I am seriously, pleaseantly surprised at all of the men I see sewing and making sewing videos. Bravos guys. Wonderful.

[ewelulu]

So clear and no fuckery. Surprisingly hard to find on this topic, tysm.

[NancyRileyNuniverse]

Excellent video!!!! I love NO music; just what we need to hear!!!! Thanks so much.

[BevJoseph]

The best clearest pattern tutorial I’ve ever seen! Perfect for a beginner and no fluff just how I like. I just subscribed!!!

[Angel_Hearted]

I just want to say I love how you get right to the point. This is indeed a well recorded tutorial for DIY. I am going to definitely be sharing your videos.

[deannachessel]

You are so generous to share your knowledge with us fumbling intimidated beginners lol ❤

[lissaurena]

As someone who went to fashion school and now using these patterns THANK YOU for making this video. I’ve been looking at this packet and feeling like they’re making it seem we’re building a jet😂😂😂.

[wayneschuler]

You are clear and easy to follow, I appreciate your style of communication.

[lorenawilliams]

Thank Odin all father for the sewing viking! This is easy for me to understand (mayor ADHD here) you know what I don't feel like giving up and selling my sewing machine. Thank you for sharing, much, much appreciated.

[markdaly]

hillbilly mark here- i see you are using machinists 1-2-3 blocks as weights to hold paper in place great idea. love your vids i am a beginner to sewing

[jillburn]

Ive taken up sewing and I dont know if you realise what a God send your videos are to me ! thank you so much x

[kathyhoodstock]

Extremely helpful and very much appreciate your straight forward videos. No music, no bs, just clear instructions. Thank You! Perfect lockdown use of time, learning a new skill.

[qwertyqwerty]

You are VERY GIFTED at teaching ! I really appreciate you for teaching us beginners in a way that we are able to understand !