How To: Read & Understand a Dressmaking Sewing Pattern?

Do you understand dressmaking patterns? How to read a dressmaking pattern and what all the little marks mean. In this tutorial I cover a step by step of what a sewing pattern covers, from the front of the envelope, the back cover, the paper pattern inside and the instruction booklet.

Learn how to read your measurements and find the finished garment measurements. How to work how much much fabric you need, whether you need a nap layout, what nap is and more....

If there is anything I have missed or you don't understand please ask in the comments below and I will cover it.

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[cliffordcarnicom]

For a new sewer, there is a whole lot going on, even with a "very easy" pattern! This is a great help to know what to expect and look for ahead of time, rather than post mistake, thanks much!

[reallifelove]

Aneka, I appreciate your video tutorials SO much! They are so respectful. They give me the sense of being guided as I set out on a journey, with a clear light to see everything I am doing, and the feeling that I have great support to start the learning process with. Thank you for what you do!

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Sneha
Thank you. Would you be able at some point to do a tutorial on actually making an item and following the instructions, sometimes it is difficult to understand what the instructions mean

[estherb]

Thank you so much for such fabulous tutorials. Your beginner series inspired me to finally learn to sew. A month latter I’ve made my kids many simple clothes and I’ve been brave enough to buy a pattern for myself which I’m about to tackle.

[lindanoreika]

So much learned. Thank you dear. Much appreciated. 🤗🤗🤗

[marionlacey]

Hello Aneka. Your instructional videos are brilliant and your lovely voice so clear and concise. Thank you. I returned to sewing a year ago and enjoy your lessons so much! 🌺

[cherylivi]

This is incredible! I'm just learning to sew & I had no idea how to read the patterns. U are a life savior

[rowenacruz]

Thank you for explaining them clearly.

[kendal]

Wow, I would have not known that those were darts. McCalls and Simplicity darts look totally different. That pattern is very advanced!!

[sashafierce]

Wow! I was watching a lot of sewing videos and downloaded free patterns. But I was very confused about how to make or even interpret the patterns and this video came up! Thank you 🤩

[nanateali]

Thanks dear, I just bought one yesterday and I was thinking how I'm going to start doing that, and I'm seeing your video this morning on YouTube is so amazing thank you so much and God bless you🌹

[helenjzkkillick]

Hi - my mother taught us to sew when we were very young and we made virtually everything on our old treadle (now in my care) but I’ve forgotten so much, so thanks for your series.

[HarwinderKaur-iypx]

My favorite😍 classes and now I'm able to do anything in tailoring
Thank you so much❤😊

[BeaunaturelleFeb]

You’re such a good teacher! This was very well explained. Thank you.

[maleahlock]

You have such a lovely, concise way of conveying things. Thank you for the video. I wish I had access to something like this when I first started out! I will be sharing your channel with new sewists.

[Janewomanpower]

this playlist was amazing. i've watched, watched and taken notes, watched and sorted out everything into categories. thank you. now on with practicing tell i feel comfortable learning how to make a dress from a pattern.

[jillmeincke]

Amazing video! Great tempo, so clear and informative. I am a beginner and learned so much- feels like you saved me from making some major mistakes!

[hlumelabongobi]

This was so awesome. Clear and easy to understand. Thank you so 👏

[conqueringmountscrapmorewi]

Another great tutorial. Thank you for sharing!

[ThePoppykosh]

Wow this is exactly what I need! I have subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to viewing your videos on sewing 🙏🙏