How to Use Russian Patterns if you Don't Speak Russian. Plus LOADS of Free Patterns to FIT YOU.

To use Russian patterns you don't need to speak Russian - see how you can easily translate the websites and make amazing clothes that fit you. The best thing is: there are lots of free patterns there - and the ones you need to buy are unbelievably cheap.The websites are tried and tested, I have sewn a lot of clothes using them.

Chapters / Time stamps
0:00 Why use Russian patterns?

01:00 Sizes, ease, instructions, styles and seam allowance in Russian patterns.
03:18 How to translate Russian websites on any browser
04:10 How to use the websites and buy Russian patterns or find free ones
11:35 Russian sewing patterns in English (Grasser, Lekala, La Forme) FREE PATTERNS!
25:49 Shkatulka - each pattern is FREE (in 3-4 sizes) and some translation tips
33:47 If you want more sporty, casual look
36:06 Do you want to see more? Let me know.

The websites mentioned

Some of the links I use might be affiliate, which means that if you use them to buy the product at NO additional cost for you, I might be paid a small comission. (If I ever earn any money this way I will use it to support WARS - my local animal shelter)

My machines:
Juki MO6714 DA
Juki MF7923 U11 B64 UT57

Babylock Ovation
Industrial Hemmer sold in the UK by Babylock

[AlenaMink]

It’s interesting even for me, who lives in Russia and sews all my life. Thanks

[annadossantosdavid]

Great vídeo, I did not know some of the Russian Patterns companies you mentioned, I am Russian and I make my clothes from when I was a kid. Now it is very easy to find your size in Russian, the Russian size is the half of the measurement of the bust in centimeters. Thank you again, Xx

[TillyTme]

Dear Alex, this is one of the main reasons why I love your vlogs. You expand my universe and I am so grateful. I have always be drawn to other cultures, other countries. Please do some more videos like this. Thank you x

[Loracanne]

I can't thank you enough for this. I suppose it is my own blissful ignorance that it has never occurred to me to check out patterns from a non English-speaking country. I can't believe how affordable these are! And they're *really* nice. Very trend-driven and contemporary.

[edinacole]

Oh I’ve been looking at Viki sews but was nervous since I only speak/read English. Thank you so much for creating this video ❤️❤️❤️

[gurdevsehra]

Thank you so much for sharing this information 👍

[claudiacampbell]

Thank you so much for all of the time you invested in this video for us. I cannot believe how low the prices are.

[sosewmad]

This was fascinating! I love lekala and Vicki and can't wait to try the others, thank you

[Frugalisama]

This is brilliant Alex, thank you so much for doing this, I'll mention your video when I'm talking about our Frugal Frocks challenge 😘

[jljkhoo]

Thank you for the video! I only know about vikisews and Grasser. Now so much more to have fun with! So excited

[Lisamakes]

Great tips in here, Alex, thank you!

[sarahmiddle]

Absolutely fascinating, I too love the new things I learn from watching your channel. And as a Brit I definitely need nudging to expand my horizon into the non-english world (I speak French and a bit of german but never would have thought about searching out sewing patterns in other languages). Thank you so much for sharing

[thebarefootsewer]

Loved this video. Loads of great information there. I was looking at one of those sites during the week
, but I didn’t have a clue really. Would love it if you would do another one like this, it would be much appreciated 😁 Thanks Alex👍👍

[laurajones]

Fascinating video, Alex. I know of Lekala, but didn't realize it's Russian. Recently found Grasser and think they have interesting patterns. The others are new to me and I'd love to see others. I don't think brief instructions would be an issue for me but would giggle when the cutting instructions advise to cut 1 children on the fold. 🤣🤣 I enjoy watching sewing videos from foreign countries-their construction methods are very different. Thank you for sharing.🥰

[musikkfamilien]

Thank you. Yes, I want to know more companies which has patterns. Also for plus sizes, please. Thank you!😊👏

[suepratt]

This is great, thank you. 😃 I know of Lekala and Grasser but now like the look of these other companies. I am amazed at the pricing but I guess it's all relevant to Russian prices overall. I loved it when you translated into another language to compare - " let's try Norwegian " 😂. 😘

[janicek]

This is so interesting! I think most of the patterns seem so detailed, and amazing prices! Thanks SO much. Probably I'll use it more for my entertainment but sometimes I just don't want anything I see in the pattern books or big 4 web sites for BIG$$$.

[maryb.c.]

This was great. I have purchased Burda Ru patterns as they are less than the EU versions though have been mystified on occasions with trying to translate sewing terms in instructions! I also sometimes watch "The Youtube channel 'I, woman' (Я Женщина)" that you highlighted, by using CC captions and then translating to English which helps --a bit. I loved some of these websites you showed us. Thank you for sharing. More pls.

[vmac]

Thank you for this very interesting video - really informative. Thanks

[sahayrahsookia]

What a treasure of information!!! I definitely love your video. Its the first time I fall on your channel. I am absolutely amazed by Russian sewing techniques. I am very grateful to you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. Keep doing your such informative videos please. Thank you loads.