How to Enlarge One-Size Gridded Patterns to Plus Sizes

This may in fact be my most requested video! We're going to take a look at how to use one-size gridded patterns, like you can find in books and other pattern diagrams. Today, we're going to look at how to do this with skirts, and there will be a Part 2 to this soon which will look at bodices/corsets. This method will work for any waist size or length.

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[beatriceotter]

Some wrapping paper has a one-inch grid on the back of it to make cutting easier. If you find some of it and buy it on sale after holidays, it's fairly cheap and then you have gridded paper!

[annedavis]

A warning that Hunnisett used metric natively, and she warns that the inch measurement is approximate. People who are using her pattern because they've discovered the specific one is in their size should therefore use the cm measure, because it will more accurately produce the garment in their own size.

[renji]

Thank you so very much! I’m a plus-size woman myself to the point that no store bought patterns even fit. I’ve been trying to figure out how to draft patterns from books so I can wear pretty things too. This is a life saver! I can finally start to rap my head around all this.

[leathalleeks]

I’ve just started looking into how to do this (talk about biting off more than I can chew😂) the timing couldn’t be more perfect! Thank you for taking the time!!! 💕💕💕

[onegirlarmy]

As someone with a "natural" bum roll, your measurements about skirt length and having the back longer than the front made so much sense! Most plus size skirts are rectangles, but your description made so much shape. Maybe if I watch your channel long enough, I'll get the courage to try to sew for myself. I'd love to see more videos like this or even just how to start if you only have basic sewing skills.

[creafrea]

Hi Rebecca, you explained this very clearly, such a great help. What I do when taking patterns out of a grid in a book; I drew out a 1” grid on a very large piece of cardboard. I put my pattern paper over that and add a washi tape to prevent shifting. Because the pattern paper is somewhat transparant i can see the grid and just draw out the pattern counting the squares. Works wonderful..

[beatriceotter]

Also, if you're regularly making things from gridded patterns, a longer ruler is helpful. You can get long metal rulers (60 inches or so) in the hardware store. They're cheaper there than rulers in a fabric or hobby store!

[galaxysprinkles]

Very instructive, very well explained! Great video! 😊🥰

[Lara-oqse]

Thank you so much for this. I have been wanting to tackle some things in patterns of fashion. I feel much more confident now 😊

[VBirchwood]

Such a wonderful resource for this community. Thanks Rebecca!

[kbowler]

Something that helps when using grids like this is to make a bolder line every 5 blocks. It makes counting a lot easier.

[Haghenveien]

It says 1 square= 2.5 cm (1 in) and that's not exactly true, 1 in=2.54 cm. So there's some error there and it can be significant depending on the lenght of the mesurement. And if they weren't consistent rounding up or down when doing the conversions for all the mesurement, that can explain why the back piece ended up being shorter.

[annterrywilliams]

Looking forward to part 2. Thanks for the info! Your video really helped me with some vintage lingerie patterns!!

[Zimothy]

I've been meaning to try working from a gridded pattern for a while now and knew that I could trial-and-error my way to victory, but having this good guide is so helpful! It'll take a lot of struggle out of my first attempt. Thank you! :)

[michellecornum]

Yes!This is perfect, and it came just in time to help me draft a new skirt

[hazeluzzell]

Your book is available on Amazon (UK) I think. £200 for hardcover, £79 for paperback.

[ObservationOrientedModeling]

...Love your endless supply of creative energy! I look forward to the next video on this topic.

[peggyriordan]

I loved this video! I have always wondered how this was done and now I know...at least I have something to refer to when I decide to draft something myself! Thank you so much and I look forward to watching the next one too!

[dee-annegordon]

This is a wonderful resource video. I have Izabella's book (and have ordered her 2nd book), but have never actually made anything using this method for patterns. This has certainly helped me better visualize the process.

[petapendlebury]

Love working from a grid - fortunately for me most seem to be close to my measurements but I still check like this. And the pattern is free! Well, after you've bought the book 😁📚 looking forward to seeing the 'other' method.