WILL A SLOPER OR BLOCK SEWING PATTERN SOLVE ALL MY FIT ISSUES???

If you have ever heard of this magic sewing pattern called a block pattern or sloper pattern, and wondered if this magic pattern, made to your body measurements, is the answer to all your fit issues, let's talk about if it is!

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[Evelyn__Wood]

So tell us, what are your questions around block patterns? And what has been your avenue to get your own personal pattern library?
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[schoo]

Thank you so much. I have a terrible habit of believing I need to learn Every. Single. Thing. In order to just make one simple item. Your approach of "what is the least amount I can learn to get the most amount of improvement" is such a good idea and I need to remember it!

[clairetaylor]

I’m my pattern making design class, I was taught a rule that has always worked for me when using commercial patterns. It’s the 2/1/3 rule. When comparing you body measurements to those on the pattern size chart. You can fit 2 inches more in the bust, 1 inch more in the waist and 3 inches more into the hips without adjusting the commercial pattern. With this in mind I can develop an perfect fitting slopes. Happy designing!

[wierdogirl]

Having a personal block pattern is really helpful for people whose bodies are outside the normal. I used to wear a L cup bra size and a narrow back. There was no way I could get any commercial patterns to fit me, even the ones that specialize in large bust. Drafting my block pattern was a savior and the only I could get clothes to fit me.

[Stranger_Than_Fiction]

I can't take my eyes off your blouse, it's so pretty and the color is gorgeous on you!

[Morticia]

For me learning how to draft my own sloper and change it into the garments I wanted helped me understand standard patterns. And without the internet I might have given up a long time ago. In my country there aren't many possibilities to learn sewing and definitely not about altering a pattern for your body. I'm really glad my English is good enough so I have more ways to learn.

[celebkiriedhel]

I've been following a lot of youtubers who draft their own patterns. I kind of have to because I am larger than the normal patterns. I think slopers are definitely a great thing, but I think drafting patterns from clothes that already fit you is a great starting point for beginners. It gets people more confident to do patterns and adaptions.

[gerriebell]

What you said makes so much sense. I have taken some basic pattern drafting classes, and have drafted a basic T-shirt type top and an A-
line skirt. I have the Sure Fit design set and have made clothing with it. But do I want to draw out all the pieces for every different style garment I want to make, or like you said, take advantage of commercial patterns and let them do the work of drafting and creating styles? Learning basics of drafting helped me understand ease, and how 2, 3, or 4 basic pieces fit together to make a garment. This understanding has helped me know how to alter a pattern as needed. You are right, I tend to gravitate toward a few styles with only a few variations, so I don’t need a ton of patterns. Thank you for explaining things so clearly!

[kobaltkween]

Minor, minor point. A sloper is literally fit skin tight, with no ease, and no styling. A block is your basic piece that you use as a starting point for other designs. It has ease, and would work as an actual basic garment. You know how you see a new clothing line on the catwalk, and the pieces are all similar? They're all made from the same blocks. If your body doesn't change, you don't need a new sloper, but if you're working from a vastly different design, you might want a new block. For instance, a 4 panel circle skirt vs. a two panel pencil skirt could use different blocks, but both of those blocks could be made from a single sloper.

[janem]

Excellent information. Particularly your advice about only needing a few patterns in your pattern collection. I have maybe 20 patterns total. They are commercial. I adjust, I embellish. Its all anyone needs. Thank you so much. Best advice I give new sewists is to measure yourself and then measure the flat pattern pieces so you adjust before you cut.

[TheVelvetKitten]

I do love learning about pattern drafting and altering. I'm thrilled that I have a few patterns I have made as copycats off clothes that really fit me. What I find really strange about sewing is the weird amnesia, where I suddenly forget how to deal with a zipper. I just love it though, every single time I make something I feel accomplished. And non sewing peeps are always so amazed if I wear something I made. I love all of it. Upcycles, alters, patterns. Love! I just got an industrial machine, a Juki, at an estate sale for 95$, and spent $30 to rehab it. I really expect the industrial machine to up my game. Plus I got three huge bags of fabric for $7! so much material, so much inspiration! TY for all you do, it's wonderful to have your help :)

[Mary-j]

You are an incredible teacher. So easy to listen to and follow.

[denisedorsey]

Thanks for this video. I'm new to garment sewing (since I lost my job due to Covid last March) and I absolutely love it but the fit frustration is real! I started with wovens because the ease of sewing with them. I did make a toile and figured out the dart placement. I've made that adjustment to my pattern and used it as a guide on a different pattern. So yes, I think that's a little bit of what you are talking about. I've recently jumped into sewing with knits and of course they are much more forgiving in terms of fit but more challenging to sew on. I love this journey I'm on and each and every make has taught me so much. I keep a sewing journal and that has helped as it's a great reference. The key for me, now that I'm working again, is to keep sewing every weekend so I keep my skills sharp. Thank you for the clear, focused videos you put out. ❤️

[fortysomethingbadgirls]

Glad I invested in several boxes of patterns at Goodwill. Practice pattern alterations. Thank you for sharing this one.

[mothersuperior]

One of my local high schools runs pattern making classes. By the end I had a bodice, skirt and trouser block.

It has been a great investment of both time and money.

[thebratqueen]

Never heard it called a block or sloper pattern before but I have seen other youtubers who have a pattern of themselves that they've drafted that they use as their start point for drafting future patterns. I like how you explained that there's really two ways to get to that end result and ultimately the goal is you understand the fit needs of your own body.

[Hopeapotheke]

Thank you for this. I am new to sewing and another girl made a video recently about sloper's and I was so lost...and it was INCREDIBLY intimidating. I'm like...I barely know how to make my sewing machine work, I don't know how to read a pattern hardly at all. You're crazy lol. You just made me feel A LOT better.

[christinemartin]

Hi from England. I am an experienced self taught sewer and learn so much from your videos I don't think that I have ever found my fitting solution, perhaps because I have not had enough confidence in what I am doing but with your videos I am learning. Thank you for doing them.

[jeniwrightsonkramer]

oh my gosh, thank you for all of your helpful information! I think I just found my *new favorite* channel! I'm just letting each one of your videos roll into the next, they're all so good! <3

[annabodot]

I'm making my very first garment from a pattern - a simple bathrobe. I puzzled over a "center line" marking on the pattern. Thanks to your video, I figured it was there as a point of alteration. Yup, it is! So helpful.