Part 1: Sew Along | Curvy Girl Pattern Hacks | The Blue Dress S8910
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- Thank you for joining my first Sewing for Curvy Girls Sew Along Tutorials! This sewing video is Part 1 of a 3 part series all about the pattern hacks I needed to do for a great fit. In other words I will demonstrate cutting adjustments I made so The Blue Dress Pattern [Simplicity 8910 sewing with a sloper], to get a perfect fit and add a new make to my curvy capsule wardrobe. Cutting out a pattern together will be fun! Click SHOW MORE to see additional Video links:
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I love the way you explain step by step how you adapt the pattern to your measurements and body. Needed that kind of information for us who need to asdapt a standard pattern to ourselves 💞
It’s so good to see someone going slow.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow! You are speaking to my heart! Custom patterns to cover armpit fat...you are my sewing soul sister ❤️
Hi there, M! I am so sorry that I missed this comment from so long ago. I appreciate your patience with me during my too-long hiatus. I love being your sewing soul sister!
I am back making new videos, so I hope you find some little morsels in there to make your sewing practice much easier and more enjoyable! Welcome to my Curvy tribe! Stay tuned!
Wht a fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Great job with this sew along. I’ve learned a lot. I love seeing how you’ve used your sloper. There is so much out there about creating a sloper but almost nothing about using it. I love how real you are and that we are hearing your whole thought process. I like that you haven’t made all decisions off screen. You’ve edited it to the perfect amount of stream of consciousness.
Vicki, you're awesome! Thanks so much for your sweet words!
This is the most useful sewing tutorial I have watched. I'm very new to sewing and learned a tonne of information from this video. Thank you so much for taking the time to show the whole process. Love it!
Kimmy Bee, i am so happy that you're finding my videos so helpful. I hope you've found many more resources in the past year and that you've sewn yourself many items!
Just subscribed, trying to get back into sewing, thank you
Immediately hit the subscribe button when you started showing us how to use the sloper to adapt patterns. Thank you for your videos
Hi, Jacqueline! So happy you learned a little something about using slopers! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! More sloper related videos to come- stay tuned!
Woow, full of informations , I love it 😘😘😘
I'd like a tutorial for sloper. I always have problems with pattern fit. Thank you
Good morning, Juanita! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! A sloper tutorial is a very popular request! After my daughter's wedding in August, I'll start on it- promise!
Thank the Lord, I found your channel! I have never been successful fitting patterns to my body since that nice “hysterical” surgery in my 40s. My shape is similar to yours except my arms are much bigger around the back and probably the behind is a bit bigger. I have the bigger stomach now, darn it. I used to be a size 12-14 and only had to add 1/4 inch all the way around to the hip! I love to see my own clothes, but not so much now. With your help, maybe I can once more.
Hey, Della! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! Girl, you just get back on that sewing horse- don't give up! I can honestly say that sewing for this body is much more gratifying versus sewing for my tiny little figure of a few years ago! I seriously am three different sizes with regular patterns. But I'm not frustrated anymore, now that I've learned to make great slopers! Just keep watching and believe in yourself- and more importantly- LUV yourself the way you are!
@@thecurvysewist I’m trying, Robin. Your videos are certainly helping.
Robyn, I waited all day for this first blue 👗 dress video. Thanks so much! You didn't disappoint us. You have yet with another teaching video touching on several sewing techniques I didn't know! Keep it coming!😄
Hello, again, Marge! There are a few more, so keep watching! Thanks for joining my Curvy tribe!
So glad I came across this video! I also enjoy the challenge of pattern fitting! I can't wait to see the next video in this series and looking forward to seeing the finished product! New subbie here!!!
Hi, jgsawka! I'm glad you enjoyed vid #1! You can also find vid #2 on here! However, I hated the way it turned out, wrong fabric choice, and in my early days, I foolishly did not make a 3rd video. HUGE MISTAKE! I have taken alot of heat for that bad decision! But I have other sew alongs! And I have recently filmed several new videos and am editing them as we chat! I took a looong time off when I started working more, then had a few surgeries. Please stay tuned! And welcome to my Curvy Tribe!!!
Thank you so much for explaining how to adjust a pattern using your own block. You explained it so well, and I was able to understand perfectly without rewinding. I can’t believe how much I learned from this one video.
Oh, wow, Polly- I'm soooo happy i could help you! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! Your kind words are just an amazing boost for me to keep doing this. Thank you so much!
Just found you! so excited to watch. Thanks for helping.
Hi, Miss Annie! I'm so glad you found my channel! I hope you find some helpful nuggets and continue watching and learning! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
thank you for this amazing sew along tutorial, please keep you sew along tutorials coming.
Hi, dj! Im working on a few right now! Stay tuned!
OMG I am so glad I have found you on here, this video was so helpful as just got this pattern x
Well, hi, Michaela! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I hope you find alot of good stuff in my videos!
I was looking for curvy patterns. Love it!
Yay! Thank you, Joanne! I am so sorry that I missed this comment from so long ago. I appreciate your patience with me during my too-long hiatus. But I am back making new videos, so I hope you find some little morsels in there to make your sewing practice much easier and more enjoyable! Welcome to my Curvy tribe! Stay tuned!
Hi Robyn. I just found your channel and can’t wait to hear about your daughters wedding and what you wore. I’m looking forward to knowing how to make a slower too. I’m just starting to sew and can’t wait to learn from you!
Hi, Anna! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I'm excited to put a video of the wedding together! I had so many compliments on my outfit- and we had a wonderful time! I'm so thrilled that you feel you can learn from my videos- stay tuned!
This is the first time I have understood how to use a sloper! Definitely subscribing. Looking forward to learning lots from you; thank you. 😊
Debra, so sorry I missed your sweet comment! I hope you learned from my other videos and have had lots of success using your own sloper this past year. I'll be returning to my channel soon! Hope to see you here!
Hi Robyn frist time to watch your channel,thumps up.love your twin sister and I will name her Ruby.Robyn and Ruby sounds good to me. Bye
Hi, Polly! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I actually LUV the name Ruby! THAT'S IT! Thanks so much! Can't wait to feature Ruby in my next video!
Just found your channel, you make it look so easy I need to get my basic block made so I can use it as you did to insure a good fit.
Hi, Dana! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I have a sloper video planned, so maybe that will help you finish yours! (And, girl, it was NOT easy making mine!)
Hi Robyn,
I just love the logical way you use holding the pattern to your body and using the sloper to find the neccesary changes you to make. New subbie!!
Hey, Sharon! Thanks for saying that! And I'm thrilled to have you in my Curvy Tribe!
Awesome video! You're the only person who totallly breaks down how to use a sloper with commercial patterns. I learned so much. You've got a new curvy subscriber!! Keep 'em coming.
HI, LesaLegit! I am so sorry that I missed this comment from so long ago. I appreciate your patience with me during my too-long hiatus. I appreciate the awesome feedback!
I am back making new videos, so I hope you find some little morsels in there to make your sewing practice much easier and more enjoyable! Welcome to my Curvy tribe! Stay tuned!
This is so helpful!
Real life problems like bra straps, armpit fat, and the "booty shelf" 🤣🤣 I'm a size 6 but very petite and extra curvy, all legs,which is why I learned to sew. Otherwise nothing fits!
Hey, Laura, I'm on board with that! Even when I was tiny, I still had more curves than pants allowed for, and now I still have a great waistline from the back- that booty! Lol! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
Loved this, thanks.
Hi, Debra! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I hope you find alot of great info in my videos!
Great video. Glad I found your channel!💜🇦🇺
Hi, Sandra! Welcome! I'm so happy to be in Australia! Thanks for subscribing!
Just found your channel. I have brought shoulders and big bag so I love the way you fit your clothes thank you very much I will be looking at your channel from now on thank you very much
Well, hi there, Amelia! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! Looks like we both have similar fit issues. I hope you continue to find helpful info on my channel! Thank you so much for watching!
I just found your channel today and absolutely love it. I have been trying to sew for myself but failed at just about everything. My arms are also a big problem, much too big to the back....maybe now I can figure out how to adjust a pattern.
I just shared your video with Curvy Sewing Collective FB group and several people have already said they loved it. (the one where you sport several outfits out in your yard, I love it so I shared it)
Well, hi, gmaflor! Im so glad you're finding my channel helpful! Thanks for sharing on fb! I really appreciate that! Im working a video for making a sloper, and also one that addresses the upper arm and back issue. Keep watching!
So, so, helpful!!!
Hi, NFL! Thanks so much! Im glad you found some helpful nuggets! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
Wow i am learning so much.
Miss Annie, glad to hear that!
Brilliant 👏🏻🙌🏻 the sleeve fit is the most difficult for me. I need a full bicep adjustment but changing the sleeve cap arms eye is critical. That’s the part of the equation that’s missing for me. Thank you 🙏
Well, hi, Jan! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I am SO sorry that I'm just seeing your comment! But I'm happy your finding my videos useful! I have ones up now! Let's chat again!
😢I have to change this pattern so much. The front underarm is too big... the front is not long enough.... the back has gaps. Your right about fitted patterns. I'm trying to go smaller then larger on other sections
Mam you are Great. Demonstrations are too good to understand.
Sudip- welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I'm so glad you're learning from my channel!
Thank you I am new to seeing and you describe a lot of things in details
Hi, Noey! Im so glad you found something in my videos helpful! I haven't posted in several months, but I'm hoping to get back at it. Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
Thank you, very helpful Re fitting around armhole for full figure!
Hi, Fran! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I'm so happy you learned about armhole fitting! Lots more fitting tips coming! Click on the bell at the top of my page to be notified when a new video posts!
I loved your tutorial. New subs.
Hi, Nubia! So glad you're finding my tutorials helpful! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
I just came across your video at 3:10AM when I couldn’t sleep. This is the 1st video of yours that I’ve seen and it is right up my alley. What is the pattern you used for the absolutely gorgeous orange dress that you’re wearing at the beginning of the video? It’s so pretty and you look beautiful in it! 👸🏻
Hi, Laurie! I hate those 3:15 wake up calls in my head! Drives me crazy! But I'm glad you found my channel! I don't know that pattern right off, so I'll have to get home and get back to you. It's one my favorite patterns! And I seldom use patterns, so that's saying something! But, hey! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
I am so excited to learn about your tutorial videos! I am self taught and want to learn more about designing or altering my store bought patterns. I do have a question. What is the tool you are using to cut out your pattern pieces? It looks MUCH easier than using scissors! Thanks!
Well, hi, LuAnn! Welcome to my curvy tribe! I am using a rotary cutter- sew much easier than scissors! Mine is ergonomic and left handed. I suggest you start with the smaller size. And buy your blades at the hardware store, not a fabric or crafts store. They are generally $1 or $2 for two blades at the hardware store (look in the carpet cutting areas), versus $10 or $12 at the sewing store!
I do not make videos very often these days because my day job seriously interferes with my sewing life! Lol! But I am in Mexico right now wearing several outfits I made for the trip, and I plan on making a video of them!
Thank you~~~awesome
Hi. Lori! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
@@thecurvysewist You're still here! I'm glad to see it. I must start making my own clothes out of necessity, stores I used to shop at are closed post you-know-what. I wear skirts, but this tall curvy gal can't find any long enough. But I haven't sewn garments for, gosh, decades. So I'm fearful. I need to binge-watch your videos; I hope you will start posting videos again.
@@rosehavenfarm2969 Yes! I'm still here! 2020 and 2021 (especially) were so tough for me healthwise! Not because of The Rona, but an autoimmune issue (that I don't like to talk about.) BUT- I had a hip replacement and wrist surgery so I'm able to get back to it! Im finally getting back to being my former self! I have so much planned, and so little time, but I seriously miss my Curvy Tribe! Stay tuned!
@@thecurvysewist So glad to hear the issues are under control, and you'll make it back. And your personal stuff is just that, and never needs to be shared or broadcast on social media. Looking forward to learning from you, ma'am!
Love your tutorial for curvy girl! Where did you get your dress form? I love it!
Hi, BlessedMusic! Poppy is just a dress form from Joann's, size small, and I bought the pattern for my exact shape from Bootstrap Fashions. I really should a video on how I made her. By the way, Welcome To My Curvy Tribe!!!
I am curvy too. So happy to see you here. Where did you find that wonder dress double( dummy)?
Well, hi, Lou! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I am so sorry I'm just seeing your comment after so long. My Poppy (that's her name now!) was actually pretty easy to make. I used a size small dress form and ordered the pattern rom Bootstrap Fashions. You put in a bunch of measurements and- Bam! They send you an exact pattern of your shape! I should really make a video about Poppy. I get so many questions about her!
I don’t really know your name but I like your podcast so I have signed up. I’m looking forward to seeing more. Thanks 👵. Sally
Hi, Sally! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I'm Robyn and im so happy you're enjoying my channel!
So glad I found your channel! Just wondering, why do you fold on your size line instead of just cutting it off?
Well, I've always done that! I think it's because I want to preserve the pattern to use it again for a different sized me, or for one of my four daughters. Of course, in 37 years that's never happened! Lol! Now I think it's more of a habit. SuzySews, I'm so glad to have you in my Curvy Tribe!
Wow. I am not sure how you got that to be the same curve but bigger. You have obviously done it before! :)
Hi, Diane! Yes, I've done all of this before- well, for the most part, anyway. I'm finding that i learn with every project! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! So happy to have you!
Hi I just found you! I was wondering where you got your body form? I think sewing would be easier if I had one. Thanks for your videos!
Love you. Love the video. And where in the world did you get your body double!!! Love
Hi, Kathleen! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I'm so glad you're enjoying my channel! My form is a small Dritz form, with an exact, stuffed replica of my body on it. That came from Bootstrap Fashions. I'm doing a video about soon!
I love the dress you are wearing in the beginning of the video the red floral one, did you make it yourself?? if so what pattern??
Holy Smokes!!! Rebekah, how did I miss your comment? I am SO sorry! That is actually a top I'm wearing- and I'm totally devastated that I can't find more of that fabric! I do think I sort of used a pattern for it. I'll check when I get home and answer you this weekend!
Can you create a tutorial on how to make custom slopers? Also, where did you get your dress form?
Hi, Brenda! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I will definitely do a tute on slopers. Its our biggest challenge and our biggest accomplishment! Bootstrap Fashions is where i bought my Dress Form Cover. It was less than $40 and worth four times as much! Its changed my sewing life!
Great tutorial... but what if you dont have a slope?
Hi, Catherine! I am so sorry that I missed this comment from so long ago. I appreciate your patience with me during my too-long hiatus.
I haven't exactly made a video about making yourself a sloper- it's a long, involved process! But I am back making new videos, so I hope you find some little morsels in there to make your sewing practice much easier and more enjoyable! Welcome to my Curvy tribe! Stay tuned!
Hi Robyn, where is part 3 of this pattern?. Waiting to see it. Thanks.
What kind of rotary cutter is that? It’s cool lol xx
Hi, Live, Love! I'm using a Martelli Ergonomic cutter with a 60mm blade. Mine is a left handed one, you can also buy right handed. I got mine on Amazon. So sorry I'm just seeing your comment from so long ago! Hope you find my answer and check out my new videos!
Hi Robin! Firstly, I absolutely love the dress you're wearing. The fabric looks fun and free flowing. Now comes the questions. I am using Simplicity pattern # S8835 (C) and put an extra 2 inches on to the skirt part of the dress. Will I need to put that same 2 inches on the front/back parts of the bodice? Also, maybe you could name your mannequin Curvy Carry. :-) Tfs!
Ms Teresa, welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I apologize for taking so long to respond. You've probably already resolved these questions, but I'll find that pattern and see how i can help.
Could you do a video on how to make a dress form just like our bodies
Hi, Donna! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! Yes ma'am- I have a video planned on my twin dress form! Stay tuned!
What are you using to cut your pattern?
Where did you putchase that medical paper in a roll? It looks cost effective...
What did you make your sleeve and slopper pattern from?
Hi, Billie! I can't believe I missed your comment from a year ago! I am beyond sorry!
I make my sloper pieces thru trial and error. It's a struggle, but once you have it, you seriously will be so happy, and never have to struggle thru pattern fittings again! Hope we can talk again; check out my new videos!
You added a , ok you got it
Hi. Alpha! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
I noticed your sleeve sloper has a much smaller sleeve head than the pattern piece included with Simplicity 8910. Do you have trouble getting sleeve to fit when using the sleeve pattern provided in patterns?
I have alot of trouble being able to lift my arms up when the sleeve pattern has a steep sleeve head. Hence I use a sleeve pattern from a 1990s pattern and adapt this sleeve pattern on garments I make.
Flower- I cannot believe I missed your comment from so long ago! I am so sorry! Well, I'm like you, I use a sleeve sloper I figured out quite a while back. A steep sleeve head isn't as good as a low but wide sleeve head for us curvier girls.
Keep watching! I've made new vids!
@@thecurvysewist I am pear shaped and I am B cup for breast. From what I see from other sewists online that the shallower and wider sleeve head may work better. As I can see they sometimes have the same fitting problem I have with the steep sleeve head.
How do you create a custom sleeve pattern?
Hi, Billie! That is good idea for my next video! Thanks so much for watching and welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
I Have made this and can work out why no zip??its very hard to get it on and off??
Flo, go ahead and add a zipper if you want! That's the pay off for the hard work of making your own clothes- they can be exactly as YOU want! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
What happens if the original sleeve was supposed to be poofy (gathered) and that is why it is so large? Do you make changes to your pattern piece to make up for the difference?
The biggest fitting challenge I have had to deal with most of my life is that at the "booty rack" my pants/skirt (bottoms) is supposed to curve in but most manufactured bottoms do not curve in and I end up having my bottoms bowing down showing off my underwear or they pop out and do not fit to my body. Trying to put a belt on just makes it look worse. What fix should I try for that? Do I make the middle seam higher? If so how do I change the top hem to match?
Hi Tohru! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! I've tried twice to answer your questions, but each time, the answers are too involved to finish or to do your great questions justice!
I personally do not wear puffy sleeves because of my weight and short stature- I do not want to emphasize my shoulders.
Pants- oh, girl! That is SUCH a common problem for us curvy girls! Yes, you need to extend the top of your center pant line, as well as take a pretty sharp curve in on the sides- the bottom of the waist band is wider than the top of the waistband.
Of course, without a visual it's hard to explain or for you to imagine what I'm talking about. I'll have to address both of these questions in an upcoming video! Stay tuned!
@@thecurvysewist I will keep an eye open for your new video as this is a problem that I have been trying to figure out how to solve for some years. Thank you!
I love your video, but where is part 3. I can't find it?
Hi, Louise! I really hated the way the dress turned out (the blue fabric turned out to be a too-heavy poly) and i didn't make video 3. BUT- it's caused such a rumble! I'll make a video! I promise! Its such a cute pattern!
@@thecurvysewist Thank you!
can anyone direct me in the direction of a sew along from simplicity pattern 8564A
Krista, I am so sorry I missed your comment from so long ago! But I am going to look into that pattern for you! Welcome to my Curvy tribe!
Help! I’m really enjoying this tutorial but I can’t find part three!
Hi, Sisher4! I really hated the way the dress turned out (the blue fabric turned out to be a too-heavy poly) and i didn't make video 3. BUT- it's caused such a rumble! I'll make a video! I promise! Its such a cute pattern!
The Curvy Sewist That’s one of the patterns I got to fit me. There was a little bit of fussing ; I’m tall and busty, with a bit of a tummy. It might not be a good choice for a shorter person. But I will look forward to seeing part 3. Remember, fails are as good as successes, it’s the only way I can learn!
You are right! Failures are great learning opportunities!
I'm from Louisiana also---Monroe--where are you from???
Hi, MsBflat! I'm in Shreveport!!! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe! If you ever get this way, let me know! I'd love to meet for lunch!
Sure, I usually go to the "Boats" once or twice a month---would love to meet you----
@@MsBflat sounds great! Just let me know here when you're heading west and we'll get together!
Where did you get your Judy?
I made her myself! I bought a pattern from Boostrap Fashions and put it over a size small form.
So sorry for the misspell- Bootstrap Fashions is the correct bame of the website.
What is a sloper?
Ah, to have shoulders!
Ha! Kristina, don't we all have something we focus in on! Yet, no one else is really taking time to judge us. I'm so happy to have you in my Curvy Tribe! Thanks for watching!
Ah...step 1. make a sloper - searching your channel for how to do that,
Hi, LindieLee! I am so sorry that I missed this comment from so long ago. I appreciate your patience with me during my too-long hiatus. I haven't exactly made a video about making yourself a sloper- it's a long, involved process! But I am back making new videos, so I hope you find some little morsels in there to make your sewing practice much easier and more enjoyable! Welcome to my Curvy tribe! Stay tuned!
@@thecurvysewist Thank you for your reply, God bless the work of your hands.
@@LottieSue He does, everyday! Thank you!
Where did you get your twin sister?
Good morning, Yolanda! My girl Poppy is my best friend when it comes to fitting! I couldn't make well-fitted garments without her! I purchased a pattern from Bootstrap Fashions. You give them all your measurements and they send you a pattern of yourself! I used a size Small dressform and stuffed and padded until she was perfect! Welcome to my Curvy Tribe!
I am unfamiliar with the term " sloper".
Diane Choate me too. 🤔