{"id":2502,"date":"2023-03-08T11:39:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T10:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2023-03-08T11:39:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T10:39:41","slug":"how-to-adjust-commercial-sewing-patterns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/how-to-adjust-commercial-sewing-patterns\/","title":{"rendered":"How to adjust commercial sewing patterns?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re a sewer, you know that one of the most frustrating things can be taking the time to find a pattern, only to discover it doesn’t come in your size. Luckily, it’s easy to adjust commercial sewing patterns to get a better fit. With a few simple measurements, you can grade a pattern up or down to fit your body.<\/p>\n

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best way to adjust commercial sewing patterns will vary depending on the specific pattern and the desired adjustment. However, some tips on how to adjust commercial sewing patterns include tracing the pattern onto tracing paper before making any alterations, marking the desired changes directly onto the tracing paper, and then cutting out the new pattern pieces. It’s also important to take accurate measurements, both of yourself and of the pattern, before making any adjustments.<\/p>\n

How do you resize a commercial pattern? <\/h2>\n

This is the easiest method for resizing a pattern, and will be your go-to in this situation. Make horizontal and vertical lines on your pattern piece, placed where you want the pattern to increase or decrease. Cut along those lines and spread to create the new pattern piece.<\/p>\n

If you need to shorten a sewing pattern, first measure yourself to work out how much shorter you will need your pattern piece to be. Then, cut along the lengthen\/shorten line to separate the pattern piece. Next, overlap one piece on top of the other by the amount you want to shorten it, then stick into place.<\/p>\n

How do you adjust pattern measurements <\/h3>\n