{"id":2816,"date":"2023-03-12T01:44:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T00:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/?p=2816"},"modified":"2023-03-12T01:44:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-12T00:44:06","slug":"how-can-you-enlarge-a-sewing-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sewingfaq.com\/how-can-you-enlarge-a-sewing-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you enlarge a sewing pattern?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sewing patterns are the instructions for creating a garment. They usually come printed on large sheets of paper which need to be cut out and taped together before you can use them. If you need a larger size than what is available, you can enlarge the pattern.<\/p>\n

The easiest way to enlarge a sewing pattern is to use a photocopier. Place the pattern piece on the photocopier, and use the enlargement settings to increase the size of the image.<\/p>\n

How do you upsize a sewing pattern? <\/h2>\n

There is no one definitive way to grade a pattern, but there are some general guidelines that can be followed. One way to grade a pattern is to determine how many sizes you need to go up or down from the original size, and then to measure the amount between sizes along each line on the pattern. You can then plot the next size (or next two sizes) using the measurements. another way to grade a pattern is to use a grading ruler or template, which will have the measurements for each size already marked. You can simply line up the ruler or template with the lines on the pattern and trace the new sizes.<\/p>\n

When you are working with a pattern, it is important to make sure that you measure the pattern correctly. You can do this by multiplying the measurement by as much as needed. For example, if the pattern says to enlarge by 200%, then you would multiply the starting size by 2. If the pattern says to enlarge by 150%, then you would multiply the starting size by 1.5. This will ensure that your finished project is the correct size.<\/p>\n

How do I enlarge the sewing pattern on my printer <\/h3>\n