Getting to Know Sewing Patterns: PART 1

In this video I will take you through all of the mystery surrounding how to use a sewing patterns, from choosing your style, your fabric, and your size to understanding pattern markings and layout instructions. In PART 2, we'll cut out a hoodie--the perfect project for beginners--- and in PART 3, we'll sew it up together. The pattern that I zone in on is McCall's 8070 and there are a few available here: https://somethingdelightful.com/m8070 Here is a similar one in a PDF format: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/50531... For better info on choosing your size, please watch    • Choosing the Right Size in Sewing Patterns   MY FAVE SEWING TOOLS: My sewing machine - Babylock Sofia 2 My serger - an old Kenmore As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases: My Wiss scissors - US: https://amzn.to/48fkFXl Canada: https://amzn.to/41PJsiZ C-Thru Ruler - US: https://amzn.to/3tfqdSS Canada: https://amzn.to/3TwBAk8 6x24” Olfa Ruler - US: https://amzn.to/3GEwV8f Canada: https://amzn.to/486Mm4V Hip curve - US: https://amzn.to/41BMkQp Canada: https://amzn.to/41GVx9V Erasable Frixion Markers - US: https://amzn.to/3tfjVCS Canada: https://amzn.to/3RVq68K Sharp Tracing Wheel - US: https://amzn.to/3tfPr3s Canada: https://amzn.to/41DLF0z Loop Turner - US: https://amzn.to/3RH6HIw Canada: https://amzn.to/483Z30q Tailor’s Ham - US: https://amzn.to/3RGEXDG Canada: https://amzn.to/485SPNN My cordless iron - similar: US: https://amzn.to/48kprDb Canada: https://amzn.to/4aus5rJ 0:00 Intro 3:00 Choosing a pattern 3:45 Choosing your view 4:46 Back of the envelope 10:54 Back flap 13:25 Instruction sheets 22:12 Choosing your size 23:23 Layout Part 2 - Cutting the Hoodie    • Sewing Patterns PART 2: Cutting a Hoodie   Music: Two of Us from the YouTube Audio Library