How To Know if a Pattern Will Fit ➙ BEFORE You Cut Your Fabric!
Evelyn Wood
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Hi, I'm Evelyn! I'm a lifelong dressmaker with a love for all things SEWING & VINTAGE—and my passion is helping you build the skills (and confidence!) to sew clothes you truly love to wear. Whether you’re just getting your machine out of the box, returning after a break, or ready to level up your skills, you’re in the right place. You'll find practical tips, fitting advice, and straightforward explanations that help sewing finally make sense—so you can create garments that truly fit YOU - your shape and your style. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video! Check out the links below to learn more! 🧵Vintage Sewing School - my online sewing school where I teach all of these skill and more - indepth and step-by-step. ✂️ If you're just starting out and aren't sure where to begin, my Free Beginner's Crash Course is perfect for you!
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Have you ever held up a pattern and thought… “But how is this actually going to fit me?” Cutting into fabric without knowing can feel like such a gamble. The truth is, the secret lies in understanding ease, and once you know how to read it, you can predict the fit of your garment before you even cut. At Vintage Sewing School, I teach you the planning, fitting, and sewing skills that take away the gamble and give you confidence in every project. 🧵 https://www.vintagesewingschool.com/ 📢 FREE Sewing Crash Course ╰┈➤ https://www.vintagesewingschool.com/courses/crashcourse Perfect for beginners or for anyone returning to sewing after a break! ✨ And right now inside VSS, we’ve just started a special event: Design-a-Skirt! It’s all about learning how to design and plan your garment before you sew, so you end up with garments you love to wear. We just started, Oct 1st, so it’s the perfect time to join us and jump in! Find out more here: https://www.vintagesewingschool.com/ Here are the videos I mentioned today: https://youtu.be/R-skjnZA35g?si=FW3akMvkI2QQjv-T https://youtu.be/Jx5inBPVv3U?si=nr9HlZ2STt47pNkl https://youtu.be/_FiLxJ7GDQw?si=onYT1o6bH3HU-g-G 📺 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT: What to watch next: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyP-ZFl7SWI • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb72etdtr4I • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4MW25Ub94I • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnRDeKqKgto • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA_YDwV5I_I — 🧰 MY FAVOURITE SEWING SUPPLIES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/evelynwoodtv 📩 Sign up for my monthly newsletter: https://www.evelynwood.com.au/signup — FOLLOW ME 📸 Instagram: / evelyn__wood 📘 Facebook: / evelynwoodvintage 🌐 Website: https://www.evelynwood.com.au Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting this channel—it helps me keep making free sewing videos for you. …
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