THIS IS IT. I watched your high round back video and thought that was my solution. I’m wrong. THIS is what I need. Thank you to the moon and back! Blessings to u!!!
Would you consider doing a video contrasting/comparing when to do the forward shoulder adjustment versus forward, neck adjustment (like in this video) versus the High round back adjustment? You could simply provide links for each of the videos you have previously recorded for people to see the step-by-step pattern adjustment process, but it would be extremely helpful to see pictures side by side of of real live people who need the separate adjustments, and then the altered pattern pieces showing the change in the pattern piece. You could also do a similar companion video of sleeve changes that are required to the respective bodice change - not asking you to video altering the pattern pieces again, just refer to previous videos. Side-by-side comparison contrast explanations are super helpful. Thank you so much for your excellent teaching. So grateful to have stumbled on your channel.
I have learned so much from your channel. I started sewing in the 60’s and there is so many shortcuts now in the posting on you tube. You are a great teacher! Thank you!
Thanks Jennifer. This is a great tip. I think this is what l should be doing rather then a high round back adjustment. I'm excited to try it out. You have so much knowledge. Thank you.
So glad I’ve seen this lesson, it’s my problem and I have never realised. Nearly every garment I make is tight across the back at the lower armhole area and baggy in the front. I now have a couple of patterns to remake with adjustments. Thank you so much for enlightening me.
I love watching you work. You show the changes needed very clearly. Such a great way to fix this problem. I have a difficult time making patterns from my ready to wear garments too, this problem has to be solved for them to fit. I am not so particular with clothing that I have purchased, but when sewing a garment, I want it to hang on my shoulders and back correctly. I have made this adjustment to my patterns by draping. But I wouldn't have needed to if I had seen this video. It is so frustrating to sew with purchased patterns because of this issue. It is not always so straightforward to adjust the patterns for some styles. I have found most patterns are too low and the back neckline is usually too big for me. Thanks for sharing.
So happy this helped you!! ... It can be frustrating. Start making a list of your specific fitting issues so you can check them each time you work with a new pattern :)
Work flow? I can't find that video of yours Master! I feel like Winnie the Poo... Think, think, think. Shoulder Length on patterns is always too long. Would I adjust that first before working on a forward neck? I never mentioned that my late husband was Colour Blind. His smallest Puzzle started at 1000 pieces. I miss that guy! He was an Engineer and taught me Logic too! Thanks J!
:))) Yes, you can adjust the shoulder length first by measuring from yourself from armhole to armhole (just below your neck) and comparing half that measurement to the CF to armhole on the pattern (just below the tip of the shoulder... you may have to extend the CF edge up so you can measure just below the tip of the shoulder.) Then you'll know how much you need to shorten the shoulder! Here's the tutorial to go along with me note! Thanks for fitting along with me. ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html
Glad to find this video. I tried creating a slash on the back piece of my muslin just to check and see if I needed a ‘round back adjustment’. I was amazed that just cutting the fabric open fixed both back and front armhole issues. The gap was pretty deep. 1 1/4 inch. But when I went to draw a new pattern piece using the method on your other video that addresses round back, I could not get the shoulders to match up the way yours did in the example. I assume that was because the gap was so large. I’m looking forward to trying this method instead, as it looks like it will fix all of my armhole and shoulder issues, as well as the low neckline issue I always have ( which I thought was a separate problem 🤦♀️). That is 3 issues fixed with one adjustment! Thank you!
Yes... if it the gap is too large, it's hard to get the shoulder to match back up... here's a tutorial that shows multiple slash and overlap when you need to remove a significant amount! Thanks for fitting along with me :) ua-cam.com/video/tgVWuTVVozY/v-deo.html
Brilliant! Your method removes the gaposis I get in the front when I have this problem. For years I've had to create a back dart with a HRB adjustment of 3/4" Your method for the back seems to remove the back dart. And your tip on sewing the sleeve notch to notch in the underarm and easing in the upper portion is priceless. Where do I pay? ;-) Thank you!
I think this great video will sort me out. I have a forward head and not very good posture. I don't think i need a high round back adjustment as i don't have that small hump at the top of my spine. My question is, can i use this method on a blouse with a back yoke that comes over the shoulder. I am not sure where to draw the lines. Thanks for your great work.
Happy to hear! You can pin the yoke onto the back blouse pattern piece, then treat them as one while adjusting the pieces. Another thing you may want to check out is my new series... Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting... Here's a link to Part 1: ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Could you do the same also for a knit top or would it require a different procedure? I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm not a super advanced sewer but also not an absolut beginner. There are some things I still just cannot get behind. Some of these began finally to make sense to me in such a natural way like they always has been clear to me after watching some of your videos and following your instructions. Next great chapter I avoid and have never touched since the beginnings of sewing: Pants. Because I know I'll need some massive alterations for my body type. But with your instructions some things appear a lot more easier. Like there could be light at the end of the tunnel 😂Maybe I'll find the courage to finally get started with your channel.
I'm so happy you found me too! Yes, you can use this method to adjust a knit pattern too ...and I'm so excited that you are considering making pants! You can do it!! Start with looking at yourself in the mirror to identify body specific adjustments you may need to customize your pattern pieces before you start fitting! Here's part 1 of this series: ua-cam.com/video/QvhocHFRPGU/v-deo.html Thanks for fitting along with me
Hi, I’m questioning if once I’ve made my 1/2inch shoulder adjustment like you just demonstrated if I need to move my bust dart. Will the apex mark on my pattern be 1/2 lower? I’m a little confused as to what will be affected after this adjustment. I’m new at sewing and trying to draft my bodice block at its closest perfection.☺️ thank you for the great videos!
That's a great question! To clear things up, I just finished a new series "Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting". There is a series of video tutorials & companion PDFs that take you step-by-step through fitting a bodice from the top down to the hem. Here's a link to Part 1: ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html Hope this helps, thanks for fitting along with me
Dumb question. I'm pretty new to fitting so I'm wondering why I couldn't cut off a half inch of the back should piece and tape to the front shoulder piece. I know that wouldn't work if it was only part of the shoulder that needed moved, but if the whole shoulder seam needs moved, why can't you just cut the back and paste to front. I'm trying to learn all this fitting stuff. I guess I just want easy...Thanks for all you do.
Not a dumb question :))) You can definitely add to the back and trim off the front shoulder. But doing it this way (within the pattern piece) allows you to make the adjustment without having to redraw any of the edges. Thanks for fitting along with me
Thank you so much for this explanation. I have a question though. I do a petite upper chest adjustment of 1/2” front & back but I also need the high upper round back of about 5/8” plus the forward shoulder & I’m wondering if I can eliminate the petite adjustment to the back since I need the upper round back& forward shoulder adjustment. It just seems that I’m taking out 1/2” & adding 5/8 that I’m really just adding 1/8” to the round back. I guess what I’m wanting to know is can I not take out the half inch & instead just add the 5/8” for high round back. I hope I made sense here. Thank you & In doing your adjustment that I wouldn’t have to keep slashing & spreading, just this one adjustment.
My pleasure! I think you will need to petite the back because that also affects the length of the back armhole... A high round back adjustment doesn't affect the armhole... it's more about lengthening the center of the back to shape or lengthen the seam if you have one. ...If you petite the back 1/2"... Then you would need a 1 1/8" high round back adjustment (to put back the 1/2" & the 5/8" you original needed. Hope this helps! Thanks for fitting along with me
Thank you for this technique. I was aware that I needed these three changes but it was soooo fiddly doing it in three steps. I never connected the high front neck with the other issues. This is magic!!!. I still need to do a sloping shoulder adjustment. Can it be incorporated in this technique or does it need to be separate? If so which should be done first?
My pleasure. I think I would fix these issues first... then fine-tune the slope of the shoulder. (because these adjustments do affect the angle of the shoulder seam). Thanks for watching!
hi, thank you for sharing your knowledge, i have the same problems but the pattern i am trying to adjust has shoulder darts, how do i apply this method to this subject? do i close the dart and then adjust? is this before seam allowance is added? thank you
You can adjust the back neckline/shoulder as shown... cutting right through the shoulder dart. Then just true it back up by redrawing the dart legs after you finish the adjustment. Hope this helps, thanks for watching
How do I know whether I need this adjustment or a high round back + forward shoulder? And how would I do either of them on a top with a one piece yoke like Love Notions Rhapsody Blouse?
If you look at your shape from the side view, notice if you have a curved shape in your upper back... If you do, you need a high round back adjustment. If you're back looks like it does not have a high round curve, look to see where your ball of your shoulder is sitting in relation to your neck... if it's forward of your neck... you need a forward ball of the shoulder... and if your neck sits forward of the center of your shoulder (where the seam would sit), you have a forward neck... It's possible to need all three adjustments, or two or one of them. I did a new series "Efficient Works Flow for Bodice Fitting" that starts at the top of the pattern pieces (in the blue zone) to fit upper back, neck, high bust and shoulder first. Then work down into the Pink Zone to fit the rest. There are tutorials showing how to do a high round back without a CB Seam... That's how I would adjust the back yoke. I made PDF companions to go along with this series with links to video tutorials to help you find the fit adjustment you're looking for. Here's a link to Part 1 (PDF links are in the description) ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html I'm also teaching a three week bodice fitting class starting June 1. In this class I'll guide you through the process step by step... (You can work on your pattern in this class).... Here's a link to this class if you're interested in checking that out jsterndesigns.com/product/efficient-work-flow-for-bodice-fitting-zoom-class-june-1-8-15/ Hope this helps! Thanks for fitting along with me
Since I made this tutorial I finished a new series.... "Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting" This is a streamlined approach to fitting that starts at the top of the pattern pieces to fit the neck, upper back, chest and shoulder (in the blue zone) before moving down to fit the rest in the pink zone. I have a pdf companion that goes along with it if you like written instructions... Plus, I'm teaching a 3 week zoom class on June 1, 8 & 15th if you're interested in that.... Here are the links to these things: Part 1 Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting: ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting Zoom Class: jsterndesigns.com/product/efficient-work-flow-for-bodice-fitting-zoom-class-june-1-8-15/ Hope this helps & thanks for fitting along with me
I need this adjustment but I have slopping shoulders,I can usually pinch out 3/8-1/2 on shoulder edge to get rid of armhole drag. Can you explain how to combine the two adjustments. Thank you for your help
That's a great question. I think if you get the shoulder seam in the right spot first (as shown in this tutorial)... then you can adjust for the slope of the shoulder by pinching out the 3/8" -1/2" ... Hope this helps... Thanks for watching
THIS IS IT. I watched your high round back video and thought that was my solution. I’m wrong. THIS is what I need. Thank you to the moon and back! Blessings to u!!!
You're welcome! I'm so happy this helped you, thanks for fitting along with me
Would you consider doing a video contrasting/comparing when to do the forward shoulder adjustment versus forward, neck adjustment (like in this video) versus the High round back adjustment? You could simply provide links for each of the videos you have previously recorded for people to see the step-by-step pattern adjustment process, but it would be extremely helpful to see pictures side by side of of real live people who need the separate adjustments, and then the altered pattern pieces showing the change in the pattern piece. You could also do a similar companion video of sleeve changes that are required to the respective bodice change - not asking you to video altering the pattern pieces again, just refer to previous videos. Side-by-side comparison contrast explanations are super helpful. Thank you so much for your excellent teaching. So grateful to have stumbled on your channel.
I have learned so much from your channel. I started sewing in the 60’s and there is so many shortcuts now in the posting on you tube. You are a great teacher! Thank you!
I'm so happy to hear! Thank you for fitting along with me :)
Thanks Jennifer.
This is a great tip. I think this is what l should be doing rather then a high round back adjustment. I'm excited to try it out.
You have so much knowledge.
Thank you.
Thanks so much... and thank you for fitting along with me, keep me posted!
Could you use this adjustment also on a dolman sleeve.
So glad I’ve seen this lesson, it’s my problem and I have never realised. Nearly every garment I make is tight across the back at the lower armhole area and baggy in the front. I now have a couple of patterns to remake with adjustments. Thank you so much for enlightening me.
So Happy this helps you! Thanks for fitting along with me
I am So hanging on to this one. This is the fit adjustment I Need but didn't know I needed it until now kind of tutorial! TFS 💙🤗👋👋👋
You are so welcome Happy to help! Thanks for fitting along with me
Thanks!
Thank you!! and thanks for fitting along with me
Totally new procedure. I think I love it.
:) I think this will make it easier than trying to adjust the edges of the shoulder and neckline :)
Thank you Sooooo much for this fitting adjustment information! I will put it into practice in the morning.
:)))) So happy! I'm going to put a link to this tutorial in our group too!
Count me as one of your fans waiting not so patiently for your new pants pattern! I know you said it would be soon, but any idea when? Thank you.
:) The Last Tuesday of the Month during Fit Tip Tuesday!! I'm so happy you're excited!! Thanks for fitting along with me
I love watching you work. You show the changes needed very clearly. Such a great way to fix this problem. I have a difficult time making patterns from my ready to wear garments too, this problem has to be solved for them to fit.
I am not so particular with clothing that I have purchased, but when sewing a garment, I want it to hang on my shoulders and back correctly.
I have made this adjustment to my patterns by draping. But I wouldn't have needed to if I had seen this video. It is so frustrating to sew with purchased patterns because of this issue. It is not always so straightforward to adjust the patterns for some styles.
I have found most patterns are too low and the back neckline is usually too big for me. Thanks for sharing.
So happy this helped you!! ... It can be frustrating. Start making a list of your specific fitting issues so you can check them each time you work with a new pattern :)
Your videos are just the best! thank you so much for all yr help!!!!
You're so welcome, happy this helps you... Thanks for fitting along with me
Thank you so so much! this resolved an issue that i had for years and didn't knew what to do with it.
So happy to help! Thanks for fitting along with me
Great demonstration, Jen!
Thanks Lynsey!
Work flow? I can't find that video of yours Master! I feel like Winnie the Poo... Think, think, think.
Shoulder Length on patterns is always too long. Would I adjust that first before working on a forward neck?
I never mentioned that my late husband was Colour Blind. His smallest Puzzle started at 1000 pieces.
I miss that guy! He was an Engineer and taught me Logic too!
Thanks J!
:))) Yes, you can adjust the shoulder length first by measuring from yourself from armhole to armhole (just below your neck) and comparing half that measurement to the CF to armhole on the pattern (just below the tip of the shoulder... you may have to extend the CF edge up so you can measure just below the tip of the shoulder.) Then you'll know how much you need to shorten the shoulder! Here's the tutorial to go along with me note! Thanks for fitting along with me. ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html
@@JSternDesigns Thanks J. Planning for Fits to end up in the right - Ball Park!
Glad to find this video.
I tried creating a slash on the back piece of my muslin just to check and see if I needed a ‘round back adjustment’. I was amazed that just cutting the fabric open fixed both back and front armhole issues. The gap was pretty deep. 1 1/4 inch.
But when I went to draw a new pattern piece using the method on your other video that addresses round back, I could not get the shoulders to match up the way yours did in the example. I assume that was because the gap was so large. I’m looking forward to trying this method instead, as it looks like it will fix all of my armhole and shoulder issues, as well as the low neckline issue I always have ( which I thought was a separate problem 🤦♀️). That is 3 issues fixed with one adjustment! Thank you!
Yes... if it the gap is too large, it's hard to get the shoulder to match back up... here's a tutorial that shows multiple slash and overlap when you need to remove a significant amount! Thanks for fitting along with me :) ua-cam.com/video/tgVWuTVVozY/v-deo.html
@@JSternDesigns Thank you! I’ll check it out!
This is so helpful! Thank you!!
You're so welcome! ...Happy to hear this help you. Thanks for watching
Yes I really enjoyed this. I just find these fixes so interesting. Engineering feat indeed!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for fitting along with me!
Thank you! Just what I needed 😃
Glad it helped! Thanks for fitting along with me
Brilliant! Your method removes the gaposis I get in the front when I have this problem. For years I've had to create a back dart with a HRB adjustment of 3/4" Your method for the back seems to remove the back dart. And your tip on sewing the sleeve notch to notch in the underarm and easing in the upper portion is priceless. Where do I pay? ;-)
Thank you!
So happy this helps you!! Thanks for fitting along with me
I think this great video will sort me out. I have a forward head and not very good posture. I don't think i need a high round back adjustment as i don't have that small hump at the top of my spine.
My question is, can i use this method on a blouse with a back yoke that comes over the shoulder. I am not sure where to draw the lines. Thanks for your great work.
Happy to hear! You can pin the yoke onto the back blouse pattern piece, then treat them as one while adjusting the pieces. Another thing you may want to check out is my new series... Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting... Here's a link to Part 1: ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your quick reply, I really appreciate it. Also for the link about the bodice.
Could you do the same also for a knit top or would it require a different procedure? I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm not a super advanced sewer but also not an absolut beginner. There are some things I still just cannot get behind. Some of these began finally to make sense to me in such a natural way like they always has been clear to me after watching some of your videos and following your instructions. Next great chapter I avoid and have never touched since the beginnings of sewing: Pants. Because I know I'll need some massive alterations for my body type. But with your instructions some things appear a lot more easier. Like there could be light at the end of the tunnel 😂Maybe I'll find the courage to finally get started with your channel.
I'm so happy you found me too! Yes, you can use this method to adjust a knit pattern too ...and I'm so excited that you are considering making pants! You can do it!! Start with looking at yourself in the mirror to identify body specific adjustments you may need to customize your pattern pieces before you start fitting! Here's part 1 of this series: ua-cam.com/video/QvhocHFRPGU/v-deo.html Thanks for fitting along with me
Hi, I’m questioning if once I’ve made my 1/2inch shoulder adjustment like you just demonstrated if I need to move my bust dart. Will the apex mark on my pattern be 1/2 lower? I’m a little confused as to what will be affected after this adjustment. I’m new at sewing and trying to draft my bodice block at its closest perfection.☺️ thank you for the great videos!
That's a great question! To clear things up, I just finished a new series "Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting". There is a series of video tutorials & companion PDFs that take you step-by-step through fitting a bodice from the top down to the hem. Here's a link to Part 1:
ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html Hope this helps, thanks for fitting along with me
Dumb question. I'm pretty new to fitting so I'm wondering why I couldn't cut off a half inch of the back should piece and tape to the front shoulder piece. I know that wouldn't work if it was only part of the shoulder that needed moved, but if the whole shoulder seam needs moved, why can't you just cut the back and paste to front. I'm trying to learn all this fitting stuff. I guess I just want easy...Thanks for all you do.
Not a dumb question :))) You can definitely add to the back and trim off the front shoulder. But doing it this way (within the pattern piece) allows you to make the adjustment without having to redraw any of the edges. Thanks for fitting along with me
12:01 If you need to make both a Rounded Back and a Forward Shoulder adjustment, which one comes first? Thank you.
These two adjustments can be done in either order, one lengthens the CB and the adjusts the position of the shoulder seam :) Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for this explanation. I have a question though. I do a petite upper chest adjustment of 1/2” front & back but I also need the high upper round back of about 5/8” plus the forward shoulder & I’m wondering if I can eliminate the petite adjustment to the back since I need the upper round back& forward shoulder adjustment. It just seems that I’m taking out 1/2” & adding 5/8 that
I’m really just adding 1/8” to the round back.
I guess what I’m wanting to know is can I not take out the half inch & instead just add the 5/8” for high round back.
I hope I made sense here.
Thank you & In doing your adjustment that I wouldn’t have to keep slashing & spreading, just this one adjustment.
My pleasure! I think you will need to petite the back because that also affects the length of the back armhole... A high round back adjustment doesn't affect the armhole... it's more about lengthening the center of the back to shape or lengthen the seam if you have one. ...If you petite the back 1/2"... Then you would need a 1 1/8" high round back adjustment (to put back the 1/2" & the 5/8" you original needed. Hope this helps! Thanks for fitting along with me
Thank you for this technique. I was aware that I needed these three changes but it was soooo fiddly doing it in three steps. I never connected the high front neck with the other issues. This is magic!!!. I still need to do a sloping shoulder adjustment. Can it be incorporated in this technique or does it need to be separate? If so which should be done first?
My pleasure. I think I would fix these issues first... then fine-tune the slope of the shoulder. (because these adjustments do affect the angle of the shoulder seam). Thanks for watching!
hi, thank you for sharing your knowledge, i have the same problems but the pattern i am trying to adjust has shoulder darts, how do i apply this method to this subject? do i close the dart and then adjust? is this before seam allowance is added? thank you
You can adjust the back neckline/shoulder as shown... cutting right through the shoulder dart. Then just true it back up by redrawing the dart legs after you finish the adjustment. Hope this helps, thanks for watching
How do I know whether I need this adjustment or a high round back + forward shoulder? And how would I do either of them on a top with a one piece yoke like Love Notions Rhapsody Blouse?
If you look at your shape from the side view, notice if you have a curved shape in your upper back... If you do, you need a high round back adjustment. If you're back looks like it does not have a high round curve, look to see where your ball of your shoulder is sitting in relation to your neck... if it's forward of your neck... you need a forward ball of the shoulder... and if your neck sits forward of the center of your shoulder (where the seam would sit), you have a forward neck... It's possible to need all three adjustments, or two or one of them.
I did a new series "Efficient Works Flow for Bodice Fitting" that starts at the top of the pattern pieces (in the blue zone) to fit upper back, neck, high bust and shoulder first. Then work down into the Pink Zone to fit the rest. There are tutorials showing how to do a high round back without a CB Seam... That's how I would adjust the back yoke. I made PDF companions to go along with this series with links to video tutorials to help you find the fit adjustment you're looking for. Here's a link to Part 1 (PDF links are in the description) ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html
I'm also teaching a three week bodice fitting class starting June 1. In this class I'll guide you through the process step by step... (You can work on your pattern in this class).... Here's a link to this class if you're interested in checking that out jsterndesigns.com/product/efficient-work-flow-for-bodice-fitting-zoom-class-june-1-8-15/ Hope this helps! Thanks for fitting along with me
Hi again. Should i make length adjustments to the bodice before this adjustment, or doesn't it matter. Thank you
Since I made this tutorial I finished a new series.... "Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting" This is a streamlined approach to fitting that starts at the top of the pattern pieces to fit the neck, upper back, chest and shoulder (in the blue zone) before moving down to fit the rest in the pink zone. I have a pdf companion that goes along with it if you like written instructions... Plus, I'm teaching a 3 week zoom class on June 1, 8 & 15th if you're interested in that.... Here are the links to these things: Part 1 Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting: ua-cam.com/video/gNsFm8t_F8o/v-deo.html Efficient Work Flow for Bodice Fitting Zoom Class: jsterndesigns.com/product/efficient-work-flow-for-bodice-fitting-zoom-class-june-1-8-15/ Hope this helps & thanks for fitting along with me
@@JSternDesigns thank you
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:) Thanks so much!!... and thank you for fitting along with me
I need this adjustment but I have slopping shoulders,I can usually pinch out 3/8-1/2 on shoulder edge to get rid of armhole drag. Can you explain how to combine the two adjustments. Thank you for your help
That's a great question. I think if you get the shoulder seam in the right spot first (as shown in this tutorial)... then you can adjust for the slope of the shoulder by pinching out the 3/8" -1/2" ... Hope this helps... Thanks for watching
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Thanks for fitting along with me
Hi Jen, sorry this question is a bit off topic, but, when is your new pants pattern due for release?
:) Tuesday, Jan 31... during next week's Fit Tip Tuesday
@@JSternDesigns Oh boy, I just can't wait.