I want to mention that I appreciate your video style. No music! It's also in real time. You actually go through it as if you were here with in my own home. As an adult, first time sewer, this is important. There is nothing worse than asking a simple question and then having the answer go over my head. Your calm manor has me ready to cut my pattern and get to it. Thank you.
Thank you! So far on UA-cam your tutorial for using a sewing pattern is the most useful to me. You don't waste time, you don't play any background music, you are very concise and I appreciate it!
For Simplicity patterns (and most commercial patterns) the seam allowance is included in the printed patterns so you do not have to add it. Read the general direction section if you're unsure. For example it'll read "seam allowance 5/8" is included but not printed on patterns."
I would trace the different sizes of the commercial tissue paper pattern pieces you have, using a tracing wheel and carbon tracing paper, onto any cheap type of paper like butcher paper or newspaper. You can then reuse the pattern pieces you traced without having to cut the commercial patterns you bought.
I'm a newbie, and have printed patterns which I have been staring at LOL..... This makes it so easy to understand. Kudos.. very comprehensive and detailed explanation. Keep it up!!
You always do lovely tutorials, but, if I may just butt-in: If you are not sure as to whether the commercial pattern is actually your size (we all know about how sometimes you are different sizes because people apply different sizing): Copy the pattern, so that you can cut out the traced version first... then make a toile and if everything is the way it's supposed to be (and you've had one round of practice by now and know all the pitfalls) glue the pattern onto cardboard, so your patterns last.
Wish I'd seen this video before cutting the new pattern I just got today. I'm kinda new to sewing, myself. And, never knew how I should cut the pattern pieces a little larger than what is shown. I did, however, cut the pieces in the largest size. I also never knew what the little triangles were. I'm gonna hafta cut them out on the fabric I'm gonna be using because I didn't cut them when I cut out the pattern pieces. TYSM for explaining what those triangles are for. 👍😉😻
yup, you can do that or you can use a tracing wheel and make your own copy of each size pattern. Watch our tutorial on how to use the tracing wheel on our channel.
I agree with M Clark, That is how we were taught in school is to always cut at the biggest mark and fold down. I hate the tissue paper So sometimes I transfer the pattern to stronger paper if it's a pattern I use a lot so that it lasts longer that tissue paper rips so easily.
We had to deal with that all the time. If it's on a curve you can make a little cut in the tissue paper that goes inward depending on how big the curve is, like for the sleeves, one or two would work and it would lay flat. I hope that makes sense.
It depends on how much time/money you want to save. Buying 2 patterns will cost you more but save you time. If you plan on making the dress only once, you can cut the larger pieces out, then cut it down to the smaller size. If you plan on making the dresses more than once, you can make your own copies. Watch our tutorial on using the tracing wheel and we show you an example of copying a pattern. Cut out the large size, but when using the tracing wheel, go along the lines of the smaller size
You're cutting out your size so the only thing you're cutting off are the other sizes. If you're doing more than one size or wish to keep the pattern intact, you can use a tracing wheel and make a copy of the pattern. We have a tutorial on how to use the tracing wheel on our channel
Advice needed on automated pattern cutting machine/software Thank you for taking the time to read this. we are looking to purchase an automated fabric and pattern cutting table plus the necessary software (our feeling is that we would have to buy an existing software and rewrite it to our needs) if any one can recommend us any software/machines; we are looking to buy top of the range but to suit out needs. we would be very grateful for any advice you can give us
it's time consuming, but I would use the tracing wheel method that you can see in our tutorial How to use a Tracing Wheel. You can see me do an example of copying a pattern piece in the second half of this tutorial. You would have to make a copy of each size you wanted to do by following a size line with your tracing wheel. phew! I hope it's something small. good luck!
Advice needed on automated pattern cutting machine/software Thank you for taking the time to read this. we are looking to purchase an automated fabric and pattern cutting table plus the necessary software (our feeling is that we would have to buy an existing software and rewrite it to our needs) if any one can recommend us any software/machines; we are looking to buy top of the range but to suit out needs. we would be very grateful for any advice you can give us:
My question is: if I cut a pattern in my size and later I need to go up a size but I cut that size off, do I then tape the cut off part back to the pattern?
yes, you can do that. Another way is to make a copy of the size you want using your tracing wheel. It's a little tedious but not any more so than taping sizes back together again. We have a tutorial on our channel for how to use the tracing wheel and I show you how can make a copy. That way you keep all the sizes intact, in case you ever need a different size in the same pattern.
Professor Pincushion Thanks this was my question as well cause I might want to make something for a friend out of the same pattern. Important part to save all the pieces. I am new to sewing again so this helps a lot thank you.
You should go based on your measurements and compare these measurements to the ones on the back of the pattern envelope. You can see me do this in our tutorial, How to Take your Measurements on our channel. It is true that retail sizing is always smaller than pattern sizing. For example, I'm a size 4 in ready-to-wear clothes but, in Simplicity patterns, I normally wear a size 10.
oh no! Check the front of the pattern envelope. This is going to tell you which sizes are included in the envelope as sometimes not all sizes are in 1 envelope. You probably just grabbed the wrong one. If you haven't cut anything out, you can probably exchange it.
they probably want you to place that side of the pattern on the fold of the fabric, so when you unfold it it'll be a piece twice the size of the pattern. This is common with front bodice or a front skirt piece. Does that help?
I transfer my patterns into a file folder with the pattern package open & stapled to the outside, filed. Easy to flip though and doesn't take up as much room as pattern boxes. The pieces are folded instead of mashed
Although sew many things by tutorial I am new to patters. Cut on the fold, so I have my material folded and am set for cut on the fold but the strip also says center fold what does that mean? Is that information for when assembly begins? I want to be sure before cutting the material. Thank you
Liz Macedo I would say that they're notifying you that this is the center of the piece. So that would be the side of the pattern that is placed on the fold of the fabric.
patterns can be purchased at your local fabric store. They carry different brands and each brand has a catalog that you can search for different garments and styles. If you find one you like, you write down the pattern number and find it in a nearby cabinet or ask the store employee to help you. good luck!
Thank you. Apologies for taking this long to reply. I have since learnt how to cut out commercial patterns (I'm a pro at it now...L O L :D). I am also learning to make patterns. Thanks again. Until next time...
Newbie here, I'm making fabric Roses's and I cut the petal now there is a dot on paper that is for the spot where I'll pass my needle, how do I get the dot on fabric so my needle won't go off the center?
Question: I purchased a fabric pattern that doesn't have any sizes on it, but rather just says all sizes on every piece. I'm guessing I don't need to worry about how big it will be, because I will fit the pattern I bought, but if I did buy a pattern like that and it's too large or too small, what do I do to counteract that?
yes, you don't have to worry about cutting it out on a certain line if the pattern says all sizes. The only way to get an idea on the fit of a garment, is to check the finished measurements on the back of the pattern envelope. this should give you an idea on how big (example: the waist) measurement will be when the garment is finished and then compare this to your own measurement. If the measurements are a little bigger, I wouldn't stress as there's usually some ease built into a pattern to allow for design/movement, because maybe the garment isn't meant to be skin tight. If you're really unsure, you can always make a muslin, so you use cheap similar fabric and baste the pieces together enough so you can try it on.
My daughters ages 4 and 6 have different measurements and I want to make them the same dress but was wondering before opening up the tissue paper pattern are patterns made only to cut one size and then you discard the rest, or is there a way that I could cut my 4 y.o. daughters pieces out first and then cut my 6 year old? Or do I have to buy 2 of the same types of patterns and cut it this way?
chinewmarie i know this is from 6 years ago but i wanted to answer this question just in case someone else was wondering too. my grandma had 8 children and sewed all their clothes. She would start with the largest child first (typically the oldest) then cut the pattern down to the smallest child (typically the youngest). Hope this helps!
Interesting video, but just curious wouldn't cutting the pattern like that not ruin it ? I just seems a little strange to me to cut the pattern up like that, but there must be a reason I'm sure :)
As a matter of fact, we have. These tutorials are currently only available on our website, Professor Pincushion, and are part of our premium membership. We have a tutorial on creating a basic skirt and basic pants. We hope to have more in the future. Visit our website to get more information. :)
When looking at the envelope, are you looking at the sizes on the front of the envelope or the back of the envelope. On the back of the envelope, they always list all the sizes even the ones that are not on the pattern. If you're looking at the front of the envelope and your size is listed there, someone made a mistake in packing that envelope. If you haven't cut anything out yet, the fabric store, where you purchased them from, should allow you to exchange it for the correct envelope. :)
Yeah... or make copies and perhaps glue them onto cardboard so yoru expensive patterns LAST! You can just punch a hole in them, put a string through them and store them hanging...
you really have to go by the pattern measurements to determine your size. I use a size 10 in patterns and in retail sizing that's usually a small or size 4. Pattern sizing is completely different than ready-to-wear clothes.
i was cutting a number 8 because i am a 4 on on regular clothing but i figured is too small i guess i will use the 10 instead like you! thanks a lot!!! :)
You DON'T cut the pattern itself. You COPY it and then you cut paper where you copied the pattern on too. Patterns cost enough, but if you cut them you destroy them forever. If you want to reuse them simply copy them with bakingpaper or some really thin paper where you can see through.
This is a good video, except your encourage ruining your pattern!! You should ALWAYS cut the pattern at the biggest size and just fold in the sides to the size you need! When you cut it small, you will be forced to buy a new pattern for larger sizes! What a waste! If I spend $11 on a pattern, I want it to last!
I really HATE, HATE, HATE, the "annotations feature" because too many people use them and have a tendency to overuse them. This is exceedingly distracting and completely destroys the messages of videos when they are overused and splattered across the screen. This is not conducive to good videos because it takes the viewer's attention away from watching the videos. That is the case here. A HUGE RED ANNOTATION splattered from one edge of the screen to the other. young lady, your presentation is lacking and your choice of using the annotations is defeating to what you are trying to convey. When I launched the video my eyes were immediately assaulted by the huge annotation that you chose to use. I stopped watching it immediately because I absolutely detest the annotations. Yes, I do understand and realize that it can be turned off. But I don't want to have to waste my time turning off and disabling the annotations if it isn't necessary. Too many amateur filmmakers love using annotations on their videos because they think it's a cool thing to do. Believe me and trust me, it isn't. That being said, you are better off shooting and filming your tutorial project with no annotations and no titles. Add your title to the beginning of your film and try not to overuse it. A 10 second title is fine, with 6 seconds at the start, 4 second overlay on the footage when it starts and that is it. By all means, DO NOT ADD ANNOTATIONS to your video. Add titles at the end if you want. If you have footage that you want to highlight and accentuate, then subtitles that illustrate and support what you are showing is what should be used. But subtitles should only be used sparingly and only as a highlight to your message, 2-3 seconds is all you will require. It may not seem like much, but try sitting and watching a title play onscreen for 5 seconds to see how long it really is. 5 seconds is much longer than you realize, especially in filmmaking. I will decide if I want to watch your video to see if there is any useful information I can take from it. Thank you for the effort, and thank you for sharing. Please know I am not attacking you, I am expressing a displeasure and strong dislike of the annotations feature that so many people use, and it's not just you I am upset with. I have seen and tried watching hundreds of videos online at youtube.com that make this same mistake and it is annoying to say the least. It is bad enough that youtube tacks and pastes its commercial ads all over our videos. Then thousands of youtube users post videos and had annotations all over the place that cover up their video footage so much that it becomes difficult to see what is actually happening in a video because of the distracting annotations.
I have a serious issue with the continual overuse of annotations that so many people seem to have an incessant need to apply and use. Annotations can be useful, yes. But if you apply them, and keep adding more and more throughout your film while it's playing, it isn't just annoying, it's extremely distracting and makes viewing a video very challenging. Too many people who are on youtube tend to get carried away with the annotations feature. This is a mark of an amateur who lacks the understanding and importance of keeping a video clean and uncluttered. There are needs and it is necessary to use subtitles, especially lower third titles, yes. But annotations, no. They can be used, but only sparingly to highlight specific areas of your video that you want people to see. I understand full-well that annotations can be turned off, but is a totally unnecessary step and also detracts from viewing the video because I have to pause first, find the "Disable Annotations," and then resume. This can be very disruptive and counter productive to viewers who want to view and watch the contents of a video, especially (as in the case with your videos) if it is an informative and instructional video. Sarah, I understand that you are providing an educational video. But having very large annotations text splashed on the screen for 3 minutes and more, is NOT productive and isn't the mark of a professional. You have excellent information and great teaching advice for people learning how to sew and I enjoyed watching your lessons, which are very well thought and planned, thank you. As a semi-professional videographer, in my professional opinion, it's far easier to NOT use annotations to begin with. It would be better to include lower third titles to augment the footage that you want to augment. Your use of annotations is a bit too much, and the annotations you chose to use covers up quite a bit of your video image. A simple 5 second lower third title will do nicely. 5 seconds is very long and is far longer than most people realize. Try watching a video with a 5 second title and see what I mean. The shorter, the better. Your intro title should play for anywhere from as 4 seconds to no longer than 8, or 9 seconds. A 7 second intro title is a good place to start. I cannot begin to tell you how many videos I started to watch, and then quit and walked away because of the overuse of the annotations feature that is inherent to youtube users. I tried it only once, then decided that it's a feature that I have no use for because of how distracting it is. I know this is long, but I hope it answers your inquiry to why I don't like them, if only a little. Peace to you, and thank you for your very informative videos. JW
I want to mention that I appreciate your video style. No music! It's also in real time. You actually go through it as if you were here with in my own home. As an adult, first time sewer, this is important. There is nothing worse than asking a simple question and then having the answer go over my head. Your calm manor has me ready to cut my pattern and get to it. Thank you.
Thank you! So far on UA-cam your tutorial for using a sewing pattern is the most useful to me. You don't waste time, you don't play any background music, you are very concise and I appreciate it!
For Simplicity patterns (and most commercial patterns) the seam allowance is included in the printed patterns so you do not have to add it. Read the general direction section if you're unsure. For example it'll read "seam allowance 5/8" is included but not printed on patterns."
I would trace the different sizes of the commercial tissue paper pattern pieces you have, using a tracing wheel and carbon tracing paper, onto any cheap type of paper like butcher paper or newspaper. You can then reuse the pattern pieces you traced without having to cut the commercial patterns you bought.
the 1st time I use a pattern I cut it out one size larger, sometimes they run small. You can take in but you can't let it out.
I'm a newbie, and have printed patterns which I have been staring at LOL..... This makes it so easy to understand. Kudos.. very comprehensive and detailed explanation. Keep it up!!
7yrs later, im in that same position 🤣
You always do lovely tutorials, but, if I may just butt-in:
If you are not sure as to whether the commercial pattern is actually your size (we all know about how sometimes you are different sizes because people apply different sizing):
Copy the pattern, so that you can cut out the traced version first... then make a toile and if everything is the way it's supposed to be (and you've had one round of practice by now and know all the pitfalls) glue the pattern onto cardboard, so your patterns last.
Wish I'd seen this video before cutting the new pattern I just got today. I'm kinda new to sewing, myself. And, never knew how I should cut the pattern pieces a little larger than what is shown. I did, however, cut the pieces in the largest size. I also never knew what the little triangles were. I'm gonna hafta cut them out on the fabric I'm gonna be using because I didn't cut them when I cut out the pattern pieces. TYSM for explaining what those triangles are for. 👍😉😻
yup, you can do that or you can use a tracing wheel and make your own copy of each size pattern. Watch our tutorial on how to use the tracing wheel on our channel.
Thank you! Now you can't let that hold you back. Good luck with your sewing creations! :)
I agree with M Clark, That is how we were taught in school is to always cut at the biggest mark and fold down. I hate the tissue paper So sometimes I transfer the pattern to stronger paper if it's a pattern I use a lot so that it lasts longer that tissue paper rips so easily.
Thank you M Clark for that useful piece of advice
We had to deal with that all the time. If it's on a curve you can make a little cut in the tissue paper that goes inward depending on how big the curve is, like for the sleeves, one or two would work and it would lay flat. I hope that makes sense.
It depends on how much time/money you want to save. Buying 2 patterns will cost you more but save you time. If you plan on making the dress only once, you can cut the larger pieces out, then cut it down to the smaller size. If you plan on making the dresses more than once, you can make your own copies. Watch our tutorial on using the tracing wheel and we show you an example of copying a pattern. Cut out the large size, but when using the tracing wheel, go along the lines of the smaller size
You're cutting out your size so the only thing you're cutting off are the other sizes. If you're doing more than one size or wish to keep the pattern intact, you can use a tracing wheel and make a copy of the pattern. We have a tutorial on how to use the tracing wheel on our channel
Advice needed on automated pattern cutting machine/software
Thank you for taking the time to read this. we are looking to purchase an automated fabric and pattern cutting table plus the necessary software (our feeling is that we would have to buy an existing software and rewrite it to our needs) if any one can recommend us any software/machines; we are looking to buy top of the range but to suit out needs. we would be very grateful for any advice you can give us
Thanks for the Tutorial. Gived me a lots a tips to cut my pattern piece properly.
it's time consuming, but I would use the tracing wheel method that you can see in our tutorial How to use a Tracing Wheel. You can see me do an example of copying a pattern piece in the second half of this tutorial. You would have to make a copy of each size you wanted to do by following a size line with your tracing wheel. phew! I hope it's something small. good luck!
Thank You again! This is very helpful, I was wondering what those triangles are for.
Let me know if you're still confused. It's hard to get it all in, in such a limited space.
Advice needed on automated pattern cutting machine/software
Thank you for taking the time to read this. we are looking to purchase an automated fabric and pattern cutting table plus the necessary software (our feeling is that we would have to buy an existing software and rewrite it to our needs) if any one can recommend us any software/machines; we are looking to buy top of the range but to suit out needs. we would be very grateful for any advice you can give us:
My question is: if I cut a pattern in my size and later I need to go up a size but I cut that size off, do I then tape the cut off part back to the pattern?
yes, you can do that. Another way is to make a copy of the size you want using your tracing wheel. It's a little tedious but not any more so than taping sizes back together again. We have a tutorial on our channel for how to use the tracing wheel and I show you how can make a copy. That way you keep all the sizes intact, in case you ever need a different size in the same pattern.
Professor Pincushion Thanks this was my question as well cause I might want to make something for a friend out of the same pattern. Important part to save all the pieces. I am new to sewing again so this helps a lot thank you.
You should go based on your measurements and compare these measurements to the ones on the back of the pattern envelope. You can see me do this in our tutorial, How to Take your Measurements on our channel. It is true that retail sizing is always smaller than pattern sizing. For example, I'm a size 4 in ready-to-wear clothes but, in Simplicity patterns, I normally wear a size 10.
Great, This is what I have looking for. Sorry I am a new one to patterns
oh no! Check the front of the pattern envelope. This is going to tell you which sizes are included in the envelope as sometimes not all sizes are in 1 envelope. You probably just grabbed the wrong one. If you haven't cut anything out, you can probably exchange it.
they probably want you to place that side of the pattern on the fold of the fabric, so when you unfold it it'll be a piece twice the size of the pattern. This is common with front bodice or a front skirt piece. Does that help?
this is very helpful, I would like to know what do you do with the notches after you have finishing sewing please??
what if you want to use the multiples? can you cut out the largest then transfer the marks? hope you understood that question.. lol
I transfer my patterns into a file folder with the pattern package open & stapled to the outside, filed. Easy to flip though and doesn't take up as much room as pattern boxes. The pieces are folded instead of mashed
Idk what that is
this is interesting but how do you fold it into the other sizes if some pattern have curves? At those curves you can't fold straight
Although sew many things by tutorial I am new to patters. Cut on the fold, so I have my material folded and am set for cut on the fold but the strip also says center fold what does that mean? Is that information for when assembly begins? I want to be sure before cutting the material. Thank you
Liz Macedo I would say that they're notifying you that this is the center of the piece. So that would be the side of the pattern that is placed on the fold of the fabric.
After the pieces are sewn, you can cut off and finish the seams as normal
Curious. Why would the pattern piece decrease in size after multiple use? You’re only cutting the tissue once.
Great Tutorial!! Adding To My "Crafty Plays" Playlist :-)
Thanks! This was very helpful.
un grand meeeeeeeeeerci_ un travail d`ange.
what do you do if you want to make a variation of sizes with out of the pattern
Really nice job. But please, where n how do I get d pattern? I mean d paper ur cutting now in different sizes.
patterns can be purchased at your local fabric store. They carry different brands and each brand has a catalog that you can search for different garments and styles. If you find one you like, you write down the pattern number and find it in a nearby cabinet or ask the store employee to help you. good luck!
Ok , thank you!
Thank you. Apologies for taking this long to reply. I have since learnt how to cut out commercial patterns (I'm a pro at it now...L O L :D). I am also learning to make patterns. Thanks again. Until next time...
yay! now you can tackle any pattern :D
You are one of my sewing inspirations :D
Thanks much :D
Newbie here, I'm making fabric Roses's and I cut the petal now there is a dot on paper that is for the spot where I'll pass my needle, how do I get the dot on fabric so my needle won't go off the center?
poke a pin through the paper and through the fabric. Where you see the pin coming out of the fabric, use a fabric marker to mark it.
I agree, that's how we did it in school.
Yes! Thank you very much!
Question: I purchased a fabric pattern that doesn't have any sizes on it, but rather just says all sizes on every piece. I'm guessing I don't need to worry about how big it will be, because I will fit the pattern I bought, but if I did buy a pattern like that and it's too large or too small, what do I do to counteract that?
yes, you don't have to worry about cutting it out on a certain line if the pattern says all sizes. The only way to get an idea on the fit of a garment, is to check the finished measurements on the back of the pattern envelope. this should give you an idea on how big (example: the waist) measurement will be when the garment is finished and then compare this to your own measurement. If the measurements are a little bigger, I wouldn't stress as there's usually some ease built into a pattern to allow for design/movement, because maybe the garment isn't meant to be skin tight. If you're really unsure, you can always make a muslin, so you use cheap similar fabric and baste the pieces together enough so you can try it on.
I have a pattern that says "centerfold" on it. What's a centerfold and what do I do?
Is the seam allowance included in these mulit size patterns?
Very Helpful , thankyou :)
My daughters ages 4 and 6 have different measurements and I want to make them the same dress but was wondering before opening up the tissue paper pattern are patterns made only to cut one size and then you discard the rest, or is there a way that I could cut my 4 y.o. daughters pieces out first and then cut my 6 year old? Or do I have to buy 2 of the same types of patterns and cut it this way?
chinewmarie i know this is from 6 years ago but i wanted to answer this question just in case someone else was wondering too. my grandma had 8 children and sewed all their clothes. She would start with the largest child first (typically the oldest) then cut the pattern down to the smallest child (typically the youngest).
Hope this helps!
Oh no.... In class we are making pajama pants and I cut out the notches on my pattern AND my fabric....... Did I do that wrong?!!
Interesting video, but just curious wouldn't cutting the pattern like that not ruin it ? I just seems a little strange to me to cut the pattern up like that, but there must be a reason I'm sure :)
thanks alot very helpful
HELP! I am making a skirt and my size indicated on the envelope for the pattern is NOT on the tissue paper! What do I do?
Isabelle Barrett extend it, or make it smaller. :)
Is it true that when sewing clothes we should go up a size?
So I have to buy 5 pattern envelop if I want to make all 5 sizes?
Never mind, I saw a similar answer below. I'm gonna go and look for that copying pattern video. Thanks!
As a matter of fact, we have. These tutorials are currently only available on our website, Professor Pincushion, and are part of our premium membership. We have a tutorial on creating a basic skirt and basic pants. We hope to have more in the future. Visit our website to get more information. :)
Thank you for this video but please can you do a video on how to cut with a normal plain paper because its not really easy to see pattern papers here.
anyone know what pattern this is? its all blacked out.
My size indicated on the envelope isn't on the tissue paper! HELP! What do I do?????
When looking at the envelope, are you looking at the sizes on the front of the envelope or the back of the envelope. On the back of the envelope, they always list all the sizes even the ones that are not on the pattern. If you're looking at the front of the envelope and your size is listed there, someone made a mistake in packing that envelope. If you haven't cut anything out yet, the fabric store, where you purchased them from, should allow you to exchange it for the correct envelope. :)
+Professor Pincushion thankyou so much!
What is the pattern# Like the style. Thanks
In the olden days we called them pattern number and then view as in Butterick 6783 View A, B, C or Simplicity 8224 View 1, 2.
sorry, I don't know anything about these machines. I just do it the old fashion way.
Yeah... or make copies and perhaps glue them onto cardboard so yoru expensive patterns LAST! You can just punch a hole in them, put a string through them and store them hanging...
Infact.i lent alot from watching this video's
is 8 like a size M?
you really have to go by the pattern measurements to determine your size. I use a size 10 in patterns and in retail sizing that's usually a small or size 4. Pattern sizing is completely different than ready-to-wear clothes.
i was cutting a number 8 because i am a 4 on on regular clothing but i figured is too small i guess i will use the 10 instead like you! thanks a lot!!! :)
itzel fernandez
You DON'T cut the pattern itself. You COPY it and then you cut paper where you copied the pattern on too.
Patterns cost enough, but if you cut them you destroy them forever. If you want to reuse them simply copy them with bakingpaper or some really thin paper where you can see through.
This is a good video, except your encourage ruining your pattern!! You should ALWAYS cut the pattern at the biggest size and just fold in the sides to the size you need! When you cut it small, you will be forced to buy a new pattern for larger sizes! What a waste! If I spend $11 on a pattern, I want it to last!
I really HATE, HATE, HATE, the "annotations feature" because too many people use them and have a tendency to overuse them. This is exceedingly distracting and completely destroys the messages of videos when they are overused and splattered across the screen. This is not conducive to good videos because it takes the viewer's attention away from watching the videos. That is the case here. A HUGE RED ANNOTATION splattered from one edge of the screen to the other.
young lady, your presentation is lacking and your choice of using the annotations is defeating to what you are trying to convey. When I launched the video my eyes were immediately assaulted by the huge annotation that you chose to use. I stopped watching it immediately because I absolutely detest the annotations. Yes, I do understand and realize that it can be turned off. But I don't want to have to waste my time turning off and disabling the annotations if it isn't necessary. Too many amateur filmmakers love using annotations on their videos because they think it's a cool thing to do. Believe me and trust me, it isn't.
That being said, you are better off shooting and filming your tutorial project with no annotations and no titles. Add your title to the beginning of your film and try not to overuse it. A 10 second title is fine, with 6 seconds at the start, 4 second overlay on the footage when it starts and that is it. By all means, DO NOT ADD ANNOTATIONS to your video. Add titles at the end if you want. If you have footage that you want to highlight and accentuate, then subtitles that illustrate and support what you are showing is what should be used. But subtitles should only be used sparingly and only as a highlight to your message, 2-3 seconds is all you will require. It may not seem like much, but try sitting and watching a title play onscreen for 5 seconds to see how long it really is. 5 seconds is much longer than you realize, especially in filmmaking.
I will decide if I want to watch your video to see if there is any useful information I can take from it. Thank you for the effort, and thank you for sharing. Please know I am not attacking you, I am expressing a displeasure and strong dislike of the annotations feature that so many people use, and it's not just you I am upset with. I have seen and tried watching hundreds of videos online at youtube.com that make this same mistake and it is annoying to say the least. It is bad enough that youtube tacks and pastes its commercial ads all over our videos. Then thousands of youtube users post videos and had annotations all over the place that cover up their video footage so much that it becomes difficult to see what is actually happening in a video because of the distracting annotations.
JW why are you that heated over "annotations" and subtitles
I have a serious issue with the continual overuse of annotations that so many people seem to have an incessant need to apply and use. Annotations can be useful, yes. But if you apply them, and keep adding more and more throughout your film while it's playing, it isn't just annoying, it's extremely distracting and makes viewing a video very challenging. Too many people who are on youtube tend to get carried away with the annotations feature. This is a mark of an amateur who lacks the understanding and importance of keeping a video clean and uncluttered.
There are needs and it is necessary to use subtitles, especially lower third titles, yes. But annotations, no. They can be used, but only sparingly to highlight specific areas of your video that you want people to see. I understand full-well that annotations can be turned off, but is a totally unnecessary step and also detracts from viewing the video because I have to pause first, find the "Disable Annotations," and then resume. This can be very disruptive and counter productive to viewers who want to view and watch the contents of a video, especially (as in the case with your videos) if it is an informative and instructional video.
Sarah, I understand that you are providing an educational video. But having very large annotations text splashed on the screen for 3 minutes and more, is NOT productive and isn't the mark of a professional. You have excellent information and great teaching advice for people learning how to sew and I enjoyed watching your lessons, which are very well thought and planned, thank you.
As a semi-professional videographer, in my professional opinion, it's far easier to NOT use annotations to begin with. It would be better to include lower third titles to augment the footage that you want to augment. Your use of annotations is a bit too much, and the annotations you chose to use covers up quite a bit of your video image. A simple 5 second lower third title will do nicely. 5 seconds is very long and is far longer than most people realize. Try watching a video with a 5 second title and see what I mean. The shorter, the better. Your intro title should play for anywhere from as 4 seconds to no longer than 8, or 9 seconds. A 7 second intro title is a good place to start.
I cannot begin to tell you how many videos I started to watch, and then quit and walked away because of the overuse of the annotations feature that is inherent to youtube users. I tried it only once, then decided that it's a feature that I have no use for because of how distracting it is. I know this is long, but I hope it answers your inquiry to why I don't like them, if only a little. Peace to you, and thank you for your very informative videos.
JW
Quit being a nerd
So, everyone is supposed to do everything the way YOU prefer or you will not watch them - like a toddler. Um, yeah. Get over yourself.
you wrote all of that just to say you hate annotations lol