I’ve been making my own patterns since I started sewing (because I was a kid and did not have money for patterns, lol, but now I just prefer it) and hearing your 180 degree rule suddenly makes every pattern I’ve ever made that just didn’t quite work out make way more sense. Thank you!
i went to a fashion school, and i sucked at pattern drafting never really understood shit😭, and this 13 min video explained everything that i needed to know. thank u so much 🙌❤❤☺☺
You sew for the same basic reason I do...fit. You, a mishap in your youth that you've selflessly shared with us all through your website. Myself, the product of a generation of chain smokers...I never grew "right", and nothing after the age of 12 fit me off the rack. You're very generous to put these tips forward. They're not only helpful, they add dimension to these "general fit" sewing patterns we often come across at your local Fabricland. I have not answered one of your auto generated emails. I'm still trying to compose the "tell me about yourself" question. Not sure why I am struggling to write this, but there it is. Guess it's sort of like trying to relate to a relatable person when you yourself are the polar opposite. Point? Yes, there is. You shared a pretty vulnerable fact about yourself with us all by revealing what that accident did to you, and why you sew. For some of us with body and fit issues, that is a lot to take in. It also is inspiring. If you can make it look that good, and wear your sewing projects with such pride, maybe I can do the same? I dunno, but I do want to thank you, seriously. I am starting to feel as if I am able to create fit and finish for myself that will bring out my own best, even if I don't have the frame to wear things that drape or hang. That is for the lanky guys I guess. Anyway, weirdo here says thanks!
Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself. It's great to get to hear about the folks watching my content so thank you. Thank you for being vulnerable as well! It takes a lot. I have full faith you can make the clothes you want for yourself as well. You're you and you belong. We're all weird :)
I just stumbled upon your channel and I must say you are fabulous. I love the quirky humour and even though I’ve been home sewing for decades I’m learning so much that I didn’t have a clue about before. You have a great teaching manner. On the plus side I’m from a farm and love the cowboy look.
Ah! I’ve often wondered why some pattern pieces have that tiny straight bit before a curve. Now it all makes sense. Thanks for this video! Your attention to detail really helps me be better!
Just watching the way he talks, his enunciations, little hand motions, etc. He is mesmerizing, very entertaining and relaxing to watch, plus he's the only one on RU-vid I've found who makes videos that make sense. Going step by step, explaining every little thing he does so the viewer doesn't get lost, etc. Amazing videos. I've been trying to find more comfortable classical styles (like the English Drape Cut, high waisted trousers) but its so hard because I can't even get the basics of tailoring down. This channel has helped me do that, and now I'm making my own stuff. He's epic.
I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm just barely learning how to sew, while at the same time running an after school cosplay club for middle school kids. So I'm always looking for things to improve my own sewing while staying one or two steps ahead of the kiddos! You explain things so clearly and I'll definitely pass your tips along
A game changer for me was when I realized that it’s not the cut edge that I needs to match but the SEWING line this is especially true at the shoulder seams. I highly recommend basting as well. Great quick adjustments for a better more comfortable fit 👍🏼
Dear Cornelius, you belong on the comedy stage. Even though I don't need your tips (I've been sewing for 55 years) and only understand about 75% of your language, I'm lying under the table laughing. I'm looking forward to your next video.
@@CorneliusQuiring maybe, why not do both for a while and see where your heart is calling more…just discovered u…sewing is something I learned in primary school, and even made my own money making pants for 100 RON ( Romanian leu) for a 18 y.o…I use it once in a while to fulfill my creativity juice…never got it to a professional level. Sewing is a good skill to know and we should teach youngsters…
You are the best at explaining the hows and whys in doing the things that need done. I can see that you're very smart. Yes, these companies should pay attention to a sewing cowboy. If they aren't working with you, they are missing out. Keep up the good work, and thank you for all thst you do for us.
Your support is greatly appreciated indeed! Thank you. I'm working on getting some of these companies to recognize that we've got a lovely supportive community over here.
In the industry we call it truing a pattern and it's not a 90 degree rule but 180 across the seam ... ie you dont need 90 on each side but a total of 180 for both ... 135 and 45 would be fine too!
We need both commercial and indie pattern designers to watch this because the number of times I’ve sewn an inside leg seam and ended up with a mountain shape at the crotch is ridiculous. That obviously causes further problems because when the excess is trimmed away, the crotch curve changes shape and is deeper and the inside leg seam shorter
Last Halloween at work, I made myself a very cool pirate costume, and my wife a pirate wench outfit. We took second place. For our costumes, I had store bought patterns. This year we are going as Napoleon and Josephine in the hopes of taking first place. I’m using store bought patterns for my wife’s regency dress, Spencer with a train and her chemisette. I, on the other hand am having a heck of a time finding any good patterns for my Napoleon style light cavalry jacket. So… I’m going to try to draft my own pattern using photos of Napoleon’s real uniform, paintings and crude drawings as a reference. It’s going to be a challenge to say the least, but your videos are very informative and I actually think I might be able to pull it off. Thank you for these great videos.
You got this! Good on you for drafting your own patterns and may you win first place, with honours :) Thanks for sharing a bit about what you're doing.
Wow, Cornelius! Your videos always deliver. Educational, instructional, and FUNNY! Love, love, love your dry-wit humor and deadpan delivery. You, my dear, are a riot!
Thank you! I now realise what I did wrong a billion years ago on adding to the tummy area...I added to the side and ended with a pucker at the sides....now I will always add to the front of the pattern and not to the side 😂
man i LOVE your content. You're a legend, thank you for sharing this. Also, your videos are beautifully crafted and perfectly paced. I'm making my father an awesome shirt for a gift using all your tips!
I'm assuming I'm out of the running for this, and not to mention it's 3 months later. But I wanted to try and see what came of it. So, I'm typing one of the four options you presented to your viewers. :voila:
LOVE THIS VIDEO, IN DEFTH AND EVERY MICRO DETAILING THAT CAN AFFECT THE OVERALL LOOK OF CLOTHS THAT ARE TECHNIQUES EXPLAIN IN THIS VIDEO IN SIMPLE AND EASY WAY, AND THAT IS HARDCORE TECHNIQUES ARE EASY EXPLAIN THAT NEW LEARNERS AND EXPERT ALL CAN LEARN IN EASY WAY AND I HOPE THAT MORE AND MORE THESE VIDEOS WE CAN SEEN IN NEAR FUTURE. I HAVE NEVER SEEN LIKE THIS VIDEO EVER BEFORE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING VALUABLE VIDEOS...
I agree! 🎉😊 Cowboy companies, here! You came just as i finished a block for me, a bodice. I am sure I didn’t followed the 90 degrees/180 degrees rule. So I might change some features. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Do you have a video on ease? How much ease to add to where and if I want something baggy where should I add the ease to and how do I determine how much ease is added depending on how baggy I want something to fit?
these tips were great, thank you! i'd also love a deep dive into drag lines and other fit issues in the future. keep up the good work, weird but professional cowboy!
First, let me say I love your tips, and I am glad I found your page. My question is is when you cut the back pattern for more volume for the butt area and you altered the back pattern. What about the front pattern? Does it need to be altered to? If so, how do I do that? Thank you.❤
I agree with most of the comments, Your way to explain work sewing stuff to younger people this time in schools, would be a rise of students for the future time, perhabs instead of no classes at all!)
