Beginner
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16 min 48 sec
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00:38
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09:02
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07:08
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Taught by Liesl Gibson
Got a long, tall kid or a more petite one you sew for? If the little ones in your life don’t measure exactly to pre-determined specifications on a pattern, it can be hard to figure out how to add or remove length while maintaining a garment’s proportions. Liesl will explain how to lengthen or shorten patterns for different types of garments.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Tools:
- measuring tape
- ruler
- pencil
- scissors
- tape
- pattern you want to adjust
- tracing paper or other paper if lengthening
Downloads:
- Lengthening a skirt, dress or pants pattern
- Shortening a skirt, dress or pants pattern
- Knowing where to adjust pattern
- An easy-to-follow lesson on how to lengthen and shorten patterns.
- HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Itemized supply list
- Step-by-step instruction by expert sewer Liesl Gibson
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Class Reviews
75 users recommended this class to a friend
Julie KIlpatrick
Great explanation on lengthening or shortening a pattern. This type of content is invaluable to a new sewer!
More than 3 months ago
Marianne Damon
Straight-forward, easy to understand, uses examples of several different types of garments.
More than 3 months ago
Amber Brainard
This was such a helpful video. Very informative.
More than 3 months ago
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