Why Use the Same Pattern Again and Again
There are good reasons to use a pattern over and over again once you get it to fit you. The best reason is the time it can save you. Fitting is a process that takes time, but is definitely worth the effort. Once you have fitted the pattern to your measurements, you can use it over and over to make many versions of the same pattern. It saves lots of time because you don’t have to go through the fitting process every time you make something.
In my post of January 20th, I showed two tops I made using the ABB Tee from Copper Creek Patterns. One was a top made using a white sweater knit. That one was made following the original pattern. The other was made with a black and red knit fabric and a solid black knit was used to make a yoke in the front.
In January I made two more tops from the same pattern. One was made from a printed turquoise knit fabric following the original pattern. I wanted to make another top that would be a little different, so I add buttonholes and buttons on the left shoulder. Pictures of both tops are shown below.
Last May I made a jacket from the Moss Jacket pattern from Helen’s Closet. Recently I decided it was time to make another jacket from this pattern. I sewed the jacket using a black cotton blend fabric and added a decorative stitch using black thread for a tone-on-tone effect down the band on the front of the jacket. See the picture below.
I saved a lot of time when making these items because I used patterns that had already been altered to fit my personal measurements. In addition to saving time, I also saved money. Patterns can cost anywhere from $8 to $25 or more each.
I hope you are busy sewing some beautiful garments for yourself and I hope you are saving time and money by reusing the patterns you alter to fit your own measurements. If you need help with the fitting process, check with your local library for books on the subject. You could also check the website for the American Sewing Guild (ASG) to find a local chapter in your area. The Lansing, Michigan Chapter (Lansing Clippers) of the ASG has a Neighborhood Group that focuses on fitting patterns. The website for the Lansing Clippers is https://www.lansingclippers.com/.
Happy sewing!
Judy
