Video tutorial: How to measure kids for sewing clothes

The first step in sewing a well fitting child’s garment is knowing what size to make it. That involves more than just knowing what size they wear in purchased clothes. You need to get their actual measurements, and you need to measure in the right places for your numbers to be accurate. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial showing how to measure kids for sewing clothes. Next week, she’ll show how to use those measurements to adjust a pattern if your child falls between two different sizes. Follow the link below to watch her video:

How to Measure Kids to Sew Clothes, by Melly Sews

[photo from Melly Sews]

A simple and comfy women’s top pattern that is great to wear with jeans or leggings. With and nice flowy cut and longer length in the back, this is a great top for all body shapes. Pattern comes in sizes x-small to size large.

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The pattern is simple yet chic, and you can customize it in so many ways – from fabric choice to fit – making it ideal for year-round wear. Plus, it’s free! So, why not add this top to your collection and start sewing today?

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