“The issue was how I merged me and the pattern together.” That statement is the biggest takeaway for me. I am struggling with accepting my aging body, and your matter-of-fact approach to your body and what it needs in pattern adjustments to achieve a great fit has helped me so much. Instead of fighting my body and being annoyed that it doesn’t look “right” with a given pattern, I will take your reasoned approach and keep trying until I have a good fit. Thank you so much!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Make the pattern work for YOU!! Glad you found it helpful! ~J

Noreen, you are a delightful presenter and experienced seamstress. You take the time to explain each step in a logical way which makes it easy to follow. I have exactly the same problem with ready made clothing that you have. I never understood what was wrong until I found Karina-Lifting Pins and Needles and Love Notions patterns. You are a gifted teacher and a great asset to the Love Notions community! Thank you so much!

Wow! Such a great tutorial! Your positivity, calm demeanor, and encouraging comments make me believe that I could sew this too. You're a great teacher and expert sewist. Thank you! ❤

@user-uq6oy8bj4q

6 күн бұрын

Agreed!

Noreen, I can’t thank you enough for the calm and concise delivery of your fitting journey! Your demonstrations and solving your fitting issues were not only easy to understand they made me feel like I can do this too! Days of cutting a standard pattern are long gone for myself, but your step by step relaxed approach gives me confidence to push forward. Thank you❤

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That is so kind, thank you! I will pass this on to Noreen! ~J

Thank you so much! After years of frustrating failures in fitting, I now have hope. Your dress fits perfectly and looks beautiful on you!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That's so kind! Will pass it on to Noreen! ~J

Noreen, thanking for doing this. This fit clinic is invaluable!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Glad you found it helpful! ~J

Noreen you are so cute! Your dress looks so good on you. Great job keeping at it. Thank you for sharing your journey

This makes so much sense, the way you have explained it - thank you!

You were a delight to watch! Such clear calm directions. Your excitement is inspiring.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!! Thanks for watching! ~J

I sincerely enjoyed your vlog. I had forgotten how easy a full bust adjustment could be. I can tell you I wasn't interested in this dress until I watched this video. I have bought it now and will print it out and get started. I realized that you were using whatever fabric and I will do those changes just the way you have suggested. Thank-you!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for such kind words, we will pass them on to Noreen! ~J

NOREEEEEEN YOU DA GOAT

@LoveNotions

5 күн бұрын

She really is! ❤️❤️ ~J

Such a beautiful and helpful lesson, in many ways! Kudos to Noreen! Hope to see more of you.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We hope so, too! Thanks for watching! ~J

Noreen ❤. I can't give enough thumbs up. I haven't sewn clothes for a very long time because nothing would fit properly and I was completely helpless and overwhelmed by all the possible adjustments. Your incredibly calm and positive way of approaching this problem systematically and step by step motivated me to try again. Yesterday I finished sewing my second muslin for a cadence dress and am only one small change away from an almost perfectly fitting dress. I ordered some gorgeous fabric for the final piece yesterday. I can't thank you enough😘. more videos please.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That is such a sweet comment for Noreen, thank you for saying so! ~J

Thank you...very good at teaching and working through the issues. The dress looks lovely on you and fits perfectly. ❤

Thank you for a clear, concise, and positive tutorial. You have a lovely delivery, I am looking forward to seeing more of your tutorials.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! ~J

Thank you for your beautiful instructions! They are more than appreciated. 💜

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! ~J

The information you have given us is invaluable plus showing step by step the process you went through. I’m definitely encouraged to try your method in a top. Good luck to me! Thanks!

@LoveNotions

2 күн бұрын

That's high praise! I hope Noreen sees your comment. ❤️ Thanks for stopping by! ~J

Wonderful. Enjoyed this so much. Maureen you are a pleasure to learn from and a skillful sewist. Thank you for this!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! We ❤️ Noreen! Will pass it on to her. ❤️ ~J

I am so HAPPY for you. Your calm voice and instructions on how to turn darts into princess made it easy. I have the pattern, but made nothing with it. It is inspiring to give it a try. I really like your comment about merging the pattern with your body. I need to make mine skirt portion bigger for me Hight Hip and then merge to the top portion. Thank you for this instruction. I hope to see more videos on the Love Notion site. You are a natural-born teacher.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Wow, what a kind comment, thank you for stopping by! We will let Noreen know folks are loving her video! ~J

Thanks for this video! So incredibly helpful and informative. I’ve been avoiding French seams but now I really see their value.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching! ~J

Changing the darts to a princess seam 😮🎉🎉🎉

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Right??? 😍 ~J

What a great tutorial! You do such a nice job of explaining the steps. I struggled the first time I lowered a dart, but your demo was so easy. I've learned a lot from Love Notions patterns, but we all have different fitting issues that they don't always cover. I'll be watching for more of your videos.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad to read your comment! Thank you for the kind words for Noreen, too! ~J

This is my right now #1 favorite fitting video! @Norwen you are great. You spoke directly to me!!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That's high praise, thanks so much! I'll make sure Noreen sees your comment. ❤️ ~J

Wow!! What a great video. You are a terrific teacher. Your final dress is amazing.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words for Noreen! ~J

Noreen, this is such an informative video and your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Hopefully you will make more videos ( maybe fitting pants?)

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

She has made several videos for us! We just love Noreen! ~J

Outstanding!!! Your princess seam dress really helped me re-think my muslin fitting. 😊

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Glad to hear it! ~J

I feel like you just handed me the map to Atlantis! Sometimes someone just has to point you at the obvious. This was the most useful bodice fit tutorial i’ve watched in years. I never thought to fit it to the high bust and do a FBA. Or make the back & front in different sizes, i thought the pattern police would come after me 😂. Thankyou for this 💐

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Ha! No pattern police here! 😂😊 Thanks for watching !~J

Perfect! I'm in a sloper class right now and I'm on my seventh muslin. It's good to know I'm not alone on fitting difficulties, and that if I persevere, I will get to a good fit.❤

Noreen, Excellent x3!! Your presentation was so explanatory for each step you did, I was amazed with how much I learned and actually understood! I have never, in all the instruction I’ve had in my 70 yrs of sewing,i had anyone show how to change darts to princess seems! And, I’ve had hands on fitting classes! Thank you! The only suggestion I might add is totell us where to find the info on rounded back adjustment. I know how to do it but, many don’t.

@LoveNotions

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments for Noreen! ❤️ ~J

So helpful, wonderfully presented. I am sorry to admit this is the first time I have watched one of Noreen's tutorials but I can assure you it will not be the last. Thanks for sharing your time and efforts.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! We're glad you found it helpful! ~J

Norden, kudos to you for this self fitting video! I too am on a quest for clothes that fit and flatter my maturing figure. Thank you 🎉 Tammy & Tessa, thank you for being generational inclusive on top of being size inclusive. Boomers have enough quilts!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Ha! I wouldn't mind a boomer quilt passed my way 😂😂 But we're so glad you found it helpful! 😊 ~Jess

Wasn't this the best!!! I have a ton of cotton fabric. This step by step is so helpful.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for watching! ~J

Thank you for sharing how you tackled the fitting issues. This tutorial is a game-changer for me!!

@LoveNotions

Ай бұрын

So glad you think so, thanks for watching! ~J

Oh MY Goodness! You my dear are an absolute joy to watch! This was so calm and informative. I not only learned new techniques, I am also inspired to make many muslins on my next dress. Thank you for this share.😃

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad to hear it inspired you! Thanks for watching! ~J

What a great video. Your final fit is so good. Thanks Noreen!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

She does amazing work! Thanks for watching! ~J

I found your process really fascinating. Sometimes we can try to hard to alter a pattern to fit, we end up down a rabbit hole, rather than look at each step at a time. Making lots of muslins can be a bit of a pain because we all want to get on and get the actual garment made. I find sometimes I have to put the finished article in the wardrobe for a couple of weeks before wearing it because I have made so many iterations of it. I've always had a low bust apex, even when I was young and slim - it was the one alteration I always had to make. As I've got older, the bust has dropped and my back has become a bit more rounded and I'm a little heavier these days. I loved the dress with the princess seam and it really does fit you beautifully. I like princess seams as they just seem to work for me but I haven't thought of altering a pattern to accommodate that. Thank you

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

What a thoughtful comment! Thanks for watching! Will be sure to share with Noreen! ❤️ ~J

Wow Noreen, this tutorial is like magic !! Thank you for giving me the confidence to try to address my fitting issues ❤

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We hope you're successful!! Thanks for watching! ~J

I admit, when I heard you say it was easy to turn a darted bodice to a princess-seamed one, I was skeptical - and I'm an experienced sewist. Mind blown! Thank you sew much!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We love to hear it! Thanks so much for watching! ~J

A brilliant video, so well explained and a lovely fit. Thank you.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! ~J

Great video Noreen, thanks for sharing, much appreciated, I love the way you talk and slowly introduce us, thank you for your time

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Aww, what a sweet comment, I will pass it on! ~J

Amazing tutorial! I finally understand the process and why. You are such a great presenter.

Thank you for the excellent tutorial Noreen! It is so helpful to follow along with your thought process to get a beautifully fitting dress!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying so! Will pass it on to Noreen! ~J

Thank you so much! Your final dress is perfection. This has really been helpful to see step by step how to fit a pattern.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! ~J

This video was wonderful. What a delightful presenter!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you loved Noreen's video, thanks for watching! ~J

I really enjoyed this video! You are an excellent teacher and your speaking voice is so calming. It makes something that can be stressful, like fitting, easier to tackle. And I love your emphasis on starting the fit process from the beginning each time. I seem to always look for the fast way to do things so my wins are often just good luck. Maybe I’ll have more wins if I slow down and be more thorough. Thank you!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

It's easy to get caught up in the desire to reach the end and rush the process! Sometimes it's nice to take it slow and methodical. Thank you for watching! ~J

Thank you for your journey it was so refreshing That dress looks sensational on you ❤ Denise 🇳🇿

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So kind!! Thank you for watching! ~J

You are amazing! This was such good information for me to store away in my library of sewing tips and tricks. Now I know how to easily add a princess seam when I want to change out the darts for one. It was very easy to understand. Thank you for taking us through your fitting process. 😊

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching! ~J

WOW! You have addressed many of my concerns/issues. So very much appreciated your time, knowledge and this share. Thank you bunches!!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Ahhh, such high praise for Noreen, thank you for sharing! ❤️ ~J

You are exceptional at explaining how you achieved a perfect fit! I am going to give it a go with the same pattern. Thank you!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks for watching! ~J

You're wondeful Noreen!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We agree! ❤️ ~J

Great video! You covered so many fit issues that I have too and in such a logical sequence. I always learn a lot from you, Noreen.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Glad it was helpful! ~J

I absolutely LOVED this video! I have similar fitting challenges and this is hands down the best explanation I have watched. You are an awesome teacher! 😊

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That is so kind! Will pass it on to Noreen, thank you for watching! ~J

Oh wow, this was fantastic! Your dresses look beautiful on you, and great inspiration for why we sew. Thank you so much for your great tutorial😊

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will pass this on to Noreen. 😊 ~J

This is such a helpful fitting video. Thank you so much!

@LoveNotions

4 күн бұрын

Yay! So glad you found it helpful! ~J

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!

Noreen, this was so helpful! Thank you! Now the Sonata will be going on my "to make" list.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching! ~J

Thank you, Noreen. Such a helpful example of fitting, but also of 'thinking outside the square' - and persisting! - to get that fit. I think we often forget that, irrespective of how well a pattern has been drafted, we're allowed to break the rules and to use our own problem-solving and sewing skills to make changes to the pattern. Enjoy wearing your new dresses - they both look lovely on you. Best regards, Anne

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment! Will pass it on to Noreen! Thanks for watching! ~J

This is such an amazing and informative lesson on fitting! The dress looks lovely on you. Thanks for sharing.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! ~J

Thank you for such a wonderful demonstration. It’s the first I have came across you channel. You have inspired me 😀

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad to have inspired! We hope you find more inspiring videos! 😊 ~J

What a wonderful tutorial ! You are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey, so we could all learn !

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you to say to Noreen! Thanks for watching! ~J

OMG, I am so glad I watched this video!! You are an amazing teacher, you explained everything so well. I am trying to fit the Sonata bodice, but having the same issue with the double darts. Thank you so much!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

What a wonderful lesson in perseverance.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching ! ~J

Thank you for this- the Princess seam drafting was so informative!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful!! ~J

Noreen, I can not express my gratitude for your willingness to share your skill for fitting the pattern to your body. It looked so easy! With an excellent pattern and your awesome tutorial I think I can achieve a better fit. Your calm, relaxed manner is awesome. Thank you.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Such a sweet comment, thank you! I will pass this on Noreen. 😊 ~J

Thank you!!! You are a wonderful teacher.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

She really is! Thanks for watching! ~J

That was a great sewing lesson for me Noreen. Thank you so much

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! ~J

Thankyou so much for the excellent video. What an inspiration. First time I have been on the Love Notions site but will be back for help. Thankyou again.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That high praise! So glad you found it useful! ~J

Thanks for sharing Noreen, great advice ❤

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was useful for you! ~J

Brilliant, so helpful. Would love to see how you did the high round back adjustment too. Many thanks x x Debbie x

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Noreen actually did a blog post about that for Cadence! Maybe you'll find that equally helpful? ~J www.lovenotions.com/saving-cadence-rounded-back

Thank you, you've really helped me with a life bulb moment 😁

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Wow! So great to hear! Thanks for watching! ~J

Excellent tutorial! Thank you! I’ve saved it to several of my play list folders.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching! ~J

I so enjoyed your vlog. I learnt a lot and you are such a good teacher. Thank you x

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So kind, I will pass it on! ~J

Thank you x 1000!! 👍😃 lovely dressers!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! ~J

Thank you. I really like the look of this dress. It was one of the first patterns I bought when I started sewing again. I was excited to make it but I could not get the bust to fit right. You've inspired me to try again. One step at a time

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We hope you're successful!! Let us know if we can help further! ~J

Excellent video! Such a pleasant and informative delivery of the information that I need to obtain the fit of the garments that I make. Your sharing has made me more accepting of my body shape and willing to try for a better fit.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful! ~J

That looks lovely on you! I'm inspired to try this myself.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yay! We hope you do! ~J

You have opened my eyes to so many ways of altering patterns that are much easier than I imagined. Thank you.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! So glad to hear it! ~J

Thank you so much for making this video, Noreen! You’ve covered so many of my issues. You’re a natural teacher in the way you explain what you’re doing and why. That dress is amazing on you! What a great fit! You’ve really inspired me!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We're glad to hear it! Thank you for watching! ~J

As for the challenge of waist darts ( that point to the bust) sometimes you can get a smoother fit by trying Darts with either concave dart legs, or convex dart legs. Just a thought. You got a nice fit with the waist gathers too.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Good tips! ~J

Thank you Noreen for your transparency. This is exactly what stage I'm in, trying to fit my bodice. Except, I think the only difference for me is, I'm keeping permanent bodice blocks, so I don't have to do this for EVERY pattern I make. I agree with doing, step-by-step, and I love your slide method 🤗

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

I have found once you've done it a few times, it's almost automatic. But definitely helpful to keep a "block" ready to go! So glad you found it helpful! ~J

Wow, so inspiring too, thankyou Noreen

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was inspiring for you! ~J

Wow! Thanks Noreen. I have similar fitting issues on my tops...Narrow upper chest but a low full bust. This gives me hope that I will be able to handle some of my fitting issues too.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We hope you're successful! Let us know if there is anything we can do to help! ~J

Beautiful job. Thank you. 😊😊😊

Thanks for this, I have exactly the same fitting problems as you, this was enlightening.

@LoveNotions

Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! ~J

This was so helpful. Can't wait to give this a try.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Hope it works for you! ~J

I loved this video!!! I have this pattern but have not sewn it out yet. I loved the technique you showed on changing the darts to a princess seam. I've always based my size on my high bust measurement and it has worked out great for me. The problem I have is with my hip and waist measurements and even though I pivot to get the right measurement, I still struggle to get it right. I learned to always check the finished garment size and go from there. Thank you!

@LoveNotions

Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video! We love Noreen and the encouragement she provides to LN fans!! ❤️❤️ ~J

Thanks for sharing your journey! Very helpful.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!! ~J

Thanks for an encouraging and informative video! 😊

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching! ~J

Thank you so much! I have the same fitting issues. Princess seam tops and dresses fit me better too!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Glad it was helpful! ~J

🎉❤thank you!! I needed this! I tried to get a good fit on the tempo recently. But now that you explained it….maybe I can succeed, too!🤗🙏🏼 I have 8 inches difference, tho. And I’m lower.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We are here to help you succeed!! Let us know if we can help further! ~J

Loved your tutorial. Very helpful and easy to understand! Thanks for sharing your knowledge a dn experience!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! ~J

Excellent tips! Never assume we know what we’ll need to change ( if anything) in a pattern. And yes, read/watch the tutorial & instructions - I’m amazed at how many people will just start sewing g a new pattern & assume that because they’ve sewn for years, that they don’t need the additional info the pattern company has offered. Great video! Thanks!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you for the kind words! I will pass them on to Noreen! ~J

Wonderful video and wonderful explanation! Thank you!!

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ~J

Thank you for this great video. I have the same fitting issues as you. This is so helpful.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! ~J

A fabulous tutorial. Thank you. You did a great job explains what you were doing and why.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That's high praise, thank you! ~J

Your teaching and techniques are extremely helpful. Love the round back adjustment to. You have a gift 😊❤

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

That is so sweet to say, will pass it along to Noreen! ~J

Thank you so much. This is a wonderful tutorial.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! ~J

I have been adjusting my Sonata bodice for weeks now. Same as you, low full bust, waist darts just do not work, loose in high bust even though I choose pattern for high bust measurements. Was actually working on 3rd muslum when this you tube came on. Going to try the front gathers on this one, then redraft bodice with princess seams. Thanks for your instructions 😊

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

We would love to hear how it works out for you!! ~J

Love your video and your dress! I am new to Love Notions and purchased a few of the patterns a few days ago. Your video has helped me before I even get started. So thank you. I am hoping to buy some fabric over the weekend. But def working on getting a good fit on the pattern first, for sure.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Fabulous! We love to hear it! ~J

OMG I have been working on a Lyric dress and I also ended up changing the waist darts to gathers. I prefer to have the waistline higher up, so those bust darts became very short.

@LoveNotions

2 ай бұрын

Interesting! I'll have to try that sometime. ~J