Blending Two Sewing Patterns Together with Just Lillia
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Blending Two Sewing Patterns Together
Mcalls M8360 jumpsuit top blended with the skirt of the Odette Dress from Vikisews
Hey there! My name is Lillia, and I’m a digital seamstress on TikTok and Instagram! I teach people how to sew online and in person and love every minute of it. Today, I am sharing another fun sewing tutorial with y’all in Garbie on how to blend two sewing patterns together to create a completely customized look. Let’s get into it!Â
Things to remember when blending patterns
When you blend two patterns together, you want to pick two patterns that have similar silhouettes. So if you’re using a fitted top pattern, it will be easier to blend a pant/skirt/dress pattern that is non elasticized at the waist to the top, and vice versa. (Don’t worry, it’s quite a bit easier than it sounds!) You’ll want to have a measuring tape handy to measure any connecting points, along with walking your patterns to each other so you know you’ll have a perfect fit! Another thing to note are the seam allowances. Check the directions on both patterns to ensure the seam allowances you’ll be adding are the same, and to check if you need to shave or add any seam allowances to the patterns!Â
Getting StartedÂ
Today I am blending the top of the M8360 jumpsuit top with the Odette Dress for a fun summer look. Both of these patterns have a fitted waist, making blending at the waistline easier.
Start by cutting the patterns out and identifying the waistline on the Odette Dress. Most patterns have this marked on them directly. Draw a line across the waistline and add seam allowance to the top of the line you drew. Ensure this seam allowance is the same across both patterns.Â
Walking your patterns
For the M8360, it has a princess seam bodice, while the skirt is one entire front and back piece. For walking your patterns, mark the seam allowance on each top piece, then measure in between the marks. Note the measurement. Repeat on the skirt and note the measurement.Â
Walk the patterns by folding back the seam allowance at the waist on the side, and line each pattern next to each other along the skirt waistline.Â
If the pattern does not match - Â Adjust the waist measurement of the skirt at the side seam.Â
If the pattern matches - Continue with sewing instructions.Â
Sewing your New Pattern
Follow the sewing instructions for each pattern, then attach them together at the chosen seam using the same seam allowance you marked throughout your patterns. Finish your whole project and viola! A whole custom pattern made by you!Â
