LENGTHEN OR SHORTEN ANY SEWING PATTERN

In this video I’m walking you through how to lengthen a sewing pattern without losing the original shape, balance or ease. Whether you’re adding length to a bodice, skirt, sleeve or pant leg, I’ve got the clear method that works every time — and no guesswork.

You’ll learn:

✨ When and where to add length in a pattern

✨ How to slash & spread the pieces accurately

✨ How to keep your grainlines and notches lined up

✨ Tips to avoid common mistakes and keep fit balanced

This is practical, traditional garment-making technique done in a way that’s easy to follow — no franken-patterns!

📘 Accompanying Flipbook (step-by-step visuals):

➡️ https://heyzine.com/flip-book/8cfec91e8e.html

📄 Download & print your pattern to follow along:

➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/patterncuttacornwall/e/505838

If you’re new here — welcome! I’m Krissie from Pattern Cutta Cornwall, and I love helping sewists of all levels make patterns and garments that actually fit.

💬 Comment below what you’re lengthening today — dress, top, trousers, sleeve? Let’s get you sorted.

📌 Subscribe for more sewing tutorials, pattern hacks and confident fitting tips ➜ Smash that bell to never miss an upload! 🔔

Happy sewing,

Krissie ✂️💛

Link to online flipbook to read

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/8c009a61bc.html

Link for YOUTUBE video demonstrationLENGTHEN OR SHORTEN ANY SEWING PATTERN

below you can also print the instructions and the pattern to follow along.