How To: Pattern Match Fabric for a Garment

Welcome to video 2 of 4 tutorials on pattern matching. In this video I will show you how to cut out your fabric whilst pattern matching a check, stripe, plaid or pattern around a garment you are making. I will be sharing tips and techniques that can be used on any garment, however I will be working with my free Copen pattern. Download for FREE here: https://madetosew.com/product/copen-top-dress/ I will discuss pattern preparation techniques and show you what to consider when patter matching the Front, Back, Sleeve and Facing of the pattern. How to cut out in a single layer and what to do when you need to 'cut 2' (cutting the second side) pattern pieces. Watch the Intro To: Pattern (Plaid) Matching to understand the rules you need to follow based on your individual body. If you are looking for a specific part of the tutorial see the below timings: 0. Introduction: 0:00 - 1:58 1. Preparation: 1:58 - 8:31 2. Front: 8:31 - 16:44 3. Back: 16:44 - 27:37 4. Sleeve: 27:37 - 36:15 5. Facing: 36:15 - 38:19 6. Cut 2 (Cutting Second Side): 38:19 - 42:43 LINKED TUTORIALS Intro To: Pattern (Plaid) Matching - https://youtu.be/c4qzqFkICK0 How To: Copen Shift Dress / Top (Beginners Dressmaking) - https://youtu.be/ASKmwy7xklk How To: Trace a Dressmaking Pattern - https://youtu.be/djEKxW9gU8Q How To: Thread Tracing - https://youtu.be/SwOrYxd-vWQ How To: Sew & Match Patterned Fabric - https://youtu.be/8ZR8W17yNhk ANEKA WEARS: Copen Pattern: https://madetosew.com/product/copen-top-dress/ Re