How to Scale Up Gridded Patterns For Beginners (Easy, Custom Fit!)

Scaling a gridded pattern from books like Patterns of Fashion doesn't have to be intimidating. It doesn't have to require special drawing skills, expensive equipment, or a lot of time investment. This is a back to basics, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY method to scaling up all those gorgeous patterns in books like Patterns of Fashion, The Cut of Women's Clothes, and the V&A 17th Century books! In this video, I'll walk you step by step through how to take a gridded pattern, scale it up, and customize it to fit your precise waist measurement digitally. This method only takes a couple of minutes and results in a beautiful, life-size pattern you can print from home. Don't let fear and intimidation get in the way of tackling one of these garments! I know first hand what that feels like--but I promise you that with this method, scaling gridded patterns will no longer be overwhelming! Even better--this process can be done by someone completely new to scaling patterns ! Chapters 00:00 How to Scale a Book Pattern the Easy Way! 00:38 Materials 01:18 Digitizing the pattern 04:42 Adjusting the scan 07: 15 Scaling to actual size 10:46 Customizing the pattern 14:54 Tips & Tricks Socials: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticalfolliescostuming/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasticalfollies Support this channel by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/fantasticalfollies Sound effects by Zapsplat https://www.zapsplat.com/ #patternmaking #historicalcostuming