How To: Alter & Resize Vintage Patterns

Buying a vintage pattern that you LOVE can be really exciting… but making it fit modern sizes can be a little more trying! But don’t despair I’ll be showing you how to grade up or down a pattern to ensure that perfect fit!
Working with vintage patterns to preserve them, its a good idea to make a copy and keep the original.
You’ll need some of the following:
-Cardboard
-French / Tailors Curve
-Tracing paper
-Cheap toile fabric or muslin
















