Hat to Hem | How to Scale Up Elements of a Costume | Tutorial @HattoHem | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
We've all been there. You see a picture of a costume and you MUST MAKE IT!!! But what do you do if you aren't built like the model in the reference image? Well, that's when we have to scale pieces of the costume. Lucky for you, I have a very easy formula to help you make the costume of your dreams AND have it look great on you! Are you ready for this simple sewing tutorial that will elevate your costume making?

The butterfly method can be used for costume making, historical costuming, cosplay making, and really any sewing you've set your mind to!

Recreating the 1884 Sage Ballgown:
The Skirts: youtu.be/_QKLBUYrdNo
The Bodice: youtu.be/htEU3Jmjk6Q

The Book:
The Victorian Dressmaker by Izabela Pitcher
priorattire.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6307421-The-Victorian-Dressmaker-book.html

Main Sewing Machine (High Speed Straight Stitch): amzn.to/2CTzH8t

Iron: amzn.to/2Oo4wYb
Ironing Board: amzn.to/33WHkHl
Pressing Ham: amzn.to/2Qp3oWW

Measuring Gauge: amzn.to/2r5RMgT
Seam Gauge: amzn.to/2pmXUAW
Rotary Blade, Ruler, and Mat: amzn.to/2FLdv5D
Tapestry Needles: amzn.to/3wcO4RN

Dress Form: amzn.to/2XkUNGe
Fabulous Fit Dress Form Padding: amzn.to/2Ku6a9O


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00:00 Intro and Why You Need This
01:20 Taking the Measurements
02:09 Doing the Math
02:59 A Second Example
03:32 The "Reveal"