Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Learn plaid pattern matching across the opening of a buttoned shirt or dress, the EASY way! This technique works for any plaid or print you want to continue across a buttoned opening perfectly. I'll show you the secret to this professional-looking result!
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Want to learn how to match prints across seams? I’ve got you covered! ➡️ youtu.be/mp4KS585q_Q?si=d2B8dznRadSIGb4N
🫖 Like what I’m doing? Consider buying me a tea! ko-fi.com/tashacouldmakethat
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SOME FAVORITE SEWING SUPPLIES: 👇🏼
- Paper I use for tracing - amzn.to/3HRBufx
- Sleeve roll - amzn.to/4gtWJ8b
- Seam gauge - amzn.to/3klmFKq
- Iridescent scissors - amzn.to/43hQjRw
- Tailor’s ham - amzn.to/3FTHG6f
- Duckbill scissors - amzn.to/3Z2ujHL
- Ergonomic rotary cutter - amzn.to/3JTrvbU
(Affiliate links–I may earn a tiny commission if you make a purchase, which helps support the channel. 🙂)
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🧶 MY KNITTING PATTERNS:
Ravelry - ravelry.com/designers/tasha-moss
Payhip - payhip.com/tashacouldmakethat
🏡 MY WEB SITE: tashacouldmakethat.com
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📱FIND ME elsewhere:
Instagram - instagram.com/tashacouldmakethat
Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/TashaCould
Facebook - facebook.com/tashacouldmakethat
Threads - threads.net/@tashacouldmakethat
👉🏼 JOIN my mailing list for updates! eepurl.com/h9pBu9
👉🏼 SUBSCRIBE for Linktree updates (links like when I have new videos, blog posts, pattern releases) - https://linktr.ee/tashacouldmakethat
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Music: YouTube Audio Library
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro to matching plaid
00:30 - Center Front vs. Fold Line
01:28 - Plaid Placement: vertical and horizontal lines
02:12 - Pro Tip! Simulate the look with pattern pieces
03:04 - Identify dominant lines
04:20 - Placing the first pattern piece
05:43 - Preparing the second piece
06:51 - Don't press the fold!
07:31 - Overlapping trick for a perfect match
08:24 - Cutting the Second Piece
08:57 - Bonus: matching front to back at side seams
#plaidmatching #patternmatching #sewingtutorial #vintagesewing #sewingtips
Learn plaid pattern matching across the opening of a buttoned shirt or dress, the EASY way! This technique works for any plaid or print you want to continue across a buttoned opening perfectly. I'll show you the secret to this professional-looking result!
~~~~~~
Want to learn how to match prints across seams? I’ve got you covered! ➡️ youtu.be/mp4KS585q_Q?si=d2B8dznRadSIGb4N
🫖 Like what I’m doing? Consider buying me a tea! ko-fi.com/tashacouldmakethat
~~~~~~
SOME FAVORITE SEWING SUPPLIES: 👇🏼
- Paper I use for tracing - amzn.to/3HRBufx
- Sleeve roll - amzn.to/4gtWJ8b
- Seam gauge - amzn.to/3klmFKq
- Iridescent scissors - amzn.to/43hQjRw
- Tailor’s ham - amzn.to/3FTHG6f
- Duckbill scissors - amzn.to/3Z2ujHL
- Ergonomic rotary cutter - amzn.to/3JTrvbU
(Affiliate links–I may earn a tiny commission if you make a purchase, which helps support the channel. 🙂)
~~~~~~
🧶 MY KNITTING PATTERNS:
Ravelry - ravelry.com/designers/tasha-moss
Payhip - payhip.com/tashacouldmakethat
🏡 MY WEB SITE: tashacouldmakethat.com
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📱FIND ME elsewhere:
Instagram - instagram.com/tashacouldmakethat
Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/TashaCould
Facebook - facebook.com/tashacouldmakethat
Threads - threads.net/@tashacouldmakethat
👉🏼 JOIN my mailing list for updates! eepurl.com/h9pBu9
👉🏼 SUBSCRIBE for Linktree updates (links like when I have new videos, blog posts, pattern releases) - https://linktr.ee/tashacouldmakethat
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Music: YouTube Audio Library
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro to matching plaid
00:30 - Center Front vs. Fold Line
01:28 - Plaid Placement: vertical and horizontal lines
02:12 - Pro Tip! Simulate the look with pattern pieces
03:04 - Identify dominant lines
04:20 - Placing the first pattern piece
05:43 - Preparing the second piece
06:51 - Don't press the fold!
07:31 - Overlapping trick for a perfect match
08:24 - Cutting the Second Piece
08:57 - Bonus: matching front to back at side seams
#plaidmatching #patternmatching #sewingtutorial #vintagesewing #sewingtips
