In Fitting Fashion
Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit
Have you ever felt frustrated after spending hours sewing a garment, only to realize you’ll never wear it? Or wished you had a better plan to make sure every project was worth your time and effort?
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This is the year of wisdom, elegance, and transformation—the perfect time for creativity and growth. Let’s embrace it by planning your best sewing year yet!
Reflecting on past sewing projects is key ...
As sewists, we pour our creativity and energy into every single project, but have you ever found yourself uninspired or, dare I say, disappointed in the final result?
When you look back on the garmen...
I'd like to show you the broad or narrow back pattern adjustment.
You will know if you need this pattern correction if, for instance, the mid-back area of your garment feels really tight, while the f...
Over the last couple of weeks, we've been talking about fitting the back.
Last week I demonstrated how to assess the muslin and adjust your pattern for a rounded back fitting issue.
This week I want...
Last week that we talked about fitting the back and I demonstrated a little draping lesson to show you how important the back shoulder dart is to achieving a good fit.
This week, I want to continue t...
This week, I wanted to concentrate specifically on the back bodice fitting. The back of the body is obviously challenging due to the fact that we simply can't see what's going on back there. When you ...
This week I wanted to share how to adjust the shoulder width on a garment with straps [featuring the In-House Patterns Sophie dress].
I often see and hear comments on how making shoulder adjustments ...
Last week I showed you how to determine the shoulder slope on a sewing pattern. If you missed it, you can watch it HERE.
This week you'll learn how to translate the pattern's shoulder slope informati...
This week I've got a really quick video that I hope you’ll find truly helpful.
It answers a question from Kelly who wanted to know how to measure her shoulder slope. A quick google search will give y...
