In Fitting Fashion
Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit
Feeling tightness across the back and restricted when you move your arms is very uncomfortable. Here's one way to feel some relief.
You'll know if you need to increase the across back of the pattern ...
A prominent shoulder blade and a rounded back lookĀ quite similar on a garment so most people solve both issues in the same way. The trouble is they require different pattern adjustments. A rounded bac...
The rounded back is one of the most common fitting issues to show up at the back, and can be one of the trickiest to be sure about. Before you make the adjustment, the real question is whether the upp...
Of all the parts of a garment, the back is the one people find hardest to fit. And it makes sense, because it's the one part you can't watch while you work on it.
In this video I use a short draping ...
If you've been struggling with getting the accurate body measurements you need to choose the correct size and fit your sewing patterns, this video is for you! Today I'm showing you exactly how I measu...
Over the past couple of weeks we've been diving deep into sleeve fitting. In the first video of the series we talked about the armhole shape and size and determined how to assess if it will be a good ...
This week is all about the sleeve and how you can determine if it's a good match for the armhole. Watch the video to get some inside information aboutĀ bicep ease, sleeve cap ease and optimal cap heigh...
Most of us have experienced strange draglines, odd twisting and general discomfort on the sleeves of at leastĀ one of our sewing projects. Finding the cause and the solution can be frustrating so today...
Neckline fitting can be a challenge. If you are struggling to solve aĀ gaping front necklineĀ this method could be the answer. When you start drafting your own patterns or really study a patterns in dep...
GigiĀ asked a very good question. She suggested that her struggle with bicep girth adjustments was shared by many so inĀ this week's video I share my reply to her email.
Watch the video now to get the ...
