In Fitting Fashion

Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit

 
#16 Fitting Patterns in the Right Order fitting essentials

Save Time and Get a Better Fit.

If your pattern adjustments often lead to more confusion than clarity—this video will show you why.
When fitting garments, the order in which you make adjustments has a...

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#15 A Custom Fit is Simpler than You Think pattern design

They say it's too complex.

All that measuring and math! Why bother when there are so many patterns that are inexpensive and ready made?

Well, I'm here to tell you that creating a block pattern is no...

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#14 Pattern Adjustments vs. Custom Blocks: Which Method is Right for You? fitting essentials pattern design

Should You Adjust Patterns or Draft a Custom Block? Here’s How to Decide

If you’ve been sewing for a while, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question:

Do I keep adjusting commercial patterns, ...

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#13 A Pattern Transformation: How to Create a Tie Front Top pattern design

Make the Most of a Pattern You Already Love

This month, I’m exploring how to get more from the sewing patterns you’ve already fitted to your body. And today, I’m showing you one of my favorite ways t...

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#12 From Jumpsuit to Pants fitting essentials

My Step by Step to a Perfect Fit

Once you've worked hard to fit a pattern to your body, there's no reason to stop there.

One of the best ways to save time—and get more from your sewing—is to reuse a...

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#11 How to Fit Before You Sew fitting essentials

The Pattern Fitting Process Step-By-Step

For me, the motivation to sew is usually sparked by a change in seasons, a special occasion, an unsuccessful shopping experience or travel plans. I recently h...

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#10 Five Essential Fit Adjustments You Should be Making fitting essentials

Most sewers have experienced the frustration and disappointment of fitting issues that persist, even after taking the time to adjust the pattern and sew up a sample. Fit issues often persist because t...

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#9 Your First 3 Steps Toward Fitting Success fitting essentials

Are your "go to" fitting fixes falling short lately?

If you're trying to understand why your standard rounded back or forward shoulder adjustment isn't working as well as it once did, this video is f...

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#8 Fitting Adjustments Not Working? Here's Why and What to Do About It fitting essentials

If you've been sewing for years but are beginning to find that your usual fitting adjustments are no  longer giving you the results they once did, it may be time to rethink your approach to fitting.

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#7 The Fitting Grid Method: How to Achieve a Perfect Fit Every Time fitting essentials

Let me ask you a question—Is your custom dress form just standing in the corner of your sewing room, unused?

You invested in a custom dress form because you wanted a reliable fitting tool—one that co...

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