In Fitting Fashion

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

 
#40 How to Determine Degree of Shoulder Slope fitting shoulders

Learn how to translate the pattern's shoulder slope information into your degree of shoulder slope using a long forgotten tool that I am pretty sure you'll find in your junk drawer or a family member'...

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#39 How to Determine the Shoulder Slope on a Pattern fitting shoulders

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...

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#38 How to Adjust the Shoulder Width on a Garment with Straps fitting shoulders

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 ...

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#37 How to Draft Culottes pattern drafting skirt block mini class

 If you followed through with all of the lessons in the Skirt Block Mini Class, you’ll already have a flared skirt pattern that you can use to follow along in this week’s project. If you haven’t creat...

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#36 How to Create a Balanced Flared Skirt pattern drafting skirt block mini class

Do you have a skirt block that you don't quite know what to do with? Or perhaps a straight skirt pattern that fits you perfectly that you'd like to use as a base for a new style? If that's the case, w...

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#35 Five Tips to Fit Your Skirt Block pattern drafting skirt block mini class

Did you know I offer a Skirt Block Mini Class? 

When you sign up you get access to the drafting instructions and 5 email lessons that guide you through how to use them.

If signed up for the mini cla...

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#34 How to Draft a Waistband pattern drafting skirt block mini class

Did you know that establishing a good fitting waistband is an important part of the fitting process for skirts and pants? Think about it, the waistband holds these garments up and secures them in plac...

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#33 Create a Custom Fit Skirt Block pattern drafting skirt block mini class

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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#32 How to Create Patterns that Fit pattern drafting skirt block mini class

Recently this question popped into my inbox: "How do I begin creating my own patterns that fit?" I get this question a lot so I thought it would be good to address it. In this video I'll share the ans...

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#31 Why Fitting Needs Order fitting essentials

I had a strange thought.

It began with freckles.

Here's how that thought led to a simple way to understand why we struggle so much with fitting our garments.

Without order, fitting is nearly imposs...

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