In Fitting Fashion

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

 
Fitting Sleeves: How to Diagnose Sleeve Fitting Issues fitting fundamentals fitting knits fitting sleeves

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 ...

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Fitting Sleeves: The Armhole/Sleeve Connection fitting fundamentals fitting sleeves

Last week we talked about the bodice armhole and how to assess if will be a good foundation for the sleeve. If you missed that video you can watch it HERE.

This week is all about the sleeve and how y...

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Fitting Sleeves: The Bodice Armhole fitting fundamentals fitting sleeves

Fitting sleeves can sometimes be even more challenging than fitting pants.

Most of us have experienced strange draglines, odd twisting and general discomfort on the sleeves of at least one of our sew...

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How to Measure Yourself fitting fundamentals

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...

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Ask Alex: Your Questions Answered (The Fitting Ones) ask alex

A few weeks ago I sent a survey to my email list. The purpose of the survey was to get an idea about what they were struggling with so that I could be of greater service to them. One of the questions ...

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Ask Alex: Your Questions Answered (the personal ones) ask alex

A short time ago I sent a survey to my email list. The purpose of the survey was to get an idea about what they were struggling with so that I could be of greater service to them. One of the questions...

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Your Guide to the In-House Patterns Video Tutorials start here

As the video tutorials pile up, watchers and readers are starting to ask, "where do I start?" Well, I've got the answer today. If you're new to the In-House Patterns community, here's your path to nav...

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Five Essential Pattern Making Skills for Garment Makers pattern fundamentals

If you had a chance to watch last week’s video, you’ll know that this week I’m going to cover some of the most essential pattern making skills you’ll need when working with existing commercial pattern...

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What to Do with a Block Pattern pattern fundamentals

Recently this question popped into my inbox: Once I have a block, what do I do with it? I get this question a lot so I thought it would be good to address it so everyone can get the benefit of my answ...

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Fitting and Sewing Tutorial Round Up quick tips

OK so, truth be told, I'm taking a little break from filming this week.

You see, I know you may not have been keeping up with the weekly posts, after all you have a life to live and it doesn't always...

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