In Fitting Fashion

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

 
How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 4 Development wardrobe planning

If you've been following along with this month's video series, you're likely starting to see how planning a handmade wardrobe can help you be more strategic with your pattern choices to make the most ...

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How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 3 Conceptualization wardrobe planning

Are you thinking about sewing for the new season yet?

If you are, stick around, we're about to begin Phase 3 of How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works. Today we're going to take a closer look at ...

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How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 2 Selection wardrobe planning

If you've got a closet full of "me-mades" that you love but don't seem to be wearing as much as you intended, I've got some insights you can use to change that. This week, I'm sharing the 2nd phase of...

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How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 1 Ideation wardrobe planning

If you were to hang all your handmade garments on a single clothing rack, how many of those pieces would work together? Is there a garment hanging there that you love but you've never worn because not...

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The Handmade Summer Wardrobe Review: With Links to Helpful Fitting Tutorials fitting essentials fitting fundamentals

I've been thinking about wardrobe building a lot lately.

My personal sewing time is pretty limited, so I want to make sure that what I make will fit seamlessly into my me-made wardrobe, so this week...

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How to Create a Tie Front Top - Featuring Lila pattern design inspiration pattern fundamentals

This month the focus has been on using one pattern to create as many garments as possible.

If you've been following along, you'll already know about the McCall's jumpsuit pattern that I also used to ...

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How to Develop Pants from a Jumpsuit Pattern - Featuring McCall's 6083 pattern design inspiration pattern fundamentals

If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I been doing some summer sewing lately. This week I’m sharing how I developed a super comfy pair of floaty pants from the McCall's 6083 Jumpsuit pattern.

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How to Fit Before You Sew - Featuring McCall's 6083 fitting fundamentals fitting pants pattern fundamentals

When do you feel most inspired to sew?

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

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Fitting Knits: How to Make a Bust Adjustment on a T-Shirt Pattern fitting knits fitting the bust

This week we're continuing with our fitting knits series so today I want to share some information you can use regarding bust adjustments. You'll find several bust adjustment tutorials on my website a...

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Five Tips to Successfully Fit a Skirt Block fitting fundamentals

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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