#52 Fitting the Back: Start by Understanding Shape

Of all the parts of a garment, the back is the one people get stuck on. And it makes sense, because it's the one part you can't actually see directly while you fit it. The moment you turn to look, everything changes.

You raise your arms, you twist, and the garment moves with you, so what you see in the mirror isn't necessarily what's happening when you're just standing there. You end up guessing at a problem you can never quite look at straight on.

This is why understanding the shape of the back matters so much. Before you make an adjustment, it helps to know what is actually back there, where the body rises and where it falls away, and what each of those areas requires in your pattern.

Once you have watched the video, the best next step is to give yourself a framework for the whole fitting process, not just the back. My free Perfect Fit Guide walks through the essential steps so you always know what to look at and in what order.

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Alexandra