In Fitting Fashion

Gaping Front Placket, Swayback, or Neckline Gape? Here's the Real Cause

I recently shared some fitting guidance for a sewing series with Larissa at A Mindful Clothier, and I knew exactly what questio...

This method of constructing the front fly zipper is a variation on the one I used in the assembly instructions for the Claire and Ellen patterns.  (No longer available on my site, but you can find t...

A method you probably haven't seen before and the pattern pieces to help you practice the technique.

The Pattern Pieces

In order for you to follow along and practice this method of constructing...

What's your cup size? 

I'm sure this isn't a question you get often but the answer is really important if you want to achieve a good fit on the garments you create. Keep watching to discover three wa...

The placement of the buttons at the center front of the garment is pretty important. When you make changes to the button size or alter the patterns length you need to consider how those changes are go...

We’re back on track this week! Last week we did a little side step and I showed you some throw back photos from my trip to Shanghai a few years back. If you’d like to see some photos of the sewing fac...

I thought you might like to take an inside look at a factory sewing floor, so I’ve pulled out some photos from a trip to Shanghai that I did way back in 2005.

While in Shanghai, I met with our counte...

Let's chat about seam allowances.

I've been covering how to get a professional finish on your handmade garments and I introduced you to some fashion industry techniques that you can use at home to he...

Can you actually create a garment that doesn't look homemade?

The answer is yes, but achieving this result has very little to do with your level of sewing experience.

You might have the impression t...

I have a very, very important concept that I want to share with you today. It is the concept of garment balance.

If you don't know me yet, my fitting philosophy is all about balancing the garment on ...