In Fitting Fashion
Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit
Neckline fitting can be a challenge. If you are struggling to solve a gaping front neckline this method could be the answer. When you start drafting your own patterns or really study a patterns in dep...
After you've made all your fitting adjustments, there's one more step before you cut your fabric: walking the sleeve pattern to confirm it still fits the armhole correctly.
This is a verification ste...
A gaping front armhole is one of the most common fitting issues I get asked about. It can look like a need for a cup size adjustment, but if the garment is fitting well below the bust line, that may n...
The back shoulder dart has an important job. It creates the volume needed to fit the curvature of the upper back and shoulder blade and that job is worth preserving.
This video is for anyone who want...
Once you've rotated a dart to a new position, the work isn't finished. The dart still needs to be trued, which means establishing clean dart legs, setting the dart point correctly, and creating a dart...
With fitting adjustments come pattern adjustments. To make those adjustments correctly, you need to understand how patterns work.
In this video, I cover two essential pattern manipulation techniques:...
Have a sewing pattern you love—but wish it looked just a little more modern?
Before you start searching for something new, consider this: your existing pattern collection holds more potential than yo...
How to Do a Full Bust Adjustment Without Darts
Adjusting for a full bust doesn’t always require traditional darts. If your sewing pattern uses gathers or pleats instead of dart shaping—like the Belle...
One of the most efficient ways to avoid making endless samples is by assessing your sewing pattern before you cut your fabric. In this video tutorial, I walk you through how to do just that using the ...
Have you ever found a sewing pattern you love—only to realize it doesn’t include your size?
Before you give up or start searching for a different design, there’s a solution: grading the pattern up to...
