In Fitting Fashion
Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit
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...
Want to create a beautifully fitted strapless bodice? This video is for you!
If you'd like to learn more about the bust circle and the contour darts used for necklines and armholes, be sure to watch ...
If you want to develop sleeveless garments from your self drafted patterns you'll need to incorporate contour or gape darts. Contour or gape darts are designed to eliminate gape and excess ease in clo...
If you want to develop lowered necklines or cross over bodices from your self drafted patterns you'll need to incorporate contour or gape darts. Contour or gape darts are designed to eliminate gape an...
Do you struggle with gaping necklines and armholes on your self drafted patterns? Would you like to fit your bodice more closely, or perhaps create a strapless bodice pattern? If so, this video is for...
 If you followed through with all of the lessons in the Skirt Block Mini Class, you’ll already have a flared skirt pattern that you can use to follow along in this week’s project. If you haven’t creat...
Did you know that establishing a good fitting waistband is an important part of the fitting process for skirts and pants? Think about it, the waistband holds these garments up and secures them in plac...
