In Fitting Fashion

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

 
Lila: A New Pattern from In-House Patterns news for you

For me, September always marks a new start. While we are all still clearly trying to find solid ground during this challenging year, a new season always feels like something good might be just around ...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 7 ava design project pattern fundamentals

Early this year I shared a 6 part Pattern Fundamentals video series that walked you through the process of creating a pattern design using your personal basic block pattern.

Did you participate in th...

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How to Find Invisible Darts on Pants fitting fundamentals fitting pants

Last week we talked about invisible darts on bodice patterns. If you happened to miss that video tutorial, take a moment to go back and watch, I think you’ll find it an interesting perspective on the ...

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How to Find Invisible Darts fitting fundamentals

If you’re on my email list, you’ll know that last week I sent out a quick tip on visible and invisible darts. It spiked quite a bit of interest, so I decided to expand on the topic a bit with a suppor...

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Quick Tips: Visible and Invisible Darts quick tips

This week I waned to share something that might get you thinking about darts a little differently.

In the image above you'll see two different kinds of darts represented: visible and invisible darts....

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Fitting Knits: How to Make a Back Contour Adjustment on a T-Shirt Pattern fitting knits fitting the back

Last week we talked about bust adjustments on a t-shirt pattern, this week I'd like to address how to handle back contour shaping. Age and posture can take a toll on the body and sometimes can result ...

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How to Eliminate a Bust Dart fitting fundamentals fitting the bust

This week’s video is a response to a special request from Linda who recently under went a double mastectomy. Since she still wants to sew the vintage patterns she’s collected over the years, she’d lik...

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Exciting News! [Meet Molly] news for you

We've added a new member to the In-House Patterns team! Watch the video to meet Molly and learn about the role she'll play in the future of In-House Patterns.

Here are Molly's details:

Height: 5'6" ...

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What You'll Learn from the Pattern Measurements fitting fundamentals

You probably already know that pattern companies usually supply a few finished pattern measurements on the outside of the pattern envelope. These usually include hem widths and total back length. Thes...

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Three Tips for Choosing Your Pattern Size fitting fundamentals

It’s a well known fact that most pattern companies provide very limited sizing information on their patterns.  Sewers are asked to choose their pattern size using three main body measurements; bust, w...

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