In Fitting Fashion

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

 
Six Steps to Fitting Success fitting fundamentals

Like the majority of sewing enthusiasts, you probably first learned to sew by following a commercial sewing pattern. Along with the step-by-step guidance offered in the pattern’s sewing instructions a...

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How to Raise the Neckline of a Cowl Neck fitting fundamentals fitting knits

This week I'm putting the spotlight on the Cool Cowl tank.  It's a quick and satisfying project designed specifically for knit fabrics and a D bust cup size. This top features a front cowl neckline an...

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How to Alter for a Forward Shoulder on a Raglan Sleeve fitting fundamentals fitting shoulders fitting sleeves

I’m wrapping up this month’s video series on raglan sleeves today so if you missed any of the previous tutorials, I suggest you watch them. I’m pretty sure you’re going to find some new to you informa...

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How to Alter the Bicep on a Raglan Sleeve fitting fundamentals fitting sleeves

This week we’re continuing on the topic of raglan sleeves. In the first video of the series I showed you how a raglan sleeve is created. In the second video I showed you how to alter for a square or s...

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How to Alter for a Square or Sloping Shoulder on a Raglan Sleeve fitting fundamentals fitting shoulders fitting sleeves

This month we’re talking all things raglan sleeves. Last week I showed you how a raglan sleeve is created from a basic pattern block so that you can more clearly understand how to make them fit you. T...

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How to Solve Knit Fitting Issues-Part I fitting fundamentals fitting knits

Remember last week when we talked about how to diagnose knit fitting issues? Well this week we’re going to solve them! We’re going to continue on with Robin’s sample and take the fitting assessment to...

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How to Diagnose Knit Fitting Issues fitting fundamentals fitting knits

Welcome to video #2 of the Fitting Knits video series!

Last week you got an inside peak at my online course The Custom Stretch Knit Bodice Block and I showed you how to determine the stretch ratio o...

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How to Determine Fabric Stretch Ratio fitting fundamentals fitting knits

This week I’ve got a special treat for you. This month we’re covering the topic of fitting knits so I thought you might enjoy a glimpse inside my online course The Custom Stretch Kit Bodice Block. Thi...

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How to Find the Bust, Waist and Hip Position on Your Sewing Pattern fitting fundamentals

Last week I got a great question from Kimberly in the In-House Patterns Studio private Facebook group.

She asked:

"How do you find the bust, waist and hip position on a sewing pattern that doesn't h...

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Fitting Sleeves: How to Diagnose Sleeve Fitting Issues fitting fundamentals fitting knits fitting sleeves

Over the past couple of weeks we've been diving deep into sleeve fitting. In the first video of the series we talked about the armhole shape and size and determined how to assess if it will be a good ...

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