In Fitting Fashion

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

 
How to Plan a Handmade Wardrobe that Works: Phase 1 Ideation wardrobe planning

If you were to hang all your handmade garments on a single clothing rack, how many of those pieces would work together? Is there a garment hanging there that you love but you've never worn because not...

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The Handmade Summer Wardrobe Review: With Links to Helpful Fitting Tutorials fitting essentials fitting fundamentals

I've been thinking about wardrobe building a lot lately.

My personal sewing time is pretty limited, so I want to make sure that what I make will fit seamlessly into my me-made wardrobe, so this week...

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How to Create a Tie Front Top - Featuring Lila pattern design inspiration pattern fundamentals

This month the focus has been on using one pattern to create as many garments as possible.

If you've been following along, you'll already know about the McCall's jumpsuit pattern that I also used to ...

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How to Develop Pants from a Jumpsuit Pattern - Featuring McCall's 6083 pattern design inspiration pattern fundamentals

If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I been doing some summer sewing lately. This week I’m sharing how I developed a super comfy pair of floaty pants from the McCall's 6083 Jumpsuit pattern.

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How to Fit Before You Sew - Featuring McCall's 6083 fitting fundamentals fitting pants pattern fundamentals

When do you feel most inspired to sew?

For me, the motivation is usually sparked by a change in seasons, a special occasion, an unsuccessful shopping experience or travel plans. I recently had a burs...

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Fitting Knits: How to Make a Bust Adjustment on a T-Shirt Pattern fitting knits fitting the bust

This week we're continuing with our fitting knits series so today I want to share some information you can use regarding bust adjustments. You'll find several bust adjustment tutorials on my website a...

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Five Tips to Successfully Fit a Skirt Block fitting fundamentals

Did you know I offer a Skirt Block Mini Class? 

When you sign up you get access to the drafting instructions and 5 email lessons that guide you through how to use them.

If signed up for the mini cla...

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How to Tweak a Pattern for a Style Refresh belle blouse

In order to make the most of the sewing patterns in your collection, it’s a good idea to review them from time to time and consider styling tweaks that can modernize or refresh them, especially if you...

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How to Make a Cup Size Adjustment on a Pattern without Traditional Darts belle blouse fitting fundamentals

In the last video you got a sneak peek at the cup size adjustment I made on my sewing pattern. This week I’m going to show you exactly how to do it.

Before you make your cup size adjustment make sure...

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How to Assess and Prepare a Pattern Before You Sew belle blouse fitting fundamentals

I firmly believe that if you spend some time reviewing the sewing pattern and its sizing chart, you can confidently anticipate the fitting changes you may need to make to the pattern in order for it t...

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