In Fitting Fashion

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

 
Fitting Knits: How to Find the Balance Lines on the Jenny Tee fitting knits

If you're familiar with my fitting methods and have downloaded your copy of The Perfect Fit Guide, you already know that understanding the balance of the garment on your body is the key to making a pa...

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Fitting Knits: How to Determine the Negative Ease on the Jenny Tee fitting knits

This month I've turned the focus to fitting knits. I have covered the topic to some extent previously so if you want more information on this topic, just click on the "fitting knits" category in the s...

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Developing a Handmade Wardrobe: Part 3 The Sunny Knit Top fitting knits wardrobe planning

An oversized, comfy sweater is always the first thing I reach for on a chilly morning. The Sunny Knit Top by Style Arc is a pattern that I've had for quite a while. I put it on my Fall season wardrobe...

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Developing a Handmade Wardrobe: Part 2 The Debra Knit Top fitting knits wardrobe planning

There is no question that knit garments are comfortable to wear and quick to sew but while most would say they are also "easy to fit", you may have found that it's difficult to determine what the fina...

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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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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 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 Solve Knit Fitting Issues-Part 2 fitting knits

This week we’re continuing the Fitting Knits video series. If you happen to missed the previous episodes, you can find them HERE.

Today I'm going to address those diagonal draglines at the side of the ...

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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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