In Fitting Fashion

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

 
Fitting the Back: The Prominent Shoulder Blade Adjustment fitting shoulders fitting the back quick tips

Over the last couple of weeks, we've been talking about fitting the back.

Last week I demonstrated how to assess the muslin and adjust your pattern for a rounded back fitting issue.

This week I want...

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How to Adjust the Shoulder Width on a Garment with Straps fitting shoulders

This week I wanted to share how to adjust the shoulder width on a garment with straps [featuring the In-House Patterns Sophie dress].

I often see and hear comments on how making shoulder adjustments ...

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How to Determine Degree of Shoulder Slope fitting shoulders

Last week I showed you how to determine the shoulder slope on a sewing pattern. If you missed it, you can watch it HERE.

This week you'll learn how to translate the pattern's shoulder slope informati...

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How to Determine the Shoulder Slope on a Pattern fitting shoulders

This week I've got a really quick video that I hope you’ll find truly helpful.

It answers a question from Kelly who wanted to know how to measure her shoulder slope. A quick google search will give y...

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The Forward Neck Pattern Adjustment fitting necklines fitting shoulders

Two Methods to Correct Forward Head Posture in Your Sewing Patterns

Are you struggling with fitting issues caused by forward head posture?
In this video, I'll show you an example of a forward head pos...

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How to Adjust Shoulder Width on a Garment with Sleeves fitting shoulders

Here's another revival of a past video that contains some valuable information about adjusting for shoulder width on a garment with sleeves.

The method I share in this video requires no change to the...

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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 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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PATTERN FUNDAMENTALS: Three Ways to Manage the Back Shoulder Dart fitting shoulders fitting the back pattern fundamentals

Here is the third video from this month's series on Pattern Fundamentals.

In the last two videos I showed you how to rotate darts, how to true them up and how to manage large dart volumes.  If you mi...

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