Pattern alterations

Yep I've posted these crotches before but they never get old. Just in case you hadn't been scared off making trousers already, here are just a few potential fit issues. You need to get #makingyourclothesfit by #patriciaburkhartsmith to find the answers...... #sewphotohop #sewphotohop2018

Not all bodies are the same shape, so it's natural to need to do a small adjustment or two to get the bodice sitting nicely. It is easy to alter a

How to change a Pattern

We love to sew, but we also know that the fitting component of making a garment is the most mysterious and difficult part of the process. But, without some knowledge of being able to alter your patterns, the final garment can be so disappointing you barely want to try again. This book helps you determine what steps to take to achieve better fitting before you ever cut into a piece of your lovely fabric. We'll guide you through the most common fitting problems so you can choose patterns and…

DARTS ARE ESSENTIAL FITTING TOOLS Greetings my lovelies – Ann here from Designer Stitch. And welcome to my first blog post as part of the Sew Busty fitting series – answering your questions about any fitting dilemmas or problems that you may encounter when sewing all of your fabulous me-made clothing. Over in my Facebook [...]

How to make bust adjustments on your sewing patterns

Hi everyone! We're back to fitting the shoulder and armhole area of Vogue 8664. Hopefully you'll stay a bit and follow along. Last time, we talked ab...

Alexander Wang, RST13, New York. When a piece of fabric is first cut out, it has none of the markings that are seen on the pattern. -->For a machinist to sew these two pieces of

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How to take your measurements for sewing, solo! We show you how to get all the data points for choosing a size, making common fit adjustments and understanding pattern drafting without a helper!