Fitting and Pattern Adjustments

Natural Waist, Side Waist, Waist to Hip...How to measure!

Natural Waist, Side Waist, Waist to Hip...How t...

When adjusting a garment for height and proportions, the waistline is a major marker. Learn how to find your natural waist, and measure your side waist and waist to hip...

Natural Waist, Side Waist, Waist to Hip...How t...

When adjusting a garment for height and proportions, the waistline is a major marker. Learn how to find your natural waist, and measure your side waist and waist to hip...

rivet patterns swayback adjustment

Swayback Adjustment for Knit Tops Without Darts

Swayback is a very common alteration to make your top or dress fit better. See how knit tops and dresses with center back seams, waistline seams, and no seams can...

Swayback Adjustment for Knit Tops Without Darts

Swayback is a very common alteration to make your top or dress fit better. See how knit tops and dresses with center back seams, waistline seams, and no seams can...

Pants Fitting Adjustments for a Sewing Pattern

Pants Fitting Adjustments for a Sewing Pattern

Pants fitting can be daunting. When you take into account height, body size, age and body proportions, it's no wonder you can't just walk into a store, grab a pair of...

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Pants Fitting Adjustments for a Sewing Pattern

Pants fitting can be daunting. When you take into account height, body size, age and body proportions, it's no wonder you can't just walk into a store, grab a pair of...

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How to Lengthen or Shorten a Sewing Pattern

How to Lengthen or Shorten a Sewing Pattern

One of the most awesome things about sewing your own clothing is you can make a garment to fit YOU. Learn how to lengthen or shorten a sewing pattern to...

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How to Lengthen or Shorten a Sewing Pattern

One of the most awesome things about sewing your own clothing is you can make a garment to fit YOU. Learn how to lengthen or shorten a sewing pattern to...

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Grading a Sewing Pattern for YOUR Body

Grading a Sewing Pattern for YOUR Body

If your bust, waist and hip measurements fall into different sizes, this blog is for you! Learn how to assess your body shape and adjust your patterns according to your...

Grading a Sewing Pattern for YOUR Body

If your bust, waist and hip measurements fall into different sizes, this blog is for you! Learn how to assess your body shape and adjust your patterns according to your...