Need to change the position of the vertical cup seam? This tutorial is for you! If your apex (the fullest part of the breast, usually the nipple) is not aligned with the vertical seam, it may benefit the fit and cup shape to move the seam. In this example, I will be moving the position…
Creating a test garment and fitting a pattern is pretty standard among sewists, because rarely do we fit into whatever standard measurements a designer uses. Ready-to-wear clothing is designed to fit a wide range of bodies, which is why it tends to have lots of ease and fabric that stretches whenever possible. But what about…
When I create patterns, I try to make them easy to customize not only for style but for fit as well. To get an optimal fit in the Delvine Bralette, it may be necessary to move the dart position so that it is aligned with the apex on the body. What is the apex? The apex…
To get the perfect fit, sometimes you'll need to make some adjustments to the pattern. Click on the images below to find the full tutorial on adjusting your sewing pattern. Bras/Bralettes Adjusting Cup Length (Zenita Wireless Bra) Adding Width to the Bridge (Zenita & Annika Wireless Bras) Adding Fullness to the Upper Cup (Zenita &…
With all the computer glitches behind us now, welcome (finally) to Part 1 of our drafting series ! This is the part in which I drone on and ...
This week I want to talk about adapting sleeve patterns for square or forward rolling shoulders... it's a bit of a follow on from my bomber jacket post of a couple of weeks back when you may remember that I altered the raglan sleeve a little and I promised that I’d write about how I did that alteration.
In this article by Threads Magazine, Karen Howland teaches us methods on hot to correct back-leg wrinkles on pants.
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In this article by Threads Magazine, Karen Howland teaches us methods on hot to correct back-leg wrinkles on pants.
Derriere Adjustments | Colette Patterns Sew Along
This tutorial will describe and provide you with solutions to some of the most common skirt and pants pattern fitting issues.
This tutorial will describe and provide you with solutions to some of the most common skirt and pants pattern fitting issues.
This tutorial will describe and provide you with solutions to some of the most common skirt and pants pattern fitting issues.
A blog about sewing unique clothing from thrifted sheets, geeky crafts, and cats.
Forward shoulders, that annoying problem that makes your shoulder seams start inching their way toward your back. With all the hunching ov...
Learn the garment fit process including how to conduct a fit session. Identify common fit issues and how to correct them.
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Wide or narrow hip adjustments
