Fitting + Alterations

Common Pattern Adjustments: Shoulder Adjustment (Basic Style)

Common Pattern Adjustments: Shoulder Adjustment (Basic Style)

One of the most common pattern adjustments I have come across when testing garments has been the need for a narrow or broad shoulder adjustment. In fact, before starting my...
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Adjusting French Dart Apex

Adjusting French Dart Apex

There isn’t much info out there regarding the French Dart. Aside from how to transfer a basic dart to another part of your pattern, and the notion that French Darts...
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Common Pattern Adjustments: Torso Length

Common Pattern Adjustments: Torso Length

Adjusting the torso length of a pattern prior to cutting out said pattern is a fairly common thing for sewists to do. Being that almost every pattern designer uses a...
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Performing an SBA/FBA on French Darts

Performing an SBA/FBA on French Darts

Performing a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) or a Small Bust Adjustment (SBA) on a garment can be intimidating. Throw a French Dart into the mix and it can feel downright...
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Determining Your Cup Size

Determining Your Cup Size

In my latest test for the Sandrine Tank, it was brought to my attention that I had failed to explain how to determine your cup size for my patterns! I...
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Adding A Side Zip to Elastic Back Pants

Adding A Side Zip to Elastic Back Pants

Welcome to my version of inserting a side zip into a pair of elastic back pants! Before I dive in to all the pictures and explanation of this process, I...
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Small Bust Adjustment (SBA)

Small Bust Adjustment (SBA)

Last week, we took a look at performing an FBA (Full Bust Adjustment) to your pattern pieces using the Amelie Bodice as our example. This week, we will be looking...
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Full Bust Adjustment (FBA)

Full Bust Adjustment (FBA)

Have you ever made a garment that read to be your EXACT measurements, but for some reason the fit was still off, especially in the bust area? Perhaps your garment...
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