Neha from the Advisors Circle wrote up a simple, clear tutorial for a small bust adjustment. If you typically find that sewing patterns are too large in the bust, this easy but effective technique will help you attain your best fit.
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sewing garments with no adjustments
Custom fitting is great, but it’s not always necessary. Masha shows off a beloved garment that she sewed right out of the envelope.
the fitting room: asmita’s cinema dress
If at first you don’t succeed, make a muslin. That’s what Asmita did, and she ended up with a Cinema Dress that fits her exactly the way she wants. It’s the latest installment of The Fitting Room blog series.
the fitting room: mire’s classic and recital shirts
Mire made some patterns adjustments to tweak the fit of the Classic and Recital Shirt patterns. Now she’s got three new shirts that fit her perfectly. The details are in this installment of our series, The Fitting Room.
the fitting room: lyndsey’s fitzroy blouses
Lyndsey talks about how she fit the Fitzroy Blouse to her shape and showcases the pattern in two different fabrics, one drapey and one crisp. It’s the latest installment of The Fitting Room.
how to do a square shoulder adjustment
Mire from the Advisors Circle wrote up a tutorial for the way she makes a square shoulder adjustment on the Classic Shirt pattern. If you’re interested in fitting, you’ll want to take a look.
how to do a broad shoulder adjustment
Do you have broad shoulders? If your tops feel tight across the shoulders, you may need a broad shoulder adjustment. A garment that is too narrow in the shoulders can pull at the armhole seams. The sleeves may look distorted, …
fitting resources from liesl + co.
Interested in fitting? We’ve built a fitting resource library here on the blog. This post highlights all the posts and tutorials we have to help you achieve a perfect fit on your next garment.
the fitting room: jennifer’s easton cowl-neck tee
Jennifer is talking about her process in fitting the Easton Cowl-Neck Tee, including a crucial size-chart detail you shouldn’t overlook. It’s the latest post in our series, The Fitting Room.
4 tips for fitting a sewing pattern
Fitting can seem scary, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re a beginner, we’ve got some tips to help break down the process. If you’re a seasoned sewist, take a look at this post and let us know your top tips for fitting a sewing pattern!
the fitting room: sharon’s cappuccino dress
Fitting is a journey and based completely on personal preference. It can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Fitting Room blog series aims to demystify the process. In the series’ latest installment, Sharon shares the fitting adjustments she made to her denim Cappuccino Dress.
the fitting room: lauren’s classic shirt
In our latest installment of The Fitting Room, Lauren will be talking about the adjustments she did while fitting the Classic Shirt. If you’re interested in shirt fitting, you won’t want to miss this one!
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