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Magazine Giveaway: The Best of Threads Fitting
156 commentsWin the latest special issue from Threads!
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Announcing Smart Fitting with Kenneth D. King!
6 commentsOur new DVD series, Smart Fitting with Kenneth D. King, is now available in our online store!
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Full & Fabulous - How To Fit A Full Figure
1 commentLearn how to correct a pattern to fit a large midsection with Kathleen Cheetam's technique.
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Draft Your Own Pattern for Pants that Fit
5 commentsTake the guesswork out of fitting pants by custom drafting your own pattern from the start.
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Copy Your Garments with Precision
11 commentsUse an assortment of flexible rulers to quickly and easily do a precise and more professional job for all your pattern work.
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A Fix for a Baggy Seat
31 commentsHere is a better way to alter pants to decrease a baggy seat.
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Use a Digital Camera to Get a Great Fit
Keep a visual record of fittings to serve as a reference.
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How to Drape a Fitted Bodice
Here is a method for fitting the top half of the female body that is so simple and intuitive it is perfect for beginners.
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Adjusting Pants from Waist to Seat
Here is a foolproof method for making pattern adjustments for pant fitting.
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How to Fit a Bust
Evening gowns, prom dresses, wedding gowns, sundresses, and halter-tops all require specialized bust support.
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How to find the correct sleeve length
15 commentsFind the correct sleeve length with a drop or extended shoulder in a blouse or jacket, with or without a cuff.
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Princess seams, and other treacherous curves!
35 commentsThere seems to be some confusion about sewing an inside seam to an outside seam, without puckering one side or the other. I'm posting this, to help all of those people I've talked to, who have this question.
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Cut-on Gusset
35 commentsThis technique from the classic Norfolk jacket provides incredible mobility for your arms while allowing for a closely fitting bodice
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Moving Flare in a Skirt
19 commentsUnderstanding how fullness is added and arranged in a flare skirt, can give you an understanding of how fitting principles work.
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