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Armhole and Sleeve-Cap Seam Worksheet
1 commentPrint out this handy worksheet to record armscye and sleeve-cap dimensions.
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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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How to Fit a Muslin
This technique will make sure your seams and curves are positioned correctly.
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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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A Forgiving Bias-Cut Sleeve
6 commentsIn an online extra, Denise Severson shares a technique to make a pieced and bias-cut sleeve.
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Make Yourself a Fitting Companion
You can make a very serviceable dress form from inexpensive and easy-to-find materials.
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How to Drape for a Plus-Size Garment
When your measurements go off the charts, draping gives you design freedom.
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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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Padding a Dress Form
2 commentsUse fusible interfacing and cotton batting reshape a form to match your figure.
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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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Draft a Two-Piece Collar with a Stand
2 commentsUse these step-by-step instructions to design a two-piece collar with a stand.
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The Ease Factor in Pattern-Drafting Software
1 commentSelecting the correct amount of ease is critical in drafting a great-fitting pattern.
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New Features for Threads
4 commentsYou may have noticed our new look, but there are also some exciting new features to explore. Upload your own project photos to the Reader's Closet, and share your thoughts or questions with our new commenting tool.
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Basket-Weave Coat: the Inside Story
3 commentsHow do you transform basic basket-weaving into a jacket with a 22-panel lattice? See the pattern and the assembly technique.
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To Fit Your Body, Measure Your Clothes
3 commentsPrintable measurement charts for the clothes you like to wear most can tell you exactly how to fit garments you make.
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