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In Industry Insider Techniques, Vol. 4, the well-known sewing maven Louise Cutting shares closely held trade secrets related to fitting and finishing. Adjust any pattern for a better fit on top, learn to finish and fit your sleeves, and much more. The step-by-step sewing techniques demonstrated in Volume 4 show you how fix common problems with a few simple pattern adjustments.
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Welcome to Industry Insider Techniques, Volume 4
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Pattern Adjustment for a Full Bust Without Darts
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Pattern Adjustment for a Full Bust in Knits
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Enlarge or Reduce Body Circumference
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Adjust for a Forward Shoulder
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Place a Sleeve in a Sleeveless Garment
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Enlarge a Sleeve Circumference
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Expand the Upper Bodice of a Pattern
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Sew a Sleeve Placket
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Create a Curved Cuff Edge
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Dream Trench Coat, Part 2: Flat Lining with Self-Bound Seams
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Dream Trench Coat, Part 1: Planning & Pattern Adjustments
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How to Add Pockets in French Seams
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Designer Blazer: Add Straps that Wrap and Tie in Back
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Sew a Pleated Chiffon Skirt
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Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2
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How to Match Prints
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Choose a Shirtdress Design for Your Style
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A Pro’s Techniques for Sewing a Shirtdress
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How to Fine-tune a Dolman Sleeve Pattern
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6 Helpful Sewing Machine Features for Making Your Own Lingerie
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I Want to Get Into Bra Making. Where Do I Start?
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Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 1
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Add Velvety Embroidery to Any Garment
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How to Construct a Waistcoat
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Great video. Your blouse looks like it would be an excellent example of one that you don't want darts on just from a construction standpoint. I learned a lot. I don't think I will have to "wing it" anymore. thank you
I love this! Typically I use two different methods to create an FBA, none of them allow for extra length in the front. What I do not see mentioned in this video and appears to be critical is the amount to alter. I normally add 1 inch on a regular FBA, do you somehow split that up in these two sections or what is the ratio?
I was hoping this would be a good solution for making FBAs on my tees but line #3 seems too high and will add more width at my chest where I *don't* need width, which is my usual problem: If it fits my bust, the area above my bust has too much fabric; if it fits above my bust (chest), the bust is too small.
I'll have to keep searching, I guess.