Fitting

How to Reconfigure the Back Waistband

Alterations expert Pamela Howard walks through how to reconfigure the back waistband on ready-to-wear pants lacking a center-back seam.
Expert Linda Lee’s Advice on Fitting Pants | Episode 38

Linda Lee, owner of the Sewing Workshop, shares valuable tips for making pants that fit in Episode 38 of the Sewing With Threads podcast.
From Muslin to Pattern, Step by Step

One of the best ways to get a great fit in your sewn clothes is to start with a muslin test garment. But once you've pinned the muslin to fit,…
Adjust Patterns for a Smooth Hem on Tapered Pants and Sleeves

Learn how to correct a poorly drafted pattern so you can create smooth hems on tapered pants and tops with tapered sleeves.
Fit a Jumpsuit Pattern Based on Your Measurements

The first jumpsuit was designed in 1919 by the Italian artist Thayaht (a pseudonym of Ernest Michahelles), who named his one-piece garment “La Tuta.” It was intended as utilitarian apparel…
How to Get Your Pants to Fit Better at the Back Leg

Alterations expert Pamela Howard walks through her go-to method of removing excess fabric from back trouser legs to improve the fit of ready-to-wear or hand-sewn pants.
Patternmaker Liesl Gibson Designs with Fit in Mind | Episode 28

Garment pattern designer Liesl Gibson says she thinks about the fit whenever she creates a new pattern. In Episode 28 of Sewing With Threads, the founder and chief designer of…
How to Alter Sewing Patterns for Better Fit

Over several decades of making custom clothing, I’ve learned a lot about garment fitting. Many of my favorite techniques were taught by Roberta Carr and published in her book, Couture:…
Q&A: Locating the Waistline

Q: I’m planning to make some fitting adjustments to a pattern, but the waistline is not marked on it. How do I determine where the waistline is on the pattern?…
Add Subtle Shaping to Straight Garments

Contoured seams, darts, or tucks can add subtle shaping to home-sewn or ready-to-wear garments. Alterations expert Pamela Howard shows you how to apply these three fitting solutions.

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How to Reconfigure the Back Waistband

Expert Linda Lee’s Advice on Fitting Pants | Episode 38

From Muslin to Pattern, Step by Step

Adjust Patterns for a Smooth Hem on Tapered Pants and Sleeves

Fit a Jumpsuit Pattern Based on Your Measurements

How to Get Your Pants to Fit Better at the Back Leg

Patternmaker Liesl Gibson Designs with Fit in Mind | Episode 28

How to Alter Sewing Patterns for Better Fit

Q&A: Locating the Waistline

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How to Reconfigure the Back Waistband

Expert Linda Lee’s Advice on Fitting Pants | Episode 38

From Muslin to Pattern, Step by Step

Adjust Patterns for a Smooth Hem on Tapered Pants and Sleeves

Fit a Jumpsuit Pattern Based on Your Measurements

How to Get Your Pants to Fit Better at the Back Leg

Patternmaker Liesl Gibson Designs with Fit in Mind | Episode 28

How to Alter Sewing Patterns for Better Fit

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Add Subtle Shaping to Straight Garments

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