Fitting

Fitting: Waistband Alternatives

I’d like to convert a pair of pants with a standard, set-in waistband to one with a facing and no waistband. How can I do this while maintaining the fit…
The Amazing Expanding Waistband

Do you ever wish you could loosen your waistband at the end of the day, even though it fits perfectly fine that morning?
Correcting Back-leg Wrinkles on Pants

In this article, Karen Howland teaches us methods on hot to correct back-leg wrinkles on pants.
Alter a Men’s Shirt: Make a Collar Smaller

You can reduce a collar and its stand at the center back. Learn more about how to make a collar smaller.
Alter a Men’s Shirt: Adjust the Shoulders and Torso

Too-wide shirt shoulders can have different causes. Learn how to alter shirt shoulders.
Alter a Men’s Shirt: Shorten the Sleeves

You can start with a store-bought shirt and easily customize the sleeve length with these techniques.
Pattern Shapes that Fit Postural Differences

Discover how to change a pattern's shape so it accommodates common postural fit challenges, at the lower and upper back and shoulders.
To Fit Pants, Start at the Waist

Although the waistband is the last piece you sew, it should be the first area you fit.
Determining the Right Amount of Ease

Find your fit preferences Determining the right amount of ease is straightforward. Take a good look at garments you own (or try some on in a store), and assess how…
TH185-Fitting Plus-Size Sleeves-RC

A basic blouse with set-in sleeves is a classic that many women want to wear. For plus-sized women with very full arms, however, this fundamental garment is often difficult to fit,…

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