Pattern alterations

If you have ever thought of adding a bust dart to a dartless pattern it is likely because you were not satisfied with its balance. If you are not familiar with this term, read on for a little intro…

How to change a Pattern

How to do common shoulder fitting adjustments: sloped shoulders, straight shoulders, forward shoulder, narrow shoulder and broad shoulder

Today you will learn how to adjust the bust on the Clementine knit dress and top. This tutorial can also be used for other princess-seamed garments too!

Yep I've posted these crotches before but they never get old. Just in case you hadn't been scared off making trousers already, here are just a few potential fit issues. You need to get #makingyourclothesfit by #patriciaburkhartsmith to find the answers...... #sewphotohop #sewphotohop2018

Manipulating Darts - Bodice Front Manipulating Darts - Bodice Front Preliminary Reading: Manipulating Darts The reason that you would want to move darts in the Bodice Front is to create a different style or design. Of course you don't always want the bodice of your dress to look exactly like your Bodice Block; i.e. if

A quick cheat for drafting a simple sleeve :)

Not all bodies are the same shape, so it's natural to need to do a small adjustment or two to get the bodice sitting nicely. It is easy to alter a

Hello blog readers, this is a post that I debated about writing. While I'm not an overall positive person, I do tend to be positive about my hobbies. And to say something is hard often discourages others not to try it/increases their own doubts about trying it. But I've decided this is an area where I just need to vent and maybe you'll just shake your head in agreement. Ok here goes.... Pants fitting is hard! So now let me give you some back story. I haven't had a proper fitting pair of…