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
Learn how to successfully fit an armhole by using a muslin. Adjust the bust, back, and shoulder—and your armhole almost takes care of itself.
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
Learn to DIY with clothing alterations. Altering pants can be done in a few simple steps to make the leg width narrower.
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
How do you fix a neckline that's too low? It's surprisingly easy! Here are four very simple ways to raise a neckline.
The Rochester sewing pattern has no bust dart so how does one go about doing a full bust adjustment (FBA) to add a more room where needed?
It's easy to transform your crew neck T-shirt into a more flattering V-neck shirt in a few simple steps. You don't even need to add any additional fabric!
One of the design issues we’ve encountered relates to making a sweetheart neckline. Sometimes the neckline V at center front would not be as sharp as we wanted it to…
No matter how well designed a pattern may be, it cannot fit each individual perfectly. Each human body has its own quirks, and each person has different fitting needs. You may find that you need to enlarge a pattern beyond the sizes available on the sheet, or you might need to shrink it. Perhaps you
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!
The greatest benefit of sewing your own clothes is that you can get a custom fit, but to get a custom fit you need to know how to do grading between sizes.
Today is the third installment in the Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong! In case you missed the first few posts, we have covered how to grade between sizes, how to do a quick ‘cheater’ full ... Read More
How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
Hello everyone! Today we’re going to go through a FBA (full bust adjustment) for the Saltspring dress. Most patterns (including Sewaholic) are designed for a B cup size. It’s important to keep in mind that your cup size in pattern making may be different from your bra cup size. To figure out your size, start …
Earlier this year I got a chance to help out Hayley of Mouse House Creations with her Ladies Caroline Dress. Hayley herself is petite with average proportions. So when her testers with larger bus…
Bottega Veneta, AW11, Milan. Once you have altered your basic pattern blocks to fit correctly, you will want to be able to change the design of the pattern, while remaining confident that you haven’t made
Are your jeans just a little snug in the waist? Learn the easiest way to Let Out the Waistband on Jeans. You don't need a lot of sewing experience to do this.
Today is the third installment in the Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong! In case you missed the first few posts, we have covered how to grade between sizes, how to do a quick ‘cheater’ full ... Read More
Do you have full upper arms compared to your size? Then you might need to make a sleeve adjustment to your sewing pattern. See how to do it here:
Edited to add: This tutorial was written in 2014. It may not work with all versions of Adobe Reader. You can also use the chart below to enlarge patterns on printers that include that feature. Than…
Learn how to hem jeans with your sewing machine and reusing the original hem. Shorten your denim pants and keep the same look!
how to do a dartless full bust adjustment FBA for sewing patterns using knit fabrics
An FBA tutorial - full bust adjustment tutorial for the Maven Pattern French Dart shift sewing pattern, get a perfectly fitting dress!
How to Make a Bodice Pattern - Draft a sloper pattern based on your own measurements to help you fit patterns to yourself.
Today I will walk you how to sew the elastic waistband on the Arden Pants, including inserting the elastic, and topstitching the waistband.
Say goodbye to those annoying tiny t-shirt holes with this quick and easy repair!
I am short. There is no other way to put it. I’m barely 5′ tall. I think I’ve only bought two pairs of used jeans in my life that were already hemmed to my length…ever……
Do you have a favorite T-shirt you wish you could re-create in a different color or another knit fabric? Here's an easy, step-by-step method to reproduce the style and fit you love.
How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
Having trouble with fitting trousers and finding it hard to understand why? Discover how trousers function and why they're hard to fit here!
Have you ever wondered how to undo serger stitches without ripping them out one by one? This tutorial will show you how.
French seams are used for extra durability in items such as pillowcases. Step by step how to sew a french seam tutorial. Photos & Video
Sleeveless knits like Moneta or Wren can get a little tricky. If you’ve ever experienced gaping around the armholes on sleeveless garments, read on for several fixes you can use. Why do knits gape? Fi
