Instructions

Check the width of your neck. If the neck of the pattern is too wide/large for you, then redraw the neck of the pattern.

Note: If you feel it is too small, don’t make any changes at this time. You will adjust at the first “on-the-body” fitting.

If there is a set-in sleeve, check your shoulder width. Compare this to the pattern. Fold the pattern so the shoulder measurements match your shoulder measurements. Remeasure the bust and hips of your pattern.

Measure your bust and hips. Add 6″ – 10″ to your measurements. (This is for wearing ease.) Compare these measurements to the pattern measurements. Move the side seams in or out as needed.

When in doubt… always cut big!

If there is a set-in sleeve, also increase or decrease the sleeve so it matches the arm hole.

Check the length of the hem and cuffs. Move cut lines up or down as needed.

Measure from the waist to the crotch/inseam. Comapre this length to the pattern. Move the waist length up or down as needed to accommodate your needed crotch length.

Note: Always leave extra length at waist. Final fit adjusting will be done at the “on-the-body” fitting.

Final fitting adjustments will be done at your “on-the-body” fitting before you sew up the side seams.

No two of us are alike; by doing it this way, you can see the garment on your body before it is finished.

No two fabrics drape the same. The weight, thickness, and crispness of the fabric also affects the garment’s fit.

By using this fitting technique, you can work with each design and fabric individually.

At this fitting, in most of the designs you can also add bust darts if and where you need them.

You may also decide to add more shape to the side seams, or add front and/or back darts for more fit.