Empire seams are horizontal seams that join the bodice and the skirt parts of a dress – typically placed right underneath the bust. And the thing is – empire seams need to be placed precisely underneath the bust to look right! When you are making a dress such...
This post is an excerpt from a fitting article in Sewing Life Magazine 3. What to do When the Neckline Feels Too High Do you know the feeling when you put on a top, and it feels too tight on the front of your neck? It’s very uncomfortable and feels almost suffocating....
Fitting and shaping a princess seam Princess seams are wonderful! They look nice! Moreover, a garment with princess seams (such as The Little Basic Dress (MariaDenmark 409) or the Trench Coat in Sewing Life Magazine 1) is easier to fit because you can adjust the...
A much better FBA! Do you have a large bust? If you do, you know the frustrations: If you choose the size for your new dress or top based on your bust measurement, the dress will be too wide across the back and the shoulders. And if you then decide to go down a size,...
FITTING BY MERGING SIZES VIDEO AT END OF POST This is a great place to begin your fitting of sewing patterns! Even for beginners. You can use this fitting technique whenever you are working with a multisized pattern. It’s the place to start when you are sewing a...
Fitting a swayback: How to get rid of the folds on the back of your dress Try standing with your side to a mirror. Or have a friend take a picture of you from the side. Is your back straight? Completely straight? Or do you have curves, making you almost the shape of...
