5 Tips For Sewing Clothes that Fit

[@KnitzyKitzy]

OMG a bodyform that looks like my body! Nearly cried watching this video. Now I feel I could sew a dress to fit again.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I recently rediscovered Nancy Zieman's videos on youtube. Some of your viewers might be interested in her pivot and slide method (Sewing With Nancy - Fitting Finesse (VHS, 1994 search using this) which centers on fitting for the upper bust measurement which governs neck/armhole and easily alters for FBA, waist, hip width, waist lengthen/shorten in addition to sleeve circumference. There is so much good content out there. It is so nice to have KZbin...it teaches us how to do everything thanks to talented content makers such as yourself.

[@karlab9557]

Excellent tips! I have been relearning sewing for my "new older body". It was easy when I was young and everything looked good. I have the sewing techniques down, so now I am learning which styles I like now for my body. Really the challenge for me, now.

[@janeseemann2527]

🙋🏻‍♀️

[@lorieburtt592]

I think you are absolutely correct that “big 4” patterns have become much more generous in the amount of ease they are building into their patterns. I’ve been sewing for over 50 years, and I can tell you that it was not always this way. I can no longer depend on my body measurements to select the proper size the way I used to 10 or 15 years ago. Things have definitely changed. If you simply use your body measurements, all you will be assured of is having enough fabric to go around your body, which is definitely not all there is to a garment that fits.

[@sarahd1817]

Sewing a mccalls top that laces up the back. It should be fitted in order to lace. Right? Instead, I had to pull 4" out of the waist to keep it from overlapping. My measurements didn't mean anything.

[@SparkyOne549]

I’m underweight but am a 10-12 according to the patterns. I measure the pattern itself and find that it’s too large, too much ease. Many times I can do a size 6-8 which is the smallest and still have some ease.

[@1wholovestrees]

I think you are right on with your statement. I’ve been sewing as well for over 50 years, back when dinosaurs were young. And the big four pattern companies were very very different from what they are now. Butterick was always known for its slim lines, along with Vogue with McCall’s and simplicity being the more looser fitting ones. But now everybody wants to be looser fitting, and we all are now wearing sacks.

[@Sheryle871]

HelloLindsey, AlthoughI have been sewing for a long time. I needed foundation my measurement s. You are a treasure. Thank you for all you do dpfor the sewing community. Have a blessed week.

[@Sheryle871]

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[@Sheryle871]

Thank you for all you do for the sewing community. I had a stroke so I have difficulty typing. Thank you so much. Have a blessed week.

[@InsidetheHem]

You are so welcome!!! 🤗

[@Jane-dy1px]

Well done girl !

[@makeinandbakein8928]

I was really excited to see your body shape on your form, it looks a lot like mine. It really helped describe where I should be measuring.

[@rrjohn5]

#1 GREAT tutorial! Very helpful! #2 I giggled out loud at your pupper playing/ growling in the background because I work from home and my 2 dogs love to start a "game" just when I get on a business call!😂

[@InsidetheHem]

Every. Dang. Time! hehe!

[@saracyclesandsews]

Yay DittoForm!! Mine was delivered on Friday and I am SO EXCITED to start using it for fitting! 😎

[@InsidetheHem]

Eeek! So exciting!!!!

[@susanstewart1402]

So many women have the figure type shown. Pattern companies need to redesign their blocks.

[@shannonwhitwick3443]

Years and years of quilting and I am finally thinking about sewing some of my own clothing. And remembering past disasters. This is very helpful

[@InsidetheHem]

Yah! You can do it!

[@wattle2394]

You're an incredible respurce too. And so pretty!

[@1wholovestrees]

Thank you for mentioning JStern patterns. I’ve had my eye on them for a while and now I know how thorough they are.

[@mardine9931]

I discovered Jennifer Stern after you mentioned her in a previous video. She really is a master at fitting and I have found her pants fitting series especially helpful

[@wendyhutchins945]

I love your dress😊

[@sewndebisdream6953]

I really like your sewing room. Very organized. You speak so clearly that it makes it easy to follow. Thank you for speaking about this. 🙂 [ Such a great point about fitting... We Have To Be Kind To Ourselves.] You're such a positive person! 🤗

[@InsidetheHem]

Thanks, Debi!

[@carylwainscott9345]

I'm a J Stern Designs fan too. She has helped me understand a lot in fitting, especially about the crotch curve and that has helped in pants fitting so much.

[@jenniferandrew3373]

This popped up in my suggestions as I'm measuring myself to make my first ever pair of pants. Great timing!

[@user-lz2dn6ov4w]

I love your dress and material!

[@InsidetheHem]

Ty!

[@teresastevens2084]

Good for you, Lindsey! Your message of taking the time to measure ones own body as ACCURATELY and FREQUENTLY as possible must be impressed to everyone who sews garments! Taking the time to sew a muslin is invaluable and I still do it after sewing for over 50 years when I come across a new pattern. I’m a plus size on top and a solid size 12 in the waist and hips and must ALWAYS make an FBA on every new pattern I come across. The time I spend doing so is worth its weight in gold for the fantastic fit I get - something that is not to be found in ready-to-wear. Great video full of information that all sewists can use. Thank you!

[@barbaraa6098]

Thanks for all the tips.

[@angiemcconnell9070]

Hi Lindsay! I’ve been watching your channel for several years now! Enjoy your content

[@InsidetheHem]

Aww! Thank you Angie!

[@beverlycason8735]

Hello, I'm Beverly thank you you I love your channel been follow for 2 yrs now.

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi, Beverly!! Thanks for introducing yourself…finally! Haha! Kidding!

[@MariSews]

Great video! Good Fitting makes such a big difference in how you feel

[@karinapicana]

Your videos are always so good. Thanks for all the hard work that you are putting into them!

[@christinemontes4171]

Wow! This is the most accurate and clear "How to Take Your Measurements" tutorial I've ever seen. This is jammed packed with great information. Thanks so much!!

[@InsidetheHem]

Yah! Awesome!

[@viralprimenetwork]

Wonderfully informative video. I love the way you explain things. Would like to see more videos from you!

[@cnicg89]

I LOVE your form it looks just like me 🥰

[@lindavictor8250]

Terrific info...thanks!!

[@gailmartinez830]

Love this I would. be interested in more

[@deborahfraser9325]

Excellent video. Thanks, Lindsey!

[@zinaw.9768]

Hi Lindsey. This is my first time seeing one of your videos and I really found it very informative. I haven't been sewing for long and find that trying to get the right fit is a real struggle. I truly get what you said about analyzing the garmet and not our bodies! I will definitely purchase your Fast Fix Workbook to see if that helps. And I will check out some of Jennifer Sterns videos as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.😃

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi, Zina! Welcome! I’m so glad you found your way here!!

[@laquitajohnston6090]

This is such a helpful video; thanks for all the great tips. I would love to see more!

[@InsidetheHem]

More to come!

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

This was awesome! Thank you!

[@nancy9478]

I love the way you explain things, I am basically built like a brick, full busted, shortwaisted, no butt, but I do have a lovey menopot. I get so frustrated with pattern fitting. Thanks for giving me hope that I can make something I can actually wear. My daughter drapes her patterns, as she never fits any rtw, she is built like Tinkerbell. New sub!

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi, Nancy! Welcome!! There is hope! Haha!

[@carmencampana3329]

I learned so much from this video!

[@lauramyers4496]

Wonderfully informative video! I also like Itch-to-stitch patterns.

[@biggyheart1872]

I'm so thankful you are sharing your knowledge. I'm planning on teaching my granddaughters to sew and I'm no expert. So you'll be teaching all three of us valuable info. Your a blessing. ☺❤

[@InsidetheHem]

Aww. That’s so sweet and fun! Love to be a part of your girl gang!

[@Chericherry4]

Very helpful

[@vickipatridge5094]

Great video

[@larasp4949]

Thank you this video is very helpful ❤

[@andreabush1742]

thanks for another great video

[@ukelilly]

great tips . thx. I like your top. Do you have a tutorial for that ?

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! There are many methods to achieve fit, and many personalities of sewers. Also, there is flat pattern and draping. Find the one that works for you. (I really like Peggy Sagers and Silhouette Patterns.)

[@InsidetheHem]

Great advice!

[@meadowsweetfarmfiberartsdesign]

Just found you!!! Great information!! Thank you

[@InsidetheHem]

Thank you!

[@ginagarvey8203]

Very helpful thank you. I really like the way you get right into delivering your content. The links in the description v helpful too.

[@sherrelstroot3034]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@debicrum]

This is game changing! Thank you!!!

[@GrannysSowingRoom]

Hi Lindsey! new to watching your videos. Great video thanks for sharing :)

[@debcarroll8192]

Thank you! This is the first video of yours I have watched, and it is very helpful. For people who are into sewing historical garments, Laughing Moon patterns also have detailed fit instructions included.

[@InsidetheHem]

Amazing! Thanks for the tip!

[@peggybrindle7865]

I love your dress! do you have a tutorial on how to make that?

[@katysimard8397]

First timer on your KZbin channel. Really like the video. Your dress is so gorgeous what pattern is it; I would like to make one for miself

[@InsidetheHem]

Welcome!! What I’m wearing is always mentioned in the description box!

[@patdarish6777]

Discovering you for the first time. I used to sew years ago and want to be able to make some things for myself as well as alter things I have found . I like your approach, the realistic advice and the reminder to keep positive about our bodies. As soon as winter forces me indoors again, getting back into it and gaining some knowledge and experience is my goal. Thank you

[@knittingstitchingmontana]

Hi Lindsey. I love your body form! Would you please share where I can buy one also? Thank you for this video!

[@geriroush8004]

Hi, she has a link in description box, first under "products mentioned" it's a "Dittoform" I paused the video to look for it. I want one myself!

[@GreatOperaLover]

Love this post! Not to be a pill but the dress you are wearing would be great as pajamas. Something to do with your muslin or maybe to just have something to sleep in that would be something you could answer the door in. I am getting old enough so I am starting to consider this a plus. 🙂

[@InsidetheHem]

Haha! It would! Not in this fabric but a soft cotton would be great!

[@amos616]

LOVE this video - so helpful in mindset and tips. Thank you!

[@InsidetheHem]

Yw!

[@donnac5201]

Looking forward to trying your fast fit system! 😍

[@colleengibney4771]

Thanks for this. I was ripping out a waistband on a toile while I listened, but if I hadn't pinned the toile and tried it on for the fit, I would have sewed up the sides and passed the point of no return. I'm going to keep at it.

[@marinelab]

Great video!

[@maryessak8648]

Hi. Welcome to my favorite sewing resource.. if you don’t mind me asking, what is your background. Where/when did you learn this craft. I love your energy.

[@InsidetheHem]

I’m self-taught! My whole sewing journey is in a highlight on IG if you’re interested in the details!

[@AngelaWoolsey]

This is something that I have put off for so long. I love sewing (but mostly teach men's alterations here on YT) for my grandchildren and friends, but I really want cute clothes to wear but I struggle with fit, but I've decided to commit to learning about fitting clothes to my body. Thank you for your tips and suggestions and other channel recommendations. I am subscribed and look forward to more of your videos!

[@InsidetheHem]

Amazing! Will sub back. Let me know how it goes!

[@phylliscoleman3184]

Hi Lindsey - Are you a mind reader? 😊 Your video popped into my feed for the first time on the very day I am headed out to buy fabric to make a halon for the nice jumpsuit I plan to wear to my niece’s wedding. Have less than 30 day to make it happen so your tips were spot on. Great video. This new subscriber thanks you.

[@InsidetheHem]

Haha! I don’t think so! But mayyybe!! Haha! I hope your jumpsuit turns out perfect!

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

You always have such heart information. Thank you! I wonder, what are the most important length measurements you would recommend? I have been working on circumference for a while and am realizing that my length and proportions may be some of my problem. Especially shoulder to bust and bust to waist. I also have a high round back and forward sloping shoulders. If I take my garment and life it up at the shoulder…. It really seems to fit better everywhere. I’m just not sure how to make those adjustments as most information is circumference. Thank you for any advice, ❤️ Diann

[@InsidetheHem]

So, you’re on the right track. Bust to waist length will hide a myriad of other fitting issues. But if you want to address shoulder length, you can just slice through the bodice between shoulder and high bust and shorten that way. Just be sure to do the same to the back and any plackets, facings, sleeves, etc.

[@mammiemania893]

Nice to meet you. Where have you been? Great time in my life to find your advice:)

[@madronaspm]

I just found you……anddddd ya got me. Thank you SO MUCH for clarifying getting a good fit. I too struggle in the area SO MUCH. 👍🏾 and I’m a new follower…thank you. Hey I do have a question for you….your dress form…..did you buy your size and add to the bust, waits hip area etc etc to make it specifically for you? Where can I buy a soft dress form, I would like a size 8-12 and 14-18 or maybe even size 20? Thank you so much. Sow’n Seeds of Luv Toni💗

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi, Toni! Welcome! Re: my dress form search Ditto Form on my channel to see the unboxing video which includes a detailed explanation of what it is and how I got it.

[@SazzuHope]

Where did you get that dress form? It’s so awesome getting something that looks like a real body

[@carlagarrett8584]

Hi Charlie, Alberta Canada. LOVE THAT DRESS that you are wearing. Where did that material come from??

[@InsidetheHem]

Details about what I'm wearing are always in the description box. This one was an old curtain! ;)

[@moniquedawn5252]

A+++++++ Well said!!!!

[@missdemeanor3524]

All this time sewing and I always thought the waist measurement was at the belly button! Fortunately (in sewing, anyway) I don't have a smaller waist so I was none the wiser for my mistake, lol. Your videos are so positive and fun - thank you for making them.

[@InsidetheHem]

Yah. It really only effects pears and apples! :) You bananas are all good. Haha!

[@ms.savagepbytheriver5066]

Patty, first timer from Oregon Coast Thank you, I loved this video. I am trying to learn more so I can create my own tops. I am an older lady. I’ve gained a lot of belly weight. (A pregnant looking belly) I can not find shirts that fit my body. I’m 5’1” and plus sizes in women’s or petite just don’t work. The ones that do, look like they are made for nursing home lady’s not a living life human. I am ready to practice and study 😀

[@InsidetheHem]

Yah! You can do it! You have the right attitude for sure!

[@erlinemountney8643]

Thanks so much for the worksheet Lindsey...I have such a problem with fit now days:( I have sewn for 50 years...I am 63 and my body has changed alot.....Being 4' 11" feet and about 110 pounds....hoping your worksheet help!! Thanks so much...Love the pattern on your dress ! Is that cotton? Going thrifting tomorrow for fabric pieces/clothing (one of favorite things to do). Thanks, Erline from California

[@InsidetheHem]

Aww! I’m so happy to hear this!!

[@annickbrennen8779]

I use the finished measurements to decide pattern size.

[@esbs3268]

What pattern did you use for your dress? It’s lovely.

[@InsidetheHem]

pattern info is in the description box...always! :)

[@emilydiaz6608]

Love your videos thank you for taking the time to make them very helpful. Quick question where did you get you dress form?

[@InsidetheHem]

It's called DittoForm. They have a website and social media where you can contact them to purchase! Worth every penny!

[@jeremiahc1356]

Do you have thoughts on fitting the waist of a pattern when your under bust is smaller than your natural waist? Would you still recommend placing the waist at the natural waist or the smallest point on your body? Thank you.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

My most valuable fitting tool is my phone. Being able to set the timer and step away from the phone for the photo will result in the best quality of photos. Selfies taken in a mirror while holding the phone are typically useless for the study of fit as lifting the arm will distort any fitting issues. There is no possible way to study the fit of a garment if you are holding your phone up. I would strongly disagree with not looking at your own body if you are truly struggling with fit. In my youth, my rise was too short, arms and legs too long, and waist too small. Even though my hips were a bit larger than indicated on a big four size 12 pattern, I only chose a larger size when making a pencil skirt. All of the alterations were simple for me to do on the affected pattern pieces. Easy peasy. Not so any longer. Had I not taken the time to study "proper human posture" and compare honest photos of myself to that posture, I would have given up. In order to fix a fitting problem, I have to identify the problem first. Once identified, the fit of a garment can disguise flaws and accentuate assets. George Clooney and Cary Grant - two of the sexiest, most debonair men to grace the silver screen - both have/had horrible postures! But their tailors know/knew how to cut their jackets to disguise their flaws. Women can do the same when making their own clothing. But in my mind, it is necessary to identify those flaws in order to hide/correct them. If you have a person IRL that can nip and tuck you properly for all of your fittings, you may not need to study your own posture. But - if you're doing this on your own, how are you supposed to fix something if you don't understand the problem? I once helped a man asking for fitting help on a tailoring blog who was having a very difficult time fitting his trousers. When he showed photos of his legs, I recalled running across his condition in my posture studies. No one else was offering much assistance, I think he even stumped the professionals. I pm'd him, explained I wasn't a doctor, but I suggested he look into a specific "syndrome" and that he might find that a more traditional trouser cut might be a better choice for him. It was an awkward thing to do for/to a total stranger on the other side of the world! He answered me back, thanking me profusely for my input because many people in his family had the same problem and now they all understood it was simply genetic! Nothing to be done other than just to deal with it. Knowledge is power.

[@InsidetheHem]

Amazing testimonial. Thanks for sharing. I will say that in doing my pattern review videos, where the camera is straight on and I can’t hide any fit issues, I will notice more than when I look in the mirror. Moving around gives a more natural posture than when we stiffen up in the mirror.

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

I never had to worry about shape and fitting. All the sized pattern Brands perfectly fitted except for Vogue. You never knew with those patterns from Vogue and they were expensive to buy. Now that I am much older and have to cope with the wear and tear of the body, I need a Tailor's Model but I cannot find a cheaper example to buy. Do you have any good suggestions? I live in Europe. If it was the USA it would be a different story. There's always Craig's list.

[@InsidetheHem]

I don’t have any suggestions in Europe. Do y’all have Facebook marketplace?!

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

@@InsidetheHem no Facebook. Thank you for your reply.

[@tameratheshapeshifter5334]

oh waw where did you get your dress form customized to your body type?

[@InsidetheHem]

Link in the description box!

[@jessicasmith973]

This helped me so much I am just learning to sew. I have been so scared to start one of the many patterns I have cause I am scared to mess up, I keep telling myself that’s part of the learning process. Is the measuring process the same for men as well?

[@InsidetheHem]

Yep! They tend to be boxier and you have to spend more time on their shoulders and back, but generally the same.

[@jessicasmith973]

@@InsidetheHem ok thanks so much I appreciate it

[@lynferrara2845]

Hi! First time finding you. Really enjoyed the video as fitting is a challenge for me. Just beginning garment sewing and feeling both excited and anxious...I appreciate sewists such as yourself being there for help. Question...I really like your dress/top. Did you make that and if so would you share the pattern co and number? Thanks so much!

[@denisedorsey2889]

Evelyn, welcome to the amazing world of garment sewing! You will find a wonderful community. I began sewing my own clothes a few years ago and I love it. This video is SO important because these fitting issues WILL present themselves and you WILL be tempted to throw in the towel. My advice: start with patterns that are forgiving in terms of fit. Look for patterns that don’t need closures. Then start to add in one new feature every time you sew and practice that separately on fabric scraps before doing a muslin. (Darts, pleats, ruffle, zipper, button holes, different seam finishes, etc.). All the while, you will be learning how to get the fit you want every time you sew. I found vertical body measurements to be the most helpful to my fitting issues because I’m shorter than what most patterns are drafted for. I usually have to shorten above the armscye as well as above the waist of a bodice. Now that I know this, it’s so much easier to get a good fit. My point is, hang in there, take advantage of the sewing community to learn about the fitting challenges, take it in steps, and don’t forget to enjoy the process!

[@lynferrara2845]

@@denisedorsey2889 Much appreciated advice! Thank you so much.

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi! Welcome!! Your whole world is about to change! So exciting! PS: what I’m wearing is always written in the description box! :)

[@lynferrara2845]

@@InsidetheHem oh thank you so much!

[@shellylemons]

Hi, I am Shelly Lemons. I had a lumpectomy in 2019. Fortunately the surgeon did not have to cut into my breast since the tumor was so high but it did effect the shape. I explain as off center or he gave that one a lift. I’m between a B-C cup on the small size but a steady 38 band size. I tend to measure up for comfort. Am I doing it correctly? How did you get a form in your size?

[@louiseeckert1574]

I had part of a breast removed, too. They suggested buying a bra that fits the larger breast, and putting a single or double small pad inside the cup on the smaller side, to make each breast the same size. So easy, but even my 30yrs of sewing didn’t think of that solution!! Louise, Australia 🦘

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi, Shelly! My dress form is called DittoForm. Pricey but worth it. I would do as Louise suggests for fitted garments. For looser ones, I would do exactly how you are doing.

[@lianmoenir2523]

My size is the same as the Mannequin you have which my belly is big, so If I draw the pattern with the formula, the waist line is bigger than the bust line, so difficult to add the dart, or side dart but I want to fit in my body. It's very helpful if you could show how to make a correct pattern for this size. tks in advance.

[@elizabethchapman661]

Just curious if the Ditto form people put the blank lines on the form or did you?

[@InsidetheHem]

They do that for you!!

[@marshmello1848]

First time watcher here. I have never seen a body form like that. Very similar to my body. There are no measurements though for that tummy - so how do you measure and fit that?

[@louiseeckert1574]

You can pad a standard body form to mimic your shape, then cover it with a thin jersey “body stocking” you make. Big boobs? Put your old bra on the mannequin and pad out the cups. Big bum or hips? Just pad out the mannequin. Louise, Australia 🦘

[@marshmello1848]

@@louiseeckert1574 It's more about how you do the measurements and the adjustments for that tummy.

[@InsidetheHem]

Not sure I understand your question. How do you measure for the full belly? I don’t make many garments that are fitted through the belly.

[@Purple-gl4vy]

I have a problem of the "middle age spread" where I am heavy in-between my waist and hips. This is the largest part. Any guidance for my body type and shape? Thank you.

[@InsidetheHem]

Depends on the pattern. You can always book a consult with me to discuss specifics. Linked in description box!

[@jencadenhead169]

Where do you get a custom form?

[@luellapie5811]

Can I ask where you got your custom dress form from? Did you make it yourself or order it somewhere? Apologies if you’ve already answered this somewhere else

[@InsidetheHem]

All good. It’s a DittoForm. Search that term on my channel for more info. They are linked in the description box, too!

[@kayemorton2751]

Thank you for the measuring tips. My waist has suddenly 'shrunk' by 2 inches by measuring in the correct place. Now I am not looking at adjusting a pattern by two sizes to get the waist measurement correct.

[@InsidetheHem]

Yahoooo!

[@susanfoxwell5679]

Hi which pattern is the dress you have on please

[@InsidetheHem]

Details about what I'm wearing are always in the description box.

[@tammywallace1938]

Where can I find the dress you are wearing?

[@InsidetheHem]

Details about what I'm wearing are always in the description box

[@robynlabelle5900]

Where did you get your sewing form? I have giving up sewing because of fitting , most upsetting

[@InsidetheHem]

I’m self thought. Just sheer stubbornness really! Lol!

[@Northandsouthsewing]

I checked out the Ditto form but couldn’t find out how much it is.

[@donnac5201]

I checked out the link in the description box above and found out the current price is $1750 !

[@emilyc3218]

Have you seen the diy ones made from duct tape? I know that's not nearly as nice as this, but it should do the job & be pretty cheap. If you search, you should find plenty of videos showing how it's done.

[@Northandsouthsewing]

@@emilyc3218 I did one of those and it worked fine. But I’m really wanting a nicer one now that I’m sewing everything I own.

[@emilyc3218]

@@Northandsouthsewing I'm glad it worked. I've been meaning to make one. It totally makes sense that you'd want an upgrade, considering you make everything! Wow, that is really impressive!! I hope to get to that point one day. #goals 😁

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi, Carrie! The DittoForm is pricey but a game changer. Ask Carol, DF owner about her payment plan options. Would also make a great gift! Just saying! Hehe!

[@renneukaegbu2342]

Where did you get your manikin?

[@InsidetheHem]

It’s a DittoForm! Linked in the description box!

[@lynnshepard7485]

💗

[@CupcakeCottage]

Great tips! I just want to move your straps in on your top so they don’t fall off of your shoulders. From another narrow shouldered girl. Lol

[@InsidetheHem]

I don’t think I’m narrow shouldered. I think this pattern placed the straps too far to the outside. I don’t usually have these problems with straps. Will discuss more in my patter review vid!!

[@sheilaayre4629]

Hello I’m Sheila

[@hamptonvestal7661]

hello my name is Maryland

[@InsidetheHem]

Hi, Maryland!

[@michelleseg1560]

What holds sewers back? 1) Bad patterns. Patterns are OFTEN not off the rack quality fit. Solution: Use pattern review website. 2) Sewing machine. New home sewing machines are very glitchy. Solution: Get a good quality, older (pre 1980) machine for $30, take it to a skilled sewing machine mechanic who can correct timing or anything else. Viola! Now you're cooking.

[@daisyb282]

I guess if a dress shows cleavage, legs, back, stomach, and just plain doesn’t cover the body, IT DOESN’T FIT.

[@doreenwalton6464]

Wonderful video!