Back adjustment

Are you guys ready for this? I am probably going to shock some of you and others will close out the window as soon as they hear what I'm talking about because you have been taught and shown one way so it must be right! I'm sure I'm in for a lot of criticism for this one.... But first, a little backstory to give you my

I've seen alot of fitting issues in the sewing community and I wanted to throw my two cents in of the fitting issues I have of my own. This is labeled as part I because I'm sure there will be a part II and III and IV and however many. Let's just say this is going to be a journey for me and if you?

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One of the most common pattern fitting issues is having to fix a gaping neckline. There are lots of reasons why you might have a gaping neckline, including having a hollow chest or narrow shoulders, b

A bit of construction detail of the gym slip - big bum alteration.Ever since since I was a young teenager I have known that my bum sticks out. Recently I have discovered that my bum doesn't stick out but that my back sways! I have sway back - considerably I may add.Don McCunnHowever a different…

The Sway Back issue happens when there is too much excess fabric at the back around the waistline but the front fits ok. So you need to get rid of the excess out of your pattern so that it sits better at the back. As I've stated in my other tutorials on Altering your Pattern you must sew up a Toile/Muslin of your pattern first so that you can fix all the fitting problems that are happening so that you don't get discouraged and end up throwing your garment in the corner never to be seen…