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Temporary Uneven Side Seams and How to Fix Them

Perfect FitBy dressformsdesignAugust 16, 2020Leave a comment

THE SCENARIO You adjust the front or back of your garment pattern differently than the corresponding piece resulting in uneven side seams. Joi says “Don’t Panic! This is a normal expected temporary change that is corrected after you scale your pattern to fit your body. Let’s learn more . . . WHY THIS HAPPENS According…

Vogue Pattern 8789 A reader’s question about fitting a gapping neckline

Perfect FitBy dressformsdesignAugust 16, 2020Leave a comment

THE SCENARIO Hi Joi, I really enjoyed your class. It’s my first introduction to fitting and I have learned a lot. I’m currently trying to fit a vintage vogue pattern (v8789).  It has a v-neckline with a self-facing folded under. It is too gapey at the neckline (always my problem). I was wondering if you could possibly give me some advice on how…

Lower Body Patterns Temporary Uneven Side Seams and how to fix Them

Perfect FitBy dressformsdesignAugust 12, 2020Leave a comment

THE SCENARIO You adjust the front or back of your lower body garment pattern such as a skirt or pants differently than the corresponding piece resulting in uneven side seams. Joi says “Don’t Panic! This is a normal expected temporary change that is corrected after you scale your pattern to fit your body.” Let’s learn…

Can You Sew Knit Fabrics on a Regular Machine Successfully?

Perfect FitBy dressformsdesignAugust 12, 2020Leave a comment

QUESTION: Not everyone has a serger so can you sew knits with professional results? Joi, HELP! I almost always sew my knit fabrics on my sergers, but this week I was helping out a client who was in a wedding and needed their dress hemmed. You never know what you will get with ready to…

“Filling in the Gaps”: Joi answers a Common Student Question

Perfect FitBy dressformsdesignJune 19, 2020Leave a comment

QUESTION: I don’t wear shoulder pads or breast pads, why should I use them for measuring? Won’t the garment then not fit me correctly? When you address body contours and “fill in the gaps” with styling tools such as padding you are actually providing a consistent surface for your garments to rest on. As a…

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