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Message Board > Fitting Woes ( Moderated by CarolynGM, Deepika)

Topic	Started By	Replies	Last Post
Need help figuring out process	Mishogawear	6	5/26/13 0:40 AM by MarciaBrady
How do I reconfigure pleats to fit my waist?	MarciaBrady	3	5/26/13 0:20 AM by MarciaBrady
Another FBA situation just can't get it	Rhoda K	7	5/26/13 0:14 AM by MarciaBrady
complaint about Sew News (Pages 1 2 3 4) Fitting article	allycovey	35	5/25/13 7:12 PM by solosmocker
How much scooping is too much scooping (Pages 1 2 3 ... 7)	JTink	64	5/25/13 7:06 PM by simplystitches
Matiernity modifications for jalie 3022 yoga pants	Sanchara	0	5/25/13 3:50 AM by Sanchara
Really small waist adjustment? (Pages 1 2) how to not look like a brick house	Sanchara	11	5/25/13 2:21 AM by Sanchara
What is this dart called? And what do I do with it?	westmoon	3	5/24/13 5:31 PM by wenznz
Copying back crotch from RTW to Simplicity pattern Yea? Nay? How do I transfer the info?	Kimbercrow	2	5/24/13 4:17 PM by JTink
So many things wrong, not sure where to start Fitting the ByHand Elisalex dress	lalalauren	7	5/24/13 3:35 PM by mgmsrk1
which size not sure which size is the RIGHT size	bklynwriter	2	5/23/13 7:34 PM by bklynwriter
too much back length	Celticstitcher	5	5/23/13 12:20 PM by Celticstitcher
I don't have woe...yet. (Pages 1 2 3)	Sew Confused	22	5/22/13 2:00 PM by Sew Confused
Vogue 8464 ..need FBA?? Is FBA needed with Vogue 8464	rmputnam	5	5/22/13 1:50 PM by meleliza
Amazing fit pants 2700 Stick with pattern I have, or get smaller size	Kimbercrow	2	5/21/13 10:49 AM by Kimbercrow
Jalie 2908 I can't believe what I'm finding	nestle	5	5/21/13 1:51 AM by quathy
How to fix a "bubble" over pleats	Mikgirl	6	5/20/13 9:53 PM by Rosews13
Shorten metal zipper how to shorten metal zipper	LindaPhoenix	4	5/20/13 4:55 PM by LindaPhoenix
Princess seams (Pages 1 2) Why so difficult for me?	halleyscomet	12	5/17/13 7:57 PM by HDWen
Vertical ease; also broad back--can I use two sizes?	Mole Princess	5	5/17/13 7:40 AM by Mole Princess
Front Armscye Gaping (Pages 1 2 3 4) Armhole adjustment	Skirler	34	5/16/13 3:26 PM by Skirler
Waistline 4-inches lower in front Making a skirt & top for lady	CherryPit	8	5/14/13 1:13 PM by goodworks1
Need help with Armhole fit, Pamela's Patterns T shirt Pleat between shoulder and armpit in front	rag doll	8	5/13/13 6:20 AM by rag doll
Diagnose major horizontal wrinkles (Pages 1 2)	MrsCharisma	10	5/11/13 9:45 PM by MrsCharisma
Significant size change from bust to hip question ...to slash or not	fourkid	8	5/8/13 10:11 AM by fourkid
Musings on fitting issues Unable to get stable measurements...but that's a good thing!	Changma	7	5/7/13 9:51 PM by Sew Confused
Help diagnosing pants wrinkles Diagonal wrinkles from CB up to waist side seams	plazaglass	2	5/5/13 9:04 PM by plazaglass
changing pattern fitted blouse to princess seam blouse	Acient3	3	5/5/13 3:15 PM by Irina Grace
pants fitting question (Pages 1 2 3 ... 5) always on everything RTW even the tall	avatrx	42	5/5/13 8:38 AM by avatrx
Fitting for 3 and 4 year old girls. Please help with length.	a7yrstitch	9	5/4/13 11:59 PM by a7yrstitch
Sleeve fit (Pages 1 2)	Luckyyellowhog	17	5/4/13 9:19 PM by Lindy Ann
Help with fitting dress Needing several sizes	MrsCharisma	9	5/3/13 6:18 PM by MrsCharisma
Vogue 1027 sizing help	megan	4	4/30/13 2:04 PM by j Renee Design
An FBA observation (Pages 1 2) is it just me or ....	marymary86	11	4/30/13 12:07 PM by marymary86
What did I do wrong? need help petite sizing (Pages 1 2) Butterick 5355	Shaptavajra	12	4/28/13 9:34 PM by solosmocker
I need some construstive criticism-Pants fitting (Pages 1 2 3 ... 21) Pants Fitting	StitchyMama	203	4/28/13 1:06 PM by avatrx
problem with sliding backneck (Pages 1 2)	Flod	13	4/27/13 3:34 AM by Flod
FBA and Amazing Fit pattern with multi cup sizes (Pages 1 2)	Kimbercrow	10	4/26/13 8:21 PM by Lynnelle
Sleeve Pattern Alteration It's forcing the front of the bodice to come too low	Cheyene	3	4/26/13 1:21 AM by AbigaLord
Dress Forms Looking for some information on the dress forms available	dancub	2	4/24/13 5:30 AM by SandiMacD
High Rounded Forward houlder Fitting Problems	susadean	2	4/22/13 8:12 AM by KathySews
High Rounded Forward houlder Fitting Problems	susadean	4	4/21/13 8:42 AM by JTink
Underbust vs. waist measurement	thefunimalist	3	4/21/13 8:28 AM by meleliza
can rtw pants/jens be altered? (Pages 1 2 3) Buy big and have taken in?	meleliza	26	4/17/13 6:31 PM by meleliza
Simplicity 2700 Muslin (Pages 1 2) Ugh	MrsCharisma	11	4/17/13 12:33 PM by MNBarb
Slinky knit top fitting fitting upper bust	lacey2	3	4/16/13 3:58 PM by Nancy K
Ultimate Pants Fit webcast tonight! It's free and you can ask questions	Pj3g	4	4/16/13 11:29 AM by Sewnla
If I never see another waist dart it will be too soon! (Pages 1 2) simply canNOT get the underbust to fit.	meleliza	16	4/16/13 9:55 AM by meleliza
Forward Shoulder I Think!! (Pages 1 2 3) My Shoulder Seam Pulls To The Front Of My Garment!	Cynsew	23	4/14/13 0:14 AM by carry
French darts in a knit (Pages 1 2 3 ... 6) Silhouette pattern 195	Sewandwrite	52	4/13/13 2:45 PM by avatrx
Multi sizes pattern (Pages 1 2) Not all sizes	halleyscomet	11	4/12/13 1:39 PM by meleliza
need help fitting mccall 6118 (Pages 1 2) too big on the side	d squared	14	4/11/13 6:16 PM by JTink
Lazy but practical-hire a dressmaker to make a sloper (Pages 1 2) Have difficulty fitting myself.	CarolynD	10	4/11/13 0:18 AM by Rosalaya
Altering sleeve length after they are sewn in	SouthernStitch	3	4/9/13 10:26 AM by SouthernStitch
Fit for Art - Eureka Pants pattern Only one slight problem	rag doll	3	4/8/13 9:38 PM by SouthernStitch
Fitting a full bust and proportional hips (Pages 1 2)	thefunimalist	12	4/8/13 5:32 PM by thefunimalist
bow-leg adjustment and grain line how to determine grainline placement	rieski	3	4/8/13 8:41 AM by Nancy K
Help with Ann Rowley's flat butt adjustment (Pages 1 2 3)	MNBarb	25	4/6/13 10:08 PM by Nancy K
Fit issue with back neckline (Pages 1 2) How to fix a gaping neckline	Izybel18	11	4/4/13 6:19 PM by Nancy K
Fitting Problems with Pants Muslin - Muslin #2 Fitting Woes	Liles	9	4/3/13 3:27 PM by lca
muslin pattern	suehaverstock	6	4/3/13 3:47 AM by petro
Trouble with Grainline Moss skirt fit issue with back of skirt, at and just below waistband	sjade	4	4/1/13 2:42 PM by lsaspacey
contrasting interfacing waistband interfacing	Patricia66	2	3/31/13 11:28 PM by PattiAnnJ
how to fit for a fuller tummy best approach?	rmusic1	3	3/31/13 7:15 PM by rmusic1
contrasting interfacing waistband interfacing	Patricia66	0	3/31/13 2:55 PM by Patricia66
Fitting Problems with Pants Muslin (Pages 1 2) Fitting Woes	Liles	18	3/31/13 8:01 AM by SVN
altering rtw blazer can I take it in?	dove29	1	3/30/13 8:21 AM by Tarrbaby
Fitting Pants Reducing Fullness in Legs	Lisabeans	7	3/29/13 1:59 PM by Lisabeans
Bust fit difference between Misses vs. Plus Size DSoes the samew rule apply?	lbremers	5	3/29/13 8:09 AM by lbremers
Making progress on fitting pants!	RobA.	7	3/29/13 8:07 AM by woggy
General fitting question re garment measurements vs. body measurements	mendospot	2	3/28/13 3:36 PM by mendospot
widening sleeves	halleyscomet	6	3/28/13 1:09 AM by tracey13
Problems with Fitting Pants Muslin Fitting Woes	Liles	4	3/27/13 11:18 AM by Liles
problem with bodice on Simplicity 2217	Peppermint1701	1	3/26/13 8:52 AM by JTink
"New" way to choose pattern size (Pages 1 2 3 4) New to me, anyway!	schmammy	32	3/25/13 9:35 PM by marymary86
Adjustments lead to screwed up armscye (Pages 1 2 3) lost my seam allowances	Cecropia	20	3/25/13 12:30 PM by Cecropia
Fitting Issues Colette Patterns Laurel (Pages 1 2 3)	pederzani	21	3/24/13 6:36 PM by Nancy K
Pencil skirt puffiness (Pages 1 2) Fixing puffiness at the top of a pencil skirt?	Gyount	11	3/23/13 3:39 PM by Louweezy23
Altering pattern pattern in one size	procraftinate	2	3/21/13 4:49 PM by mgmsrk1
altering rtw dress	procraftinate	6	3/21/13 3:38 PM by procraftinate
extra fabric between crotch and stomach	RobA.	2	3/21/13 12:15 PM by RobA.
Which book to buy first??? (Pages 1 2) fitting, book	msschiel	12	3/21/13 7:17 AM by msschiel
Extra fabric at back waist What's the best alteration?	plazaglass	6	3/20/13 7:58 PM by plazaglass
Between two sizes in pants	RobA.	2	3/19/13 4:14 PM by michellep74
How to pad a dress form? (Pages 1 2)	Marpratt1	10	3/18/13 8:42 AM by Marpratt1
Jean Muslin (Pages 1 2) Rear is a mess :^(	kowgiirl.up	15	3/14/13 1:11 PM by beauturbo
fitted blouse - need help, please (Pages 1 2) attempting to fit KS 2966	novicesewist	10	3/14/13 10:23 AM by Marie367
High Hip Adjustment on Princess Seamed Dress S4014	amcartolano	6	3/13/13 5:06 PM by amcartolano
Scoop neck T problems with neck and arms?	plumfan	7	3/12/13 11:44 PM by plumfan
Cap ease	JTink	3	3/12/13 6:33 PM by JTink
upper back curve center seam	Acient3	4	3/12/13 9:09 AM by JTink
Fitting my first knit top! (Pages 1 2) Just a few tweaks to go!	ladybegood	16	3/12/13 0:05 AM by ladybegood
Correcting crotch Simplicity 1887	MrsCharisma	4	3/11/13 10:16 PM by MrsCharisma
Fitting a jumpsuit waistband	Lremesi	0	3/11/13 4:16 PM by Lremesi
Modesty panel for rtw knit top with round neck (Pages 1 2)	Sunshine12242	16	3/10/13 10:58 PM by sew2006
FBA experts - will this work? (Pages 1 2)	marymary86	10	3/10/13 5:33 PM by marymary86
Silhouette sunny pattern...how to make it work? Tunic issues and guidance please	chrisquilts_2	8	3/7/13 11:02 PM by chrisquilts_2
vertical wrinkle in bodice What is causing this?	halleyscomet	3	3/4/13 7:51 PM by Nancy K
Me Again - Pants Fitting (Pages 1 2) Simplicity 2700	MrsCharisma	14	3/4/13 2:37 PM by MrsCharisma
Fabric pulling on blouse How can I remedy this?	cnp71203	2	3/3/13 12:45 PM by Pamela R
Blueprint to Blue Jeans PR Class first impressions	SandiMacD	1	3/2/13 2:37 AM by tigergirl
Is there a chronological order to alterations	StitchyMama	6	2/28/13 4:45 PM by StitchyMama
Request for dress suggestions (Pages 1 2)	PaulaM1960	16	2/27/13 9:15 PM by meleliza
What is this fitting issue? Wrinkles in knit top	westmoon	4	2/25/13 11:24 PM by rag doll

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