It would be nice, or at least a lot simpler, if the way to hem pants was the same for every type of pant. Of course it isn’t, and the technique isn’t even the same for the same pants if…| The Daily Sew
This post is all about how to move the shoulder seam forward because when a shoulder seam is too far back, even just a little, it’s uncomfortable and creates draglines that nobody wants. Moving the seam line forward to match your shoulder is going to give you a better and more comfortable fit. This video […] Read more...| The Daily Sew
This post is about how to relocate a bust dart, but this method works to relocate a waist dart as well. Darts on patterns are all too often not placed where you need them. And when this happens the…| The Daily Sew
This post is one in a series about getting a better fit from your patterns through simple pattern adjustments. The Small Bust Adjustment, aka SBA, is needed when the garment is too loose across the…| The Daily Sew
This post is one in a series about getting a better fit from your patterns through simple pattern adjustments. The Full Bust Adjustment, aka FBA, is one of the most common adjustments women need to…| The Daily Sew
It is said that 25% of your sewing time (or more) should be spent on fitting. Well, let’s keep it to 25% and no more by starting with the size that will give you fewer problems, checking the fit an…| The Daily Sew
How do you feel about wearable muslins? It’s a thing in the sewing community to make your first attempt of a garment in a slightly, what? cheaper? less-liked? fabric in case it doesn’t …| The Daily Sew
Note that while this post is about taking in a lined, sleeveless dress along the side seams there are some basic tips for altering any garment included, mostly in the first two sections. Do I Keep …| The Daily Sew
Knowing how to do some basic alterations can save you a lot of money. Not only are you not paying someone else to do them but you can keep wearing the item you altered to fit and avoid buying a rep…| The Daily Sew
