Don't Fit 'Standard' Pattern Sizes? Start Sewing Clothes That Fit YOUR Shape!

Making clothes you love to wear takes two different skills: sewing + fitting. If the clothes you make don't fit quite right, I'll show you where to start with pattern fitting. 🧵 READY TO BUILD YOUR SEWING SKILLS? At my online sewing school, I teach you how sewing actually works, so you can understand the why, make your own choices, and build the skills to sew with more confidence. 👉 https://www.vintagesewingschool.com/ 🧵 If you're not quite there yet and you're just getting started, I teach a FREE Beginner Sewing Crash Course! It's perfect if you're brand new, or if you're coming back to sewing after a long break and want a refresher! 👉 https://www.vintagesewingschool.com/courses/crashcourse 📌 MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO You'll definitely want to watch the other videos I mentioned here: https://youtu.be/0B9IJMjMlhI?si=GbQdOEZeIFTFcuVj https://youtu.be/_FiLxJ7GDQw?si=zYSchUzwAniuZO1p https://youtu.be/phMvdtu5ar4?si=rpcMJ11N4Vs7wrbZ ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Sewing and fitting are different skills 03:55 Pattern size versus garment fit 04:46 Using finished garment measurements 06:32 Lengthening and shortening sewing patterns 07:32 Blending sizes on sewing patterns 08:36 Making individual pattern fitting adjustments 11:27 Combining multiple fitting adjustments 12:41 Testing fit with a toile 13:58 More pattern fitting lessons and resources 📺 WHAT TO WATCH NEXT HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SEWING PATTERN SIZE, when you're in-between sizes? https://youtu.be/y-Y88CVfVc8 WHAT'S THE BEST FA