Sizing and Fitting
In this section we will briefly explore some basic pattern adjustments you can do to ensure a better fit on your Simple Top and all garments which are fitted to the top half of your body.
Height/length adjustments:
All MHW patterns are drafted for a height of 5’7”. If you are shorter or taller, you can add or remove length at the lengthen/shorten lines printed on the pattern piece. Find out more about lengthening and shortening pattern pieces HERE.
Other Adjustments:
You might find you need to make further adjustments to the width of the shoulders or the height or position of the shoulder seam.
As part of my Be your Own Designer online course I offer a module to help you achieve a perfect fit with video tutorials, step by step instructions to help you alter the pattern and fit your garment.
The Simple Top course module includes:
Step by step tutorials for alterations to make before toiling
Video fitting guides
Advice on how to do a fitting assessment
Video guides to help you transfer your fit observations and alterations to the pattern including bicep, shoulder and back adjustment diagrams and step by step tutorials
3 pattern “hacks” to try with full video instructions
How to set in a sleeve and sew perfect darts video
How to bind the neckline
Fabric masterclass - how to choose fabrics for Tops
Pattern making checklist, fits assessment chart and many more useful resources
The module is available to purchase HERE
The full Be Your Own Designer course will be available as a self paced online course very soon, but it the mean time, follow the Learn Pattern Making series in Love Sewing Magazine…
