How To Fit A Changing Figure

Discover Louise Cutting's no-nonsense techniques for adjusting patterns to fit all kinds of body shapes and shifts.

Over time, bodies change. Trim areas, for example, gradually protrude, and fuller areas show the effects of gravity. The upper back and shoulders might become rounded. Look around, and you'll see that these changes happen to just about everyone.

Follow Louise's guidance to diagnose poor fit due to figure changes and learn her specific and ingenious fitting solutions.

Pants Master Class  

Learn to fit and sew exceptional pants and jeans through this on-demand course featuring pattern designer and fitting expert Jennifer Stern-Hasemann.

Jen shares her comprehensive fitting process in this in-depth course. First, discover how to use body measurements as a guide for adjusting patterns to reflect your shape. Then, see Jen diagnose common pants-fitting problems in muslin test garments on three women of varying sizes. Next, discover the precise pattern adjustments to resolve specific fitting concerns. Once you have a good fit, move on to Jen’s helpful construction tips and techniques for sewing pants and jeans with a professional finish.

You’ll learn and apply these master class techniques at your own pace to make knit or woven styles. Start fitting and sewing pants and jeans with skills learned from Jennifer Stern-Hasemann. 

Sewing For The Plus-Size Petite 

This course offers the essential techniques to alter, adjust, and transform plus size petite clothing for better fit, style, and comfort.