| baggy trousers |
"My trousers often look baggy at
the back. How do I alter them to prevent this excessive sagging?"... Fitting trousers can be very challenging, but once a
standard pattern is perfected and customized to individual body variations
successful sewing projects are assured... |
August 2004 |
waist not, want not
|
Fitting fashions for our changing shapes
requires some pre-cutting pattern adjustments. We've the solution to a common
problem - tummy trouble! |
February 2004 |
| working with knits |
Working with knitted fashion fabrics has many
advantages - fitting is simpler, they are comfortable to wear and ideal for
holidays. But sometimes, they don't appear to be easy to sew... |
January 2004 |
| preshrinking
fabric and removing finishes |
Caring for fabric before it is sewn is as
important as caring for garments afterwards. We provide the know-how to prepare fabric
before cutting out... |
December 2003 |
| shoulder lines, how to
avoid them or change the pattern fit |
"I cannot bear shoulder seams hanging
off my shoulders (relaxed fit?). I have tried to adjust patterns with varied amounts of
success. Can you tell me how to do this..." |
September 2003 |
| expert advice on set-in
sleeves |
"The article Gill wrote (Gaping
Armholes, Sewing World July 2002) was extremely helpful but referred to a sleeveless
garment. I have a problem when I wish to insert a sleeve and the bodice gapes at the
armhole. I understand inserting a dart in the armhole will eliminate fullness, but how
does one alter the sleeve in order to match the bodice armhole?" |
August 2003 |
