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Category: Fit Adjustments

Camille | September 26 2017

Let’s say you like the style lines of the Azara skirt, but you’re unsure if the midi length is right for you… Well here is a really easy method to shorten it! Like on all our patterns, the Azara skirt has lengthen/shorten lines that indicate where to slash the pieces to add or remove length. […]

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Camille | April 26 2017

With the nicer weather comes the start of wedding season! What better occasion to sew yourself a beautiful dress? 😉 Today we are looking for inspiration in the stunning costumes of the highly acclaimed movie Lalaland. Whether you are a guest or part of the wedding party, the feminine dresses and saturated colors worn by […]

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Eléonore | March 31 2017

Today we are sharing three tutorials to adjust the bust of your Hoya blouse! The lovely faux-wrap neckline of the Hoya blouse is its focal point, so it’s important to have it fit right! If you notice some fit issues on your muslin, here’s how to get rid of them. Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) Does […]

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Camille | September 29 2016

Our Safran pants are almost done! Let’s tackle the last few wrinkles around the legs and knees 🙂 Before we start, it is important to note that not every wrinkle needs to be removed. The thicker and less stretchy the fabric is, the less it will be possible to get rid of all of the […]

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Camille | September 26 2016

After looking at adjustments for the back of the Safran pants, let’s look into what we can do the perfect the fit on the front! Safran’s instruction booklet includes a two-page spread with adjustments for the most common fit problems on pants: wrinkles and drag lines around the pubis, hips and upper thighs. These four […]

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