Fitting posts

My detailed fitting journey for a Qipao / Cheongsam pattern, with photos of my toiles, what adjustments I made and why

Details of how I fitted The Blouse pattern by The Avid Seamstress, including upper and lower rounded back and sleeve adjustments

Details of how I fitted the Kelly Anorak by Closet Core Patterns, with upper rounded back adjustment

Review of my gorgeous velvet Zadie Jumpsuit with gathered full length sleeves and satin binding

My review of the Ginger Jeans by Closet Core Patterns, made in stretch denim with high-waist and stovepipe leg, at a Guthrie&Ghani workshop

Review of the Draft Your Perfect Jeans workshop at Like Sew Amazing, including details of the workshop, sewing space and location

Details on how I fit the Zadie Jumpsuit, with the help of FinaMakes in a workshop at Like Sew Amazing

Details on how I fit the Heather Blazer by The Friday Pattern Company, including my process with photos of my toiles and adjustments

Review of the Jumpsuit Weekender workshop at Bristol fabric store Like Sew Amazing to fit the Zadie Jumpsuit pattern by Paper Theory

Details on how I fit the Sienna Maker Jacket, with photos of my toiles and adjustments to remove front neckline gaping

Fitting adjustments I made for the Saguaro Set top by the Friday Pattern Co, reducing excess fabric at the back and for my sloping shoulders

Details on how I fit the Saguaro Set trousers / pants using tissue-fitting, adjustments for a well-fitting crotch, and the mistake I made!

A second Sagebrush Top in double gauze gingham, describing how I reduced sleeve volume and where to place the armhole seam

Detailed post on my fitting journey with the Tilly and the Buttons Stella Hoodie, with photos of my toiles and all my adjustments

How I fitted the Freya knit dress from Tilly and the Buttons, describing my full process and thoughts and lots of photos of my toiles.

Step-by-step tutorial on how I did a rounded back adjustment without a centre back seam or shoulder dart

Tutorial on how to shorten a curved ruffle as demonstrated on the Liberty Zina wrap skirt / Simplicity 8606

How I fit the Frankie t-shirt with stretch lace raglan sleeves

How I fitted the lovely Sagebrush Top to give more room around the upper bust and rounded back