Tag Archives: fitting tutorial

08 Jan

How to lengthen and shorten sewing patterns

January 8, 2026

January 8, 2026
Posted by Ayelet
fitting tutorial, lengthen, pattern adjustment, shorten
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If there's one fitting adjustment that can make a massive difference to how your handmade clothes look and feel, it's lengthening and shortening. The great news? It's also one of the easiest adjustments to...

18 Aug

Cashmerette Club, Tutorials

How to adjust an underwear pattern, featuring the Radcliffe Undies!

August 18, 2022

August 18, 2022
Posted by Ayelet
Cashmerette Club, fitting, fitting tutorial, lingerie, radcliffe undies
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This month's Cashmerette Club pattern is the Radcliffe Undies, which features three rise heights and multiple leg and waist finishes. Today, we're showing you how to adjust the Radcliffe by raising or lowering the...

11 Jul

Cashmerette Patterns, Loftus Bralette, Tutorials, Willowdale Bra

How to adjust bra straps

July 11, 2022

May 20, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
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How do you adjust the positioning of bra straps? Today, we're showing you how to adjust your straps on your me-made bra. Jump to another post in this series: Bra fitting guide overview How to...

17 Nov

Cashmerette Patterns, Tutorials

How to Do an FBA on a Princess Seamed Bodice

November 17, 2020

October 23, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
fba on princess seams, fba tutorial, fitting tutorial, full bust adjustment, princess seams
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The full bust adjustment is an essential technique to know if you have a large bust, but it doesn't need to be hard! Here's how to do an FBA on a princess seamed bodice...

19 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Tutorials

How to do an SBA on a Darted or Dartless Bodice

October 19, 2020

November 3, 2020
Posted by Ayelet
fitting tutorial, how to do an sba, SBA, sba tutorial, Small Bust Adjustment, small bust adjustment tutorial
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If your bust is smaller than a pattern is drafted for, you may need to do a small bust adjustment. Here's how to do an SBA on a darted or dartless bodice, the stress-free...

15 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Tutorials

How to Calculate the Size of a Small Bust Adjustment

October 15, 2020

June 23, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
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If your bust cup size is smaller than the cup size of a pattern you're using, you may need to do a small bust adjustment. Here's how to calculate the size of your SBA. Traditional...

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Made for Curves

Great ‘fits start with great fit. That’s why we specialize in sizes 0-32 and cup sizes C-H.

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When you wear clothes that fit all of you—your body, your style, your individuality.

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