The Ultimate Guide to Fitting Techniques from Seamwork

When you sew clothes that fit your body, you feel empowered. And when something fits well, you feel good in it.

Here is a round-up of all of our favorite fitting resources from the Seamwork archives. We have individual tutorials pulled from years and years of sewalongs as well as videos and articles about basic fitting principles and tricks.

If you’re a member and you want ALL of this packaged up in an easy-to-follow format, take the How to Fit with Confidence course. Haley will empower you with the problem-solving skills to find what works for your learning style and your body.

The How to Fit with Confidence class is totally free for members, and anyone can download the free fitting journal here.

Otherwise, browse the following list whenever you need to tweak the fit of your project!

Fitting principles and round-ups

Do you want to sew clothes that fit? Is making clothes that fit at the top of your sewing agenda? Here’s how to start exploring the world of fitting.

8 tips for starting your fitting journey. Some of the core principles of fitting and how you can get started on your own fitting journey.

Perfectly fitted knits

Fit for Real People 20 years later. Pati Palmer and Marta Alto share the story behind their iconic tissue fitting methods.

Common Pattern Adjustments for Men. Achieve a custom fit with a few simple pattern adjustments.

Maternity sewing. Pattern hacks, inspiration, and resources for sewing throughout pregnancy.

Fitting basics

How to take body measurements. The numbers that help you make a well-fitted garment.

What's the best paper for tracing patterns. Our favorite paper for tracing and making flat pattern adjustments.

Understanding Ease. All patterns have ease to help you move and to achieve certain silhouettes. Learn all about ease and how it affects the fit of your garments.