Fitting Adjustments

In this video, you’ll learn how to add or remove width at your bicep on the Pepper pattern.

If you need to lengthen or shorten your Pepper, follow this video:

And here are some additional fitting resources if you need them:

If you need to adjust the armhole depth, use this tutorial.

If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.

To adjust the shoulder slope, follow this tutorial.

Here are fitting tutorials for the shoulders and sleeves.

Here are tutorials for wide or narrow shoulder adjustments.

Here are tutorials for small bust adjustments and full bust adjustments.

If you prefer videos, there are bust adjustment videos in the Hansie sewalong here.

Lessons

Learn to Sew a Turtleneck Sweater

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:

Pepper pattern

Your basic sewing toolkit

All-purpose polyester sewing thread

Ballpoint sewing machine needle

(Optional) ballpoint twin needle

Links

Here are some additional resources to help you make the most of this sewalong:

Introducing the Pepper Pullover: Fabric, fitting, and styling tips to help you sew this pattern.

Projector Sewing: There’s a group of makers who no longer have to print, tape, and cut paper patterns.

Understanding Ease: Learn everything you need to know about ease in a sewing pattern.

Find the Grainline: Tips for making sure you cut your fabric on the grainline.

Fit Journal: Download our free fitting journal.

How to blend between sizes: Watch this video to learn how to blend between sizes.

Seamwork Help Site: Get answers to your most frequently asked questions about Seamwork.

Learn to Sew Clothing: For Absolute Beginners: In this course, we teach you how to sew, from the very beginning. By the end you’ll have made a jacket and a dress!

The Ultimate Guide to Fitting Techniques from Seamwork: A list of our most helpful fitting resources.

How to Fit With Confidence: Learn how to fit your clothes to your body. This class is free for Seamwork members!

How to Raise, Lower, or Change the Neckline on a Pattern

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