Fitting Adjustments

In this video, you’ll learn some helpful fitting adjustments for the Otto vest.

Shoulder Width
You can adjust the width of the shoulders to fit your measurments. You will need to make this adjustment on both the front and back pattern pieces, as well as the lining pieces.

Armhole Depth
Armhole depth is the distance between your underarm and your shoulder. If your armhole is too high and digs into your body, you need to increase the depth. If it hangs too low and limits your arm mobility, you need to decrease the depth. You will need to make this adjustment on both the front and back pattern pieces, as well as the lining pieces.

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

Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern

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 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 Vest

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

Otto pattern

All-purpose polyester sewing thread

Sewing machine needle

Hand-sewing needle

Three 5/8” buttons

Woven interfacing (optional)

Links

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

Edit
Introducing the Otto Vest: Fabric, fitting, and styling tips to help you sew this new chemise 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

Helpful Downloads

Seamwork Member Fabric Discounts

Work alongside other sewists by participating in the Seamwork community. Ask and answer questions, share your progress, get inspired by real-life sewists, and post your finished projects.

Join the Conversation

Get your Free Pattern