How to Modify a Dress Pattern

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Tip 1 - Alter Sewing Patterns and Make Custom Fit Clothing on Craftsy!

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Renata Mc Allister | permalink

Learn fitting techniques and how to sew clothing for any body type by taking accurate measurements and alterning sewing patterns accordingly.

For further reading: http://www.craftsy.com/sewing/fitting ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Make Sure Your Sewing Project Will Fit You Right

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Frank Childs | permalink

Fitting a pattern to your body is not a mystery. Knowing how to make the alterations is a matter of learning about what changes need to be made. Learn about sewing pattern alterations and fitting issues with this list of wonderful sewing alteration and fitting articles.
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For further reading: http://sewing.about.com/od/alterationfitting/tp/Sewing-Pattern-Alteration-And-Fitting-Articles.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Alter Sewing Patterns | eHow

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Frank Cervone | permalink

While there are many ways to alter sewing patterns, the easiest and most highly recommended for novice seamsters is the 'seam method.' The seam method places all alterations to patterns as close as possible to the seam line of the fabric, which can significantly reduce the possibility of error.

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_2041676_alter-sewing-patterns.html ^[3]