Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
In Part 1, I focused on all the adjustments I tried for the shoulders. In this section, I will focus on changes to the armhole. Preparing the Pattern As a reminder, I'm loosely following J Stern's bodice workflow, but I am ultimately trying to find a process that works for me. This is by no... Continue Reading →
I've refined my workflow for fitting pants over the years, but I lack experience and confidence when it comes to tops. As the weather warms up, I want to revise my t-shirt pattern again. The long-sleeve shirts I made a few months ago were OK, but the fit never felt great. This four-part series will... Continue Reading →
I have a down jacket that no longer fits. It's never really fit, but it definitely doesn't work anymore. It's a 10-year-old Arc'teryx Thorium AR. It has always been a bit snug, and the arms and torso are short. I've gotten used to the jacket over the years, and my entire winter layering system depends... Continue Reading →
In this post, I'll cover two important topics. Firstly, the significance of studying the style and fit of pants. Secondly, I'll delve into the process of transforming full-length pants into shorts. Last month, I wrote a post about the Dani Shorts by True Bias and shared my experience transforming full-length pants into shorts. However, I... Continue Reading →
I was pleasantly surprised when I created my Pomona shorts and discovered that the center grainline was balanced correctly for my body. I have struggled in the past with fitting pants that lack a side seam. When I made my shorts, I hoped to apply my laser-level method to learn more about how pants with... Continue Reading →
When pinning pants to the waistband, it's crucial to balance the leg properly, regardless of whether you're using my method or some other method1-7 for adjusting the fit of pants. Before starting this tutorial, ensure that you have selected the appropriate size based on your hip circumference, taking into account any prominent body parts. Moreover,... Continue Reading →
I recently made the Tula shorts and was pleasantly surprised by how well they fit and how well the pattern was designed. However, I am working with another sewer in the curve size range and realized the drafting is dramatically different. The two size ranges share overlapping sizes (6, 7, and 8). This post compares the... Continue Reading →
I have used a self-drafted trousers pattern for Ryan for some time because I've never found a pattern that does him justice. Ryan is 6 feet 5 inches. His inseam is 37 inches. He currently has a 32-inch natural waist and 42-inch hips. He's like a piece of paper, broad from the front and back... Continue Reading →
One of the cool features of VStitcher is being able to move the avatar into different positions. One of the positions I thought would be helpful to understand fit is a subtle knock-knees stance.
Pardon the short tangent. I wanted to try another slim leg to adjust the center grainline at the hip and study what happens with knock-knees. Also, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try a drawstring jogger when it came up in my tutorials. Sizing and Rulers I adjusted the avatar to match the measurements... Continue Reading →
2022-11-27 06:23 AM I updated this blog to include more photos and descriptions to address some questions I received. As I was working through the courses at Browzwear University, I got to the lesson about changing fabric type. The app comes with hundreds of fabrics, and they had a standard stretch denim that I could... Continue Reading →
I will likely post some quick blogs about things I'm learning while teaching myself how to use Browzwear apps. "Browzwear is the leading provider of 3D fashion design software for clothing development and merchandising solutions." I tested my knowledge on the May Jeans since these were my latest make. Avatar and Sizing I selected the plus-size... Continue Reading →
