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1.6 Lengthening and Shortening

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Tuesday Techniques!

One of the most common adjustments that we make on sewing patterns is to lengthen and shorten pieces.


As well as changing the finished length of a garment, lengthen and shorten adjustments can be used to reshape the garment and move key features such as the bust point, waist level and hip position.


In this Tuesday Techniques session I explain

  • how to assess where to make your adjustment as you are not limited to just using the lengthen/shorten line on the pattern

  • what aspects of the pattern piece to consider when making your adjustment

  • the importance of replicating your adjustments on any related pieces such as facings

If you have a pattern that you want to work on then why not give these modifications a try as you watch the video.


If you have any questions then I love to help so email me at hello@sewmuchmorefun.co.uk and if you have any a-has or inspiration from this session let me know in the comments below.


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