How to alter sewing patterns

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Can't find the perfect pattern for your dream costume? Discover how to alter existing patterns to create any character costume you can imagine! Get started now with these simple and practical tips.

We all know one of the most exciting parts about making a garment is picking out the fabric and cutting it all up in to pieces, but my advice to you is to be patient! First take a close look at your pattern – does it need to be altered?

Some quick tips on diagnosing alterations, and five helpful books for fitting and altering sewing patterns. A must for clothes makers!

How to use a sloper based on your measurements to fit a sewing pattern to yourself.

Update an outdated, too-big dress into a well-fitting modern dress by shortening the length and taking in the sides.

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Probably one of the best illustrations on pants alterations I have ever seen. Cation Designs: Pants Pattern Alterations

Create simple tops from fabric squares or rectangles.

If you’re a plus size babe learning to sew clothes, you may find that the options for plus-size garments are LIMITED. I’ve spent hours googling, “Where Can I Buy Plus Size Sewing Patterns?” Because, while you can always “grade up” patterns to fit you, that takes a lot of time, and honestly defeats the purpose of sewing with a pattern! Below, I’ve shared a few of my favorite patterns, as well as companies/lines that include plus size babes in their sizing.