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Alteration & Fitting Techniques

Here you'll find information on altering a fitting.
Dritz® ''My Double Deluxe'' Dressform
A dress form is no longer just for dresses and blouses. If your going to invest in a dress form see what will give you the most options here.
Alterations, Design and Accuracy
Help to understand sizing and variations. Obtain the same results twice.
Do You Really Know Your Pattern Size
Simplicity has a WONDERFUL brochure online for determining the correct pattern size and what alteration you may need to make.
Cranston Village - Classic Hand-Sewn Hems
A wonderful page of directions for making a hand sewn hem!
Ease Chart
If you need help figuring out what pattern terms like, semi fitted and loose fitting mean, here's a chart with the answers.
Fashion "Discovers" Lush Bodies
About.com's Fashion Guide looks at Plus Sizes in the fashion market.
Clothing Publication Listing
An excellent resouces list for anyone just learning to sew and a wonderful refreasher course for even the most seasoned sewing vetran.

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