It's not you, it's the pattern.
If you’ve ever asked yourself…
"Why is this always too tight in the bust?”Â
“Do I have to choose between a gaping neckline and a pulling shoulder?”
“Why don’t these sizes ever fit me out of the envelope?”
“I used to sew with confidence—what changed?"
“Why does altering a pattern still feel like guesswork after all these years?”
…you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.
Most patterns are drafted for proportions that don’t reflect real women’s bodies—especially not the beautifully complex, evolving figure you’ve earned over time.
This class will teach you how to shift the focus from fixing yourself to fitting the pattern to you.
This class is for you if...
- You’ve been sewing for years but still can’t get the fit quite rightÂ
-  You’re ready for a reliable, repeatable system—not trial and error
- Â You want to understand the why behind your fit challenges
- You’re done with compromises and ready for clothes that fit your real body
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You want one-on-one expert guidance tailored to your shape and style
What you'll learn
This one-on-one class is designed to give you a breakthrough in your fitting journey—not just for one project, but for every garment you sew from now on.
You'll learn how to:
- Choose the right size pattern for your body frame (not the closest measurements on the envelope)
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Tissue-fit your pattern directly on your body with real-time feedback
- Identify and correct key fitting issues—like a broad back, full bust, forward shoulder, and more
- Make accurate flat pattern alterations using the Palmer/Pletsch method
- Customize Butterick 6849 into a personal fitting shell that serves as your blueprint
- Build a repeatable, confidence-boosting fitting workflow you can apply to any future project Â
You’ll walk away with a fully altered fitting shell, a deeper understanding of your body, and the confidence to sew garments that actually fit and flatter—because they’re made for you.
How it works
This 8-hour private in-person fit class is fully personalized to you. We’ll work together using Butterick 6849 to tissue-fit the pattern on your body, identify key fit adjustments, and walk through the alteration process using the Palmer/Pletsch method.
Let's talk first
This class is designed to be deeply personal and fully customized, so I want to make sure it’s the right fit for you.
Book your free call now to discuss your sewing background, fitting challenges, and goals. We’ll talk about how this class can help you finally break through the barriers to great fit—and start creating clothes you love to wear.
