Sew-To-Fit by A.D. Lynn

I made these videos while prepping to sew my sheath dress for an event last week.  This dress had a few interesting areas that called for a little extra work, but was easy once I review the pattern on my dress form by tissue fitting.  Full details are included in the video. All the back and armhole adjustments are to be found in this video.

What is it about this dress that makes me feel so "En-Vogue?"  I know this is an old pattern, and that so many have made it before.  When I first saw this pattern I just could not bring myself to make it in the same black and white as the pattern envelope.  I liked the style for sure...that color blocking is really a very nice touch.  But for me, I had to wait to allow my creative innards to tell me what to make...that fabric jeanie in my heart had to rise up and give me a vision.  Color makes all the difference!! I made so many alterations to this pattern, I feel bad trying to explain it all in written form....

I wasn't going to put this up on the blog, but, I just couldn't rob you all of this beautiful dress.  You see, I don't like to make muslins unless I really need to.  So most of my "first" are really wearable muslins.  You see, I can make wearable muslins anytime, because I have someone that will fit whatever I don't like and love it.  You know that kid?  "Mikey" Well, that is my Mom and Sister... Although, they have their own peculiarities about fit, they are taller and shorter than me in the torso.  Both, wear the same size 14 as me.  However, one has a long torso and the other has a shorter torso.  One has a "B-butt" and a foxy figure and thin thighs, and the other has a "B-butt" and thick thighs.  I am a "DD-Butt" with thin thighs.  Thus, we can interchange outfits made from knit and they will look different, fit different, yet still "fit" each of us pretty well. I previously made this dress, and I lov

I did this video some time ago and wanted to refresh your memory since the patterns have been on sale so much lately. It is a youtube video. Please enjoy. How to Measure and choose a pattern size...The image is clickable.... https://youtu.be/YXawT1Dpi3o

SEW-To-FIT the BUTT Workshop This Week!!!!  Is your skirt hiking up in the back, does your store bought dress hang too long in the front? FREE CUSTOM PDF Skirt Pattern Included!!!! By popular demand, my most requested and sought after lesson and youtube tutorial!!! — THE FULL BUTT Adjustment and how to keep your dress or skirt hems even in the back!! is now available as a fully interactive live online workshop!!! Don’t Miss Out!!!   You need this if you have an issue with your skirt or dress being shorter in back when you sew it for yourself or when you buy one from the store.  Your Size Does not Matter…Curvy or otherwise, we all have this problem. What you will learn: Multiple ways to solve your issues.   All skirt styles will be covered, including the dreaded circle skirt and skirt with a yoke.   Step-by-step directions for each technique will be demonstrated and explained with practice skirts for you to try yourself. All handouts will be provided to you for