Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle Part One on The Best of Sewing With Nancy
Learn each of Nancy Zieman’s pattern fitting techniques for your next garment sewing project. During the two Sewing With Nancy episodes featuring the show, Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle, Nancy shares with you her favorite pivot and slide methods that are easily mastered, without cutting the original pattern pieces apart!
Fitting sewing patterns can be approached as if you’re putting together a puzzle. In Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle, Part One, Nancy covers the fitting basics—bust, waist, and hip adjustments.
Learn a new approach to choosing the right pattern size with Nancy’s Right Size Measurement Fitting Chart.
See how to easily measure and choose a basic pattern size.
Then, learn how to change the pattern with simplified pivot and slide techniques.
You’ll find all Nancy’s pattern fitting techniques in her book, Confident Sewing Collection.
You can also practice these skills using mini-pattern pieces that you can download for free.
Watch Solving the Pattern Fitting Puzzle on Sewing With Nancy online.
Sew to Give Spotlight! Today watch Nancy Zieman’s 5-min Nancy’s Corner Interview on Sewing With Nancy with guest Terry Grahl founder of Enchanted Makeovers and Capes for Kids . Nancy and Terry talk about how handmade items such as capes, pillowcases, and dolls are key to the healing process for women and children rebuilding their lives in shelters. Terry showcases some of the pillowcases and Capes for Kids that have been made and how you, too, can give inner strength to those living in shelters through your handmade gifts.
To learn more, visit the Enchanted Makeovers & Capes for Kids website.
Happy Fitting!
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Julie Kill
Thank you for putting out this book. I am very top heavy and have alot of trouble finding tops and shirts that fit properly. This book may be the answer to my prayers!
Clovis
Nancy had a lot of knowledge and shared it.
Martha O.
Thank you for reviewing these episodes: I didn’t see the original and need to learn this process to correct fit foe my extra-small adult daughter.
Noreen
Fitting a pattern can be very difficult. Nancy has great ways to make it easier.
Susan
This book seems to break down the challenges that can come with pattern fitting. It sounds like a great tool for anyone that sews clothing.
MONIQUE HOLLOMON
In the video she says there are 8 seams on the princess seam blouse, but there are actually 12. (2 front, 2 back, 2 side X the 2 sides of each piece). I think I must be misunderstanding something. Does this pattern not have matching princess seams on the back? Do I skip the adjustments on the back seams maybe? Or do I do my additions on the 12 seams? And if its 12 how do I measure that on a ruler that only has 8ths? (Although I guess some of them will convert to 8ths)
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC
Hi Monique, Thank you for following the NZP Blog. You’re correct! If your blouse pattern has 6 princess seams, divide your increase amount by 12–using a calculator. Feel free to email the NZP Team at [email protected], include your phone number, and Deanna will personally assist with your fitting questions. We’re happy to help!
Megan Cleary
Hi, I have the pattern fitting with confidence book love this, so simple, but would like to know if the little minnie patterns that Nancy talks about in her videos are still avaliable, as I would like to practices a bit more with these first, thank you.
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC
Hi Megan ,
Thank you for your comment! You may find Nancy’s Mini Pattern Pieces over at our Pattern Fitting Blog Posting here: https://nancyzieman.com/blog/stitch-it-sisters/tunic-pattern-fitting-the-nancy-zieman-way/
Thank you,
Team NZP