Sewing & Inspiration: Fit & Sizing
Sewing help, pattern inspiration and ideas for your next make. Explore practical guides from the Patterns for Pirates team.
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P4P University- Adjusting a Top Pattern for Height
Learn where to add or remove length in a top pattern to adjust it for your height.
P4P University- Adjusting a Top Pattern for Height
Learn where to add or remove length in a top pattern to adjust it for your height.
Intended Fit vs. Preferred Fit
Understand a pattern's intended fit and how to choose sizing and adjustments for the fit you prefer.
Intended Fit vs. Preferred Fit
Understand a pattern's intended fit and how to choose sizing and adjustments for the fit you prefer.
P4P University- Pants and Their Wrinkles
Learn to read wrinkles and pull lines in pants and identify adjustments that can improve the fit.
P4P University- Pants and Their Wrinkles
Learn to read wrinkles and pull lines in pants and identify adjustments that can improve the fit.
P4P Maternity Wear: Hack & Tips
Explore P4P patterns for maternity wear and learn a simple alteration to add room for a bump in knit tops, dresses and swimwear.
P4P Maternity Wear: Hack & Tips
Explore P4P patterns for maternity wear and learn a simple alteration to add room for a bump in knit tops, dresses and swimwear.
Understanding Ease in Sewing Patterns
Understand sewing ease, the space between body and garment, and how it affects the intended fit of a sewing pattern.
Understanding Ease in Sewing Patterns
Understand sewing ease, the space between body and garment, and how it affects the intended fit of a sewing pattern.
Free Printable Sewing Measurement Charts
Keep your family’s sewing measurements organized with P4P’s printable charts, plus a guide to taking accurate body measurements.
Free Printable Sewing Measurement Charts
Keep your family’s sewing measurements organized with P4P’s printable charts, plus a guide to taking accurate body measurements.
Sleeves and Their Wrinkles
Explore a common cause of underarm sleeve wrinkles and learn how sleeve shape relates to the fit of a sewn garment.
Sleeves and Their Wrinkles
Explore a common cause of underarm sleeve wrinkles and learn how sleeve shape relates to the fit of a sewn garment.
How to Raise or Lower a Neckline
Learn how to raise or lower a neckline on a sewing pattern, using the Sweet Tee as an illustrated example.
How to Raise or Lower a Neckline
Learn how to raise or lower a neckline on a sewing pattern, using the Sweet Tee as an illustrated example.
Pivot-and-Slide Full Bust Adjustment for Knit Tops
Explore the pivot-and-slide method for a full bust adjustment on knit tops, with illustrated P4P pattern-fitting guidance.
Pivot-and-Slide Full Bust Adjustment for Knit Tops
Explore the pivot-and-slide method for a full bust adjustment on knit tops, with illustrated P4P pattern-fitting guidance.
How to Blend Between Sewing Pattern Sizes
Learn how to blend sewing pattern sizes when your bust, waist and hip measurements fall in different sizes, using P4P’s illustrated examples.
How to Blend Between Sewing Pattern Sizes
Learn how to blend sewing pattern sizes when your bust, waist and hip measurements fall in different sizes, using P4P’s illustrated examples.
How Fabric Choice Changes the Fit of a Sewing P...
Compare how drape, thickness and stretch affect a finished garment, with examples to help you choose fabric for your next sewing project.
How Fabric Choice Changes the Fit of a Sewing P...
Compare how drape, thickness and stretch affect a finished garment, with examples to help you choose fabric for your next sewing project.
How to Measure Yourself for Sewing Patterns
Learn where to measure your bust, waist, hips and more, with photos and practical tips for choosing your sewing pattern size.
How to Measure Yourself for Sewing Patterns
Learn where to measure your bust, waist, hips and more, with photos and practical tips for choosing your sewing pattern size.