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 Shirt Pattern Fits Explained — illustrated P4P sewing guide

P4P Shirt Pattern Fits Explained

Compare the intended fit of P4P shirt patterns and understand their different silhouettes before choosing your next project.

P4P Shirt Pattern Fits Explained

Compare the intended fit of P4P shirt patterns and understand their different silhouettes before choosing your next project.

How to Combine Youth Pattern Sizes for a Better Fit — illustrated P4P sewing guide

How to Combine Youth Pattern Sizes for a Better...

Learn how to combine youth sewing pattern sizes for different height and width measurements, adjusting more than just the hem.

How to Combine Youth Pattern Sizes for a Better...

Learn how to combine youth sewing pattern sizes for different height and width measurements, adjusting more than just the hem.

Petite and Tall Fitting guide with sewing tools and measuring tape

How to Adjust Sewing Patterns for Petite and Ta...

Learn how to add or remove length from adult sewing patterns, with illustrated examples and tips for distributing adjustments through the garment.

How to Adjust Sewing Patterns for Petite and Ta...

Learn how to add or remove length from adult sewing patterns, with illustrated examples and tips for distributing adjustments through the garment.

How to do a Full Booty Adjustment

How to do a Full Booty Adjustment

Learn how to adjust pants pattern pieces for a fuller seat, with illustrated examples of adding the room you need.

How to do a Full Booty Adjustment

Learn how to adjust pants pattern pieces for a fuller seat, with illustrated examples of adding the room you need.