Curated — #NealeJumpsuit

It was great to hear from lots of you this week with your fitting questions/struggles. A few people have asked about how to transfer your markings from the toile to the pattern. So I've made a few videos to give you a visual!  NOTE: It's worth saying that there are tutorials on how to make most jumpsuit adjustments in the fit kit, so check those first, as they may give a more specific explanation on taking the toile and making the adjustments. How to mark the toile (before taking it off): Measuring your toile adjustments: How to transfer toile markings...

I recorded my toile fitting to show how I fit on myself using the fitting checklist (which you can find on pg 13 of the fit kit!) First of all I made sure I had all the equipment I needed for fitting. A full-length mirror, notebook, pen, pins, seam ripper/snips and marker. (And a cup of tea!) You can also refer to each adjustment in the fit kit to get more details on what to look for on the toile and how to make the adjustments. In my next article, I will explain how to transfer the markings onto the...

I've been measuring and getting my pattern ready for my toile this week and I filmed a quick video about how to use the finished garment measurements when you're picking your size. This is really helpful if you're in-between sizes, unsure how much ease is in the pattern or you want to double-check before you get started. "A great tip is to use a tape measure and place it around your body to get a feel for how it will fit. (Remember to place yourself in the centre of the tape measure rather than pulling it forward or back.) This...

Here are some videos of how I checked the length of the pattern and then the length's on my body. There are full instructions on pg 9/10 of the fit kit! After measuring the pattern then I measured my body. I recorded the measurements and adjusted the pattern by adding in some shorten/lengthen lines. There are full instructions on how to lengthen/shorten a pattern on pg 28 of the fit kit. Alys