Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this video take you through the process of fitting the Solina top pattern from the Named Clothing "Breaking the Pattern" book, from choosing the right size, making a toile, adjusting my pattern pieces through to the final garment.
More of me:
Instagram link: instagram.com/lizzie_.b
Instagram hande: @lizzie_.b
Blog: lizziebblog.com
Amazon storefront: amazon.co.uk/shop/lizzieb
Links mentioned:
- Named Breaking the Pattern book: namedclothing.com/products/breaking-the-pattern
- Sorrento viscose crepe in bottle green from Fabric Godmother: fabricgodmother.co.uk/sorrento-viscose-crepe-french-navy
- Bodice Fitting Masterclass with Elisalex at the New Craft House: thenewcrafthouse.com/products/bodice-masterclass-with-by-hand-london
- By Hand London Bodice Fitting Companion: byhandlondon.com/products/the-bodice-fitting-companion-pdf-ebook
- 30m roll of calico from Sew Essential: sewessential.co.uk/calico-unbleached-164cm-wide-x-10m-roll
Fitting Notes:
- Dressmakers B cup = full bust is 2” larger than high bust
- For patterns drafted to a dressmakers B cup:
- Full bust minus 2” = high bust
- If your full bust measurement is more than 2” larger than your high bust, you are likely to need to do a full bust adjustment (FBA).
- If your full bust measurement is less than 2” larger than your high bust, you are likely to need to do a small bust adjustment (SBA).
In this video take you through the process of fitting the Solina top pattern from the Named Clothing "Breaking the Pattern" book, from choosing the right size, making a toile, adjusting my pattern pieces through to the final garment.
More of me:
Instagram link: instagram.com/lizzie_.b
Instagram hande: @lizzie_.b
Blog: lizziebblog.com
Amazon storefront: amazon.co.uk/shop/lizzieb
Links mentioned:
- Named Breaking the Pattern book: namedclothing.com/products/breaking-the-pattern
- Sorrento viscose crepe in bottle green from Fabric Godmother: fabricgodmother.co.uk/sorrento-viscose-crepe-french-navy
- Bodice Fitting Masterclass with Elisalex at the New Craft House: thenewcrafthouse.com/products/bodice-masterclass-with-by-hand-london
- By Hand London Bodice Fitting Companion: byhandlondon.com/products/the-bodice-fitting-companion-pdf-ebook
- 30m roll of calico from Sew Essential: sewessential.co.uk/calico-unbleached-164cm-wide-x-10m-roll
Fitting Notes:
- Dressmakers B cup = full bust is 2” larger than high bust
- For patterns drafted to a dressmakers B cup:
- Full bust minus 2” = high bust
- If your full bust measurement is more than 2” larger than your high bust, you are likely to need to do a full bust adjustment (FBA).
- If your full bust measurement is less than 2” larger than your high bust, you are likely to need to do a small bust adjustment (SBA).
