The Perfect Fit, Figure Flattery, & Other Delusions // Drafting Dangerous vol. 4 @TheClosetHistorian
The Perfect Fit, Figure Flattery, & Other Delusions // Drafting Dangerous vol. 4  @TheClosetHistorian
Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Stuck preserving through the fitting process or getting bogged down in other related anxieties? I've got a few extra thoughts on the *process* today here on Drafting Dangerous. Next time we push on to the skirt draft! Though I may have a few other projects to show you before then. I do have an earlier version of the skirt drafting process if you just can't wait...

youtube.com/watch?v=yMvSQt2wLo8&t=167s

Additional Sleeve Resources:
Sleeve cap ease is bogus: fashion-incubator.com/sleeve_cap_ease_is_bogus
Sleeve Adjustments: youtube.com/watch?v=1_qrPSRPQ1Q
Better Mobility: youtube.com/watch?v=GqFiVww0p84
Threads Magazine on sleeves: threadsmagazine.com/project-guides/fit-and-sew-tops/a-new-way-to-fit-sleeves
The vintage sway back adjustment: pinterest.com/pin/460563499413582117

Bodice Fit Resources: theshapesoffabric.com/2021/01/04/fitting-bodice-pattern-the-most-common-issues
Solving fit issues: wildginger.com/pdffiles/pmfittingguide.pdf
Advice from it's-sew-easy: youtube.com/watch?v=V4Yq6xwOhPs
Curvy Sewing Collective : curvysewingcollective.com/category/fitting

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