Why is it I can fit my customers but really, really struggle to fit myself? Is it because I can't see, hold, pin and measure myself? is it because I just don't know
why or
where it doesn't fit? is it pulling across the back because the armholes are too tight, too low, or not high enought? No wonder it's a complete struggle!
On Friday I hope to de mystify some of these niggles as I am attending another Gill Arnold class "Foundations to Fit" on Saturday. It's a day class aimed at blouses / jackets and covers the basic principals of fit. I get how to alter for a FBA or SBA, I get how to alter sleeves for my
buxom larger upper arms - I just need a hand getting it right for me. It's one of the reasons I've been reluctant to put the Speed Tailoring class into practice because I'm always dissatisfied with the final fit.
To celebrate I'm giving away a copy of by favorite books "Fast Fit" by Sandra Betzina - or aunty Sandy in my house, because I always turn to her! During my sort out I noticed that I had two copies. So if you'd like my spare copy, drop me a line before midnight on Saturday 12th November; tell me about your fit issues and how you overcame them - I might learn something! The Giveaway is open to all.
Also on a happy note, I bought this book at a sale a couple of weeks ago and was inspired to do some sewing yesterday - can't tell you what because they are Christmas presents. It's a really great book, nothing particularly new or exciting, cushions, door stops, wash bags and pinnies etc but it's beautifully written and photographed and of course, full of wonderful Liberty prints. I'd say buy this book!
Enjoy the remainder of your evening and look forward to hearing from you with your fit tips!
PS still no resolution to the fabric delivery issues, fingers crossed it will be sorted out tomorrow....
