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Making a test garment before cutting into your beautiful fabric might feel like an excessive extra step when you're itching to start sewing. But for fitted clothing or patterns you’re unfamiliar with, making a toile can be the difference between a garment that fits perfectly and one that sits unworn in your wardrobe. This guide will show you when making...

Making the Ramona skirt sewing pattern and looking for some tips on how to get a great fit? Well, you're in exactly the right place. In this blog post, we're going to go through some of the most common fitting adjustments you might need for making a gorgeous, fitted skirt. Ramona is pretty easy to fit, thanks to its four waist...

Are you planning to make the Cece joggers or shorts and have some questions on fitting? Then look no further as this post is for you! Cece is available in printed and PDF formats, in sizes UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34 / 84-155cm (33-61in) hip. I'm happy to report that the Cece joggers and shorts...

Got your Arielle sewing pattern? Chosen your fabric? Let’s talk about how to sew a skirt that fits you. The good news is that Arielle is an easy style to fit – the skirt has only three main pieces, and is shaped with darts that are simple to adjust. The skirt is designed without a separate waistband to give a...

Getting a great fit is one of the most empowering parts of sewing your own clothes. In this post, we’ll walk through how to choose your size and approach fitting for the Frida shirt sewing pattern, so you can sew with confidence from the very start. In this post, we’ll cover: How the Frida shirt is intended to fit Whether you...

Do you like the idea of making trousers or pants, but feel a little nervous about the prospect of fitting them? Well, fear not, as help is here! This blog post will cover the most common fitting adjustments you may need to make when sewing trousers.Now, before we go any further, please shake off any ideas you may have about...

Making the Alexa jumpsuit or playsuit and want some extra tips on how to get a good fit? Well, look no further. This blog post is going to cover some of the most common fitting adjustments you might want to make to this sewing pattern.Please don't feel like you need to do many of these adjustments, or even any at...

Making the Romy top or dress and want a friendly, extra helping hand with fitting and choosing your size? It's Nikki here, Product Manager at Tilly and the Buttons, and I'm here to talk through the main things you need to know about fitting one of our newest sewing patterns.Romy is relatively simple to fit, as it has a modern,...

If you're making the Jessa trousers and shorts and want some guidance with fitting, then today is your lucky day. It's Nikki here, Product Manager at Tilly Towers, and I'm here to help with some handy tips on sizing and fitting.Jessa is one of our two latest sewing patterns - the other being the gorgeous Romy top and dress. We covered...

Making the Rosa shirt or dress sewing pattern? Vanessa here to take you through fitting your handmade creation to your unique figure. One of the wonderful things about making your own clothes is that you can get them to fit your shape much better than most shop clothing. You can add or remove length where you need it, take the...

Making the Indigo smock and want some tips on how to get a great fit? The good news is that Indigo is relatively easy to fit thanks to the loose-fitting smock style. It does have a fitted bodice though, so you may want to make some tweaks to the pattern to create a bespoke-fitting garment especially for you.It's Nikki here,...

Have you looked inside a bra lately? Like, properly looked? Not in a rude way, I mean, have you looked at how it's constructed? I've been doing a lot of that recently, as I'm taking a bra-making course this term at Morley College. The course follows a section from the book Bare Essentials: Bras - Construction and Pattern Drafting for Lingerie...