Table of Contents

These notes supplement the information found in How to Make Sewing Patterns and How to Make Custom-Fit Bras & Lingerie. They are organized under general topics with some Notes shown under more than one topic.

Updates to the book How to Make Sewing Patterns

Using Gingham & the Woman's Front Sloper

Adjusting the Sleevecap & Armscye

Pants Fitting Issues

DIY Fitting

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Bra Slopers & Variations

Bra Issues

Acquiring Underwires for Bras and Corsets

The Concept of the Bust Sling Bra

Nursing Bras: A Bust Sling Bra Variation

Cheryl Wang's Bust Sling Bra

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Lower Torso Slopers (aka Skirts)

Sway Back Postures

Custom-Fit Contoured Waistbands

Creating a Pattern for an Elliptical Skirt

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Pants Slopers & Jumpsuits

Pants Fitting Issues

Sway Back Postures

Jumpsuits, Onesies, & Overalls

Corset Jeans

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Sleeve Slopers

Adjusting the Sleevecap & Armscye

The Reason for Sleevecap Ease

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Swimsuits

Swimsuit and Lingerie Edge Finishes

Heat Sink Cord Finishing

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Sewing Basics

Decorative Center Front Openings

Swimsuit and Lingerie Edge Finishes

Sewing a Rolled Hem

Cutting Synthetic Fabric with a Hot Knife

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Free Hat and Cap Patterns and Sewing Instructions

Chemo Cap Patterns and Instructions

Red Hat Pattern and Instructions

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Creating Costumes

Quorra's Costume from Disney's TRON: Legacy

A Pixie Halloween Costume

Minnie Van Costume

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Historic Patterns

Classic Patternmaking Instructions for Jodhpurs

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