Learn to Sew - Shoulder Fit Adjustments for Sewing

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Do you struggle with fitting and alterations? In this video, Jo shows you a range of shoulder fit adjustments for fitting your own clothes, including a practical tutorial for amending sloping, square, narrow, and broad shoulder alterations. The shoulder sizing can change the overall fit of a garment so it’s essential to pay attention to your shape to get the most from your sewing. Once you have cracked fitting patterns for your measurements you can make every garment fit like a glove!

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Music: The Nerve