THE MODERN FIT PATTERN… FIRST SINCE 1983

M7279 Sheath Fit Pattern with the Palmer/Pletsch Tissue Fitting Method We are so excited about the launch of our new McCall's fit pattern. It's been 22 years since the last one came out. This new one reflects how we are fitting and sewing NOW! This pattern not only has updated fitting information in the ...

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THE PALMER/PLETSCH TISSUE FITTING METHOD ON CREATIVE LIVE!

BREAKING NEWS! Marta and I just filmed a 3-day fit workshop in Seattle for www.CreativeLive.com. It was so fun for us to do our swan song together and show all of our latest fit and alteration techniques. We also promoted our teachers during the workshop as there is nothing better than a hands-on ...

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SHEER GENIUS

Using Perfect Fuse Sheer I was able to manipulate a sheer silk gingham into a wearable skirt (without lining!) from my McCall's skirt and top pattern - M7166. I haven't sewn with a lightweight silk in a long time, not to mention a sheer, NOT to mention GATHERS. Below are the techniques I used in ...

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