Fitting Fashion Knits the Palmer/Pletsch Way
Pati Palmer & Melissa Watson
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- In-depth Instruction; over 108 mins
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- Access to class Q&A
Fitting Knit Fabrics
10:57
The Palmer/Pletsch method can help you get a great fit. Meet Palmer/Pletsch founder Pati Palmer and her daughter, fashion designer Melissa Watson, then review fit considerations for different types of knits as you choose fabric for your next sewing project.
Tissue-Fitting Essentials
10:28
Melissa explains the Palmer/Pletsch method and how you can add key adjustment lines to any pattern. Learn how to choose the correct pattern size and prepare your tissue pieces for fitting by marking seam lines and reinforcing with tape.
Fitting a Basic Tee
38:31
Melissa tests a basic T-shirt pattern on Pati and shows how to mark needed adjustments. You'll learn how to alter pattern pieces to modify armholes, bust, side seams and more. A second tissue fitting helps you further refine the pattern. A fabric fitting helps you check overall balance.
Fitting a Wrap Top
22:37
Tackle the unique challenges of a wrap-front top or dress with Melissa's guidance and Pati's tips. You'll learn how to offset the center front and position the collar, shoulders and armhole for a smoothly draped and flattering fit.
Fitting Knit Pants
24:47
You can tissue-fit knit pants yourself with a full-length mirror. Melissa helps you choose a size and tissue-fit to adjust the inseam and get perfect dart placement to match your curves. You'll also learn how to adjust for leg width, full tummy or flat rear. Finish with Pati's tips for less stable knits, too!
Create the perfect templates for flattering garments by learning how to adjust your patterns for knit fabrics! Fashion designer Melissa Watson and sewing fit expert Pati Palmer begin by reviewing different knit fabrics, from ponte and jersey to novelty knits. Then, get tips for perfectly pairing your yardage with a pattern. Once you’ve taken your measurements, Melissa and Pati will teach you the Palmer/Pletsch tissue-fitting method! Use this technique to alter a basic T-shirt, wrap top and no-side-seam pants without creating muslin after muslin. See how to make adjustments for armholes, bust and side seams on your T-shirt pattern. Next, modify your wrap top’s neckline and front pieces to ensure a flattering fit. Move on to your knit pants, and learn how to modify the inseam and darts to match your curves. Finish class with Pati’s expert tips for working with less-stable knits.
Pati Palmer & Melissa Watson
Pati Palmer is a pattern designer and sewing instructor with more than 37 years of experience. She has designed more than 200 patterns for The McCall Pattern Company, and she's the author of 10 sewing books. Pati taught sewing seminars throughout North America and Australia for 15 years before establishing the Palmer/Pletsch International School of Sewing in Portland, Oregon. Melissa Watson is Pati's daughter, so it's no surprise that her love of fashion and sewing can be traced all the way back to childhood. Melissa designed a line of print fabrics for Springs Creative and co-designed the DIY Line for McCall's. Soon after that, she began designing for the Palmer/Pletsch line at McCall's creating patterns that appeal to the next generation of sewers.
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