We’re in the final stretch of Shifting and we want to make sure you have everything you need to get across the line, or to take even one small step forward if you’re still finding your footing.
This week we’re sharing a handful of tutorials from the In the Folds archive that feel especially relevant to what this experiment is about. Making clothes that respond to where you are, rather than asking your body to meet them halfway.
If you received our newsletter a few weeks ago, you’ll have already seen the elastic waist back pants tutorial. If you missed it, it’s worth a read. It’s a simple pattern adjustment that can genuinely transform how a garment feels to wear day to day, and it’s a great example of the kind of small shift that makes a big difference. I’ve just finished a pair of Tessuti Alba pants which include the elastic back in the pattern, and they’re already in heavy rotation.
If your body has changed between sizes and you’re not sure how to adjust a pattern to suit where you are now, this grading tutorial is a helpful place to start.
If you carry more volume through the tummy and want to build that into a pattern from the start rather than fighting fit every time, the full tummy adjustment tutorial walks you through it step by step.
👉 How to do a full tummy adjustment
If pants are your focus this experiment, these two are worth bookmarking. The first covers fitting through the thigh and seat, the second looks at adjusting crotch length, both common areas where fit can shift over time.
👉 Full thigh adjustment for a better fitting seat
👉 How to alter pants crotch length
👉 How to make a flat butt adjustment
If you want to rethink the shape of a pattern you already own rather than starting from scratch, this wide leg pants tutorial is a good example of how to use a toile to work out exactly what you need before committing to your good fabric.
👉 How to slim down a wide leg pant
If you’re working on a top or dress, these two adjustments come up again and again and are worth knowing. The full bust adjustment is one of our most visited tutorials for good reason. And if you find that garments tend to pull forward across the shoulders or the neckline gaps at the back, the forward shoulder adjustment is the fix you’ve been looking for.
👉 How to do a full bust adjustment
👉 How to do a forward shoulder adjustment
We have a huge backlog of tutorials on our blog, but if there’s something else you’re working on, submit your question here or ask for help in the community group here.
These are such great resources, thank you for sharing!