Garment Fitting Courses and Certifications

Fitting Solo: From Measurements to Muslin

5 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Find your fit without a partner! Sewing instructor Linda Lee teaches you how to take your own measurements and make basic pattern adjustments for the best-fitting garments.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 2 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Custom Fitting: Waist & Hips

Master flat pattern adjustments for skirts and pants that make you look and feel your best. Cater to any figure variation with custom fitting for the...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Custom Fitting: Back, Neck & Shoulders

Learn to adjust any garment to match the curves and lines of your torso with this custom fitting class!

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Pant Fitting Techniques

In this comprehensive pattern alteration class, Sandra Betzina teaches pro secrets to conquer common pant fitting issues. Note: Pattern not included.

• Craftsy
• 4 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Knit Lab: Fit Your Knits

Knitwear designer Stefanie Japel teaches you how to knit a sweater with adjustments to the bust, waist and hips to perfectly fit any body type.

• Craftsy
• 6 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Fitting Solo: From Measurements to Muslin

Find your fit without a partner! Learn how to take your own measurements, make basic pattern adjustments and create fitting muslins for...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Wear What You Knit: Perfect Sweater Fit & Style

Make sure all your sweaters fit perfectly and flatter your body type! Choose great patterns and make them truly yours by adjusting the shape, features and sizing.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Plus-Size Pant Fitting

Personalize any pant pattern to complement your plus-size figure! Learn to make custom adjustments for your hips, thighs, tummy, seat, waist and more.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Easy Fitting the Palmer/Pletsch Way: Pants

Learn a quick, simple system for fitting pants patterns to complement your body beautifully. Note: Pattern not included.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Easy Fitting the Palmer/Pletsch Way: Shirts & Tops

Make misfit shirts and tops a thing of the past. Learn simple tissue-fitting techniques and swiftly adjust patterns to complement your figure...

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Fitting Essentials: Customize Your Dress Form

Make fitting, designing and altering garments easier and more effective. Customize any dress form to replicate your body perfectly.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

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Drafting and Fitting Victorian Corset Mockups on an Asymmetrical Figure - Part 1

Learn to draft and fit Victorian corset mockups for asymmetrical figures, exploring historical patterns, modern drafting techniques, and practical solutions for achieving authentic period silhouettes.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fast-Track Fitting

Designer Joi Mahon shows how to measure yourself and alter a pattern before you sew a stitch. Save time and fabric by getting your fitting done first...

• Craftsy
• 3 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Sew the Perfect Fit

Fit specialist Lynda Maynard works with three real women and shows you how to customize any pattern to your unique shape. Note: Pattern not included.

• Craftsy
• 4 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

The Couture Dress

From creating a muslin to adjusting fit and hand-stitching hems, couturier Susan Khalje guides you step-by-step through couture sewing techniques...

• Craftsy
• 7 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00