Sew Colette: Fitting the Licorice Dress

It's hard to believe that we are on our fifth project for Sew Colette!  The time has flown by and I have been enjoying myself so much.  Below are a series of links, complied by the lovely Erin, to help you get the ideal fit for your Licorice:

How to take your measurements

Using metal washers

Shoulder adjustment

Small and full bust adjustment

Bust dart alterations

How to sew a French seam

How to cut slippery fabrics

How to make bias tape

Continuous bias tape tutorial

Tips and tricks on cutting and sewing with slippery fabrics

Sewing a centered zipper

Swayback adjustment

Adding a sleeve

Invisible zippers

 

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Have questions? Please feel free to post here, in Erin's blog, or in the sew-along Flickr group.

We're here to help!