Dec 17, 2018

Wearing Ease in the Shirt Pattern

Wearing Ease in the Shirt pattern
How do you know how much wearing ease is provided in the Sure-Fit Designs Shirt Kit?

Let me explain 'ease'.  Ease is the amount of extra space a pattern has that is above and beyond your actual measurements.  Wearing ease is generally considered the minimum amount required for general comfort room.  Whereas design ease is usually added above and beyond wearing ease to change the silhouette of the basic design.

Previously I posted ease-explanation videos for the Dress and Pants patterns.  You can access this information through this link: http://surefitdesigns.blogspot.com/2018/11/ease-into-excellent-fit.html.

the Sure-Fit Designs Shirt Kit





Today the focus is on the Shirt Kit - seeing the easy process to determine how much ease your finished shirt pattern will have.




You may not be able to click the video link in your email display that is direct link to the video - therefore to watch it in YouTube, please use this link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RErb07hXwqc

For those of you interested in beginning your fitting and sewing journey with the Sure-Fit Designs Shirt Kit, you might want to begin with the Mini Shirt Kit Combo.


 Remember the Shirt Kit is our Uni-sex kit that sews shirts and casual jackets for both women and men.  The discounted Mini Shirt Kit Combo includes:
**the Shirt Kit
**the Designing Stylus
**the introductory How-To DVD
 Mini Shirt Kit Combo.



Happy Fitting & Sewing,
Glenda...the Good Stitch!

Dec 13, 2018

1-on-1 Fit & Sew Day with Glenda the Good Stitch

https://surefitdesigns.com/pages/1-on-1

Would you like to have private assistance and tutoring for your individual fit issues?

Glenda the Good Stitch is now offering 1-on-1 Fit & Sew Days to meet your individual needs. 



Join Glenda the Good Stitch of Sure-Fit Designs in her private sewing studio in Eugene OR for a 1-on-1 fitting and sewing experience.  You choose your date, you choose your topic.  Get your fitting issues solved.  

For more information, please Click Here.

Hope to meet you soon!

Glenda the Good Stitch


Dec 6, 2018

Holiday Extravaganza - Free Shipping at Sure-Fit Designs

 
Merry Christmas everyone...in the form of FREE shipping for 3 days only!  It's our Holiday Extravaganza that you've been waiting for. 


Have you been waiting for a discount? Just in time for Christmas presents, so take advantage of our Free Shipping - December 7, 8 & 9, 2018.
In the USA, a minimum purchase of $49.95 is required which will get you the versatile Dress Kit.  Or you can combine items to meet the minimum purchase requirement.
Then at checkout, use Discount Code FREE SHIPPING18
 
The following Sure-Fit Designs distributors are participating, though each of them have different conditions to received either free or discounted shipping.
 
In the UK/Ireland/EU - contact Judith Johnson - www.surefitdesigns.co.uk
In Canada - contact Anna Espindola - www.surefitdesigns.ca
In Australia/NZ - contact Martha Schuster - www.surefitdesigns.com.au
 
(PS - For our international customers not serviced by our distributors listed above, feel free to order from the USA site - www.surefitdesigns.com.  You will receive a saving of 50% off of normal ship/postage rates.  (This is no coupon code to enter as the shipping/postage fees have already been reduced by 50%)
 
 
We'll definitely get your order shipped to you in time for Christmas.

Happy Fitting & Sewing
Glenda the Good Stitch
 

Dec 4, 2018

Know your Resources from Sure-Fit Designs

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We love making new videos for your continued education and learning experiences with Sure-Fit Designs.

The 2 latest ones are just perfect for our new members wondering where to start with the Sure-Fit Designs fitting and sewing system.  First I address the multitude of resources that Sure-Fit Designs offers to help you on your way to successful fitting of your body shape - titled Sloper and Blueprints from Sure-Fit Designs.

Since the videos may not open up from the actual video link provided below, I'll also give the direct link to the YouTube video for your viewing convenience.

Click here if you can't view the video directly below -
https://youtu.be/WoYWdiwVcms


In this next video I discuss moving beyond your bodice blueprint with the analysis of a few blouse examples to examine the design lines showing you how easy it is to go beyond your sloper - bodice blueprint - to create a few simple, attractive garments that you'd be proud to wear.  This video is titled - Designing with the Dress Kit Sloper - Blouse Examples.

 Click here if you can't view the video directly below -
https://youtu.be/wRHrdst6fVM


We're on a roll!  We're replacing some of the very old videos along with adding new ones to the Learning Center for your benefit and experience (https://www.sfdlearningcenter.com/Video_Library.html).  We currently have over 200+ free educational videos (on YouTube and in the SFD Learning Center), however, if you have suggestions for new topics, we are always open to suggestions and your input...in fact we love receiving your suggestions.  Please send requests directly to Glenda the Good Stitch at info@surefitdesigns.com.

Happy Fitting & Sewing,
Glenda the Good Stitch

 

Nov 20, 2018

Ease into Excellent Fit

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It's all about ease! Take a moment to watch these 2 new free videos from Glenda the Good Stitch and Sure-Fit Designs. You'll understand the difference between wearing ease and design ease and how this affects the final fit and comfort of your garments.

The first video focuses on bodice and skirt ease. You most likely will not be able to see these videos directly from this blog, therefore I've provided the YouTube link for both of them.



This second video focuses on pants wearing vs. design ease and how to measure and establish the amount of ease the Sure-Fit Designs Pants pattern offers.



Perhaps you'd like to begin with either the Mini Dress Kit Combo or Mini Pants Kit Combo - both offer discounted savings.


If you're having fit issues on the top half of your body, the Mini Dress Kit Combo is an excellent starting point.
This discounted Combo includes:
**Dress Kit
**Designing Stylus
**How-To DVD

Mini Dress Kit Combo » Mini Dress Kit Combo




If you're having fit issues on the bottom half of your body, the Mini Pants Kit Combo is an excellent starting point.
This discounted Combo includes:
**Pants Kit
**Designing Stylus
**How-To DVD

   Mini Pants Kit Combo » Mini Pants Kit Combo