Men's Pants - We have a new Video Lesson series!

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Many of you have asked for the actual video directions for developing and drawing the Men's Pants pattern.  The good news is they're now available.  In these video lessons, you'll see lot of great close-ups which totally remove the guesswork when drawing both the men's pants back and front patterns.

These lessons are free for you if you already own the Men's Pants Instructional Package.  Those of you who bought this item individually or had it included with a Men's Combo or Works Combo, will have access to these video lessons totally free.  Simply contact your SFD distributor (see links below), provide proof of purchase or approximate date of purchase (so that we can cross-reference our files and your order), OR a photo of your Men's envelope, and the 100% Discount Code will be sent to you.

These lessons are now housed in our streaming video site: www.SewFitAcademyOnline.com.

To draw the men's pants pattern, you'll require both the ladies' Pants Kit and the Men's Pants Instructional Package.  If you already own the Men's Pants Package, contact your distributor to receive the 100% Discount Code giving you totally free access to these new video lessons. 

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Don't let yourself get 'fit to be tied!'  Eliminate any frustration.  Just follow along with these new video lessons on drawing the men's pants.  If you already own the Men's Pants Package, contact your distributor to receive the 100% Discount Code giving your totally free access to these new video lessons.  Please provide proof of purchase or approximate date of purchase.

Your SFD Distributors:

USA: Contact: Glenda Sparling - info@surefitdesigns.com

South Africa - Contact: Elsabe Hurn - elsabe@surefitdesigns.co.za

UK/Ireland/EU - Contact: Judith Johnson - info@surefitdesigns.co.uk

Canada - Contact: Anna Espindola - anna@surefitdesigns.ca

Australia/NZ - Contact: Martha Schuster - martha@surefitdesigns.com.au

Enjoy!
Glenda the Good Stitch!

 

What's in the Discounted Men's Combo Package Options?

www.surefitdesigns.blogspot.comWe don't want to forget the men in our lives.  Sure-Fit Designs has just the right Combo combination for your and his sewing needs.

Dress your men from the bottom half down with the Men's Pants Combo Package.  If you'd like to include the top half as well, the Men's Outfit Combo will fill the bill when you add in the SFD Shirt Kit, Designer's Companion and the SFD Travel Shirt - a downloadable Fashion Leaflet.

Watch the short video above to see the items and Combo packages explained.  (You will need to watch this video from your computer, not your email inbox.)

Happy Fitting & Sewing!

Sew...What's New?

Introducing the 2015 Face-Lift!

Many of you have asked what's new in 2015 editions of the Sure-Fit Designs Kits.  First, please rest assured, that with the exception of the Shirt Kit Master Patterns, all of your other Master Patterns in the Dress, Pants and Children's Kits have NOT changed.  They are still the same great-fitting patterns we've offered you over the years.

So let's take a look at what is different.  First, we've gone to a full-color envelop for packaging all the Kits.
DRESS KIT

The Dress Kit Instruction book is now the 6th edition.  Within this instruction book, all of the technical art, that is how to draw off these master patterns to create your body blueprint, has all been updated for even greater clarity.  One new fashion design instruction for the 'S'-curved neckline blouse was added.  Due to expanded technical illustrations and the new design, the book went from 52 to 56 pages.

The Master Patterns and Dress Kit templates have NOT changed.

If you want to purchase just the 6th edition Dress Kit Instruction book, please click here.




PANTS KIT

The Pants Kit Instruction book is now the 5th edition.  Within this instruction book, all of the technical art, that is how to draw off these master patterns to create your body blueprint, has all been updated for even greater clarity.

The Pants Master Patterns have NOT changed.

If you want to purchase just the 5th edition Pants Kit Instruction book, please click here.






SHIRT KIT

The entire 5th edition Shirt Kit has changed substantially.  The Master Patterns are totally updated - meaning they no longer have seam allowances on them.  They are now consistent with all the other SFD Master Patterns, where once you have drawn your body blueprint pattern, you will now ADD the 5/8" (1.6 cm) allowance.  The Shirt Kit accessory pieces now include a flat collar and woman's cuff along with all the other collar and pocket shapes.  The instruction book, by necessity, has all new technical drawings showing exactly how to draw these new master patterns.  All the fashion art has been totally updated and offers new designing suggestions.  The book has gone from 20 to 28 pages.

If you want to purchase the 5th edition Shirt Kit, please click here.

CHILDREN'S KIT

The Children's Kit Instruction book is now the 5th edition.  Within this instruction book, all of the technical art, that is how to draw off these master patterns to create your body blueprint, has all been updated for even greater clarity.  All of the fashion art has changed and been updated.  There are a lot of fun, new ideas for sewing children's clothing.  The book has gone from 32 to 36 pages.

The Children's Master Patterns have NOT changed.

If you want to purchase just the 5th edition Children's Kit Instruction book, please click here.




MEN'S PANTS INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE

The Men's Pants Instructional package is now the 5th edition.  Within this instruction book, all of the technical art, that is how to draw off these master patterns to create your body blueprint, has all been updated for even greater clarity.  The fashion art has changed and been updated.  The Men's Pants instructions have always utilized the ladies' Pants Kit Master Patterns as the basis for drawing the men's pants.  Nothing has changed in that regard.

If you want to purchase the 5th edition Men's Pants Instructional Package, please click here.




HOW-TO DVD

Finally, the Sure-Fit Designs introductory DVD has been updated.   This DVD offers the basics for getting started wth the Sure-Fit Designs system of pattern fitting and designing.
It consists of 2 DVD's and offers 3hr 45min of clear, concise instruction for drawing the Dress, Pants, Shirt and now includes drawing off all patterns in the Children's Kit.  Additionally you'll see how to measure for the man's pants as well as a discussion on drawing the pattern.  If you want to purchase just the new How-To DVD, please click here.

Limited Time 'Bundle' Special
If you are interested in updating your SFD kits/supplies, we're offering a Limited Time Special for all of the above items.  Receive a 15% discount when each of the above are ordered in a 'Bundle'.  Please Click Here.

Let's take a look at some of the new design ideas and fashion art in both the Children's and Shirt Kit.

(Sorry the art isn't all laid out evenly.  I have a dickens of a time with blogger getting things positioned where I'd like them to be.)

I hope you all will enjoy the new SFD look and instruction books.

As always, I thank you for your ongoing support.
Kindly,
Glenda...the Good Stitch! 

Our Not-so Neglected Men!

Most women sew for themselves...and we love it!  But one of my Fit & Sew Retreat students took upon herself the task of sewing jeans for her husband.  Kathleen initially sewed him a 'muslin' test.  Dan is a slender man with a bit of a flat butt, but Kathleen did a fabulous job of reducing fullness in the back for his unique shape.

Then she went on to design and sew his first 'home-made jeans'.  And all I can say is, 'Wow, Wow, Wow!'  Here are the photos of the front, back and side views.

Yes, the fit is great for Dan's build and posture, but wait till you see the expert stitchery up close!

They took some time to do, of course, but this kind of attention to detail requires time, care and love of her craft.  Not a thread or stitch out of place!  Kathleen deserves to be proud (and congratulated) and so does he.

This was all done with the Men's Instructional Package with the Leaflet inside on designing men's jeans.

And you should see the machine Kathleen sews on...yes, it's an (old) Singer.

Just goes to show ya' that you don't need a top-of-the-line machine with fancy stitches to do precision work.
What can I say, but Wow, Wow, Wow!!