SURE-FIT DESIGNS™ How-to Videos
Dress Kit Video Series.
The SURE-FIT DESIGNS™ pattern fitting & designing system is:
- quick,
- easy,
- reliable,
- re-usable,
- accurate,
- will 'blueprint' your body shape,
- Get Amazing Fit!
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Copyright © 2010, Ranita Corporation, Eugene, OR
Welcome to SURE-FIT DESIGNS™...Your Online Home for Pattern Fitting, Sewing & Designing!
Introduction - Dress Kit
INTRODUCTION to the Dress Kit Contents - Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Kit
Testing
Importance of sewing a Test Fitting Shell - Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern Kit
*See page 12 Dress Kit Instruction Book.
Refining
Address Minor Tune-Ups - if necessary Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Kit
**See page 14 - 16 Dress Instruction Book.
Drawing - Pt. 1
How to DRAW the Dress Bodice Front PART 1
Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern
**Step-by-Step instructions for drawing the Bodice Front are found on pages - 8 of the Dress Instruction Book.
Introduction to SFD
If you're new to Sure-Fit Designs™, watch this Introduction to the Sure-Fit Designs™ Pattern Fitting & Designing system.
All pattern kits include step-by-step Instruction books, Master Patterns, necessary tools, templates & Leaflets for your fitting & sewing success!
The 2 hr. 10 min. How-To DVD gives clear & concise instructions for the Dress - Pant - Shirt kits and how to Fit Commercial patterns!
All pattern kits (Dress - Pant - Shirt - Children's) include step-by-step Measuring Instructions for your sewing success!
The Dress Kit includes a step-by-step Instruction book, Master Patterns, Adjust-A-Bust, Waist Darts and Armscye templates... for your sewing success!
All pattern kits include step-by-step Instruction books, Master Patterns, necessary tools, templates & Leaflets for your fitting & sewing success!
The 2hr. 10 min. How-To DVD includes it all:
(Highlights are offered below)
For quick Dress Combo Ordering...see below!
Drawing - Pt. 2
How to DRAW the Dress Bodice Front PART 2
Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern
**Step-by-Step instructions for drawing the Bodice Front are found on pages - 8 of the Dress Instruction Book.
Drawing - Pt. 3
How to DRAW the Dress Bodice Front PART 3
Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern
**Step-by-Step instructions for drawing the Bodice Front are found on pages - 8 of the Dress Instruction Book.
This is a sample of how easy it is to draw off the Bodice Front of the Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern.
The Instruction Book and the 2 hr. 10 min. How-To DVD continue to explain and show the step-by-step process for the Bodice Back, Skirt Front & Back, and Sleeve patterns which will form the basis of the blueprint for your body shape and size - your personalized sloper - quickly and easily.
To order the Dress Kit Combo with DVD + BBB
(includes: Dress Kit, Designing Stylus, DVD, 10 yd. Tracing Vellum, & Beyond Bodice Basics) use this Add to Cart button.
**Other product and package combinations available - to see them, click on individual product links in left-hand navigation options.**
Ease Allowances
Understand the difference between Wearing and Design Ease - Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern Kit
*See page 6 Dress Kit Instruction Book.
For quick Dress Combo Ordering...see below!
Designing
How to Design with your Dress sloper - your 'body blueprint'
Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern
**Step-by-Step instructions for a multitude of designs are found on pages 17 - 48 of the Dress Instruction Book.
Dress vs. Shirt Kit Differences
between the Sure-Fit Designs™ Shirt Kit (un-darted) and Dress Kit (darted).
For quick Dress Combo Ordering...see below!
Measuring
General measuring instructions for use when drawing the Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern Kit
*See page 4 & 5 Dress Kit Instruction Book.
Purpose of the Basic Dress
Understand the purpose and flexibility of the Sure-Fit Designs™ basic creative dress/sloper.
Watch...Listen...Learn
then...Do It Yourself!
Clothes that really fit!
Designing a Princess Line
See how easy it is to Design a Princess Line from your Dress sloper - your 'body blueprint'
Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern
**Step-by-Step instructions are found on page 32 of the Dress Instruction Book.
Understanding & Identifying
Design Details
Begin to recognize design features and how you would draw them on your patterns.
Demonstrates Leaflet #9 Flouce Collar Overblouse with the Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern
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Lowering the Dress Bodice Underarm - Minor Tune-Up
This is a simple minor-tune up if, and only if, you find the dress kit bodice has too tight of an armhole for your personal preference.
Minor Tune-Up:
Narrow shoulder and upper chest - going to fuller bust
This is a simple minor-tune up showing you how to connect from a narrow shoulder out to a fuller bust circumference in a smooth transition.
The 2 hr. 10 min. How-To DVD gives clear & concise instructions for the Dress - Pant - Shirt kits and how to Fit Commercial patterns!
How to Identify & Measure your Shoulder Length
Having trouble identifying your Shoulder Point? Try this simple technique to identify your shoulder bone and arm crease. Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern Kit
For quick Dress Combo Ordering...see below!
Shortening/Lengthening the shoulder line – Affect on the Armscye Curve
Drawing the Dress Bodice Armscye Curve
Sure-Fit Designs™ Dress Pattern
All pattern kits include step-by-step Instruction books, Master Patterns, necessary tools, templates & Leaflets for your fitting & sewing success!
Refining the Fit: Dress/Shirt Armscye Modifying/Scooping the Armscye Curve
This is a simple minor-tune up showing you how to modify/scoop out the armscye curve if it needs refining for your body.
All pattern kits (Dress - Pant - Shirt - Children's) include step-by-step Measuring Instructions for your sewing success!
Protruding Shoulder Blades
& Rounded Back
Minor Tune-Up
Watch this video to see how easy it is to deal with a rounded back and/or protruding shoulder blades.
Square Shoulder Pattern Minor Tune-Up/Alteration
Watch this video to see how easy it is to deal with a square shoulder.
Sloped Shoulder Pattern Minor Tune-Up/Alteration
Watch this video to see how easy it is to deal with a sloping shoulder.
Forward Thrusting Shoulder Pattern Minor Tune-Up/Alteration
Watch this video to see how easy it is to deal with a forward thrusting shoulder line or shoulder bone.
Asymmetrical Shoulder Pattern Minor Tune-Up/Alteration
Watch this video to see how easy it is to deal with an asymmetrical shoulder level.
Asymmetrical Waist/Hip Level Pattern Minor Tune-Up/Alteration
Watch this video to see how easy it is to deal with an asymmetrical waist/hip level for your skirt (or pants) pattern.
