Gain confidence in pattern fitting using Nancy's easy pivot and slide technique

Watch Nancy demonstrate how easy it is to fit patterns to fit your body. The pivot and slide technique allows you to change width and length very simply. Brought to you by Nancy's Notions. http://www.nancysnotions.com/

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[katalinmcewan]

Do I need to re-attach the yoke and split it at the shoulder seam if I want to make the chest bigger? I do have the book and DVD, but wish it covered more complex patterns also to make it easier for beginners.

[NancysNotions]

In this situation, it would be best to follow the directions in the book for enlarging the bust.

[cherrylpen1]

hi nancy, i'm from the philippines, how can i order that book and dvd? and how much?thx

[NancysNotions]

Visit our website - listed above in the description - and you can search by the program title, or search for item number BD2201. You'll also find current pricing there.

[Barigoddess]

What do you do if patterns are always too small in the shoulders and across the back, so you have to go up 2 or 3 sizes and you always have to take things in? Is this is the book and DVD?

[NancysNotions]

Yes, your questions are answered in Nancy's Pattern Fitting with Confidence Book and DVD - item # BD2201. You can follow Right Size Measurement Fitting Chart on page 9; then, go to the Broad shoulder section on pages 32 and 34, then adding Back Fullness on page 38.

[PitterPatter100]

I'm in Australia and was just going through my (old) fabric box (haven't sewn in years) and found notes about Pivot and Slide from a day course I did in the 80's! Googled Pivot and Slide and presto! immediate results showing this clip.

You buy the pattern for your upper chest measurement (eg 14" = size 14) and then alter the pattern. Hope this is correct still?

[Julie Weaver]

This is just what I have been looking for. Thanks Nancy!

[marysews1]

I've been using Pivot-and-Slide since the mid-'90s with great results!

[katalinmcewan]

How do I use the pivot and slide method on tops with a yoke?

[jo3milam]

great!



[SNVILLE]

so much easier than the cut and spread method. i think i'm gonna try this