Sure Fit Update

Well, I've had my Sure-Fit Designs kit for a couple of weeks now.  I got a muslin made and, for the most part, it fits very well.  It was a bit confusing to draw; the bust darts still aren't right.  I need to shorten the side bust dart, first of all.  Then there was this chunk of space above the dart and under the sleeve where there wasn't enough fabric--not sure what I did there, but that's got to be figured out and redrawn and then I still have all of the skirt fitting to do.

I'm not sure it was worth the $100 I spent on it.  At the same time I was doing this, I found the website for Silhouette Patterns.  She has a lot of free webcasts (once every two weeks going back a couple of years, I think).  They are very informative.  I believe I've learned more about pattern fitting from watching her (did I mention they were FREE) webcasts than I have from the Sure Fit Kit. 

Between the two, however, I was able to adjust some patterns that I already had and actually make them fit.  (This is a first in decades!) So far, I've made a jacket and two tops.  I intend to make another jacket/cardigan, two more tops, and a dress.  I have several other pieces of fabric I intend to sew up, but I'm not quite sure what I'm going to make with those yet.

As soon as I have pictures, I will post them here.  Since today is Labor Day, I have one more day off and I'm going to put it to use sewing.  I think I'll get on that cardigan today. Then maybe the blouses.