Journal
Notes on fit, closets, and craft.
Written plainly. No hype, no guarantees, no body-shame. RSS.
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Reading a Size Chart Like a Patternmaker: Garment Measurements Versus Body Measurements
Most size charts list body measurements. Most garments are cut larger. Knowing the difference changes how you shop, tailor, and size a collection.
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Same Size, Different Fit: Vanity Sizing, Block Drafting, and What a Measurement Actually Means
A size 10 at one brand pulls across the shoulders. A size 10 at another hangs loose. Here is why, and what to do about it.