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Beyond ‘E’ (Bra Cup)?
There had been enough requests for what do with SFD when your bra cup size went beyond an E. As most of you are aware, the SFD Adjust-A-Bust template provides dart widths from A to E. To answer your needs, there are now instructions for enlarging the template from an E up to a J cup. To see how – Click Here. Please be patient while the pdf file loads.
Pants Wearing Ease
The SFD Pants master pattern has a minimum of 2’ (5 cm) of hip wearing ease. You may need more or less depending on body structure, personal preference and your fabric choice. If the hip circumference and wearing ease issue is a concern of yours, read this article – Click Here.
New Free Videos - How To Use the Designer's Companion

A number of you asked for a video on using and applying the drawing tool - the Designer’s Companion – the mini-Stylus - with lots of tight, tiny curves to assist in drawing your pattern pieces. To watch this short video – Click Here.
April Special - Free Designer's Companion
In keeping with the new Designer’s Companion How-To video, with any Dress or Pant Kit Combo + DVD, receive the Designer’s Companion totally FREE. This special must be ordered from the Special page – Click Here.
Tips ‘n Techniques
I’ve begun a new Tips ‘n Techniques page on the website. In time, lots of great fitting, designing and sewing info will be offered here. Fabric Choice – I’ve been asked about working with woven vs. knit vs. woven/stretch fabrics in relation to your SFD patterns. To read my response – Click Here.
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