Clothing construction is a creative skill with certain standards for appearance and construction. This publication describes the standards that apply to general construction techniques such as preparing the fabric, creating ...

This publication explains how to remove stains, read care labels, sort and load clothes into a washer, and choose detergents and water temperature. A chart shows how to match fabrics with correct water temperatures and ...

This chart lists 17 measurements commonly used in altering garments.

When a garment is too tight in the hip area, crosswise wrinkles form above the hipline in front and in back. The garment also may cup under the seat area. When it's too loose, vertical folds fall from the waist to the hem ...

A bodice too small in the bust may cause wrinkles and pull lines between the breasts. This publication explains how to alter patterns for bust fullness, including those for bodices or dresses with French darts, princess ...

Lengthening or shortening a pattern is often the only adjustment needed to correct fitting problems. This well-illustrated publication guides you through the steps to fix major fitting points associated with a garment that ...

This chart lists 17 measurements commonly used in altering garments.

This publication gives instructions on taking body measurements, measuring and altering pattern pieces, and checking the altered fit.

People with very thin figures typically have to alter their clothing for protruding hip bones. This is because diagonal wrinkles radiate from the hip bones. This well-illustrated publication shows how to correct this problem ...

Determining the amount of alteration needed for square or sloping shoulders depends on observation and past experience in fitting home-sewn and purchased garments. This publication gives alteration instructions for basic ...