Fit Clinic, Episode One!

I watched this just this week before I order my first patterns but I am having a super hard time figuring out if I should use the straight size or plus size to scale to fit me. I have contacted customer service but have not heard back (it is Viva week, probably super busy) so I am trying here. My measurements (taken myself so they maybe a bit off) Upper bust - 42, Bust - 48, Waist - 40, Hips - 47. I am a 34J bra size, 5'5" I would say that I am extremely apple shaped but with a small ribcage. Looking for help from experienced pattern users!

Thank you sooooo much for making these videos!!!! I've only watched the 1st one so far & have learned a vast amount of great information. I have read about some of the topics you covered but seeing put into action has really boosted my confidence. You are a great teacher!!!!

I guess if I start removing some length from bodice pieces by slashing and overlapping, I would potentially need to add some length to a matching pant crotch seam or some other part of the upper pant, if I were making a romper, for example? 🤔🤔

I just realized I am short waisted. Had no idea. 🤯

Now I know why most of my finished clothes rarely fit! Thank you so much. I always thought it was just my goofed up shape. I am short waisted and 5'0 and somewhat dumpy.

Oh my goodness, why have I not watched these before??? I just recently tried fitting a charm dress, which did not at all go well, and within maybe the first five minutes of this video I found out that I was picking completely the wrong size to start with. Four sizes off!!! Excited to try again now that I have a much better chance of success.

It is overwhelming but I like it...I need to rewatch, as Kelly mentioned but I still love it.

I love love love this!!!! I've read a lot of this and I've done a lot of trial and error in costuming but as I look at doing real world clothing, this is beyond helpful. Also, as much as I want to go to classes but as a full time worker and life person...no time. Thank you for this! Totally making Patreon worth it's weight in gold!

I love this video so much. Have watched it multiple times and I still find things. Thank you!

Cheap wrapping paper can be used for patterns. Some have a grid on the back

Charm team, I loved this! This is such a wealth of helpful information. Especially for an “advanced beginner”. I find it difficult to choose a size to start with, and was intimidated by the fact that I typically need to add a couple inches to the waist because of how I carry postpartum weight still. This truly took the mystery out of that, and gave me confidence to get to sewing. Thank you!

This was so great!! Thank you!

This is brilliant. I can't wait to learn more about pattern adjustments and fitting as it's definitely something I always have to do. I have massive differences in the sizes I measure for and do struggle getting the fit right. For example, upper bust puts me between a 22 & 24. My full bust is the B/C cup of the 22. My waist us between an 18 and 20 and my hips between a 24 and 26. Oh I also have a sway back... you know to make things more complicated! 😆 It would be so nice to have well fitting clothes for a change, and I can't wait to get started. Thanks for the fabulous designs and amazing videos.

This was so helpful and I learned so much! Thank you!

This has been so helpful thank you. You've made picking the right pattern size and fitting less daunting

Thankyou I am just starting on my sewing journey and fitting has been very dauting for me . This helped me enormously specially because I have a smaller bust compared to my waits and always struggle

This has been super helpful , when I heard the introduction I naively thought , oh I know most of that ,but I definitely didn’t I learned loads and I’m looking forward to the next one

I’m going to try this with the Marilyn jeans pattern I noticed there was some crotch extra but now I’m a try to adjust that

Wow this was wonderful. I have realised that even though I thought I had made the correct adjustments in a pattern that I hadn't done them all or they had been done in the wrong place and that is why I have had to play around with the muslin more. Thank you xxx

This Fit Clinic series is going to be so helpful. I took notes!

This was so clear and informative. I really do feel empowered to do this...but will you be showing taking away from waists and hips? I understand it is the same, but seeing it done would be so helpful.

Wow!! This is my first video since joining patreon, and I have to say wow!! I have learned so much!! Definitely worth it. Thank you.

I just got a chance to watch this. Best part was the furry chonk pattern weight. ❤️

I really enjoyed this! Thank you so much! I learned A LOT. But I also learned I've been doing A LOT of things wrong too! Lol Can't wait for the next one!

Thank you Gertie and team!! Super helpful

Brilliant. Just watched it and I already feel ready to tackle some fitting issues.

Fantastic video! So glad i upgraded my tier

I thought this said “fat clinic”. Oh man. My brain hurts from MedSurg!

Finished the clinic. This was sooo helpful. Can’t wait till you’ll cover swayback adjustments 😬🤞🏽

Wow! I've been using the wrong size all along :O Thanks for the tips!

I hope you go over the order of adjusting to your body in case you need to do multiple adjustments at once. Like…. An fba with a length adjustment or… just similar type stuff. Just used that as an example.

I am LOVING the fit clinic!! I'm an extremely slow, not very confident learner sewist, but i feel with the fit clinic it's all coming together for me. Thanks Ladies!!! xx

Thank you so much for offering the Fit Clinics. I am looking forward to the next installment. I have always been intimidated about making pattern adjustments before a muslin, but now feel better prepared to try it again :)

Thank you!! Super helpful!! When you talk about muslins, I’d love to know what kind of fabrics you use and what you do when you’re done with the muslin (do you wear it? Throw it away? Repurpose it?). THANK YOU!!!

Thank you! This is really helpful!

This was extremely helpful!!

Thank you so much! I've been so excited about these fit clinics and I love that you've planned them so that we can build and grow our skills throughout the year!

I am so grateful for this first Fit Clinic!!! It was very clear and very simple! I am certain I will be referring back to this video. Gonna make my Audrey pants muslin this weekend and I CANNOT WAIT!!! Thank you, Gertie and everyone at Charm Patterns. 💕

Watched the Fit Clinic today, so helpful and simple! I'm ready to pick up my Scout Dress muslin and try again. Information on the order of the modifications would be helpful - I'm short and thick in the middle... Great job! Thank you!

Brilliant, very clear and explained very well loved it ❤❤

Yaaayyyyyyy! Thank You Gertie and Team! :-D

Will you be demonstrating how to measure your full rise in the pants fitting video? The way I learned must be a bit different because when I used mine it told me to add about 4” total rise to the Marilyn Jeans, but I actually needed to shorten it 1-2”.

Love this so much!!! I made my hubby watch with me. I told him he’d have to learn to help me fit myself. He did!!! After it was over he asked “So is FBA next?” 😂 He’s joined the dark side!! ❤️

Loved the video! Very well explained, everything crystal clear, and Elvira is adorable ❤️

Wow, that was so helpful and informative. I don’t feel so worried or confused about adjustments after watching. Thanks so much!!! Can we have more Elvira too please 😻😻

I upgraded my Patreon support to a higher tier when the Artist Collective was launched and I realized the Fit Clinic was coming. Already I feel like I've had more than my money's worth! I've wanted to sew my own clothes for as long as I can remember, and even though my mom taught me the basics as a child I can honestly say Gertie taught me the skills I need to make that dream come true. The patterns and instructions are so accessible, and the videos so useful and enjoyable. Thank you Charm Team!!

All this info is a game changer for me. I feel like I will truly have proper fitted clothing. Thank you Charm Team

Oh! Gertie and team, i was seriously losing my sew-jo before this, but now i am feeling much better, i feel like i'm back on track!! Thank you guys!! xx

Hi Gertie! I've been holding off on being a patron because i don't have a printer at home but I recently saw one of your Older live videos where spoke about pdf plotting and I signed up for your Patreon the same day! This fit clinic was super! I've learned so much, I was definitely doing some things wrong. Thank you for your hard work!

This was EXCELLENT! Thanks so much

I learned lots! Thank you!!!

This fit clinic was EXCELLENT and a great leveling for all your Charm Artists! You made it so simple and I have sewed for years (since the 1960s in high school). I have found grading so hard (as my body has changed) especially for waist as it is much larger (I am a 6 F/G, waist between 10 & 12; Hips 4). I like your approach - in past I have printed multiple sizes and tried to do something for the waist -- but now I will try your technique. I am excited. Minor suggestion: include your size charts in the "CAC Fit Clinic Episode 1 Notes.pdf".

I have learned so much from you, I’ve been sewing fo over 50 years and I am a decent seamstress, but you taught me so much and inspired me to try things that I always thought would be too difficult. I can wait to keep learning from you.

I just finished the video and WOW - thank you! I have never done any pattern adjustments and this was so easy to grasp - I feel like I could totally try it now and can't wait for the next video.

This is great!!! I picked up a couple tips and can’t wait for the next one! This is awesome for beginners (I wish I had this when I started adjusting patterns-probably would have resulted in less crying) Also 44:35 cute Elvira sighting! ❤️🐈‍⬛ hehe chonky pattern weight:)

Thank you so much. Lot of info and so many lightbulb moments for me.

Thank you Gertie! Fitting is the bane of my existence and is what is holding me back from attempting more advanced patterns. Now to go puzzle over my baggy crotch problem in my latest make 😒

Oh my goodness! I've been waiting for this. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much! Just what I needed.

Thank you ,this was so informative and very helpful

Gertie, I consider myself a decent seamstress, but I have learned more from you than anyone else! Big difference in the final outcome! Thank you! Best sewing teacher ever!!!!

Lots of great info. Now I know how to really use your patterns! Thank you!!

This is wonderful. Thank you.

This was great!! Cannot wait for the rest of this series. Wishlist for fit adjustments if you’re taking them: how to move princess seam apex down for non-perky boobs 💗🤙🏻

This was great (and explained a lot of my 'wtf did I do?' moments).

Such great info!! Thank you Gertie!

Thank you so much, Gertie, that was so so helpful!❤️

Awe you gave us notes too! Gah, I love you Gertie! (And team!)

I love it! Thank you for all this info, I can't wait till the next one. I feel so much more confident moving forward. <3

oooh i love that there’s a handout! thank you!

I'm 45 mins in, and this is so invaluable to learn! I have a feeling these fit-clinics are going to be my favourite part of this whole experience. So far, a few things are now making perfect sense!

Brilliant!!!! Thank you.

In so excited! I really hope u cover armholes and sleeves in a future episode. My big issue is that I have a small sized chest but large arms and I have yet to figure out how to properly adjust the armholes.

This is fantastic, thank you 💕 Can’t wait to sit and watch it!

Ahhhh, so excited to watch this tonight!!! 🤩

This is great!!! Exactly what I have been looking for to getting things perfect in my sewing.

This is great! 💃🏼

Can' t wait to sit down and start!!

Oh wow! I thought the Galentine's day was our extra content for this month! Yay thank you for doing this!

I am so excited for this. Cannot wait to dive this fit seminar and start my venture into perfectly fitted clothes for myself.

Really really excited for this!

Thank you so much for doing this! I am so excited for this one & the one’s that you do in the future!