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Fit 2 Stitch

Easy-to-Sew Garments

Season 13 Episode 1305

Fitting garments is said to be one of the hardest skills in sewing. Peggy defines fit as when the length, circumference, and depth of the pattern match that of the body. It is easy to say, but a bit harder to apply these concepts. On this episode of Fit-2-Stitch, Peggy explains the concepts of LCD -length, circumference, and depth and what you must know to apply them to your garments.

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