Fitting Issues: Identifying and Reading Drag Lines

with Sarah Veblen

Simply put, garment fitting is complex. Books, videos, and articles offer plenty of advice on how to fit a specific issue, like a swayback or a full bust. Sometimes this advice is spot on, but lots of times it doesn’t entirely solve the problem. So, what do you do then? Get frustrated? Give up?

There is a better way.

Learning to read the fabric – i.e., identify and read drag lines – allows you to understand the fitting issue in an entirely different way. This is an encompassing approach to fitting. It requires experimentation, thought, and persistence. But with practice, you’ll become more facile at it. And in the end, it will be totally freeing. Because rather than knowing how to solve one specific issue, you’ll be able to resolve any fitting issue you come across.

In Sarah's presentation, her photos will show you many different types of drag lines, so that it will be easier to identify drag lines on your own. Since there are two ends to a drag line, she will demystify the concept that a drag line points to the issue. Using a dress form, Sarah will show you how to experiment with and manipulate the fabric. The goal is to empower you so you’re able to resolve any fitting issues you encounter. You can do it!

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*$40 CGW Members

*$50 Non-Members

*Refunds (minus $3 processing fee) for cancellations of this event are available until 48 hours before the event. 

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Meet the Instructor

Sarah Veblen was a custom fashion designer who now focuses on teaching. Dedicated to promoting the craft of garment making and sewing, Sarah offers a variety of learning opportunities: hands-on workshops, live Zoom classes, streamable full-length courses and short classes, mentorship programs, and both online and in-person consulting.

Drawing on her years of experience in developing clothes for her custom clientele, Sarah shares with her students her expertise in all aspects of garment making, including fitting, pattern work, selecting appropriate fabrics, providing garment structure, construction, and design.

Sarah has been a long-time instructor for PatternReview.com and has taught as a guest lecturer across the country. Her years of experience in fitting led to her book, The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting. She has written dozens of articles for Threads and Sew News, and she collaborated with Fit for Art Patterns in developing the Eureka! Pants that Fit pattern.