Fits Sew Well
Solve your fitting issues and learn from one of the top Palmer/Pletsch instructors in Canada. Sign up for one of her workshops today!
A Calgary, Alberta based sewing studio specializing in fitting workshops and selling high quality notions, fabrics and one on one colour and silhouette analysis. Janice Aston, founder of Fits Sew Well, is based out of her home studio in Calgary, Alberta. Sharing her extensive wealth of sewing knowledge, Janice teaches fitting workshops, sells high quality notions and fabrics to compliment what she teaches and offers one on one colour and silhouette analysis.
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Itโs online, totally ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ, and you can join from anywhere. Register for this live webinar on the website and letโs build a wardrobe you love wearing.๐
Live Webinar Dates:
-Sept 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
-Sept 30, 4-5:30 p.m.
Register Here ๐ https://tinyurl.com/y4sd5jau
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There are so many fitting methods out there, but ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐น๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ/ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐ฒ-๐ณ๐ถ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด is my absolute favourite! ๐
Here's why I love it: it's wonderfully visualโwhat you see is genuinely what you get. Plus, you get to test drive your design ideas before cutting into your precious fabric.
Many sewists adore this technique because it requires minimal measurements and works beautifully with any pattern company. The best part? It works for every body shape and size, which means you'll get a confident, custom fit every time.
I'm truly excited to help you master this method and feel amazing in your handmade creations. If you're in the Calgary area and want to dive deeper into tissue-fitting, come join one of my workshops!
Learn more at ๐ https://tinyurl.com/FitFashionPatternsWorkshop
08/19/2026
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Yellow isnโt just a colour โ itโs a mood. It brightens your workspace, lifts your spirits, and sparks creativity with every stitch.
๐งต Physical impact: Reflects light, enhances visibility, and adds cozy warmth.
๐ Psychological impact: Boosts joy, confidence, and creative energy.
โจ Style tip: Golden yellows flatter warm undertones, while lemon yellows glow on cooler complexions.
Add a touch of sunshine to your next project โ a lemon hem, a marigold embroidery, or a golden thread detail. Let your sewing glow!
Visit our website to learn more about Colour Analysis ๐ https://tinyurl.com/rkwtedrp
Struggling to get the perfect fit? You're not alone!
With so many different body types, a little pattern tweaking can make all the difference.
Come join us for the ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ and discover how easy it can be.
We'll start with the basics of tissue-fitting to your unique shape, then move on to fabric fitting to account for your entire body and any fabric quirks. By the time you're ready to sew, you'll already have a fantastic fit locked in!
Learn more & Register Here๐ https://tinyurl.com/FitFashionPatternsWorkshop
05/12/2026
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Perfect Sew makes sewing tricky fabrics like silk super easy! Just mix the stabilizer with water, treat your fabric, and let it dry.
It makes your fabric paper-like, so cutting and sewing is a breeze. Start with a 1:4 stabilizer to water ratio and adjust as needed. Youโll need to wash the garment to remove the stabilizer.
Try it out, youโll love it!
Get Perfect Sew on our website: fitssewwell.com
04/21/2026
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To get a perfect stitched hem, I like to use fusible stay tape. This helps to keep the layers from shifting when you are top stitching. Any double sided fusible would work but I really love Ultra Double Sided Fusible from Design Plus. It is very light weight and transparent within the hem allowance. (find it here ๐ https://tinyurl.com/3daspxdt )
Follow these easy steps for a perfect hem:
Step 1: Determine the hem allowance and clean finish the edge. Press up hem allowance. (pic 1)
Step 2: Open hem allowance and fuse double sided fusible to wrong side at edge of hem. (pic 2).
Step 3: Remove paper from fusible tape and finger press hem in place before a final press (pic 3).
Step 4: Top stitch at desired height. No pins required! Finished hem is perfect every time. (pic 4 & 5)
๐ Visit the blog here to print a copy: https://tinyurl.com/FSW-Blog-hem
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Jump into the fun world of knits! Learn to pick the right fabric, master fit, and sewing techniques. Start with a basic T-shirt, then let your imagination run wild and create something one-of-a-kind.
Youโve got designer potential! Join me for the Fit, Sew and Design with Knits workshop this May.
Register today to save your spot โก๏ธ https://fitssewwell.com/blogs/workshops/fit-sew-knits
04/07/2026
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Frustrated in getting the hem the right length? Try this technique I learned from my husbandโs tailor. Anyone can help mark your pants โ even your husband!
Step 1: (pic 2 ) Grab a ruler (any length). Make sure you are wearing the intended shoes and with the ruler on the floor mark the top on both back pant legs.
(pic 3) This method takes into consideration uneven leg lengths. Notice my right leg is longer than my left (the right ruler is closer to the cut edge). This can occur if you have a high hip.
Step 2: (pic 4) Based on the mark, desired finished length, and hem allowance determine where to cut each pant leg (pic 5) and hem.
Presto! Pants will be the same length off the floor regardless of how long each leg is.
Visit our blog for easy to follow directions + FREE downloadable PDF you can keep in your sewing space!
๐https://tinyurl.com/FSW-Tip-Tuesday
03/31/2026
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Having trouble with fabric bunching at the start of a seam?
Try placing a small square of tissue paper under the seam. It adds stability and prevents stitches from balling up or fabric getting pulled into the bobbin case. Just tear away the tissue when you're done for a neat, well-balanced seam. This trick works for everything from lightweight jersey knits to silk and rayon.
Give it a try on your next project!
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Green is the colour of renewal and balance, and itโs the perfect shade to welcome spring into your sewing room. Whether you love soft sage, bold emerald, or anything in between, green has a way of making every project feel fresh.
This spring, Pantone is highlighting two greenโfamily tones to inspire your makes:
๐ผ Acacia โ a warm green infused yellow that brightens any garment
๐ Alexandrite โ a glamourous teal that works beautifully with all colour palettes
โจ ๐พ๐ค๐ก๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ฅ: Choose the green that suits you.
Warmer skin tones glow in yellowโbased greens (olive, chartreuse, moss)
Cooler skin tones shine in blueโbased greens (emerald, teal, pine)
Let green lead the way as you stitch into a fresh new season.
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