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Tag: Advice Column

23. Dear Gabby: Sewing for Scoliosis—Help!
Dear Gabby, I have so many problems fitting garments, because I have scoliosis. My right shoulder is higher and bulges …

22. Dear Gabby: What’s a Fit Model? *Inside Edition!*
Dear Gabby, I’ve heard you talk a few times about working with a fit model in the ready-to-wear industry, but …
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21. Dear Gabby: What is “Flattering,” anyway?—Help!
Dear Gabby, I was so proud! I finally finished my very first linen boxy tee, the kind everyone is wearing …
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20. Dear Gabby: I’ve been given bad fit advice — help!
Dear Gabby, I’ve been struggling with fitting a muslin, and I asked for some help in a Facebook group. I …
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19. Dear Gabby: Ghosted by an Instagram Contest — Help!
Dear Gabby, How excited was I to win a prize on a sewing challenge? Err… I may have conducted a …
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18. Dear Gabby: Am I overfitting? Help!
Dear Gabby, Can you share some of your biggest Fitting Faux Pas? I’m always worried about over-fitting, and I need …

17. Dear Gabby: Making a Bodice Sloper — Help!
Dear Gabby, How do I make a bodice block? Do I even need to? What’s a sloper? Do I need …

16. Dear Gabby: Increasing Cup Sizes — Help!
Dear Gabby, I would love to make a bathing suit top, but all the patterns seem to be a C/D …

15. Dear Gabby: Picking a Pattern Size — Help!
Hi Sewcialists! Welcome to the very first post of our advice column, Dear Gabby! In today’s post, we hear from …