Recap of our August, 2022, Studio Hours featuring designer and teacher Kim McBrien Evans on key concepts in garment size and fit, defining and demystifying the concept of ease. There was a lot of conversation about resources and patterns that feature great attention to fit, both for sewing and knitting.
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[For All Readers] Member Sarah Thornton recaps our March, 2022, Studio Hours, which featured special guest Kim McBrien Evans. Kim spoke about the need for a new set of garment sizing standards, and shared details about the research and development that went into her new size charts. We rounded out the evening with a brief show-and-tell.
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Good sleeve fit is essential for a successful sweater. Kim McBrien Evans explains which measurements to take, how to take them, and how they apply to making sweaters that fit. PLUS, help Kim improve fit resources for designers everywhere by adding your measurements to her anonymous survey.
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Designer and instructor Kim McBrien Evans on how she challenges herself to keep learning and growing. Kim shares some of her most powerful and exciting learning experiences, as well as a few of her favourite creativity prompts!
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[For Armchair & Studio Members] Kim McBrien Evans continues her series on sweater size and fit, addressing the issue of raglan garment structure. In this second installment, she explains specific alterations – both the rationale and the calculations.
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