Home > Classes > Sewing > Pattern DraftingLengthen or Shorten Patterns

Got a long, tall kid or a more petite one you sew for? If the little ones in your life don’t measure exactly to pre-determined specifications on a pattern, it can be hard to figure out how to add or remove length while maintaining a garment’s proportions. Liesl will explain how to lengthen or shorten patterns for different types of garments.

• Lengthening a skirt, dress or pants pattern
• Shortening a skirt, dress or pants pattern
• Knowing where to adjust pattern

What you’ll get:

• An easy-to-follow lesson on how to lengthen and shorten patterns.
• HD video lessons  you can access online anytime, anywhere
• Itemized supply list
• Step-by-step instruction by expert sewer Liesl Gibson
• The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students