Meet Sharon Czachor, expert sewing instructor and author. Sharon begins by helping you take accurate measurements so you can choose the best pattern size. Then, see how to work with multi-size patterns and choose combinations of styles and fabrics that will produce great results.

On to the fitting! Sharon covers the essentials of tissue-fitting sewing patterns and moves on to making basic adjustments. You'll learn how to lengthen garments, shorten them and lower your bust darts.

Time to lay it all out! Sharon guides you through the layout, cutting and marking stages. Along the way, she shares her tips for choosing and using fusible interfacing.