One way to get well fitting, custom looking garments, is to sew a muslin before sewing the real thing. This is a great way to get a perfect fit and do a test run of new sewing techniques. See the process in creating a muslin with this tutorial.
Sewing a Muslin
Tag: alterations
Lengthen a Hem
If your garments are too short, you can do this alteration to extend the length for a better fit. This demonstration is done with pants but can be applied to shirts, sleeves, and skirts.
Basic Pants Assembly
Assemble your pants created from your Basic Pants Pattern. We show you how to complete basic pants and how to make small alterations to your pants block.