Get the most out of your sewing patterns - learn which fit alterations you need to create the perfect fit for your body!
This is a self-paced course with everything you need to make the necessary pattern adjustments to create the perfect fit - every time.
The COMPLETE GUIDE to solve any fit issue in a structured and fun way!
You will also be able to join the free community where you can post photos/videos of your toiles and get personalized fitting feedback.
Instant access to the complete library of fit alterations. You will learn how to determine which pattern alterations you need and how to implement them. You will learn a structured method that takes you step-by-step through everything you need to do to achieve the best fit for YOUR body. It's a beginner-friendly setup where you will get a lot of personalized feedback from Josefine. She will hold your hand all the way through and make sure you understand everything!
Stop the guesswork and start learning the best way to make any sewing pattern fit YOU the way you want it to - with the Better Fit Method.
Going back to basics has taught Liz a lot and she’s now more confident when trying a new sewing pattern!
Kendra is inspired to make more clothes for herself and to finally have a teacher who is invested in her success! She loves connecting with other sewists in the live Q&A sessions.
3 steps to create a better fit. Prepare, Test & Implement!
This is the base - prepare and lay the groundwork for your project and your result will be so much better for it. Perfect fit doesn’t come without planning!
The test run is the very heart of creating a perfect fitting garment. This is where you create the best fit, perfectly adjusted to your body shape - every time!
Implement the changes and adjustments and make your perfect fitting garments a reality! This is where you finalize your findings and actually make it happen.
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All feedback is much appreciated. Together we can make sure the lessons are at comprehensive and clear as possible!
Josefine Hultén is a creative pattern maker from Stockholm, Sweden. She started sewing clothes when she was 9 years old and hasn't stopped since. She works as a garment technician in the fashion industry and she's been designing sewing patterns for home sewers since 2017 at her company Ploen Patterns. She has attended countless sample fitting sessions and she is so excited to be able to share her knowledge with you!
Her passion for sustainability led her to want to teach more people to learn to sew and make clothes so they don’t have to depend on fast fashion. She wants everyone to be able to make garments that fit them - regardless of their size, body shape, and height.
She loves to make dresses and her designs are often inspired by vintage fashion - with a modern touch. The dress in this photo is made from a vintage bedsheet!
Josefine lives in Stockholm with her partner and young daughter and her favorite place to spend time is in her home studio... designing, pattern making, sewing, and of course making instructional and inspiring videos and blog posts for her followers all around the world!
Can't find the answer to your question? Get in touch!
💌 josefine@ploenpatterns.com
You are tired of the guesswork and just want to finally be able to make any sewing pattern you try fit YOU. You want to confidently be able to determine which pattern alterations you need and how to implement them. You want to be proud of the garments you make and wear them. You want to be able to use your fancy fabrics that have been sitting in a pile unused because you're not sure how to make clothes that fit your body. And last but not least you want to have fun along the way during this journey!
Yes! Even if you've only made a few garments you will benefit massively from learning how to create a better fit from an early stage. There's no such thing as learning pattern alterations too soon. And the best part is - you can come back to the material again and again as your skills develop.
Yes! Some things we go through in the course will be repetition for you but some things will probably be new! I would encourage you to join if you are looking to dive deeper into pattern alterations and devote some time and energy to getting the perfect fit. You will get lots of motivation and you can get feedback from me and accelerate your learning!
No. I will not teach you how to use a sewing machine - that's something you need to know already (or have plans to learn). I will teach you how to make pattern alterations and develop a great process for how to make toiles/muslins and how to approach your sewing projects to achieve the best result possible for you.
You have lifetime access! You will have instant access to all the material and also any updates, improvements, and/or added modules, forever!
You can work through the material whenever you like and have time. You have lifetime access! You can come back to it time and time again, whenever you like.
This course is designed for sewists of all levels who want to improve their pattern alteration and fit adjustment skills. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced sewist aiming to fine-tune your techniques, this course provides valuable insights and practical instruction as well as personal feedback.
The course materials are presented through a mix of video lessons, downloadable resources, and text lessons. Better Fit Academy is designed to teach you the most important steps you need to create a better fit for YOUR body, presented in the most easily digestible format. So that you can take the knowledge and apply it straight away.
Better Fit Academy is special because you will get personal feedback and the ability to check with me if you're on the right track whenever you need it. With most online courses you buy it and are left to your own devices. The heart of Better Fit Academy is the close connection to your teacher (me!) I have decided on this approach because I think it will give you the best result as quickly as possible. It's going to be like having a private tutor, but for a fraction of the cost. Like going to fashion school but with a focus on YOUR body instead of standard measurements.
Your satisfaction is important to me. If you find the course doesn't meet your expectations, please let me know so we can discuss how to address your concerns. If you have watched the lessons and implemented the method and you still feel like Better Fit Academy didn't give you the results you were looking for - I have a 100% money-back guarantee.
Absolutely! You're welcome to email me with any questions you have throughout the course. I'm here to support you in your learning journey. You will also be able to leave comments under the lessons inside the course platform. I will reply as quickly as I can :)
I like that the lessons are short and to the point. I can learn when I have 10 minutes to spare or I can binge watch lessons when I have more time. The community and live Q&A sessions are a nice aspect. I love connecting with other people who sew!
I think the video lessons are great and I have gotten so much help from Josefine whenever I have a question. She's taking care of me as a student and I can always reach her when I need help or feedback. I'm impressed with the course materials and I'm so happy I signed up!
I’m a lot more confident now after I’ve been through the course. I can see why some of my previous projects didn’t fit the way I wanted them to and I’m excited to give them another go!