Advanced Torso Challenges & Alterations

Learn which advanced torso fit issues are keeping you from your perfect bra fit and how to alter for them.

Now you can discover what alterations are needed to make custom fit lingerie in this step-by-step online course.

Identify Torso Challenges

Learn how to identify less common torso challenges such as round rib cage, flared ribs, pectus carinatum (pigeon chest), pectus excavatum (concave chest), rounded back, and scoliosis. Also includes the importance of the center gore and how that affects entire bra.
How to Alter

Learn what changes to make to your pattern pieces using the flat patterning method for different bra styles. Determine which to prioritize when a combination of challenges are present. Discover new approaches to address band and side fluff.
Start Anytime

Access to videos, assignments and discussion groups 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Start anytime, watch and re-watch as many times as you like, from any computer with internet access

1. Welcome!
2. How to use this course
3. Before we begin...
1. Introduction
2. Center Gore Shape and Band Fit
3. Ribcage Shape and Band Fit
4. Anatomical Challenges
5. Back Distinctions
6. Back and Side Fluff
1. Skill Refresher - True Seams
2. Adjusting Curves
3. Fitting Band
1. Supplies for Demo Section
2. How to Adjust the Band for a MUCH wider Center Gore Base
3. How to Adjust for Flared Ribs / Pectus Carinatum / High Belly
4. How to Adjust for Back Fluff - In the Folds
5. How to Adjust for Back Fluff - More Coverage
6. Course Review
1. Congrats! Here's what's next...
2. More resources for you
3. Before you go...