Have you ever altered a pattern to fit your body and found after all was said and done that yes, it fit, but didn't look like the pattern envelope any longer? That's because patterns are just a template -- a place for you to start. Join Nick Coman in this jam-packed overview of how the industry makes patterns, and how to go about taking those imperfect patterns and making them look good on your perfect self! Cover the three different types of ease you need to know about to make patterns function properly, and how to take that information and put it to work for you. Learn about fitting the shell patterns Nick recommends for every sewer, and how they make your sewing life easier. Learn the tricks of the trade from an industry insider!