Learn to fit patterns with confidence.
Sew beautifully fitting clothes that you love to wear.
Learn to fit patterns with confidence.
Sew beautifully fitting clothes that you love to wear.
You deserve clothes that fit.
Fitting University teaches you how.
You deserve clothes that fit.
Fitting University teaches you how.
90+ expert-taught video lessons
Learn online at your own pace, 24/7
Lifetime access
Let's be real: most sewing patterns just don't fit. But there's nothing wrong with your body! You just need to know how to adjust the pattern to your unique figure.
Cashmerette Fitting University is here to teach you how.
It's a clear, comprehensive, and incredibly convenient way to learn how to create custom-fit clothes, all taught in an uplifting, and body-positive way.
From understanding the mysteries of sizing, to why a garment isn't fitting well, and then how to fix it - there's everything you need to know, whether you're an absolute beginner or honing your skills.
Fitting University will help you finally create the wardrobe you deserve, so that all your clothes make you feel confident, and ready to take on the world!
Enroll in Fitting University
✨ Save over 50% ✨
Enroll for FREE
with Cashmerette Club All Access
Lifetime access to Fitting University (even if your Club membership lapses), plus:
- Unlimited access to 50+ patterns in sizes 0-32
- Connect with curvy sewists from around the world
- Get personalized help from our team
- Enjoy exclusive discounts and bonus perks all year
Enroll in Standalone Course
with one-time payment
Lifetime access to Fitting University without a subscription.
What makes Fitting University different?
Expert help in your home, any time
In-person fit classes are fantastic but they’re often very expensive and not easily accessible. Now, you can get the expert fit education you want, whenever you need it, and wherever you’re sewing.
Over 50 hours of in-depth instruction
Watch 90+ lessons covering every body area in depth, from bust and back to bum, arms, and legs. From full bust adjustments to rounded backs, asymmetrical adjustments to adding and removing sleeves, Fitting University covers it all.
Learn the principles, not just the steps
Most fitting tutorials simply tell you what to do. Fitting University starts with the theory, so you can deeply understand fitting and feel confident in your adjustments.
Learn from a body-positive expert
The course is taught by Jenny Rushmore, best-selling author of fitting bible Ahead of the Curve. Her encouraging, clear and empowering style has helped thousands of sewists around the world learn to fit with confidence.
Master fitting from the basics to advanced techniques
Learn the way that suits you: work through the lessons from start to finish, or skip straight to whichever topic you need right now. Fitting University is always there for you - even when you're having a fitting crisis at 10pm!
Fitting Foundations
Start with the fundamentals including:
- How to measure yourself accurately
- How to select the right size to make
- Staying in a body-positive mindset when fitting
- Quick and easy ways to make a test muslin
- A foolproof process for evaluating muslin fit
- What order to make fitting adjustments in
- How to create a custom sized pattern in different sizes at the bust, waist and hip
Adjustment by Body Area
Move on to clear, focused tutorials from head to toe, including:
- How to fix bodices that are too tight or baggy
- How to make sleeves that give you room
- How to finesse darts to give beautiful shaping
- How to stop collars sticking up at your neck
- How to adjust crotches for a smooth fit
- How to fix overly-wide necklines
- How to prevent your hems tipping up
- How to level out your waistbands when they tilt
- How to remove bunching fabric on your back
- And much, much more!
Every lesson shows the adjustment being made in real time, with an easy-to-follow explanation.
Advanced Fitting & Pattern Hacking
Ready to go beyond the basics? Fitting University has advanced lessons including:
- How to adjust for an asymmetric body
- How to fit when your body size changes
- How to add and remove sleeves
- How to convert woven patterns to knit
- How to change darts to princess seams
- And more!
See the full Fitting University curriculum ➡️
Part 1: Fitting Fundamentals
Understanding Fitting
- What is good fit?
- The body-neutral fitting mindset
- Understanding ease
- Understanding grainlines
Measuring & Sizing
- Taking measurements
- Taking half measurements
- Choosing your size
The Fitting Process
- How to make a muslin
- How to evaluate fit
- Troubleshooting: why doesn't it fit?
- Order of adjustments
- How to transfer adjustments between patterns
- Fast fitting
Part 2: Pattern Adjustments
Grading Between Sizes
- Darted & dartless tops and dresses
- Pants
- Princess seams
- Alternatives & advanced approaches
Vertical/Length Adjustments
- Using lengthen/shortening lines
- Adjusting length at neckline and sleeves
Shoulders & Neck
- Shoulder fitting
- Gaping neckline fitting
- Upper chest fitting
Bust fitting
- Full bust adjustments
- Small bust adjustments
- Refining darts
- Refining princess seams
- Bust apex fitting
Back Fitting
- Broad & narrow back adjustment
- Round upper back adjustment
- Swayback adjustment
Waist & Tummy
- Waist fiting
- Tummy fitting
- Full tummy adjustments
Hips & Bum
- Full bum adjustments
- Small bum adjustments
- Refining bum shaping
- Hip fitting
- Pocket fitting
Crotch & Pelvis
- Front crotch fitting
- Back crotch fitting
- Wedgie adjustment
- Adjusting pants rise
Arms
- Sleeve fitting
- Full & small bicep adjustments
- Grafting sleeves
- Sleeve cap fitting
- Sleeveless armscye adjustments
- Raglan sleeve fitting
Legs
- Thigh fitting
- Full & small thigh adjustments
Part 3: Expand Your Skills
Next Level Fitting
- Adjusting for asymmetry
- Fitting for body fluctuations
- Breaking the fitting rules
Pattern Hacking
- Adding and removing sleeves
- Changing necklines
- Converting darts to princess seams
- Converting woven patterns to knit
- How to hack a sloper
Garment-Specific Fitting
- Jeans fitting
- Knit garment fitting
What it feels like inside Fitting University
| | "I feel so seen" |
| Many sewists quietly wonder if there is something “wrong” with their body when patterns don’t fit, or feel bad that their body has changed over time and clothes don't fit like they used to. Learning to fit is so empowering because you’ll learn that nothing needs to change about your body - it’s the pattern that needs to be adjusted! | |
| | "I finally understand why my muslin doesn’t fit!" |
| There’s no point knowing how to do an adjustment if you don’t know if you actually need it. Fitting University doesn’t just help you fit, it helps you diagnose, so you can confidently decide what changes to make, saving time and frustration. | |
| | "I can solve my problem in minutes, not hours." |
| There’s a lot of fitting content out there but it’s often disorganized and can be contradictory, so it can be hard to know what is actually high quality. In Fitting University, you know you can trust that all the content has been developed and tested by curve fit experts, and find what you need in an instant. | |
| | "I actually wear what I make now."
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| It’s the end of finished-but-unworn garments hanging in your closet! Sew with the confidence that your makes will fit and stop wasting money and valuable sewing time.
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Is Fitting University right for me?
Fitting University is for you if:
- You've struggled with fit and want clear, expert guidance
- You're tired of scattered, contradictory advice online
- You want to understand the why behind fitting, not just memorize steps
- You don't have a fitting buddy or access to in-person classes
- You want a fitting resource you can return to for every project, forever
It's perfect for sewists at every level, from absolute beginners who've never tackled fitting to experienced sewists who want to refine their skills.
Meet your teacher, Jenny Rushmore
Hi, I'm Jenny Rushmore, your teacher at Fitting University, and I can't wait for you to join me. I deeply believe that everybody deserves clothes that fit beautifully, but I know how frustrating it can be learning to fit.
I've dedicated my life to making it as as easy, and empowering as possible, so you can feel amazing about your skills, your body, your clothes and yourself!
I've taught fitting to tens of thousands of sewists around the world, authored best-selling fitting book "Ahead of the Curve", and now I'm thrilled to introduce Fitting University: the most comprehensive fit course we've ever created at Cashmerette.
I've put everything I've learned from teaching fitting into these 90+ videos, sharing not just the step-by-step instructions of what to do, but explaining the "why", so you can gain a deep understanding of how to fit your unique body.
Enroll in Fitting University
✨ Save over 50% ✨
Enroll for FREE
with Cashmerette Club All Access
Lifetime access to Fitting University (even if your Club membership lapses), plus:
- Unlimited access to 50+ patterns in sizes 0-32
- Connect with curvy sewists from around the world
- Get personalized help from our team
- Enjoy exclusive discounts and bonus perks all year
Enroll in Standalone Course
with one-time payment
Lifetime access to Fitting University without a subscription.
FAQs
What level of sewing experience do I need?
Any! Fitting University is designed for sewists from absolute beginners to more advanced students. The course starts with the foundations and builds from there.
What if I don't even know what my fitting issues are?
Fitting University starts by teaching you how to evaluate fit and diagnose what's going wrong. You don't need to arrive with a checklist - we'll help you build one.
When can I sign up?
Right now! Fitting University is available on demand, so you can sign up any time and get instant access to all the content.
Is this a subscription?
No. Fitting University is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. You also have the option to get it for over 50% off by joining Cashmerette Club All Access (a yearly subscription, but you get lifetime access to Fitting University even if your membership expires).
How is this different from other fitting courses?
It's comprehensive (90+ lessons covering every body area), teaches the why behind every adjustment so you can apply the principles to any pattern, and is rooted in body-positive teaching from a true expert in size-inclusive patterns.
How does this compare to Sloper School?
Sloper School teaches you how to make a single fitted dress sloper for your body. Fitting University is a comprehensive course covering tutorials for every body area and garment type. It can be used to adjust any pattern, and is suitable for all levels.
