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The Style Falcon Ultimate Measuring Guide now has a FREE video companion. See the Style Falcon channel on YouTube. Each of the four short videos includes demonstrations on a live model and additional advice on how to accurately measure yourself. Watch them all or just the ones where you need more guidance: Part One helps you get up for success and covers circumference measurements Part Two covers half-body and quarter-body horizontal measurements Part Three covers diagonal and curved measurements Part Four covers vertical measurements Or watch them all through this handy playlist link. Each video is five to seven minutes long. 

Want to lengthen or shorten a pants pattern? Tempted to just add or remove length at the hem? There's a better way! This two-minute tutorial shows you how to adjust length where you need it, while preserving the overall shape of the pants or other garment. 

Why sew a little elastic or other stabilizer in the shoulders of your knit garments, such as the Two-hour Top or Gorgeous Godet Top? Check out this two-minute tutorial to learn why and how to stabilize shoulders. You'll be glad you did!

Grade seams to reduce bulk and create a polished finish.

The Gorgeous Godet Top video tutorials take you through all the steps to make this fun and dramatic top.