One way to get well fitting, custom looking garments, is to sew a muslin before sewing the real thing. This is a great way to get a perfect fit and do a test run of new sewing techniques. See the process in creating a muslin with this tutorial.
Sewing a Muslin
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Fabric Easing
Is pinning difficult because the fabric pieces are two different lengths? Don't worry! Our tutorial will show you how to ease pieces together to avoid puckers in your seams.