Jia Surfsuit Fitting

On this page we are sharing tutorials on how to make common fit adjustments on the Jia Surfsuit.

Lengthening/Shortening:

To lengthen or shorten your Jia Surf Suit you will be adjusting:

Center Front (A)
Side Front (B)
Center Back (C)
Side Back (D)

To lengthen:

  • Cut along the line for the rashguard view.
  • Slide the lower half of the pattern piece down adding your desired length. Make sure to keep the upper and lower pieces aligned.
  • Tape a scrap of paper in place behind your new openings.
  • Smooth out your side seams and retrace your front pattern.
  • Repeat these steps pieces A, B, C, and D. These instructions apply to lengthening the sleeve as well.

To shorten:

  • Cut along the line for the rashguard view.
  • Slide the lower half of the pattern piece up removing your desired length. Make sure to keep the upper and lower pieces aligned.
  • Tape the pieces together along the cut edge.
  • Smooth out your side seams and retrace your front pattern.
  • Repeat these steps pieces A, B, C, and D. These instructions apply to lengthening the sleeve as well.

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