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From: wifetod
Date: 01-26-2004, 12:50 PM (1 of 4)
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Ok, you all have been such a great help and I am learning so much. I think I have some of my problem with this garment figured out. First off it is Simplicity 9516. This is for DD who in RTW wears 14-16 and L to XL. She has a 42DD bra she just got and is about 7 weeks pregnant with her 2nd. and needing some bigger clothes already. I made the pants to this in a size 18 thinking I needed to go bigger, well I know now that I may go to the 16 next time. They fit pretty good but still I think the 16 would be better. My bigger dilimea is with the top View B. I made that this weekend. Since I am just basically a beginner with some experience of doing things the wrong way and trying to get back into sewing again the right way I have a lot to learn. I made that top in a size 20, thinking based on measurements we would need that much for the bust. Well she tried this on this morning and although not huge, too big. It fit across her bust line pretty good but the neck was huge and she could have used the size 16 on the sides below the bust line. I think part of the problem was I used a wrong kind of knit. I had some ribbing in the tube that I was told would be Ok to make garments out of, not just collars or cuffs. It may have had to much stretch for the neck. I still wonder if I could use it for pants but it sure won't be my first choice for a top again. The other problem I had was puckering around the sleeves where I machine hemmed them. I have picked up a couple of good sewing books and hope to add a couple more soon and between those and what I have been getting from message boards and the internet it is helping me a lot. Any input on this would really be appreciated. Thank-you again in advance. Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: sewserious
Date: 01-26-2004, 03:11 PM (2 of 4)
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Since your daughter is that large in the bust, you will need to choose patterns for her based on the high-bust measurement and then make a full bust adjustment. Most commerical patterns are based on a B-cup. The explanation is too detailed to go into here, although it is a rather simple adjustment. Pictures just work better. May I suggest a book for you? It is invaluable for making pattern alterations and learning how to fit clothing correctly when you sew. It is "Fit For Real People" by Pati Palmer and Marta Alto. It is available at most large bookstores, Amazon.com, and I think at JoAnn's. Another alternative, if you daughter is 'large' all over is to look for 'plus size' patterns. These are usually drafted for larger cup sizes and may be easier to adjust for fit. |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-27-2004, 07:27 PM (3 of 4)
Sewserious, you always give such good advice.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: sewserious
Date: 01-27-2004, 10:14 PM (4 of 4)
| Mary, I wish we had a blushing similie. I would have put it here. Thanks for the compliment. |
User: sewserious
Member since: 08-24-2003 Total posts: 112
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