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From: wifetod
Date: 09-04-2004, 02:29 PM (1 of 4)
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I have decided that I want to make Simplicity 5463, the skirt. The instructions on the pattern tissue give the measurments at the hip which are: 10/42" 12/43 1/2" 14/45 1/2" 16/47 1/2" 18/49 1/2" *Total ease above body measurements is approx. 7 1/2". So I have about a 42 1/2" hip, I usually need at least a 14-16 in a size for my hips. Are they telling me there is another 7 1/2 " added on for ease with these measurements? It just really scares me to cut a size 12, any thoughts? Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 09-04-2004, 03:07 PM (2 of 4)
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I can usually use a pattern that is 1 size smaller than what I would buy in ready to wear. Hold the pattern up to your body & see if it looks like it has enough ease. Remember though the paper doesn't give like fabric.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: Skye
Date: 09-04-2004, 05:32 PM (3 of 4)
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If you add that amount of ease to your hip measurement that puts you between a size 16 - 18.The figure printed on the pattern tissue is usually the measurement at the hip on the finished garment. Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 09-05-2004, 12:13 AM (4 of 4)
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If those are the numbers printed on the front part of the pattern tissue, those are the actual finished measurements for each size using a 5/8" seam. Measure a ready to wear skirt that you have to see what the measurment are across the front and back. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
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