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From: Keena
Date: 09-09-2004, 08:27 PM (1 of 4)
Hello everyone. I'm not exactly new to the sewing world, but I am new to the forum.  Hopefully you all can help me with my pattern question.I've been sewing for quite a while, but it has mostly been with my own ideas. I haven't used many patterns. Mostly things I make are my own ideas and are kind of on a trial and error basis. One of my husband's friends has asked me to make a cape for him (for halloween). The only problem is the only pattern we can find (that he likes) only goes to XL, and we'll probably need a 3XL. I haven't taken his measurements yet, but his normal clothing size is a 3XL. The area I live in is very rural, and it is very hard to find patterns in larger sizes. My question is: Is it hard to make something larger than the pattern actually allows for? If it is, should a beginner like me even attempt it? Thanks so much in advance! |
User: Keena
Member since: 09-09-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 09-09-2004, 10:39 PM (2 of 4)
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First off -- you need measurements to size patterns. They are not the same as ready-to-wear. That said, with something as loose fitting as a cape, you shouldn't have any problems. I would think that with a simple cape you could add a couple inches all the way around if you wanted too. The best places to add are in the same places the pattern company does on multi- sized patterns. There are probably people here who know more about it but for a simple cape to be worn one or two times it shouldn't be difficult at all. You can always make a sampe first out of cheap $1 a yard fabric. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-10-2004, 08:43 AM (3 of 4)
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Hi Keena, welcome to Sew Whats New. A cape is about the only thing that is easy to make bigger without much problem. 2"-3" added should about do it with the pattern you are working with. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Keena
Date: 09-10-2004, 12:30 PM (4 of 4)
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Thank you all so much! I was beginning to get very worried that I had bitten off more than I could chew!
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User: Keena
Member since: 09-09-2004 Total posts: 4 |
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