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From: seamstress16
Date: 05-29-2005, 05:52 PM (1 of 6)
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Hi. I saw this absolutely beautiful vintage pattern online today. I need a 50's dress for an upcoming event and it is perfect. But, it is two sizes too small. Is there any way that I could enlarge it without distorting the shape of the garment or should I look for another dress. The website only has this dress in the one size. -Danielle |
User: seamstress16
Member since: 01-29-2005 Total posts: 88 |
From: MaryW
Date: 05-30-2005, 11:42 AM (2 of 6)
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Hi Danielle, I think if you compare your measurements with the patterns, it might help you decide.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: June Harlow
Date: 05-30-2005, 12:16 PM (3 of 6)
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You might want to try overlaying a pattern piece from something you've already made to see where adjustments are needed. That's helped me in the past.
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100 
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-30-2005, 12:26 PM (4 of 6)
Hi June and welcome to Sew Whats New. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: June Harlow
Date: 05-30-2005, 12:33 PM (5 of 6)
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Thanks so much ! This looks like a wonderful place to get advice. I'm so glad I found all of you
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: paroper
Date: 05-30-2005, 04:55 PM (6 of 6)
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June's idea is probably the easiest from the standpoint of getting all the difficult proportions like shoulders right. You might even want to just find a pattern that has the same basic lines and lay it under your vintage pattern. The pattern sizes pre-1964 or so are considerably different in scale than the current patterns. You may be a little shocked when you open it up.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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