Hep me. Hep me. Hep me. Hep me. Puhleeze. July 9, 2008 17:19 3 Comments
OK. Today’s post is short. You decide if it’s sweet. Last night, I read “Measuring Up: What’s Your Correct Pattern Size” in the August/September Vogue Patterns magazine. Writer Kathryn Brenne says that one should choose one’s pattern by chest size rather than bust size. Chest being the circumference right under one’s arms, just in case you didn't know (but I bet you did!). She says one should make a full cup adjustment to a smaller sized pattern if one is, shall I say, bosomy. (Most patterns are made for B-cup femmes, as you, learned readers, doubtless know.) She writes with authority, and as a novice, I tend to believe she knows of what she writes. What do you think? Let me know. Please. I want to cut out my pattern. But I want to follow the proper cutting line. Naturally. Know why? Because I'm a good girl. A good girl who wants to look good. And there ya go.
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wendy on May 20, 2015 12:09
They’re correct. You should always choose by the chest measurement. (My exception is pants, I sometimes go by my hip measurement and then take them in at my waist.) Have you see Debbie Cook’s instructions on doing a FBA?
http://www.cedesign.com/familyphotos/sewing/info/index.html and look for the pattern alteration techniques section.
keep up the sewing, it’s been fun to follow along!
Doris at threads of Conversation on May 20, 2015 12:09
It is sweet, I think. And thanks for letting me know about that article, I need to go read it!
Patti Heenie on May 20, 2015 12:09
As I understand it, the reason to use the upper bust (chest) measurement is toget a better fit in the should area. This is true! I enjoyed the link to Debie Cook’s instructions but one of the best resources I have found for fitting—especially for the beginning sewer, is Sandra Betzina’s Fast Fit. It’s easy, it’s uncomplicated, it’s clear, it WORKS. Keep us posted on your progress.