Basics of pattern making
When buying a sewing pattern, some modifications are needed to adapt the model to your own morphology. Here are the basics about pattern making to help you fit your sewing pattern.
Taking measurement
To take your measurements correctly, you should only have your underwear on. Spread the legs about twenty centimeter wide and keep your feet parallel. Hold the tape measure against the body without tighten.
- Bust: the widest part of the bust
- Waist: the point where you bend
- Hips: the widest part of the hips
The bodice
- Shorten or lengthen the bodice
- Shorten or lengthen the shoulder
- Full bust adjustment FBA
- Small bust adjustment SBA
- Move the bust dart
- Widen or tighten the armholes
- Shorten or lengthen the sleeve
- Lower armhole
- Adjust the sleeve
The skirt
- Shorten or lengthen the skirt
- Widen or tighten the waist
- Tighten back
The trousers
- Shorten or lengthen the legs
- Shorten the riser
- Increase the length of the crotch
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