Re: new here, need help


This link:http://www.cedesign.com/familyphotos/sewing/info/princessFBA/index.html

illustrates altering a princess seam pattern for full bust adjustment.
The page's author credits "Fit for Real People" by Pati Palmer & Marta
Alto, which is a great resource for dealing with all kinds of fitting
challenges. You might find a copy in your library.

Doreen in Alabama

The directions at this link are nice for altering a princess seam
pattern with a high neckline. With a lower neckline, a slightly
different technique is usually required. I do the upper pattern slash
on the center front piece diagonally upwards, towards the center. I
then separate the desired amount at the outer side seamline, while
leaving the neckline seamline shorter. This avoids those neckline
gaps.

--Betsy

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