How To Adjust A Sewing Pattern For A Different Pant Style
Hey there lovely people,
Are you tired of struggling with clothing that never fits quite right? Especially when it comes to tops and dresses with princess seams? Well, fear not my friends, because today I am going to teach you all about full bust adjustments with princess seams!
How to:
First, you will need to take your bust and upper bust measurements. To measure your upper bust, place the tape measure around your body, just under your arms. For your bust measurement, measure across the fullest part of your bust.
Next, you will need to determine the difference between your bust and upper bust measurements. This will give you a starting point for how much you need to adjust the pattern.
Once you have this measurement, you can start adjusting the pattern. Begin by making a horizontal cut across the pattern piece, about 1-2 inches below the armhole. Cut straight through the pattern to the side seam.
Now, you can move the bottom portion of the pattern piece down the amount you calculated earlier. This will create a gap in the center of the pattern piece. To fill this gap and maintain the curve of the princess seam, you will need to create a pattern piece that fits into the gap.
Measure the length of the gap and transfer that measurement to a separate piece of paper. Draw a line the length of the gap, then divide it into thirds. Mark the center point and draw a curve from the center point to each end point. Cut out this piece and align it with the center gap on the pattern. Tape in place.
Finally, you will need to adjust the front facing pattern piece to match the new shape of the bodice. You can use the same process of creating a pattern piece for the gap in the center of the bodice and aligning it with the facing pattern piece.
And there you have it, a perfectly fitting top or dress with princess seams!
Tips and Tricks:
- Always make a muslin or test garment before cutting into your final fabric. This will help you to make any necessary adjustments before cutting into your good fabric.
- If you need to adjust the length of the bodice as well, you can cut the pattern piece horizontally and add or remove length as needed.
- If you are adjusting a pattern with multiple princess seams, you will need to repeat this process for each seam.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help! There are many online forums and communities dedicated to sewing and pattern adjustments. You can also seek out local sewing classes or lessons to get more personalized assistance.
I hope this tutorial has been helpful in demystifying the full bust adjustment with princess seams. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep sewing and creating beautiful pieces that fit like a dream.
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