If there is a way to alter something to fit without having the body around
for fittings, I haven't found it.
If you take all the measurements directly from the body you can flatten
these onto into a two-dimensional outline. I usually use the back of old
wrapping paper to draw these out. Then you can overlay your pattern pieces
and see where you need to add or subtract a little.
Caution: if you are making something to be worn over a corset, you need to
take measurements while the corset is being worn. I'm sure that's pretty
obvious to you already.
Catalina
nunca sin mi vino
--- Becky Rautine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'd like to learn more on how to adapt a pattern
> such as tailoring or
> altering a pattern for every size. Suggestions of
> what to do when something
> sags or when something is too tight. Just being told
> "make it smaller or
> take a tuck here" may not fully explain what is
> needed. Step by Step
> alterations for costuming and period productions.
>
> Sincerely,
> Becky Rautine
>
>
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