Well, I don't have a lot of experience with larger than usual
busts--certainly not my personal problem, and as most of my work was with
college students,
not theirs, either!
Ahhhh, I had never thought about using the upper bust measurement as the
stated bust measurement--if I ever do run across anyone so endowed, I'll keep
that in mind--thanks for the hint. One can, of course, measure the upper bust
of the pattern one's self, but that means you have to buy the pattern first,
so is not much help in determining the right size to begin with.
How convenient that the current "Threads" addresses the issue of cup size
alteration. That does sound like a good solution for the dress that started
this discussion, the '50s style halter/strap style. And those, of course,
should have less ease, but one would hope the pattern company put less ease to
begin with--hard to tell what is going on with them these days, though. I
confess I haven't used a new woman-sized pattern in a while. All my
non-historic sewing has been for little ones lately--no bust fitting problems
there!
And I agree with the person who expressed frustration that the stitching
lines aren't marked on patterns anymore. What a pain to have to measure 5/8"
all the way around.
Ann Wass
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