The way I learned in the sixth grade to enlarge any drawing is to
grid it out on the page and then grid out the larger piece of paper
according to the desired size--that is, in the case of a pattern
illustration, if the illustration as printed is scaled so that 1/4"
represents 1", then grid out the illustration in 1/4" squares, and
grid out your larger page in 1" squares. Then draw the same lines, in
the same positions, in your 1" squares that you see in the
corresponding 1/4" squares. This is a pretty reliable method if you
have a good eye.
An even easier method nowadays is to photocopy the original
illustration, and then enlarge it by photocopying on an enlargement
setting ("enlarge 200%", for example).
Or you can scan the illustration, put the scanned image into a layout
program like InDesign or into Photoshop, and manipulate the size with
the program's enlargement or "image size" tools.
Any of these methods will enable you to enlarge a printed
illustration to full-size.
As to adjusting for CLOTHING size, I leave that to savvier heads than
mine.
--Ruth Anne Baumgartner
scholar gypsy and amateur costumer
On Aug 25, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Penny Roberts wrote:
I use copies of patterns in Excel and use it to increase the size
of the pattern
Good luck
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From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:42:17 AM
Subject: [h-cost] HELP!
Hello all, I am in need of some help from an experienced pattern
enlarging bustle dress maker! I woud like to throw together my
first bustle dress, or make for myself a bustle since my budget is
not allowing any new acquirements. At one point before I got very
enthusiastic about doing this, as I have many times, but got so
overwhelmed before even starting due to facing the dred task of
"grading" that it never came into fruition. I would try ordering a
pattern from one of the many good sellers of period patterns, but I
want something very specific, I don't have time to wait for one to
arrive, and I can't afford to spend on one (especially since I
spent so much for the three books new which have hundreds of
patterns).
The pieces given scare me in each scaled down pattern, because I
know quite often, to acheive from the basic pieces the glorious
ensemble presented in the illustrations, there is usually a good
deal of improvising and use of skill the handy seamstress must
utilize to do so!
Here are my main questions.
1: How do I enlarge the tiny pieces in the book the simplest,
quickest, or least math saavy way?
2: Once I have the pieces enlarged and they are adjusted to my size
and I'm ready to cut, how do I assemble a bustle skirt??
These are NOT simple one or two sentence answers I know, but any
guidance would be greatly appreciated right about now. I've used
period patterns that I bought multi-sized and kinda had to play
with those until they fit me the right away and could figure out
basic construction but this seems so daunting having never done it
before.
Thank you so very much for the kind person who can help, and to all
others for your patience:)
Regards,
Justine.
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