[h-cost] Corset patterns, was Re: Question re: pattern sizes

2010-02-23 Thread Joan Jurancich
At 10:02 AM 2/23/2010, you wrote: Hi, I recall, from somewhere in the vast world of online costume discussion groups, a statement that many of the Big 4 patterns for corsets tend to run really large. It was said that, at least for some of these patterns, it's necessary to cut them 1-2 sizes

Re: [h-cost] Corset patterns, was Re: Question re: pattern sizes

2010-02-23 Thread Marjorie Wilser
Of course, don't forget to take bust/cup size into account. Even though some pattern companies allow for larger size busts? They usually do NOT take into account one fact: more mass around means more mass up and down. So if your cup size is anything beyond a C, you'll have to add to the

Re: [h-cost] Corset patterns, was Re: Question re: pattern sizes

2010-02-23 Thread Laurie Taylor
! Laurie Taylor (480) 560-7016 www.costumeraz.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Joan Jurancich Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 2:30 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Corset patterns, was Re: Question