Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Go to Page: 1 of 1

Simplicity Amazing Fit sizing Can't understand how to pick a size
TalyQ   Intermediate YUGOSLAVIA Member since 6/17/04 Posts: 381	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/19/12 1:27 PM Hello, I am making a prom dress for my 19 year old. We want to use the bodice from Simplicity 2648. We will do another skirt pattern. This is the first time I am using a Simplicity Amazing fit pattern. I have read the instructions again and again and still am not sure how to pick the size. It instructs to take the bust measurement and the high bust measurement and then calculate the cup size. We have done that and know she is a B cup. But then it tells you: Select the size which matches those measurements closely. What measurements? Full bust or high bust? For regular patterns for me I use high bust measurement and do a FBA (I am a G cup). But if this is supposed to be for the specific cup size, do I use the full bust measurement? I wish they would have given those instructions better. If anybody has done these patterns and has advice, I will be thankful. ------ Natalija from Serbia (mom to 6 daughters and 1 son)
Fictionfan   Advanced VT USA Member since 5/19/06 Posts: 1168	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/19/12 3:20 PM What are her measurements? I think they want you to use the B-cup draft for her high bust size. I would lean toward the smaller of two sizes if she's between sizes. Tissue fitting the shoulders, neck, and arnhole areas should clarify which size would fit better. ------ Fictionfan
marec   Intermediate OR USA Member since 5/11/08 Posts: 3545	Login to reply to this post In reply to TalyQ << Like this post Date: 5/19/12 3:22 PM TalyQ, I would use the high bust size for the shoulders and the bust size for the bust area. For instance, a 10 in the shoulders, and a 12 for the bust. This is a multisized pattern so blending will be straightforward. Cute pattern! edited to add: and of course, the B cup pattern pieces. -- Edited on 5/19/12 3:23 PM -- ------ my blog: http://kf-biblioblog.blogspot.com/ Sewing through my pattern stash-125 completed.
Sew4Fun Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 6/23/04 Posts: 4838	Login to reply to this post In reply to TalyQ << Like this post Date: 5/19/12 7:46 PM I agree the instructions for selecting the size are vague. Having sewn a few of Simplicity's Amazing Fit patterns I would use her high bust m'ment. This is what works for me and the people I sew for. However, after finding the size look at the finished garment m'ments too, especially bust to double check the amount of ease and determine if this is her preferred fit. HTH ------ Belinda. Melbourne, Australia http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
TalyQ   Intermediate YUGOSLAVIA Member since 6/17/04 Posts: 381	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/20/12 3:26 AM Thank you all. I will try that on Monday. She did trace size 10, but I will double check her measurements before we cut the muslin. ------ Natalija from Serbia (mom to 6 daughters and 1 son)

Go to Page: 1 of 1

Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Printable Version

* Advertising and soliciting is strictly prohibited on PatternReview.com. If you find a post which is not in agreement with our Terms and Conditions, please click on the Report Post button to report it.