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Interesting Vintage Petite Alteration
unfinishedprojects   Advanced AB CANADA Member since 8/26/07 Posts: 522	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/31/13 7:55 PM I bought this vintage (1960's) pattern because it came with different proportions for tall, medium, and short heights (I'm a shorty at 5'2".) The alterations for the short version seem unusual (to me, at least.) There's a diagonal fold to be taken above the bust tapering to the upper sleeve. The shorten line above the waist is similar to modern patterns, but the amount to be folded out is uneven; it's 1 1/2" at the center and only 1 1/8" at the sides. The front has the same alterations. Has anyone ever seen anything like this before? It seems like it would work well enough.
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2133	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/31/13 7:59 PM That is different. I have never seen it done like that. I love the instructions on the vintage patters. ------ Ada
CM_Sews Intermediate CA USA Member since 9/18/04 Posts: 1476	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/31/13 8:36 PM Hmmmm. Interesting. That tuck on the upper bodice removes a bit of length from above the "arm pit" (lower edge of the arm hole/sleeve) while preserving the shoulder and sleeve configuration, so there's no re-drafting needed for the sleeve. The fold under the sleeve removes more length overall. CMC -- Edited on 2/1/13 2:19 PM --
Vicsguy Advanced Beginner OH USA Member since 5/17/09 Posts: 143	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/1/13 10:08 AM This is interesting. I think I'll try it on a pattern for my 5' 2" wife. This topic would look good over in the sewing for petites forum too!
G_l_e_n_d_a Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 5/11/05 Posts: 1104	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/1/13 10:18 AM Love this! I always need to make an adjustment to shorten between the neck and bust, but it's always a pain because of the effect on the armscye. I'll defenitely be giving this a try. Thanks for sharing.
cathy45 Advanced Beginner KY USA Member since 7/6/06 Posts: 165	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/1/13 12:03 PM I did this once to prevent gaping on then front neck of a sheath dress. Who knew it was a "real" adjusment? ------ Cathy "I'm not messy, I'm creative" - Mary Engelbreight
Diahn   Advanced TN USA Member since 6/27/05 Posts: 130	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/1/13 1:33 PM Thanks for sharing. I've never seen this anywhere else. ------ http://seamslikeparadise.blogspot.com/
SandiMacD   Intermediate FL USA Member since 2/8/09 Posts: 1041	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/1/13 9:24 PM How cool is that!! ------ re-living my youth through sewing...
helen in oz Advanced Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 12/2/10 Posts: 31	Login to reply to this post In reply to unfinishedprojects << Like this post Date: 2/1/13 11:54 PM Sounds really interesting, but unfortunately I can't see a link or image, just a square with a red X in it?
unfinishedprojects   Advanced AB CANADA Member since 8/26/07 Posts: 522	Login to reply to this post In reply to helen in oz << Like this post Date: 2/2/13 1:37 AM Sorry about that- for security reasons, some IP addresses from certain parts of the world are blocked on the server I use for picture hosting. I have added the pics to my PR album, and you can see them here, here, and here.

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