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Altering shirt pattern for thin 13-yr-old boy How to alter boy's/men's shirt pattern for thin boy
AC99 Intermediate AL USA Member since 5/11/09 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/1/11 6:09 PM Help! I am attempting to make a regular button-up shirt for my grandson, who is very thin (ADHD meds) and about 5', 3" tall. He is in between the Boy's size Large and Men's size Small on the pattern I'd like to use (27" chest on Boy's large and 34" chest on Men's small - His chest is 30"). I think the boy's pattern is closer in width, but will still have to be enlarged chest and hem. Would it be best to draw a straight line from shoulder to hem front and back and add the width there? I could adjust a men's size small, but that would have to be reduced even more. Either way I am looking at several pattern alterations. I can manage length alterations, but the width is much harder. I do plan to do a muslin first and send it for fitting as he lives 350 miles away (he loves the fabric I'll be using). Thanks!
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2534	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/2/11 1:00 PM I'm hoping somebody else will chime in here, but until then, I'm going to pass along some advice given by a friend on another board. You could try scaling the smaller pattern up (or the larger one down), by following the smallest/largest size on the pattern and drawing in new lines for the size you need. Quote: Scaling isn't just a matter of adding a bit all round. You have to do it proportionally. Look at where the points are on the pattern pieces and measure the distance between the points. Lay your ruler along the line of points and add your new size or two. Join up the dots - keeping lines and curves correct and crossing where they do on the original. I know there are some other threads on here with similar advice (and at least one link to an awesome tutorial with pictures). Good luck! ------ ~Gem in the prairie
mamafitz Beginner WI USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 1132	Login to reply to this post In reply to AC99 Like this post Date: 5/2/11 2:23 PM do some flat pattern measuring to find out the finished garment measurement. it's possible that boy's large might be pretty close. some patterns have quite a bit of design ease. ------ Linda Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves, and of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys, they’d just walk around naked at all times. -- Betsey Johnson http://mamafitz.blogspot.com
andye   Beginner VA USA Member since 5/9/09 Posts: 1551	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/2/11 3:27 PM I think a good fit in the shoulders and back is probably the most important consideration.
Michelle T Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 4192	Login to reply to this post In reply to AC99 Like this post Date: 5/2/11 3:34 PM Jalie shirt This has sizes from about a boy's size 2 up to large men's sizing. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student
Trinity. Intermediate MA USA Member since 10/9/05 Posts: 1325	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michelle T Like this post Date: 5/2/11 5:13 PM I second the Jalie. Over the years, as my sons grew up, I've used many of the sizes. I'd size for the shoulders--the rest is easy to take in or let out wherever it's needed. And remember to check for length--I always had to add to sleeves and body for my boys. ------ Trinity http://thimblesthreadsandneedles.blogspot.com/
AC99 Intermediate AL USA Member since 5/11/09 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue Like this post Date: 5/2/11 7:09 PM Thanks for your help!
AC99 Intermediate AL USA Member since 5/11/09 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post In reply to mamafitz Like this post Date: 5/2/11 7:10 PM Thanks for your help!!
AC99 Intermediate AL USA Member since 5/11/09 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post In reply to andye Like this post Date: 5/2/11 7:11 PM Thanks!!
AC99 Intermediate AL USA Member since 5/11/09 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michelle T Like this post Date: 5/2/11 7:11 PM I ordered that one yesterday, it looks like one I can use for him and get the fit right. Thanks!!

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