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adjusting pattern for waist size bigger than hip size
allorache Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 78	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/4/13 4:21 PM I am trying to start with a very simple elastic waist skirt. My hip size according to the pattern is XS, and my waist is between small and medium. I found a Burda tutorial that tells you to mark a dot for the different size lines and then connect them with a french curve. But this results in a weird semi-circular bulge on the side of my pattern, sort of like a half moon sticking out at the top. Might it not be better to draw an angled straight line between the two points in this case?? Or should I draw the hip dot for the extra small lower down on the pattern so it is a more gradual curve? Thanks much for any help, I've actually done a fair bit of sewing but this is my first attempt at following a pattern ------ Now a Babylock girl almost all the way - Ellegante 3, Evolution, and Melody. Plus a Sailrite LSZ-1 for those heavy duty projects
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2259	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << Like this post Date: 3/4/13 4:36 PM What pattern are you using? ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
solveg   Beginner MN USA Member since 2/16/12 Posts: 366	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << 1 member likes this. Date: 3/4/13 4:38 PM I have to do the same thing, and I do end up with a weird looking pattern. But I carry all my weight in my stomach, so I add the inches to the front of the pattern.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2804	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 3/4/13 5:24 PM I agree with solveg -- figure out where you need the extra inches at the waist and then add appropriately. If you have to add a significant amount and try to only do it at the side seams you will end up the seam not being smooth -- at least that's been my experience. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 33.625 yards sewn (as of 05/31/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/31/13)

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