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Posted on: 12/6/06 1:32 PM ET
I've been reading the forums and reviews and i'm loving it all, but lots of times there are words and most annoyingly, abbreviations, that I don't know the meaning of. I FINALLY figured out that RTW was ready to wear... and DD and DH are darling daughter and darling husband?? not sure on that one, my "bf" had some crude suggestions for what they could stand for, but those make the most sense.

anyway, my sewing related question was... what's a (FBA) full bust adjustment and how do you do one? Also, what is a 'princess dart'? I think that's what it was... I'd really appreciate any help! thanks!!
  
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Posted on: 12/6/06 2:18 PM ET
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Welcome to Pattern Review!

Check out this page of Frequently Asked Questions. Right up at the top of the page is a link to common abbreviations.

As for a full bust adjustment, check out this thread: FBA links. All you needed to know but were afraid to ask!

Princess seam or princess dart? A princess seam is a seam that goes from the hem to either the armscye (armhole) or shoulder. A princess dart would follow the same general path. In a seam, you would be joining two separate pieces of fabric. With a dart, you would have cut out one piece of fabric, but then fold some of the fabric out and sew the dart. The princess darts are not very common.

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Posted on: 12/6/06 5:02 PM ET
WOW! thanks!!!! that's exactly what I was looking for! this has to be the most friendly message board i've ever been on...
  
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Posted on: 12/7/06 0:05 AM ET
BF means Boyfriend......
  
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Re: Whats a Full Bust Adjustment? (posted on 12/7/06 8:22 AM ET)
In addition, I have seen and done a princess dart in an evening coat and in some evening dresses.
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Posted on: 12/7/06 8:33 AM ET
OK, what's ISO stand for (other than International Organization for Standardization)? I've seen it used a few times recently.
  
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Posted on: 12/7/06 8:45 AM ET
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In Search Of ??

What's the context?
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Re: Whats a Full Bust Adjustment? (posted on 12/7/06 8:48 AM ET)
Irene...."In search of"
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Posted on: 12/7/06 9:29 AM ET
Yes, that makes sense. "ISO new sewing machine", etc. Thanks!!
  
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Re: Whats a Full Bust Adjustment? (posted on 12/7/06 9:33 AM ET)
I was wondering why they wanted to ISO certify their sewing machine....


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