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Posted on: 3/5/10 9:14 PM ET
I am new to garment sewing and trying to find the best fit... but really do not fit the chart. My measurements are 41 1/2, 40, 42 which puts me around a 20, but I am short 5'2", and my waist does not fit that measurement. What is my best option? Thanks, I also posted this on the beginners board.
  
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Posted on: 3/5/10 10:36 PM ET
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Looks to me like you might find an 18W Petite in Butterick to be close and then you will have some fitting decisions.

With a multi-size pattern, which most are these days, you can grade from one size to another. My waist is at least a size to a size and half larger than my hips and/or bust and it seems to me I am not the only one with this size discrepancy. Also, you might consider selecting a pattern by your high bust measurement as it is typically smaller and could assist you in fitting if your upper chest is not full.

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Check out the various discussions under this forum. You may find some help.

One thing is for certain, the majority of us must alter the patterns we are sewing and I for one have been having a real battle of it lately as I have recently been in a position to sew for myself again. Little by little I am getting there, but it can be a struggle at times.

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