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Posted on: 6/6/10 7:57 PM ET
I'm considering making up a 5-minute skirt. I know it's going to take more than 5 minutes because for one thing I don't have a serger and for another my skills are still coming back from a multi-year hiatus; that's fine by me. As a plus-size person, though, I'd like to know if I can realistically expect that pattern to turn out looking OK on me, since I carry more padding just below the waist as compared to typical human proportions. Will a skirt like this cover that reasonably well or will it make a ridiculous-looking bulge?

Thanks!

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Posted on: 6/6/10 8:50 PM ET
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Why don't you just try it using a drapey, lightweight fabric? I think it might be easier to use the "bulge" measurement as your waist so there would be enough fabric to go over, then cut the FOE to your actual waist measurement. Good luck.
  
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Posted on: 6/6/10 8:54 PM ET
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I think it might be easier to use the "bulge" measurement as your waist so there would be enough fabric to go over, then cut the FOE to your actual waist measurement.

DOH!!! Of course! How did I not see that? Thanks!
  
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Posted on: 6/6/10 8:59 PM ET
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I've learned I get a better fit if I count my bulge as waist too. This way tops skim instead of cling. The only difference is yours is below your waist & mine is above.
  
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Posted on: 6/6/10 9:58 PM ET
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After you draw your pattern, but before you cut out, measure down from the waist to where your hips are and be sure you have enough to go around your hips. Unless you are like me and your hips are the same measurement as the "little" old bulge 2"-3" below the waist, heh...

Just check on the hip measurement and then go for it. Interesting project. Let us know how it works out.
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Posted on: 6/7/10 2:40 AM ET
Another thing to be aware of is that the 'bulge' takes up length also. You need to be sure you cut it long enough to go over the bulge and if you are also packing around a full sitter-downer, you will need to make sure you have length there as well.

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Posted on: 6/7/10 12:37 PM ET
I've made some of these (though not from these instructions) and the advice you've gotten is sound. I have a swayback and very full sitter-downer, and what I often do for making sure it doesn't ride up in the back is, sew it all up except the elastic/waistband, then put it on so the hem is hanging nice and level, and mark back front and sides where the waist/elastic should be. Works like a charm.
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Posted on: 6/7/10 1:31 PM ET
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Great advice to far. The one thing I would do is measure my belly while sitting down.

My belly is much larger when seated and it would not be comfortable if it just skimmed while standing.

I should try this pattern as I need some cool summer clothes.

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Disclaimer: The 5 minutes only apply if you have a serger, all the supplies at the ready, and are sober. Please allow for extra time if your personal situation deviates from this.


I just noticed the above quote at the bottom of the blog.
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Posted on: 6/8/10 9:17 PM ET
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since I carry more padding just below the waist as compared to typical human proportions. Will a skirt like this cover that reasonably well or will it make a ridiculous-looking bulge?

It sounds like you would benefit from a Large Abdomen Adjustment. This is one of the easiest pattern adjustement to do and its made a huge difference to making my huge tummy look normal.

You can use the same adjustment on skirts or pants in most styles. Here is a link to a fairly clear explaination. It's a PDF so it may take a moment to load:
Texas A&M Large Abdomen

Have fun with your skirt.
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