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Posted on: 8/30/11 10:00 AM ET
Hi,everyone
My measurements are bust 100cm ,waist 90cm, hips 100cm and the fullest part of my belly is 95cm and I'm not pregnant!!! I start looking like a tube I think ,only with a curve . I need to sew my cloths since everything I want to buy fits either my belly and is too big everywhere else or the other way around but I can't decide on the size of patterns since the sizes differ so much.PLEASE help!!
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My measurements are bust 100cm ,waist 90cm, hips 100cm and the fullest part of my belly is 95cm and I'm not pregnant!!! I start looking like a tube I think ,only with a curve . I need to sew my cloths since everything I want to buy fits either my belly and is too big everywhere else or the other way around but I can't decide on the size of patterns since the sizes differ so much.PLEASE help!!
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Posted on: 8/30/11 10:09 AM ET
In reply to Marie201000
I have the same type of figure and it is hard. I buy my patterns by the bust measurement and grade out to fit the waist for tops. It's easier to do this than to adjust bust and shoulders. For pants and skirts, I go by my hip measurement and cut straight up to the waistline.
The multisized patterns are great for this. Depending upon the style I can cut one size for the shoulders, another for the bust and a third for the abdomen, if needed.
Good luck..and welcome
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The multisized patterns are great for this. Depending upon the style I can cut one size for the shoulders, another for the bust and a third for the abdomen, if needed.
Good luck..and welcome
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2010-115.5
2011-80.25+30+donated
2012 86.3 yds..
2013 21.0
Everyone who sews seriously has a stockpile of fabrics, because it is natural to purchase more than can be sewn in any one season" Singer, Timesaving Sewing, 1987
Posted on: 8/30/11 10:11 AM ET
In reply to Marie201000
We must be related!! My measurements are very similar. I cut the size according to the upper bust measurement, then from the bottom of the sleeve I go to the next size up. On Jalie patterns, I use a "comfortable-not tight" upper bust measurement increasing to "tummy" size for waist. Nice loosish fit. I do not like tight clothes.
Posted on: 8/30/11 4:11 PM ET
In reply to jannw
Thanks for the welcome and the advice ,I have V8402 pattern by Very Easy Vogue and I'll cut the pants tomorrow I think 16 is ok for my hips and I'll follow your advice and cut straight up to the waistline.
Posted on: 8/30/11 4:15 PM ET
In reply to Julia C
Hi relative! I do not like tight clothes either and I'm fed up with maternity clothes. LOL .my last pregnancy was 6 years ago and I still use some of the clothes I had back then
Posted on: 8/30/11 5:56 PM ET
In reply to Marie201000
Since your measurements translate in inches to approximately
bust 39 inches
waist 35 inches
belly 37 inches
hips 39 inches
...I don't think you actually needed to add "and I'm not pregnant!!!"
All you'll have to do is get a multi-sized pattern and go up about a couple of sizes at the waist.
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bust 39 inches
waist 35 inches
belly 37 inches
hips 39 inches
...I don't think you actually needed to add "and I'm not pregnant!!!"
All you'll have to do is get a multi-sized pattern and go up about a couple of sizes at the waist.
-- Edited on 8/30/11 5:59 PM --
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Posted on: 8/31/11 6:07 AM ET
In reply to Vintage Joan
Unfortunately my belly fat is exactly where the baby usually is so if you look at me from the side you think that I'm pregnant .thanks for the advice
Posted on: 8/31/11 2:01 PM ET
In reply to Julia C
Julia C,
I just made this suggestion elsewhere and thought I would run it by you for an opinion. I agree with straightening out the side cutting lines as you suggested, or with just adding substantially to the rise and whopping off the top. But for those of you with what I have dubbed a teeny bbb (baby beer belly - note, I said teeny) as opposed to more evenly and overall distributed bf (baby fat), I like the idea of also adding a narrow and long v inset at either side of the front of the pant where there is typically a dart or a small pleat. In the other thread, the lady was overall pretty slim and was trying to avoid excess fabric in the pants just to accommodate the teeny bbb. The v inserts would need to be beautifully executed to be a design detail, they could be disguised with belt loops or, as in this case, covered with a tunic top. Opinion please? I'm more of a yoga block with curves, but I think that just for the sake of discussion with other shapes that I'm also going to try putting those inserts into a scrap of fabric and then have them hidden in a traditional trouser pleat to see what that might do for adding fabric specifically to that location in a traditional trouser pant. Anyway, Julia C., I would like your thoughts on this. I suspect that most of us will go through a variety of shapes that we will want to be able to fit. Thank you.
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I just made this suggestion elsewhere and thought I would run it by you for an opinion. I agree with straightening out the side cutting lines as you suggested, or with just adding substantially to the rise and whopping off the top. But for those of you with what I have dubbed a teeny bbb (baby beer belly - note, I said teeny) as opposed to more evenly and overall distributed bf (baby fat), I like the idea of also adding a narrow and long v inset at either side of the front of the pant where there is typically a dart or a small pleat. In the other thread, the lady was overall pretty slim and was trying to avoid excess fabric in the pants just to accommodate the teeny bbb. The v inserts would need to be beautifully executed to be a design detail, they could be disguised with belt loops or, as in this case, covered with a tunic top. Opinion please? I'm more of a yoga block with curves, but I think that just for the sake of discussion with other shapes that I'm also going to try putting those inserts into a scrap of fabric and then have them hidden in a traditional trouser pleat to see what that might do for adding fabric specifically to that location in a traditional trouser pant. Anyway, Julia C., I would like your thoughts on this. I suspect that most of us will go through a variety of shapes that we will want to be able to fit. Thank you.
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Posted on: 9/2/11 11:05 AM ET
I am plus size and have found a book by Nancy Zieman that shows you exactly how to alter patterns to fit your size. It is really great and works.
Posted on: 9/2/11 10:41 PM ET
In reply to a7yrstitch
Sorry, just saw this. Jann is the person who does more to pants. I checked my Fabulous Fit book. She adds to CF starting just above the crotch curve & to the top of the pants,decreasing to the side seam. My library actually has this book!!
Also, in the interest of truth, my tummy fat is above the waist, just a roll below. I guess it is what I get for being long above the waist & have a waist sitting on my hip bones.
Also, in the interest of truth, my tummy fat is above the waist, just a roll below. I guess it is what I get for being long above the waist & have a waist sitting on my hip bones.
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