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Member since 3/6/04
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Re: Pin Fit Paper Pattern (posted on 8/26/05 6:33 PM ET)
Is there a secret to fitting the paper pattern - when you are alone. I struggle and struggle and fume and fuss to "try" and do this by myself - and I'm just not successful. What are we singles to do when we don't have a second pair of hands to help.

Also, what is a forward shoulder adjustment and how do I know if I need it?

Thanks gals!
Diane in Michigan

P.S. Who's sewing tonight? lol
-- Edited on 8/26/05 9:11 PM --
  
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Posted on: 8/27/05 0:00 AM ET
to check for the forward shoulder adjustment, turn sideways in the mirror and look at the top of you shoulder sideways, and see where the top of your shoulder is, if it's rotated towards the front, you'll need an adjustment. Most people do, the original Big 4 fit models were women in the military with perfect posture.
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Member since 7/13/05
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Posted on: 8/27/05 1:30 AM ET
I know I need it because I am always picking up my shirt and pulling it backwards.

I lowered my front shoulder seam 5/8, and I raised my back shoulder seam 5/8. I started there with this adjustment, because that is what the gal in my book did. It looks pretty good right now. It might be a place for you to start if you need the adjustment.

It is pretty hard to see the center back when you are trying to fit paper pattern pieces on youself. I also have a hard time seeing the center back seam. I am thinking about making a fitting dummy.
  
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