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Posted on: 10/31/06 11:11 PM ET
Can anyone share their tips on selecting the right size from thes patterns? My measurements are:
84cm Bust
71-72 cm Waist
94.5cm Hip
So I am all over the place..
What are the conversions for 32-44 in terms of size in normal sizing? Not sure how much ease is allowed for in these patterns..
Also some patterns start at 36 -42 so does this mean that the 36 is somewhat bigger than a 36 if it was available in a 32 -44. I hope I have explained this well enough..
I really love their designs just want to save a few hours having to retrace the same pattern in another size..
Kind Regards
Zaneta
84cm Bust
71-72 cm Waist
94.5cm Hip
So I am all over the place..
What are the conversions for 32-44 in terms of size in normal sizing? Not sure how much ease is allowed for in these patterns..
Also some patterns start at 36 -42 so does this mean that the 36 is somewhat bigger than a 36 if it was available in a 32 -44. I hope I have explained this well enough..
I really love their designs just want to save a few hours having to retrace the same pattern in another size..
Kind Regards
Zaneta
Posted on: 10/31/06 11:17 PM ET
In reply to Zaneta
Burda size chart thread
Select your tops size by your bust size
Select your pants size by your hip size
Ignore the waist measurements until you are ready to alter the pattern.
Select your tops size by your bust size
Select your pants size by your hip size
Ignore the waist measurements until you are ready to alter the pattern.
Posted on: 10/31/06 11:38 PM ET
In reply to Zaneta
To find the ease, measure the pattern at the bust and the hip and compare to the measurements listed in the chart. Subtract the chart from the pattern measurement and you have your ease.
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Posted on: 11/1/06 0:17 AM ET
In reply to Nancy K
what a great tip..thanks so much..that is just so logical..
Posted on: 11/1/06 2:58 AM ET
In reply to Zaneta
Quote:
What are the conversions for 32-44 in terms of size in normal sizing? Not sure how much ease is allowed for in these patterns..
Also some patterns start at 36 -42 so does this mean that the 36 is somewhat bigger than a 36 if it was available in a 32 -44.
What are the conversions for 32-44 in terms of size in normal sizing? Not sure how much ease is allowed for in these patterns..
Also some patterns start at 36 -42 so does this mean that the 36 is somewhat bigger than a 36 if it was available in a 32 -44.
Zaneta, the size range indicates that a particular style is available in those sizes an all in between. Sometimes the range starts at a smaller size and ends at a larger size.
Overall, BWOF are consistent with sizing and as mentioned earlier, flat measuring the pattern will give you are good indication of the amount of ease allowed.
Also look for the description details like "semi fitting" "close fitting" and "loose fitting"
I use the same sizes, a combination of two, for each pattern everytime with good results. You can use a combination of sizes by choosing the appropriate lines for the needed size.
I hope this doesn't sound like goggledygook as I have a bad case of jet lag from losing a day on the way home from the US.

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We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
Posted on: 11/1/06 4:36 AM ET
In reply to Vonnevo
thanks sooo much, by the way I am so inspired by your work. I hope my skills are one day as good as yours..
Posted on: 11/5/06 12:28 PM ET
One thing I would disagree on is selecting your tops by your bust size automatically. If you have a cup size that the pattern is designed for, this may work. But if you have a full bust like me, your top will be too big every place but the bust (shoulders, back, etc.) by doing this. I select by high bust measurement instead and then do a full bust alteration. There are many threads here about that topic. When I first sewed a lot of my clothes as a teenager, I thought that I had to learn how to make the back, shoulders, etc. smaller. It wasn't until much later that I read that I could just make the bust bigger on a size that fit everything else.
Keep in mind in general that while the number measurement will get you into the right ball park, everyone has a different shape and you may need other alterations.
For example, if I don't take a little fullness out of the backside of pants, they will look a little droopy. It's nothing extreme, but that little adjustment makes a big difference in how nice pants look.
Or, for my son, the bones in his upper back hip are a little bigger than you would expect for his lankiness. So, in RTW, he has to wear a bigger size than you would think, and his pants are a bit baggy. It's "the style" so we don't worry about it, but if I were going to sew a pair for him, I'd be tempted to just alter the waist a little bigger on a smaller size rather than sewing the size called for by his waist measurement.
Don't be intimidated by this. Just get as close as you can and then gradually learn what adjustments work best for you to fine-tune your fit. The garments you make in the meantime will probably fit as well or better than RTW anyway.
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Keep in mind in general that while the number measurement will get you into the right ball park, everyone has a different shape and you may need other alterations.
For example, if I don't take a little fullness out of the backside of pants, they will look a little droopy. It's nothing extreme, but that little adjustment makes a big difference in how nice pants look.
Or, for my son, the bones in his upper back hip are a little bigger than you would expect for his lankiness. So, in RTW, he has to wear a bigger size than you would think, and his pants are a bit baggy. It's "the style" so we don't worry about it, but if I were going to sew a pair for him, I'd be tempted to just alter the waist a little bigger on a smaller size rather than sewing the size called for by his waist measurement.
Don't be intimidated by this. Just get as close as you can and then gradually learn what adjustments work best for you to fine-tune your fit. The garments you make in the meantime will probably fit as well or better than RTW anyway.
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Posted on: 11/5/06 9:25 PM ET
In reply to Zaneta
I would recommend reading a good fitting book to understand how to pick a pattern... you often need to use several different sizes for the different parts of your body. I learned a lot from "Fit for Real People". You will find reviews of it in the book review section. By taking a little bit of time to read and learn more about fitting, it will make things easier for you and hopefully avoid some disapointing results.
Melanie
Melanie
Posted on: 11/7/06 7:57 PM ET
Thanks everyone, I think I will also get my hands on this book..
Posted on: 11/7/06 8:23 PM ET
Also, I find that Burda patterns run tighter than many other patterns do. I think this is a fit preference issue. But, even though I would normally go down a size if in between, I go up in Burda so I have some wiggle and comfort room, at last for pants.
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