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Minnesota USA
Skill: Advanced
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Posted on: 8/9/13 11:05 AM ET

Am I reading this right that this pattern contains 10 inches of ease at the bust?? Is that crazy?
What is standard bust/hip ease in lightweight outerwear?
Thanks!
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Posted on: 8/9/13 11:20 AM ET
In reply to KSmithSews
Yes, you are reading this correctly.
Outerwear typically has more ease, in part to allow for comfortable layering of outerwear over whatever other layers one is wearing. The amount of ease will vary; what amount of ease you prefer may vary from the pattern design; unisex designs I think will often have somewhat more wearing ease (I know the sleeves are longer from the couple unisex designs I have made up for me - by several inches).
It might help to see the technical drawing/pattern picture/illustration, to see what the design lines look like.
Outerwear typically has more ease, in part to allow for comfortable layering of outerwear over whatever other layers one is wearing. The amount of ease will vary; what amount of ease you prefer may vary from the pattern design; unisex designs I think will often have somewhat more wearing ease (I know the sleeves are longer from the couple unisex designs I have made up for me - by several inches).
It might help to see the technical drawing/pattern picture/illustration, to see what the design lines look like.
Posted on: 8/9/13 11:55 AM ET
In reply to KSmithSews
I found 10" to be the right amount for this coat:
green pepper jacket
See the "fitting alterations" section of my review for a discussion of the ease.
-- Edited on 8/9/13 11:56 AM --
green pepper jacket
See the "fitting alterations" section of my review for a discussion of the ease.
-- Edited on 8/9/13 11:56 AM --
Minnesota USA
Skill: Advanced
Skill: Advanced
Posted on: 8/9/13 12:14 PM ET
Thanks!! That does look like a good amount of ease RMJ. I of course thought "10 inches! That's insane!!" But right, with layering, etc...you don't want to be putting on a straight jacket. :)
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Janome Skyline S3 | Singer Quantum Stylist 9985 | Singer Stylist 7258 | Kenmore 1503
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My Big 4 Sizing: Medium | Tops 14 | Pants 16 | Skirts 16
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http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com
Baby Lock Celebrate | Brother 2340CV
My Big 4 Sizing: Medium | Tops 14 | Pants 16 | Skirts 16
My Measurements: 36 HB | 38.5 FB | 33 UB | 32 W | 43 Hip
http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com
Posted on: 8/9/13 1:01 PM ET
Plus several of those views have pockets at the bust. If they are to be usable (and not have the contents poking you), then you will want a bit more ease than on a blouse!
Posted on: 8/9/13 1:09 PM ET
In reply to KSmithSews
Frankly, that seems like too much ease to me--but of course it depends on what the jacket's fabric is, and how many layers you plan to wear underneath.
I have made a lot of fleece jackets for dh and ds, and even several for myself, and I don't believe I allowed more than about four or five inches of ease, but then, fleece is a stretchy knit, and here in California, it's not cold, so we don't do much layering.
In any case, it looks like a muslin is called for in this particular pattern, just to check how the garment would really fit if the size chart is followed.
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I have made a lot of fleece jackets for dh and ds, and even several for myself, and I don't believe I allowed more than about four or five inches of ease, but then, fleece is a stretchy knit, and here in California, it's not cold, so we don't do much layering.
In any case, it looks like a muslin is called for in this particular pattern, just to check how the garment would really fit if the size chart is followed.
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Elona
Minnesota USA
Skill: Advanced
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Posted on: 8/9/13 1:38 PM ET
In reply to Elona
Good point. I'm a Minnesotan even now it's 50 degrees in the morning and 80 by afternoon. You *must* dress in layers! :)
BUT also, this isn't a "coat" it's a "jacket" - more like fall than winter...more like layered over a knit top or t-shirt than layered over sweaters, etc.
I do hate making muslins. But perhaps I'll have to muslin up the bodice at the least.
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BUT also, this isn't a "coat" it's a "jacket" - more like fall than winter...more like layered over a knit top or t-shirt than layered over sweaters, etc.
I do hate making muslins. But perhaps I'll have to muslin up the bodice at the least.
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Janome Skyline S3 | Singer Quantum Stylist 9985 | Singer Stylist 7258 | Kenmore 1503
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My Big 4 Sizing: Medium | Tops 14 | Pants 16 | Skirts 16
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http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com
Baby Lock Celebrate | Brother 2340CV
My Big 4 Sizing: Medium | Tops 14 | Pants 16 | Skirts 16
My Measurements: 36 HB | 38.5 FB | 33 UB | 32 W | 43 Hip
http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com
Posted on: 8/9/13 3:03 PM ET
In reply to KSmithSews
It depends on the style. Some designs are intended to be worn over layers and still be loose. Other designs are meant to be worn closer to the body, so have less ease. If you don't want that much ease use a smaller size, But, don't use up too much ease on a style that's meant to be loose.
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Posted on: 8/9/13 3:04 PM ET
In reply to KSmithSews
This style has plenty of room for a warm interlining and still be comfortable over bulky layers. You live in Minnesota, so I assume you want warmth.
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Minnesota USA
Skill: Advanced
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Posted on: 8/9/13 3:28 PM ET
In reply to Nancy K
Quote: Nancy K
It depends on the style. Some designs are intended to be worn over layers and still be loose. Other designs are meant to be worn closer to the body, so have less ease. If you don't want that much ease use a smaller size, But, don't use up too much ease on a style that's meant to be loose.
It depends on the style. Some designs are intended to be worn over layers and still be loose. Other designs are meant to be worn closer to the body, so have less ease. If you don't want that much ease use a smaller size, But, don't use up too much ease on a style that's meant to be loose.
Great point Nancy. I was looking at more for this time/September before it's too cold...
e.g., it's about 55 degrees when I leave out in the morning. Cool enough to want a jacket, but by noon it's 20 degrees warmer...
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Janome Skyline S3 | Singer Quantum Stylist 9985 | Singer Stylist 7258 | Kenmore 1503
Baby Lock Celebrate | Brother 2340CV
My Big 4 Sizing: Medium | Tops 14 | Pants 16 | Skirts 16
My Measurements: 36 HB | 38.5 FB | 33 UB | 32 W | 43 Hip
http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com
Baby Lock Celebrate | Brother 2340CV
My Big 4 Sizing: Medium | Tops 14 | Pants 16 | Skirts 16
My Measurements: 36 HB | 38.5 FB | 33 UB | 32 W | 43 Hip
http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com
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