i am making a dress with a 50s sewing pattern. I would like to adapt it to fit a bigger size does anyone know how to make a pattern bigger or how i would go along cutting the fabric to a bigger size with the original pattern.
2007-05-30 15:58:59 · 4 answers · asked by Katrina 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
cut the same shape outside the lines far enough to fit, it wont be easy and you might want to start on dollar a yard walmart fabric till you get one to fit right.
2007-05-30 19:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The process is called "pattern grading". This scaling process uses an algorithm. You make incremental changes at specific points. The amount of change depents on the starting size and the ending size. It is a very precise process. Women's clothing from this time period utilizes multiple darts, which makes the precision even more important to maintain.
Pattern grading is not for a novice. If you have high-level sewing skills then use the advice that the first person gave you, and follow that link.
When I want to make something with a specific vintage look, I am often able to take a basic dress sloper pattern and add the pockets, change the collar, change the sleeves, etc in order to have the look of that vintage garment. (I know how to make patterns.) I just find it easier to do it this way.
Simply "making it bigger" by cutting the pattern pieces larger will not work. The porportional sizing changes will not be maintained and you will waste time and money.
If you scan the pattern image and email it to me, I'll see if I can give any helpful suggestions.
2007-06-04 09:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by ☎ Rotary Dial ☎ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a measuring tape and a friend and measure your body and compare it with the same places where the pattern pieces will hit. for example: if your waist is 29 and the pattern measures a waist of 25 you will need to add 4 inches around the waist. Evenly spread out the inches at all seams. And I suggest you make a mock up of the pattern out of muslin ( cheap) so you dont ruin your fabric.
Good luck!
2007-05-30 23:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by coyotef 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sew News magazine has articles on their website that explain how to re-grade patterns to enlarge them. When you change the size, it changes the slope of all the seams and openings, but they break it down for you. Their articles address plus-size sewing, but it applies to everyone.
http://www.sewnews.com/resources/qa/qa0806d/index.html
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2007-05-30 23:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋