I'm altering a paper pattern before I cut out the material. Have never altered a pattern before so am a complete novice. Most measurements seem to be OK (bust/waist/shoulder) but the neckline is huge. I bought largesize pattern to accommodate bust but I'm only small across shoulders. On pattern CB to shoulder seam is 7" while my real CB to shoulderseam is only 4.5". Similar discrepancy on front pattern piece but scoop neckline at front so I can't quite see how to deal with measurement for that. Should I put darts in the paper pattern pieces before I cut? If so, whereabouts on neckline should they start and how far should I taper them onto bodice and in what direction?(both front and back). I don't want to start cutting out as it is and then have to put darts in the material to close the neck up if I can help it. Is there any way round this? Help please.
2007-09-23 03:46:06 · 3 answers · asked by chris n 7 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Kacky. Thanks for that. Very useful.
2007-09-23 04:13:33 · update #1
Here's a site with some instructions
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_c/c-228.html
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2007-09-23 03:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Darts but you could also gather the material to the 4.5"
2007-09-23 10:28:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mommiedearest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi ~ that's the form of small adjustment that it is not even significant to bypass to each and every of the hardship ~ a million inch on the front of the bodice, a million inch on the returned? ~ that's ok ... only pass it ....it may even supply you with slightly extra ease interior the shoulder, and that's completely ok ... Lakshmi
2017-01-02 13:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋