It often happens that in a magazine with patterns we find a model we like, but, unfortunately, the size that suits us is not. This can be corrected by knowing a little skill in cutting technology.
It is necessary
- tracing paper,
- needles,
- pattern,
- tape measure
Instructions
Step 1
So, after taking a pattern from the magazine, check the following measurements: height, chest girth, waist girth, hip girth, chest height, distance between the centers of the chest, front neck depth, front length to waist, back length to waist, shoulder width, chest width, back width, hip height, neck girth, arm length to the wrist, upper arm girth, arm girth along the elbow, wrist girth. Compare your data with the size of the pattern. Calculate the difference and write it down. This will be your size of the increase.
Step 2
For example, if you are sewing a simple dress and the pattern must be increased by 1 size. Draw horizontal and vertical lines on your sewing patterns. Then cut each pattern along the lines. Attach the pieces of the pattern to the paper so that there is a distance of half the size of the increments between them. Of course, you can simply distribute the increments along the side seams, but the shape of the product may be disturbed.
Step 3
If the product has sleeves, then their size must also be increased, having all the measurements. We also cut into 4 parts, increase our size, using the already existing sizes of increments and tracing paper. Do not touch the grooves on the sleeve.
Step 4
We measure all the enlarged patterns, whether they exactly fit the desired size. We cut out ready-made patterns.
