Adjusting Vintage Vogue Pattern V2962

How did you decide on that size? Did you select the pattern size from the "Ready To Wear" size she uses to purchase clothing? Or from the best match to -her- actual measured size from the Vogue sizing charts?

Click "tech center" then "standard body measurement chart"You cannot use RTW sizing for pattern-size selection.

??? Do you have a link to a picture of that pattern? This one:

not seem to correlate to your description below:> dropping out the pleats> (but they are what give the bodice its shape) or creating> a reverse V in the bottom of the back out of the bottom 3> inches or so that don't come together as is - but with> the amount of gathers, I'm concerned that it would have a> bustle effect and Of course I would need to adjust the> hem accordingly. Any ideas out there?? I think you probably need to hire a professional.

How did you decide on that size? Did you select the pattern size from the "Ready To Wear" size she uses to purchase clothing? Or from the best match to -her- actual measured size from the Vogue sizing charts?

Click "techcenter" then "standard body measurement chart"You cannot use RTW sizing for pattern-size selection.

??? Do you have a link to a picture of that pattern? This one:

not seem to correlate to your description below:> dropping out the pleats> (but they are what give the bodice its shape) or creating> a reverse V in the bottom of the back out of the bottom 3> inches or so that don't come together as is - but with> the amount of gathers, I'm concerned that it would have a> bustle effect and Of course I would need to adjust the> hem accordingly. Any ideas out there?? I think you probably need to hire a professional.

First of all, you're trying to make alterations where you should never make them. It sounds as though it's too big through the midriff and waist. You make alterations such as this on the sides, not the CF and CB. And though I don't have a picture of the gown, I think you're referring to darts rather than pleats. Darts are what give a bodice its fit. Forgive me, but I think you have bitten off more than you can chew.

Teri

OK, I just went online and found a picture of the dress you want to make. Those are gathers, not pleats. You need to get the midriff fitted perfectly, then gather the top to fit it. It should be altered from the sides, as I said earlier.

Teri

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Thanks Teri - I was referring to the DARTS in the midriff, not pleats (told you it has been awhile since I've sewed clothing!). The gathers in the bust are fine and the bodice is fitting perfectly for the most part - just having trouble with the fit in the back. I will alter through the sides of the back piece instead of fooling around with the darts as you recommend. As for the sizing - we are following Vogues measurements, not ready wear sizing.

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missgreer wrote: Hello! I was wondering if you ever finished this dress for your daughter's wedding. I just bought the pattern because I am going to try and make it for my wedding. I was searching the web for images of the dress completed and I came across your post.

I was wondering if you might have a picture of her in the finished dress on her wedding day... I'm looking for inspiration or motivation. Everyone keeps telling me its a crazy idea to make my dress, but I think I can do it. I promise I'm just a gal in Philadelphia. :)

If you have one you are willing to share, my e-mail is snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com

I'd be happy to let you know how mine turns out too... I'm thinking raw silk with some fabric flowers around the waist... :)

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