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Fitting Summer Top Pattern

Dear Donna,

It is a dart problem. You will need to make a dart, or try pinning out the side seams. But that might make it necessary to put in a side zipper so you can get it on.

The other thing you can do is find a dartless pattern--they're drafted differently.

Teri

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gjones2938
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This gives a lot of information on reading wrinkles:

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

I need some help getting the fit right on a summer top I'm working on. It's New Look #6483, View B, (sleeveless, round neck) except that I've lowered the neckline to about 3" below the base of the throat. I've also eliminated the back opening.

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made one about a year ago in slightly stretchy fabric and thought I was happy with it, even though it's not designed for stretch. Now I'm trying to make in in non-stretch shirting, and just can't seem to get it right. I made several test samples and finally got the right size. I've lenghtened and lowered the bust darts a bit, and now it's almost right. Trouble is, I still have a diagonal wrinkle from just under the bust down to the waist on both sides. I think it's a dart issue, but what do I do about it?

Does anyone know of a website that shows this type of problem and its solution? I've tried googling, but came up with so many hits that had nothing to do with sewing or altering patterns. Thanks for any help you can give.

Donna G. Michigan's Upper Peninsula

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Donna Gennick

Yes, it's there -- what I suspect you might have (and you can check measurements and see) is a fuller bust (diagonal wrinkles) and/or wider hips than the pattern called for.

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

Thank you, Melinda. That site gives a lot of useful information and I will save it for future reference. I didn't find my particular problem there, though. Thank you for posting it.

Donna G. Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Mel> This gives a lot of information on reading wrinkles:

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Donna Gennick

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