"I teach a fitting class, and this is a common problem. Have you tried to make your own tops? This could be an answer for you. For store brought items you may try putting in a bust dart and a dart in the back to eliminate the tent look."
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christine sitzman commented on the blog post 'My Expandable Handbag Pattern'"
Looks like something I would like but never have sewn a purse.
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christine sitzman replied to the discussion 'Fitting problems' in the group Everything Sewing!"
I will check to see if I need a bust dart. I really never paid any attention. thanks for replying I really appreciate it. Christine"
Londa Rohlfing replied to the discussion 'Fitting problems' in the group Everything Sewing!"Is it just your tummy, or do you need a width and LENGTH for the bust as well? Also - with the tummy - sorry, but realize you need LENGTH as well as width to get over it. I'll bet the front is still hiking up at the front hem. If…"
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Fitting problems
I, too, have a fitting problem. When I shop for knitted tops If I buy a size to fit around my stomachthen the neck and shoulders is too big. SO I try sewing tops by narrowing the shoulders but widening the bottom from the arm pit down. It looks like a tent LOL Does anybody have a better solution? Thanks.See More
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- I am an awesome:
- I use to make all of my clothes but lately have a hard time of fitting as I have put on weight but I need to get back to sewing as I can't find slacks long enough for me. I was a 4-h
sewing leader years ago when my daughter was young.
I wish there were more web site having to do with garment sewing. I love to see what other people sews
- My sewing interests are:
- garment, quilting, cross stitch, embroidery
- My sewing machine(s):
- Bernina 1130 and a pfaff 7570 and a Bernina serger ad a featherweight singer
- I am interested in patterns such as:
- I like them all It depends on the style I want.
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