How do you measure up? Is anyone really 'standard' sized. - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-28T12:52:27Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-measure-up-is?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A27006&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBrandy, I find myself always…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-03:6365347:Comment:278842011-05-03T13:58:16.272ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
Brandy, I find myself always making darts on the neckline to make them smaller as i have the same issue with all necklines.
Brandy, I find myself always making darts on the neckline to make them smaller as i have the same issue with all necklines. I do not fit the mold, might…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-03:6365347:Comment:282112011-05-03T02:57:03.734ZBrandy Laytonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/BrandyLayton
I do not fit the mold, might have cracked the mold on the way out. I am 4' 11 I cover 3 sizes from my top, waist, and bottom, I also have a smaller back measurement and my waist to hip ratio is about 5" instead of the standard 7 to 9. It took me a bit to wrap my head around it and I hate clothes shopping and now I know why lol.
I do not fit the mold, might have cracked the mold on the way out. I am 4' 11 I cover 3 sizes from my top, waist, and bottom, I also have a smaller back measurement and my waist to hip ratio is about 5" instead of the standard 7 to 9. It took me a bit to wrap my head around it and I hate clothes shopping and now I know why lol. I have to say... looking at y…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:276822011-05-02T22:22:00.749ZCasey Sewhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/CaseySew
I have to say... looking at your sookie dress you are now the queen of alteration in my mind! And I love your 'Agatha'. But doesn't it suck how much effort goes into making a dress look so effortless! I used to stick to fitted bodices and full skirts.. but now that I'm branching out, I've started noticing the vertical proportion thing much more. I'm short from from shoulder to bust and then have a high hip and sway back... or in otherwords.. muffin tops and a big butt! lol. I may have learnt to…
I have to say... looking at your sookie dress you are now the queen of alteration in my mind! And I love your 'Agatha'. But doesn't it suck how much effort goes into making a dress look so effortless! I used to stick to fitted bodices and full skirts.. but now that I'm branching out, I've started noticing the vertical proportion thing much more. I'm short from from shoulder to bust and then have a high hip and sway back... or in otherwords.. muffin tops and a big butt! lol. I may have learnt to pattern make at college.. but models don't exactly have these issues! lol. its kind of the same approach…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:275032011-05-02T13:15:46.882ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
its kind of the same approach for me... Cut to fit bust and make everything else smaller.
its kind of the same approach for me... Cut to fit bust and make everything else smaller. Too funny Amanda! We can shar…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:268852011-05-02T11:58:53.557ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
Too funny Amanda! We can share notes on successful patterns!
Too funny Amanda! We can share notes on successful patterns! Oh curse you, standard patter…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:274172011-05-02T10:47:12.618ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
Oh curse you, standard pattern sizings. Poor Casey, you know better than anyone how much I've struggled with my proportions and standard pattern sizings! If Collette patterns are indicative of American sizing, I'm across sizes 0 and 4. In 1950s - 60s patterns I'm a size 14 bust and a size 16 hip and waist. In 1940s patterns however, I score! Only 1" too big in the bust. Pattern sizing is a massive source of pain to me and grading makes me swear like a trooper!
Oh curse you, standard pattern sizings. Poor Casey, you know better than anyone how much I've struggled with my proportions and standard pattern sizings! If Collette patterns are indicative of American sizing, I'm across sizes 0 and 4. In 1950s - 60s patterns I'm a size 14 bust and a size 16 hip and waist. In 1940s patterns however, I score! Only 1" too big in the bust. Pattern sizing is a massive source of pain to me and grading makes me swear like a trooper! Cathe, I think we almost have…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:266932011-05-02T10:42:12.061ZAmandahttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/amanda_g
Cathe, I think we almost have the same body type! Hilarious! I'm 175cm, 33" bust, 28" waist and 37" hips and have always described myself as a stobie pole (totally an Australian reference, essentially a lamp post) - straight up and down.
Cathe, I think we almost have the same body type! Hilarious! I'm 175cm, 33" bust, 28" waist and 37" hips and have always described myself as a stobie pole (totally an Australian reference, essentially a lamp post) - straight up and down. We are all different - and th…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:266902011-05-02T10:20:08.316ZDebbiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebbieHealey
<p>We are all different - and that is what makes us all great. I am trying toconvince myself that sizing "is just a number" and that is doesn't really reflect anything (particularly when you can have 3 different garments in 3 different sizes but they all fit you)</p>
<p> I sometimes actually take notice of those little charts on the back of the pattern envelope and if I make the size it suggests it is always way too big. I generally cut the size I wear in (most) readymade (or 1 size bigger)…</p>
<p>We are all different - and that is what makes us all great. I am trying toconvince myself that sizing "is just a number" and that is doesn't really reflect anything (particularly when you can have 3 different garments in 3 different sizes but they all fit you)</p>
<p> I sometimes actually take notice of those little charts on the back of the pattern envelope and if I make the size it suggests it is always way too big. I generally cut the size I wear in (most) readymade (or 1 size bigger) and make adjustments from there - so far..... so good.</p> nothing avarage about any of…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:268742011-05-02T08:26:54.315Zcharlotte powell- brookshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks
nothing avarage about any of us. I always stated I was 12, but on measurements of patterns this genrally means 14/16. My bust 36, I have no waist that makes me look curvy ( more so after having 4 children), so I'm not telling you that, lets just say onec it was cute and boy like now its more pot belly looking, then my hips do match 35/36. So I can get away with not altering patterns that much, thank goodness!!
nothing avarage about any of us. I always stated I was 12, but on measurements of patterns this genrally means 14/16. My bust 36, I have no waist that makes me look curvy ( more so after having 4 children), so I'm not telling you that, lets just say onec it was cute and boy like now its more pot belly looking, then my hips do match 35/36. So I can get away with not altering patterns that much, thank goodness!! Yes but you have a nice breas…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-02:6365347:Comment:266502011-05-02T01:15:21.899ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
Yes but you have a nice breast size, I'm just a tree stump, B cup come on!
Yes but you have a nice breast size, I'm just a tree stump, B cup come on!