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Alethia replied to Shabby Chic Sarah's discussion Help!! Novice trying to make a retro butterick bigger!!

"Thanks Mardell! "

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Alethia commented on Alethia's blog post I'm Puzzled....

"Thanks Mardell and Claire! Claire,I was hoping you would be one to respond, as I know you deal with bridal and formal on the regular. And, you are right, this could be a very sensitive time. I've delicately asked my clients these very…"

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Mardell Grayhek commented on Alethia's blog post I'm Puzzled....

"I agree with Claire, it could be bloating and of course time of day...morning is when I like best to be measured. It can be a touchy subject but keeping it light is the best way to handle it. But that being said, how frustrating!!!"

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Mardell Grayhek replied to Shabby Chic Sarah's discussion Help!! Novice trying to make a retro butterick bigger!!

"Good tip Alethia! Thanks for sharing your good alteration tips, they are a bit more proven than my experiments."

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Claire Kennedy commented on Alethia's blog post I'm Puzzled....

"I do this exact thing - design, execute, alter bridal and debutante gowns. What I find most of all is that if there is a change, it could be from bloating (too much sodium, retention of water from other causes - diet pills) or "that time…"

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This is a question for those of you that do alterations on a regular basis, especially bridal and formal wear. But, I'm so puzzled. I've experienced this scenario on more than one occasion. As, well, has a couple of other people that I've talked with, but we cannot explain this.Scenario:A client comes in to get pinned, say for her bridal gown, you pin the bodice area, she's perfectly happy with the way it's pinned and how it will possibly look.You take the measurements ( whether over…See More

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Alethia replied to Shabby Chic Sarah's discussion Help!! Novice trying to make a retro butterick bigger!!

"When I said I added the extra I needed, I meant to say that I added to the side seams. "

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"Welcome Ayse, I loved new sewing buddies!! A special welcome all the way from Australia, yay! How is the weather there? I would certainly love to chat more and find out what's going on in the sewing world in Australia! At any rate, I…"

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Alethia replied to Shabby Chic Sarah's discussion Help!! Novice trying to make a retro butterick bigger!!

"Sarah, what is your full bust measurement? I actually made this dress for a client who had a full bust,and really all I did was add the difference of what I needed. I took the measurements from the tissue pattern and compared it to her bust…"

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Alethia left a comment for Shabby Chic Sarah

"Hi Shabby Chic Sarah, Welcome, thanks for joining us here at SMT! Wow, the United Kingdom~Awesome!! Well, I'm sure you will find plenty of help here. I am going to look at your pattern now....Much success to you and have Sew Much Fun here!!"

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Shabby Chic Sarah posted a discussion

Help!! Novice trying to make a retro butterick bigger!!

Hello, I'm new!! Been sewing a couple of years, have previously made a handful of simple dresses so very much a novice.I want to make Butterick B5281 - it's a lovely vintage style dress - but I need to make the pattern bigger.My high chest measurement is 44" and according to the pattern the bust of a size 22 (the largest size of my pattern) is 44" - if I do a FBA will that work?Next issue is I have attempted a FBA on a simple bodice before but this is asymmetric so don't know where to start.The…See More

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Sheila Elliott left a comment for Ayse

"Welcome Ayse! This site is so helpful for begineers and experienced sewers. I hope you find great tips and friendly chats here- hope to chat with you soon! "

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Classie Cassy commented on Classie Cassy's status

"Hey Ms shelia thank you for all the ideas. I think u are right about the different group of customers. I will most likly do that with the doggy clothes. I wish u could run it with me too."

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