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Old 09-11-2014, 05:47 AM
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seasaw2mch
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Glad you caught that Thanks I will and yes I remember when I did make fitted clothes for people long time ago the hardest part was explaining to them why I needed to buy a pattern larger then what size clothes they were buying in the stores. They have always been different as far as I know.

Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
Yesterday I decided to try and make myself a dress. I normally wear a 4 petite in ready to wear. My hip measurement translates to a size 16 in the pattern! Accurate measurements are so important. Your chart is good. I would change the word "crouch" to "crotch" though.
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