Originally Posted by
klswift
A suggestion about the vest for a larger figure. Make it a bit longer and make sure the shoulders fit and the dart works. Many of us have a bit of a sloping shoulder and it makes a vest/blouse hang odd. This coupled with a poor dart give the garment a boxey look. If these 2 items are 'fixed', the item will fit nicely. Another thing would be to add a band to the front or trim down the front. This will draw the eye to it (if the regulations allow it).
Along with the sloping shoulders, some of us are full bosomed and/or full-bellied. Make sure the garment is cut large enough so it does not pull anywhere on the back (below waist - around hips - wherever it is larger)
The shoulder part is important - most of us that have gained weight have not gotten noticeably wider shoulders!
