Originally Posted by
bearisgray
Perhaps make a "muslin" in something stiff like denim to get an idea of where alterations should be made?
I know that making a fitting piece is a bother, but might be worth it with a project that looks as promising as that pattern.
I find it's usually worth it. I recently made a tunic and would have made the wrong size if I hadn't made a muslin of it out of old sheets first.