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FITTING TIP
Measurements You Need to Check a Pattern's Ease

Ease is included throughout a pattern, but there are key points where the amount of ease directly affects fit. Take the measurements shown here and subtract them from the corresponding finished dimensions of your pattern to be sure there is enough wearing ease (to allow for movement) plus design ease (to give the visual proportions that are right for the pattern's style).

-- Allison Page
WHERE TO MEASURE TO CHECK A PATTERN'S EASE

Dress, jacket or blouse


 
 
Pants


 
Skirt

Adapted from "All About Ease," Threads magazine,
December 2002/January 2003 (#104); drawings: Karen Meyer.

© 2003 The Taunton Press, Inc.




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