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from Threads February/March 2007 (#129)
Altering Patterns for the Well-Endowed
The ever-changing bustline needs multiple fittings over a lifetime. Here's how.
by Lynne Garner

Most commercial patterns are drafted to fit a B-cup bust. However, the average woman in the United States is larger. Therefore, she has to adjust most patterns if she wants a flattering fit in tops, dresses, and jackets. British author and educator Lynne Garner offers three ways to enlarge the bust area of a pattern and shows how to change dart placement for the best fit.

Drawings: Rosann Berry (left) and Carol Ruzicka (center and right)

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From Threads #129, pp. 40-44
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