tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048664691316699574.post8114454703195865037..comments2023-07-13T07:44:18.388-07:00Comments on UglyCute Designs: A Fugly Muslin M6246Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967146285860396302noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048664691316699574.post-72283490000913992902011-09-25T14:56:06.003-07:002011-09-25T14:56:06.003-07:00I think the big pattern companies (McCalls, Butter...I think the big pattern companies (McCalls, Butterick, Vogue, Simplicity) all tend to add a lot of extra ease to their patterns. I know I used to cut a size 12 for myself, corresponding to my 34" bust measurement, and was always disappointed with the fit. <br /><br />If you take a look at the finished measurements on the pattern, it looks like the finished bust measurement for the sz. 12 is 38"--that's 4 inches of ease!! In my structured draping class at FIT I think we learned to add about 1" for a more fitted undergarment, and maybe 2" for outerwear. Also, have you tried the muslin on with shoulder pads? <br /><br />Good luck on your quest for a great winter jacket! Love a great fabric find :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757034439297097562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048664691316699574.post-33552002655361770022011-09-25T10:03:53.397-07:002011-09-25T10:03:53.397-07:00Thanks for the advice Anonymous and Darci!Thanks for the advice Anonymous and Darci!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967146285860396302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048664691316699574.post-10502864245186027742011-09-25T07:25:51.442-07:002011-09-25T07:25:51.442-07:00If you really hate this one, ditch it and switch t...If you really hate this one, ditch it and switch to M5525. I've got it in my stash and four other gals I follow have both made and loved it.Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048664691316699574.post-90559656001874174202011-09-25T07:13:51.759-07:002011-09-25T07:13:51.759-07:00Why wrestle with a pattern that you practically ha...Why wrestle with a pattern that you practically have to redraft? This is the lovely thing about muslins; you can dump a pattern without touching your "real" fabric. I like your next choice. Why not compare pattern pieces before cutting to see if you have to downsize. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com