“Making pattern adjustments can seem overwhelming at first. Why isn’t this
fitting correctly? How do I fix this? Why doesn’t this pattern fit me? Sewing
patterns, like clothing, are drafted to a standard size and most patterns are
drafted for someone that is a B or C cup size. However, unlike patterns and
clothing our bodies are as individual and unique as our personalities. Most of us
aren’t “standard” nor should we ever hope to be. Part of the reason we sew our
own clothes is to get that custom fit and build the handmade wardrobe out our
dreams. This means that altering patterns goes hand in hand with making
clothes. It is all part of the process and a skill to practice on just like you do with
your sewing.
Today, I would like to introduce you to the Full Bust Adjustment, or FBA. The
majority of women with fuller chests typically pick the pattern size based on
their fullest bust measurement. This can lead to the shoulders and neck being
too large and having to take in the rest of the garment just to accommodate
your chest. I want to first walk you through how you know if you need a Full Bust
Adjustment and then I will show you the steps to making a FBA on your pattern
piece.”
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