The Perfect Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations |
Common terms and phrases
altera amount of ease armscye basic pattern basic skirt bodice length body bone structure bra size bust dart bustline center back seam center front Close the bust clothes colors commercial patterns correct pattern crest cup alteration cut to fit dart Figure derriere design lines dowager curve draglines figure type fitting dress flange flat measure flattering front and back FRONT BACK Figure front dart FRONT Figure front to center front underarm grain lines halfway mark high hip hip area hipbone HIPLINE GRAIN Figure larger woman look Neckline and Shoulder Pattern companies Perfect Fit pleats plumb line Princess seaming raglan sleeves ready-to-wear seam allowance Sewing Tips shift dress Shoulder Alterations shoulder width side seam swings silhouette size 12 skirt darts skirt length slash sleeve stay stitch straight of grain tape measure tern tion tissue pattern underarm seam waist darts waist measurement waistline dart wear yoke