Hi there! So it has been awhile and I apologize. I have had many health problems and many problems with health insurance and prescriptions. It's not all settled, but I shall do my best.
Today I worked on the Lutterloh basic blouse pattern as long as possible for me. I have tried this pattern method over and over and either it would fit the bust, but not the body and not the top part or else it was just way off in the body part.
My measurements are: 50" bust or approx. 127 cm, DD cup.
My underbust is 46" or approx. 117 cm.
My waist is 50" or approx. 127 cm
My hips are 52" or approx. 132 cm.
My first pattern was way too small so I tried the following numbers or scale:
1. bust 138, hips 142 - the whole pattern was way too big.
2. bust 136, hips 140 - the pattern sort of fit in the bust and the body, but the neck and armsinc were off by quite a bit.
3. bust 134, hips 138 - the pattern sort of fit in the bust and the body, but the neck and armsinc were way off again.
Tomorrow or later I will try bust 132, hips 136 and see what happens. I have a sort of medium to small frame with a large bust and my waist and hips are nearly matching with the hips being 2" larger than my waist.
If that does not work I will try for my high bust which is 46" and if that's way off I could try for my frame size which is 42" or so as measured under the arms and across the back but above the bust.
My shape is like a classic potato. I have short arms for my size and a short waist.
For the holidays my sister sent me some books from the 1970's and 1980's on sewing, fitting and other neat stuff. I am reading them off and on.
My go to book is still Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing.
A look back at historical costumes, sewing, pattern drafting, pattern altering, jewelry and everything to go with dresses and clothing from the past.
