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Saturday, 27 Apr 2024

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Useful articles for beginners

  • Fitting the pattern to the figure

    how to fit the pattern to the figure figure 1Fitting patterns to the individual features of the figureI often hear the phrases “good pattern” and “it took a long time to fit the figure”, “like a glove” and “I still need to plant”.

    Let's try to figure out which patterns always have a good fit, and which ones need to be adjusted, and how to adjust them to the individual characteristics of the figure.

    Let's start with the fact that human figures are very diverse and, of course, products sit well on all figures without exception, in the design of which only parameters common to all figures are used.

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  • What height are the patterns designed for and how to change the pattern to fit your height

    What is the height of the pattern?

    how tall is the pattern correction photo 1This is one of the most frequently asked questions about my patterns.

    All models are suitable for sewing dresses and other products for people from 155 to 175 cm, but ... But it is advisable to check the length of each finished pattern and in most cases it will have to be changed, even if your height is about 165 cm.

    Yes, before cutting according to my patterns, I also check the length and change it based on my desires and the length that suits my figure and age.

     

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  • How to choose a pattern size? Do Olkhovskaya patterns require a fit?

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    how to choose size 1

    When choosing the size of the pattern, you need to take into account not only the correspondence of your sizes with those used in the construction of the drawing, but also free-fit allowancesembedded in this pattern drawing.

    If everything is simple with sizes - you can compare your measurements with values ​​from tables , according to which the patterns were made, it is very easy to get confused with the additions ...

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