Almost all of my ready-made electronic patterns are multi-sized, that is, they are designed and made not for one size, but for a gradation or range of sizes in one PDF file.
As a rule, this is a pdf file of a product pattern for small and medium sizes from 42 to 52, and patterns in a file for large sizes from 52 to 64. Which is convenient for tailoring to a customer whose figure combines two sizes, and this is very common. often. After printing and assembling such a multi-sized pattern of mine, it is easy to correct it for such not quite standard figures according to the individual measurements taken.
Despite the multidimensionality of my finished patterns, nevertheless, some subscribers have a question about how to increase the pattern, for example, to 68 or to 70th size, or reduce it to 38. In the article, we will analyze this issue using the example of a dressing gown, shorts, trousers and collars.
See my ready-made patterns, which are easy to increase by several sizes...
1. How to increase the size of the pattern of a wrap dressing gown for pregnant women
One of the simplest examples of enlargement is a wraparound robe (picture 1).
To get started, download a free pattern of a wrap robe for size 48:
- Multi-format file with self-layout printing on A0, A1, A2, A3 or A4 sheets.
- A file already adapted for printing on A4 sheets from any program on any device.
To increase the size, the backrest should be laid indented from the edges or fold.
The indentation can be the same from the sprout (at the top of the middle seam) and from the bottom of the product.
Or from a sprout smaller than below. It all depends on what size back you need to get.
To increase the shelf, it is enough to expand it along the board, again by the required number of centimeters.
In any case, the result of the changes should be checked against your measurements.
Reduction of the same robe (picture 2) is made even easier - folds are not laid on the pattern,
whose width is equal to the amount by which you want to reduce the pattern.
Since, if the indifference interval between sizes (the same as the difference between sizes) along the chest and hips is 2 cm,
then the crease on the pattern or the indent should be equal to the number of sizes between the available and desired.
For example, we have a bathrobe in size 48, but we need 44.
48 minus 44 equals 4 cm - this is 2 cm to reduce the back and 2 cm to reduce the shelf.
1.1. An example of increasing the size of a bathrobe pattern from 48 to 58
Consider an example of increasing the same dressing gown of the 48th size to the 58th.
The difference is 10 sizes, that is, 5 cm for each part.
But, if you make the indent for the back even, this will greatly increase the sprout.
To avoid errors, we calculate the germ again.
Turning to size charts: Ssh for the 58th size is 18,5 cm.
ssh - half of the coverage of the neck - measured through the point of the seventh cervical vertebra, the lateral points of the neck and the jugular cavity (record 1/2 of the obtained value).
Based on the formula for calculating the sprout 1/3Ssh + 0,5 cm, the width of the sprout for size 58 is 6,7 cm.
Knowing the width of the sprout, we can choose the desired indentation for the back when cutting.
2. Increasing the size of the pattern of shorts and trousers, collars
Download free pattern of men's shorts for sizes 48 - 60:
Shorts pattern file for printing on A4 sheets...
Shorts pattern file for printing on sheets A0, A1, A2, A3 or A4...
Download free patterns of men's underpants sizes 48-60:
Consider the possibility of changing the patterns of underpants or shorts (picture 3).
Knowing the magnitude of the change in the product in width and in Vs (see table men's sizes), you can easily change the pattern to the size you need.
Total or Vsid - seat height - removed from a person sitting on a hard chair. From the waist line to the surface of the chair (see picture).
As shown in 3 drawing, you will have to change the pattern both along and across.
To increase, we make cuts and push apart parts of the pattern, to reduce, we lay folds.
2.1. But what if we need a size like the 70th?
It seems nothing complicated. The difference between the 56th (largest in the table) and the 70th is 14 sizes.
And by 14 cm we must increase the volume of the hips (7 cm each of PP and ZP).
And push the parts of the pattern to the same 14 cm.
But the problem is that the typology of the figures of large people is even more diverse than people of thin and medium fullness.
Therefore, it is better to play it safe and compare the result with a reference product and with measurements taken from a specific figure.
Enlargement and reduction of trouser patterns is analogous. Patterns are moved apart or folded along the lines of ironing and hips (picture 4).
And with collars, everything is extremely simple: they simply lengthen due to the indentation from the fold of the fabric, or the pattern simply bends along the midline (picture 5).
3. Ready-made patterns that are easy to increase by several sizes
See several ready-made patterns for women's and men's clothing, in which you can change the dimensions using the technology described above.
3.1. A simple pattern of a straight dress sheath-turtleneck with a sleeve and a double shelf for sizes from 40 to 64
How to sew with your own hands according to this pattern and download it!
3.2. Pattern for beginners of a simple "kimono" dress with pockets and how to sew for sizes from 42 to 64
Download prepare the pattern and read the instructions on how to sew
3.3. Boho jumpsuit pattern for sizes 40 to 54
Download how to cut a boho jumpsuit and read how to sew it yourself
3.4. Raglan hoodie dress patterns for sizes 40 to 62
Read how to sew with your own hands according to this pattern and how to download it!
3.5. Pattern of men's sports trousers for sizes from 42 to 56
Sizes: 42-56. The level of difficulty in sewing these sweatpants is simple. Pattern for beginners. Tailoring of trousers without pockets and with pockets is provided. Instructions on how to sew with your own hands are attached.
Download pattern of men's trousers in a sporty style
4. How to take measurements correctly
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