I do a fair amount of sewing both with and without patterns, being in the
SCA. Your better patterns will have on them lines where you can lengthen
or shorten the pattern to suit you, and multiple-sized patterns that print
the expected finished bust/waist/hip on the pattern can be adjusted easily
for the weirdos like me who are one size from the waist up and another
from the waist down (if the garment spans that area). There will be
instructions on how to do these adjustments with the pattern themselves. I
use mostly Simplicity patterns (normal day-to-day clothing and the costume
patterns).
You will be shocked when you take your measurements and compare to the
back of the pattern envelope. I wear a 14 skirt/pant off the rack and
going by my measurements, Simplicity puts me in an 18 - 22, depending. In
my experience, they are over-estimating. If I make up the size the pattern
envelope -claims- I should make, it's generally too big... but it's better
to cut down then not have enough material. You can baste everything
together along the seam allowances with loose stitchs that are fast to
pull apart to check for fit, then recut (using the pattern) as
necessary. Having a friend and/or a full-length mirror handy helps in
judging fit.
Some pattern companies offer patterns especially for Talls, thought the
selection isn't nearly as good as their main line. The main line patterns
can be altered, though, as I stated above. If you're just looking for
simple pants, you should be able to find something.
Stephanie
Who has the opposite problem and ends up shortening everything, especially
at the waist.
> And if anyone knows of such a thing, a source for tall-sized patterns.
> It's 45" (114cm) from my waist to the damned floor and I have a hard
> time buying pants with the correct rise.
>
> -- Julie.
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