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How to adjust a pattern to a sloper.
I have make myself a sloper and am trying to adjust a pattern to fit it. The problem I'm having is the blouse pattern is so off from the sloper. The pattern is one with "all- sizes- included". I have a very petite neck-to-waist shape and when laying the sloper atop the pattern, matching the back center neckline and center back waistline, the shoulder slope is way off. I'm at a loss as to what to do.
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Adjusting pattern to sloper (post #34721, reply #1 of 4)
Karen Howland contributed two excellent articles in Threads magazine regarding matching a pattern to your personal sloper. If you haven't already seen these articles, they can be found in issues No. 79 - P48-52 and No. 83 - P61-65. Hope this helps.
Cut to Fit (post #34721, reply #3 of 4)
Hi I was wondering if you have a copy of the Cut to Fit book by Karen Howland.
I am trying to locate a copy with no success
Tried this
Cut To Fit: How to Make Clothes that Fit
I got the author Karen Howland to write a blurb for me:
From: KKHowland@aol.com
After many frustrating experiences trying to fit commercial patterns to my
clients, I found a much easier way to fit: make the pattern to fit in the
first place. This is easier than it sounds, and is really rather fun.
Patternmaking begins with a sloper, a basic fitting pattern that includes
wearing ease. The sloper represents the needed fit. By designing from this
sloper, the fit is built into the pattern.
Cut to the Fit explains in a step-by-step format how to draft skirt, bodice,
and sleeve slopers. Drafting pants is also covered.
To make the math of patternmaking easier, I also have a 30" metal ruler that
includes a half scale and a quarter scale. No dividing numbers necessary.
Cut to the Fit costs $39.99 plus 4.00 shipping. The ruler is $14.99 plus
$3.00 shipping when ordered separately, but the book and ruler together are
$49.99 plus 6.00 postage. Illinois residents please add sales tax to the
before shipping price. Send check or money order to:
Kensinger Press
1316 W. Pine St
Chillicothe IL 61523
888-683-2032
Alternate # 309-274-4160
Accepts MasterCard or Visa
Tried this.
Ma
9557 CREEKSIDE DR
Loveland, Ohio 45140
USA
Phone: (513) 683-2032
Maybe I should just contact Threads Magazine.
Scheri Manson
Edmonton, AB
CANADA
Cut to the Fit (post #34721, reply #4 of 4)
Hi Scheri - sorry I don't have a copy of Cut to the Fit, but I do have a copy of Karen Howland's "Pant Fitting Made Easy".
The whole point of using a (post #34721, reply #2 of 4)
The whole point of using a good fitting sloper pattern is to correct the other patterns. If the sloper fits properly, you would go with the shoulder line on the sloper and not the pattern. The pattern may well have ease added that is part of the design. A muslin would help you here. And remember a muslin does not have to be the full garment. If I am trying to figure out a neck line I may just cut the pattern from the bust line up.