Posted by Kathleen Fasanella on Oct 10, 2006 at 10:35 am / Patterns / Trackback
People keep asking me if the slopers from String Codes are any good. The answer is I don’t know, I’ve never used them but Susan has used them and thinks they’re a good value. I ordered a bodice and a pair of pants this morning so I’ll test it out and let you know. They are very inexpensive.
Obviously, these can only be the starting point in the basis of pattern design as the patterns are basic fitting shells. However, the measuring chart only requests a few measures as the basis of custom design; critically lacking is cup size designation. For example, if one designates a full bust that is 10 or 12 inches larger than the indicated waist size, it would be apparent to the average pattern maker that it is likely the client has a larger than average cup size which would need to be reflected in the darting of a bodice as well as in the difference of proportions between the back and front pieces.
Another concern I have is the shape of the armhole and sleeve based on the site depiction. I do not think the patterns are designed for PROM (see pg 168 of The Entrepreneur’s Guide). Likewise, I don’t know if the patterns are precise to the extent that one could exact a match stripe across the sleeve but we’ll see.
If you’ve used this service, tell us about your experience. Thanks.
I was excited to see that Hot Patterns has sizes for D/DD cups but they fall into that same sizing trap. Their smallest “Curvy Girl (aka their D/DD cup)” patterns has a bust measurement of 45″. I’m a DDD/F and my full bust measurment is only 40.”
Judith
October 14th, 2006
5:34 PM
Will there be problems if you are smaller then a 40, too ??? Im a 36 DD/F does that mean more problems???
My cup runith over also with a size 32D, and I have a hollow chest that disguises the true size. It shows up in the fit of a garment though. After many years of not finding a good fitting bra I found Fantasy of England on http://www.barenecesitties.com I buy one a year of style 4500. This website has some of the largest bras I have ever seen so I recommend it to everyone. After all good fit starts with a good fitting bra.
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October 10th, 2006
11:49 AM
I was excited to see that Hot Patterns has sizes for D/DD cups but they fall into that same sizing trap. Their smallest “Curvy Girl (aka their D/DD cup)” patterns has a bust measurement of 45″. I’m a DDD/F and my full bust measurment is only 40.”
October 14th, 2006
5:34 PM
Will there be problems if you are smaller then a 40, too ??? Im a 36 DD/F does that mean more problems???
October 19th, 2008
11:50 AM
My cup runith over also with a size 32D, and I have a hollow chest that disguises the true size. It shows up in the fit of a garment though. After many years of not finding a good fitting bra I found Fantasy of England on http://www.barenecesitties.com I buy one a year of style 4500. This website has some of the largest bras I have ever seen so I recommend it to everyone. After all good fit starts with a good fitting bra.