Burda Style For people who sew

Ive been on this for a few months now, and im having a lot of difficulties. ive done a few basic dresses – shirt dresses mostly – and this one focuses on full bust alterations. My cup size ( yes im sharing ) is a “G” so its obvious why this course had appeal to me.. . But now im having alot of difficulty breaking down what she is saying about the alterations. Does anyone have any advice on how to simplify the process of a Full bust alteration ? its getting really frustrating – and i must say… those cup pieces are tiny to begin with!

Feb 21, 2012, 04.30 AM by TabithaFoxx

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  Feb 21, 2012, 02.41 PMby patti-r

  Not in the class wish you would have put style of dress, E.G. Princess, Fitted Sheath etc. Know you mentions cup assuming it may be strapless or similar.

  I wear a 32 DD, so I know it involves alterations. Need to add length and width, usually by slashing and spreading patterns. Trial and Error to get the fit do some mock ups in similar fabric. Bra Cup Blocks: http://www.patternschool.com/?page_id=239

  http://foundationsrevealed.com/bra-making/161-bras-determining-your-size

  This may work for strapless: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2008/05/full-bust-alterations-or-adjustments-fba/

  http://www.pinnaclesewing.com/Full_Bust_Adjustment.html

  http://sew-la-fabric.blogspot.com/2010/04/full-bust-adjustment-aka-fba.html

  Scroll Down to Alterations has couple styles for FBA (s) (Debbie Cook blog) http://stitchesandseams.blogspot.com/2001/02/tutorials.html

  http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=158848

  There is also an FBA on Wrap top but can not get to open here, just google if it interests you.

  Maybe some suggestions in the Learning Section.

  Hoping others have more information.
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  Feb 22, 2012, 01.22 AMby TabithaFoxx

  thats ALOT of information! im gonna sit down and go through it all now. Thanks Patti! :)
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  Feb 22, 2012, 11.59 PMby TabithaFoxx

  For Patti and anyone who is interested , here is the dress pattern that comes with the course. http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/52011-bustier-dress-with-draped-detail

  Honestly, i didnt start the course expting a dress i would wear ( im to curvy and this dress is a little to revealing for me ) I took it mostly because i wanted to be able to make bras and bustiers and general FBAs. Im going to keep at it! ill figure it out eventually :P
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  Feb 23, 2012, 12.24 AMby patti-r

  Tabitha, Oh that is cute have seen a few in Project Showcase that were stunning. Thanks for showing the pattern!! I have faith in you, know you can do it!!! Big Hugs, Patti