I am so thrilled with how this dress turned out. The original pattern is for a size 34 – this I am not. I am more a 44 possibly 46. I really liked the dress and read up on how to grade a pattern to fit a bigger size. I would recommend http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4424/quick-reference-for-cut-and-spread-pattern-grading – this really explained the process in easy steps
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Jan 10, 2013, 05.48 AMby Corynne Person
I think I am more of a 38 and really appreciate the link for grading the pattern. Beautiful job and you look beautiful in it. I have my fabric and I am ready!
Aug 28, 2011, 06.04 PMby turtlegirl00
amazing job! the fabric is excellent and the fit is perfect! the dress looks great on you—way to go! :)
Aug 26, 2011, 12.31 PMby jhurienesling
You look really nice! Well done and great fabric too!
Aug 26, 2011, 08.27 AMby dottty
Arrrrrrrrrrrrr thats lovely jj:)x
Aug 26, 2011, 04.53 AMby smallone
wowza – excellent grading work, you are brave to do that ….and the result a fabulous frock!
Aug 26, 2011, 12.03 AMby lunaloo
nice job! and thank you for the tutorial link, this looks like a good lesson.
Aug 25, 2011, 11.09 PMby JulietSews
You look gorgeous! Beautiful work!