Although we are three-dimensional beings, we tend to view ourselves as one flat plane, usually from the front. Your figure type determines your silhouette. In this article, Susan Lazear helps you to figure out the silhouette that most closely resembles your figure. This personal analysis worksheet will help you document your figure evaluation. We have included the entire article, “Get the Ideal Silhouette” by Susan Lazear, with the worksheet for your convenience.
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Vogue 1642
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Know Me patterns offer stylish and versatile designs, including the ME2064 rain jacket, which combines a cropped jacket and a vest that can be worn together or separately. The boxy-fit jacket features a hood, snap closure, and multiple pockets, while the vest has a zippered front and cargo pockets. This sewing kit includes templates, fabric recommendations, and instructions for sizes 44-52, proudly made in the USA.
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
This is really useful and I love that you have clear-cut directions for determining your shape. What's less clear-cut to me is that, as I've grown older, I'm aware that some things that were part of my style vocabulary just don't work any more. Miniskirts for example, or lots of ruffles and flounces. I would like to see articles on how re-evaluate your style and incorporate it into a new wardrobe.
I also agree that it would be nice to see something that is directed to "mature" figures. After several children and menopause, it's not my clothes that "flounce".
I think this is a helpful article no matter our age. Often we fill out in the waist and slide down in the hips, at least I have. Still whatever our silhouette is, this little worksheet can help us be honest about what it is and how we can tweak it. However, the emphasis is on tweaking. If we really want to change the silhouette, I am loath to say, I think we need to address diet and exercise. I remember an article quite some time ago in Threads, where you dressed in leotards, took a picture and then used that picture to see your silhouette. That process was brutally honest about the shape we were in. I think these two articles go together and I am glad to have this in my resources file.
Hello everyone, I have to join in to say I'm in love with Louise Cutting, I don't think my husband will mind. I watched her #4 DVD bodice fitting for T's etc. and finally found out what I'm suppose to do about the hemline I have Threads fitting set, Sandra Betzina's box for moving darts etc. and others in book and discs by the shelf full. She is the first one to show exactly where she wants me to true my lines, Thank You so much Louise. I can stop measuring my hems on my form, you are a great teacher. I tried to bye the new disc and found out it's not available yet. I'll keep my eye out looking for it. I just joined INSIDER and am looking forward to learning more.
twilightdancer
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This is really useful and I love that you have clear-cut directions for determining your shape. What's less clear-cut to me is that, as I've grown older, I'm aware that some things that were part of my style vocabulary just don't work any more. Miniskirts for example, or lots of ruffles and flounces. I would like to see articles on how re-evaluate your style and incorporate it into a new wardrobe.
I agree with robyn, I too would love to see more article for the over 55 crowd, especially when it comes to designing for our changing shape.
I also agree that it would be nice to see something that is directed to "mature" figures. After several children and menopause, it's not my clothes that "flounce".
I think this is a helpful article no matter our age. Often we fill out in the waist and slide down in the hips, at least I have. Still whatever our silhouette is, this little worksheet can help us be honest about what it is and how we can tweak it. However, the emphasis is on tweaking. If we really want to change the silhouette, I am loath to say, I think we need to address diet and exercise. I remember an article quite some time ago in Threads, where you dressed in leotards, took a picture and then used that picture to see your silhouette. That process was brutally honest about the shape we were in. I think these two articles go together and I am glad to have this in my resources file.
Hello everyone, I have to join in to say I'm in love with Louise Cutting, I don't think my husband will mind. I watched her #4 DVD bodice fitting for T's etc. and finally found out what I'm suppose to do about the hemline I have Threads fitting set, Sandra Betzina's box for moving darts etc. and others in book and discs by the shelf full. She is the first one to show exactly where she wants me to true my lines, Thank You so much Louise. I can stop measuring my hems on my form, you are a great teacher. I tried to bye the new disc and found out it's not available yet. I'll keep my eye out looking for it. I just joined INSIDER and am looking forward to learning more.
twilightdancer