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   starzoe | Dec 21, 2008 07:05am | #1

   Is this a multi-sized pattern? I guess you have measured the pattern piece and taken account of the seam allowances? (Sorry, you probably have taken all this into consideration).

   That does seem a lot of ease. Have you measured the girl and confirmed that the pattern is the right size according to the chart? Maybe the style requires a lot of ease.

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   WandaJ | Dec 21, 2008 07:58am | #2

   It's easier to 'cut down' than to cut up! Be sure and check your pattern and body measurements, as I had trouble with my gd's dress bodice (discussion in another thread about lil girl's dress - bow/sash.

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   fabricholic | Dec 21, 2008 04:26pm | #4

   It is supposed to be the right size. I measured that much ease and started to alter the pattern, (drawing on it), taking off 7/16" off of each of the six edges, (2 front side seams, 2 back side seams, and 2 off of the zipper seam edges. Then, I noticed that it was written on the pattern that there is that much ease. It is Simplicity #2825. I then, decided that it was intended that much, but I just don't see it looking right.

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   meg | Dec 21, 2008 02:25pm | #3

   Try the bodice pattern out in a bit of muslin, to check the fit.

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   fabricholic | Dec 21, 2008 04:28pm | #5

   I think that is a good idea. I was just so anxious to start sewing. I hate this part of the process and wished I liked it more.

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   KharminJ | Dec 21, 2008 10:48pm | #6

   Yup - it looks to me like that is a (very cute!) "slightly shaped, but NOT fitted" top. I'd say, "Go for it", but doing a muslin is *never* a Bad Idea! Kharmin

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   fabricholic | Dec 22, 2008 12:10am | #7

   Well, I made the muslin, now, if I could just find my granddaughter. lol I will keep trying. I've got to go hold my horse so that hubby can trim his feet. Thanks, bye.

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   jjgg | Dec 23, 2008 08:34am | #8

   The amount of ease depends a lot on the style. But overall, 2 1/2 inches of ease in the chest, even for a child is not a lot of ease. Just taking a deep breath can expand the chest that much.

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   fabricholic | Dec 23, 2008 11:18pm | #9

   Now, I know. I tried the muslin on dgd, and it looks good. I will start cutting and sewing tonight. Yea. Finally, the fun part.