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   hcookie | Sep 10, 2004 06:12pm | #1

   I don't have the book to check but I think "The Reader's Digest Complete Book of Sewing" has information on altering for a man's belly.

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   lauraborealis | Sep 10, 2004 06:37pm | #2

   Thank you... I will check that out!

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   hcookie | Sep 11, 2004 12:49am | #3

   I read on Amazon that the newest version doesn't have it.  Look for the older version. 

   However - I think you need to add length and width to the front (similar to adding a bust dart to a  women's pattern that hasn't got one).  Ease the side seam.

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   GALEY | Sep 11, 2004 06:19am | #4

   I sew for men (dress vests and mardi-gras costumes) and the alteration for women's large bust works for these figures.  Just align your cross-wise alteration with the top of the curve.  WARNING:  DO NOT mention to a man that you have made this alteration.  They will immediately insist that their garment is too big, and they will never forget it!  God bless you as you sew for your MEN.

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   Jean | Sep 11, 2004 09:19am | #5

   Think maternity top. ;-)

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   lauraborealis | Nov 13, 2004 04:05am | #6

   Thanks, everybody. I found the Reader's Digest book, then referenced a few maternity articles. Successfully made a cycling jersey for my dad!