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   Norca | Feb 28, 2011 04:37pm | #1

   Adjusting pattern to sloper

   Karen Howland contributed two excellent articles in Threads magazine regarding matching a pattern to your personal sloper.  If you haven't already seen these articles, they can be found in issues No. 79 - P48-52 and No. 83 - P61-65.  Hope this helps.

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   Scheri | Mar 12, 2011 05:21am | #3

   Hi I was wondering if you have a copy of the Cut to Fit book by Karen Howland.

   I am trying to locate a copy with no success

   Tried this

   Cut To Fit: How to Make Clothes that Fit

   I got the author Karen Howland to write a blurb for me:

   From: [email protected]

   After many frustrating experiences trying to fit commercial patterns to my

   clients, I found a much easier way to fit: make the pattern to fit in the

   first place. This is easier than it sounds, and is really rather fun.

   Patternmaking begins with a sloper, a basic fitting pattern that includes

   wearing ease. The sloper represents the needed fit. By designing from this

   sloper, the fit is built into the pattern.

   Cut to the Fit explains in a step-by-step format how to draft skirt, bodice,

   and sleeve slopers. Drafting pants is also covered.

   To make the math of patternmaking easier, I also have a 30" metal ruler that

   includes a half scale and a quarter scale. No dividing numbers necessary.

   Cut to the Fit costs $39.99 plus 4.00 shipping. The ruler is $14.99 plus

   $3.00 shipping when ordered separately, but the book and ruler together are

   $49.99 plus 6.00 postage. Illinois residents please add sales tax to the

   before shipping price. Send check or money order to:

   Kensinger Press

   1316 W. Pine St

   Chillicothe IL 61523

   888-683-2032

   Alternate # 309-274-4160

   Accepts MasterCard or Visa

    

   Tried this.

   Ma

   9557 CREEKSIDE DR

   Loveland, Ohio 45140

   USA

   Phone: (513) 683-2032

   Maybe I should just contact Threads Magazine.

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   Norca | Mar 12, 2011 10:51am | #4

   Hi Scheri - sorry I don't have a copy of Cut to the Fit, but I do have a copy of Karen Howland's "Pant Fitting Made Easy".

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   stillsuesew | Mar 07, 2011 01:45pm | #2

   The whole point of using a good fitting sloper pattern is to correct the other patterns.  If the sloper fits properly, you would go with the shoulder line on the sloper and not the pattern.  The pattern may well have ease added that is part of the design. A muslin would help you here.  And remember a muslin does not have to be the full garment.  If I am trying to figure out a neck line I may just cut the pattern from the bust line up.