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Is there an easy fix for this?

Lizzy777

Re: Is there an easy fix for this?
« Reply #30 on: July 15, 2018, 11:11:14 AM »
I think Pearl wants to drop down two sizes i.e. from size 18 to size 14 . I think I incorrectly assumed it was one dress size so there is quite a reduction if it is todays sizing and is not a vintage skirt?


size 14   31   80   41   103.5
size 16   33   85   43   108.5
size 18   36   92.5   46   116


So that by my reckoning is 5 inches (two and a half inches each side?).

lizzy

Pearl

Re: Is there an easy fix for this?
« Reply #31 on: July 15, 2018, 12:10:31 PM »
Is the front the same as the back?
Is the yoke part shaped?

As far as I can tell and no.  I've started to undo the side seam without the zip and am hoping to make all the adjustments on one side.  Fingers crossed.

Thanks, all.

Lachica

Re: Is there an easy fix for this?
« Reply #32 on: July 15, 2018, 15:01:25 PM »
Good plan. Always go for the easy option. It's quite a busy pattern so should be fine. Nice fabric!
Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Lizzy777

Re: Is there an easy fix for this?
« Reply #33 on: July 15, 2018, 21:51:37 PM »
As far as I can tell and no.  I've started to undo the side seam without the zip and am hoping to make all the adjustments on one side.  Fingers crossed.

Thanks, all.

Hope it all works out smoothly for you Pearl, and you can enjoy wearing it soon. :)

lizzy