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Patterns Discussion / Re: Zero Waste Patterns
« on: January 08, 2024, 13:20:51 PM »
I agree @Acorn @So Chic and @Bodgeitandscarper , years ago as a size 8 I'd have been able to wear boxy square-cut items, but now that I'm no longer underweight quite the opposite I need more shape to my clothes.
Perhaps a better improvement to fabric usage would be for patterns to have more accurate fabric requirements for the unaltered garment. I'm often able to add considerable length to sleeves/leg length/ neck to waist, I'm 6' tall, without needing to buy extra fabric. Sewists of 'standard' stature must end up with a fair amount of excess fabric for each garment.
Perhaps a better improvement to fabric usage would be for patterns to have more accurate fabric requirements for the unaltered garment. I'm often able to add considerable length to sleeves/leg length/ neck to waist, I'm 6' tall, without needing to buy extra fabric. Sewists of 'standard' stature must end up with a fair amount of excess fabric for each garment.