Sunday, December 16, 2007

Easy Sewing Pattern Alteration for Full Hips

You might think so, but it could be one of two things: large hips or a small waist. A quick look in the mirror will tell the story. If your hips are large in proportion to the upper part of your body, then full hips are the problem. If your hips are in proportion to the upper part of the body, but the waist appears small, then the problem lies in your waist. If your waist is small, the garment's waist can be reduced by increasing the width of darts and pleats. If your hips are large, the pattern needs to be increased at the side seam in the hip area.

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