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Step Two: Measurements
These are the pieces you are going to need.
The measurements are half the garment, so make sure you get them right.
First, measure from under your bust to your waist. Add a few inches for seam allowances and a hem. This is where my 10" came from.
Next, measure around the largest part of your stomach. Divide that number by two and add an inch or so. This will be the measure for Piece C. Mine was 16"
Then, decide where you want your button "strip" to go. I put mine at about 11" leaving 5" for the opposite side. add 1-2" for your casings and about 1 1/2" for seam allowances. This gave me my 8 1/2" and my 14 1/2".
The skirt and the straps are simple, go ahead and make them what you wish.
Below are my measurements.
Piece A=14 1/2" x 10"
Piece B=8 1/2" x 10"
Piece C=16" x 10"
Skirt=12" x 64". (For width, I used my waist measurement x2. This can differ for the amount you want it to be gathered.)
Straps=26" x 3"
Step Two: Measurements
These are the pieces you are going to need.
The measurements are half the garment, so make sure you get them right.
First, measure from under your bust to your waist. Add a few inches for seam allowances and a hem. This is where my 10" came from.
Next, measure around the largest part of your stomach. Divide that number by two and add an inch or so. This will be the measure for Piece C. Mine was 16"
Then, decide where you want your button "strip" to go. I put mine at about 11" leaving 5" for the opposite side. add 1-2" for your casings and about 1 1/2" for seam allowances. This gave me my 8 1/2" and my 14 1/2".
The skirt and the straps are simple, go ahead and make them what you wish.
Below are my measurements.
Piece A=14 1/2" x 10"
Piece B=8 1/2" x 10"
Piece C=16" x 10"
Skirt=12" x 64". (For width, I used my waist measurement x2. This can differ for the amount you want it to be gathered.)
Straps=26" x 3"