too tight through bust

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Sat, 06/13/2009 - 11:06
dubrosnik
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Hey everyone

I've just started trying to learn to sew.  I have worked on my pants that were too big  and have done lots of hemming.  I have a pretty sundress.  It fits everywhere except that it's too tight through the bust.  Is there a way to increase the bust area?  I thought maybe I could take the seams out near the bust area and add some elastic.  Any advice would be so much appreciated.

 

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Wed, 07/08/2009 - 18:13
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Nehzat
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Re: too tight through bust

Hi dubronsnik,

Yes you can let the seams out. If that is not enough find some matching fabric, tape or ribbon and add it to the seam lines.

Cut the fabric pieces in long triangular shapes and sew them in at the side seams. The wide area will go at the top and the pointed part, down towards the waistline.

I hope this helps.

Nehzat H.

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Sat, 07/18/2009 - 16:50
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Sewmena
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to tight around the bust

I hope this helps.  I found adding ribbing that is used around cuffs or collars on polar fleece is great. It comes in different colours and sizes.   I have used it on skirts, pants, and dresses.  It has a soft stretch and due to it being double, it is easy to add to the item for sewing and the finished product looks good too.  Hope this helps.

Sewmena

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