#Lutterloh pattern supplements how to
#Lutterloh pattern supplements full size

Also, I had to adjust the sleeve cap to make it flatter and fit the new armscye. On this one I shortened the bodice above the bust by taking out 2 cm before I cut the fabric. I did not finish the hems on this dress as I was working with scuba crepe fabric that does not fray.Īt the same time I drafted the pattern for the second dress (middle drawing a few pictures above). So, I had to chop off about 25 cm of the length of the dress to make it suit my shape and height. However, as I am only 1.57m (5ft2″) that length does nothing for me. Originally, I left the hem as it was, below the knees. However, I did make the necessary changes to this pattern for when I make this dress again. In the end, I could have taken another 0.5 cm but could not be bothered cutting the bodice a third time, even though I still had enough fabric left. I took at first 1.5 cm of the length of the bodice. I was really glad, I did start with this pattern because the bodice did not fit properly because the pattern is too long between waist and shoulder. There was no marking for the position of the apex or hip line. This means if the bodice did not fit, it was easier to just re-make the bodice and not ruin all the fabric. First on the list was the one on the left mainly because there are separate pieces for the bodice and the skirt. With my next makes, I’ve gone for a few dresses. I did not add anything at the bottom for the seam allowance ( I was aiming for a maxi length) and even then I had to take out approx. I think they must draft these patterns for very tall people. I would not rely on them though as they are very basic. The book that comes with the kit has a few pages in which some construction tips/techniques are given. Construction wasn’t an issue for me as I tend to freestyle it even when I have instructions anyway. I added a 1cm seam allowance right after I made my pattern pieces, otherwise, I forget about it. At only 157 cm height (5ft2) it’s a given that I have to shorten the patterns. I did not add extra hem allowance to the sleeves or bottom hems because I had the feeling that I’ll have to shorten them anyway. And, it did not take as long as I thought it would to make up the pattern pieces. Since I was in Mexico holiday fever a maxi dressing gown was in order.Īlthough a bit messy (loads of paper and rulers everywhere) I quite enjoyed making my pattern pieces. Trying to set myself for success, I picked a pattern that did not require any fitting other than shortening (lengthening is hardly ever an option for me). Because one has to cut out each mini pattern piece, I just copy the original page and then I still have the pattern to use if I want a different size for someone else.

#Lutterloh pattern supplements full size

These are used to scale the pattern to full size using bust measurements for all dots placed above the waist and hip measurement for dots places under. On the back of the page you mini pattern pieces with dots and numbers. As there are no other symbols it means that the style needs woven fabric to make it. For example in the picture below: pattern needs approx 2.3m for a fabric that’s 150 cm wide. Yes, I did not even get the DVD out to check it out.Įach pattern has a fashion illustration on one side of A4 with the pattern number, type of fabric and fabric yardage.

#Lutterloh pattern supplements how to

However, their website shows that they have kits made for the fuller figures, as well as special editions with patterns for men and children.įor a visual person like me, a YouTube video that shows how to make up the patterns and the instructions on the back of the box was sufficient to get going.

My kit covers sizes from XS to L mainly patterns for women. The offer was so good (70% off) that I felt that it was worth the risk of buying a kit and trying it out.įor my pennies, I got all the stuff in the picture above (a special tape measure, 2 pattern making rulers, an instruction DVD and 320 patterns (280 for the standard kit and 40 with the supplement). While on a trip to the Wearhouse Sale at Abakhan in Mostyn this year, I discovered they also had a sale on the Lutterloth System (a system that allows you to make your own patterns using bust and hip measurements).