I’m not an easy fit in bodices. I’m broad-shouldered, small waisted, and full busted. Because I usually draft my bodices from period patterns, I’m accustomed to three muslins at least before I get anything to fit. In contrast, the sizing methodology outlined in in the TV patterns gave me an almost perfect fit the first time around. The instructions were clear, and easy to follow. The bodice went together like a dream. I have heard that a number of people have had trouble with fitting the upper chest area using TV patterns but, since I cut the neckline for an evening décolletage, the chest area wasn’t a problem. I did have to pull up the shoulders; this seems to be a common complaint with TV bodices in general.
Athene –
I’m not an easy fit in bodices. I’m broad-shouldered, small waisted, and full busted. Because I usually draft my bodices from period patterns, I’m accustomed to three muslins at least before I get anything to fit. In contrast, the sizing methodology outlined in in the TV patterns gave me an almost perfect fit the first time around. The instructions were clear, and easy to follow. The bodice went together like a dream. I have heard that a number of people have had trouble with fitting the upper chest area using TV patterns but, since I cut the neckline for an evening décolletage, the chest area wasn’t a problem. I did have to pull up the shoulders; this seems to be a common complaint with TV bodices in general.