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I wrote a whole blog post to explain. I hope this helps!

finding your correct pattern size

Hi Figen, as one without much “up front” my experience with bust measurements is limited, but:
I believe the bust measurements as per the chart will be the B cup.
A nice shirt fit is often all about the shoulders, so I’d suggest choosing your size based on your upper bust measurement and then using the C cup pattern tissue which saves you having…[Read more]

Hi Paige. Because the front placket helps to form the collar it needs to be wide enough that there’s no chance it will roll out or fold on itself.
It certainly works out very nicely if you sew it as instructed, so my suggestion is not to worry and let it happen. Enjoy the sewing

Hi Liz, the breezy blouse is lovely, but it’s very essence is its sleeveless was, no?
Adding a sleeve to a sleeveless pattern is tricky. I’d focus on going the other way:
What is it you like about the breezy blouse?
It would be much easier to copy the neckline, the side panel blocking or the hem shape onto another pattern that already had…[Read more]

I recently acquired a serger and am slowly getting acquainted with it. I can’t figure out how to sew at the correct seam allowance, say, 3/8″ or 1/2″. What do I align with what, so that the seam is in the correct place while the knife cuts the excess?
Thanks.

I wrote a blog post about this which should help to clarify:

how to raise or lower a dart

As I responded on Instagram, you just need to find the template for the placket, which is separate from the pattern piece itself and is located right next to it on the pattern sheet.

Erica, thanks for your reply! And indeed, since this style doesn’t have shoulders I wouldn’t worry about that. Look at the bust measurement. If you need to do a full bust adjustment for the shelf bra you could also add room through the front (maybe just move the fold line out a bit from the fold to keep things easy), and the shelf bra will keep it…[Read more]

Usually shoulder width is more related to upper bust measurement rather than full bust measurement, but everyone’s body is unique! Does this description of the Liesl+Co sizing help? https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2013/11/finding-your-correct-pattern-size.html

There is a shelf lining pattern piece included for pattern cup size D (not to…[Read more]