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Angie H Fitness Guru Posts: 718 Angie H I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.	# Posted: 24 Mar 2008 17:32 I don't usually sew clothes, because they never seem to fit right. However, my friend is getting married in May, and to save money, I have volunteered to sew the bridesmaid's dresses (I am one of them). I carefully measured my bust area, use the prescribed guidelines for fitted garments (1" of ease), spend ALL DAY yesterday sewing the bust area up, only to find out that it's too big!! ARGH!!! Why do the measurements never add up? It's as if they assume when someone measures oneself that they always cheat and make the tape too tight, because when I make anything according to my measurements they're always two sizes too big!!! ARGGHHHH!!!! Sorry, just need to vent. I am going to redo it, two sizes smaller and see where I stand!!
~ Linaeve Fitness Guru Posts: 311 ~ Linaeve I work for a health care industry. I love tennis and running. I'm engaged to an amazing man, getting married November 1sh 2008. I am excited to lose weight and improve my heart (I have heart disease). Short term goals: 1) measure my bodyfat % 2) complete 20 lb challenge 3) more consistent workout schedule (DONE) 4) phase from 2% milk down to 1% milk (DONE) 5) lose 30 to 40 lbs by my birthday (May 30th) Long term goals: 1) Be able to run 3 miles again 2) Play tennis again on a regular basis 3) Reach my goal weight 4) Look great, healthy and confident for my wedding 5) Maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to have a baby	# Posted: 24 Mar 2008 20:18 Heh. I sew also and have had this problem... although I recently have given up on using pre-made patterns that aren't my own. I create my own now because as you said, their measurements never seem to be accurate. Sometimes its too big sometimes too small. Good luck with them though! I bet they will turn out beautiful! I would recommend trying it on, inside out while it is still pinned before you sew it. This will help you to make alterations before sewing it all up first. It takes more time but saves time in the long run. Best of luck!
Angie H Fitness Guru Posts: 718 Angie H I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.	# Posted: 24 Mar 2008 21:14 Well, I did try it on, and it seemed a little big, but I chalked it up to not having the straps on yet (to hold the boobs up). Now I know better! I know what I need to change now, so it's just a matter of cutting more out. The other bridesmaid has more up top than me, so maybe I can salvage what I've sewn already for her. Thanks for the tip. Now I know that if it doesn't seem to fit perfectly when pinned I need to make more adjustments.
Cindy N Fitness Guru Posts: 733 Cindy N Goals This Week: Watch the Penguins beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals!!! Continue getting up early for boot camp Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk Drink at least 1000ml water 5 out of 7 days Avoid crummy foods at least 3 days Goals Last Week: Watch the Penguins beat the Flyers in the playoffs!!! - COMPLETE!!!!! Continue getting up early for boot camp - COMPLETE, almost didn't make it 5/23 though Do the 1 mile test run in under 10 min. - DONE IN 10:10, close! Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk - Not this week :( Drink at least 1000ml water a day - Only 4 out of 7 days, and still no excuse May Goals: Run whole Race for the Cure 5K - COMPLETE! Boot Camp for 4 weeks starting 5/12 Get out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart (185.5) Upcoming: Son's graduation in June (lots of family and friends visiting) 10K in September 2008	# Posted: 25 Mar 2008 00:35 I assume you don't have someone who can help you with the pinning? It is so much better when you can get a person who knows what they're doing to at least help you with the fitting. I quit sewing clothing years ago, because it just gave me headaches like this. It's all quilts for me now!

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