Women XXL (bust 109 cm)
Princess seam block pattern, women's size XXL (109 cm bust)
Bodice block with princess seams, the base for fitted dresses.
4pattern pieces
7pieces to cut
≈ 1.25 ydof main fabric (60" wide)
Sewing instructions
General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.
Supplies
- Muslin for the toile
- Matching thread and the right needle
- This pattern is a block, not a finished garment. Cut it in muslin or an old sheet with no extra allowance.
- Baste the toile, try it on and mark adjustments with a pencil: ease, darts, length and shoulder slope.
- Transfer the changes to the editor (measurements or options) or to paper, and use the corrected block to design your own garments.
Cutting list
| Piece | Cut | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Back inside | 2× | Main fabric |
| Back outside | 2× | Main fabric |
| Front inside | 1× on the fold | Main fabric |
| Front outside | 2× | Main fabric |
Measurements used in this size
| Measurement | Value | How to measure |
|---|---|---|
| High bust circumference | 101.8 cm | Around the torso, under the armpits and above the bust. |
| Chest/bust circumference | 108.8 cm | Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level. |
| Underbust circumference | 91.8 cm | Around the torso, just below the bust. |
| Waist circumference | 86.3 cm | Around your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso. |
| Waist back | 43.7 cm | Back part of the waist circumference, side to side. |
| Bust span | 17.4 cm | Horizontal distance between the two bust points. |
| Neck circumference | 40 cm | Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits. |
| Shoulder to bust | 30.7 cm | From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point. |
| Front length | 44.6 cm | From the high shoulder point, down the front, to the waist. |
| Back length | 44 cm | From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist. |
| Shoulder width | 46.3 cm | From one shoulder point to the other, across the back. |
| Shoulder slope | 13° | Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15). |
Between two sizes?
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