It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, but it hasn’t stopped me from lurking 
I have finally broken down and taken a sewing class with my mother-in-law (we made a pillowcase) as well as signing up for the next class (we get to make aprons!). She and I have also started investing in patterns that we will be sharing. We found some fantastic vintage patterns- one I bought is a fantastic Anne Adams pattern for a sleeveless jacket or shirtdress that still has the mailing envelope, postmarked 6.22.64, costing a whole 2 1/2-cents to mail
My question is this- this patter is marked a size-13 and is terribly small. I, on the other hand, am about a 16-18 and not-so-small. What would be the best way to resize this to fit? I absolutely love it, even though I’m usually more drawn to the 1940s stylings, and would to have this wear in the spring.
Thanks!
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Simoree – who has written 2 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I am a transplanted-Northerner living in the Dallas area with my native Texan hubby and our not-so-Southern-Belle of a girl. I am a novice with a sewing machine, but with my new-to-me Brother machine Lynette, I hope to change that. I generally spend my time knitting and playing in a community orchestra and flute choir. Of course, that's when I'm not working or attending my girl's band functions. I am also trying to get back to my military fighting shape after WAY too many years of enjoying the fantastic Texas food.
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You should check out Casey’s (elegant musings) posts on pattern grading:
http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/tag/pattern-grading/
Fantastic- thank you!
I’d work on the pattern with your sewing teacher’s help. Grading a pattern is kind of complicated for a novice, but everything gets easier with experience! Have fun with it!
There is some good information on pattern grading at the threads website:
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-sense-of-pattern-grading/page/all
Fantastic information all around- thank you! I can’t wait to get started even more now!