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.

Princess seam block – Women XXL (bust 109 cm)
Full pattern with 1 cm seam allowance · 42 × 90 cm
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
  1. This pattern is a block, not a finished garment. Cut it in muslin or an old sheet with no extra allowance.
  2. Baste the toile, try it on and mark adjustments with a pencil: ease, darts, length and shoulder slope.
  3. Transfer the changes to the editor (measurements or options) or to paper, and use the corrected block to design your own garments.

Cutting list

PieceCutMaterial
Back inside2×Main fabric
Back outside2×Main fabric
Front inside1× on the foldMain fabric
Front outside2×Main fabric

Measurements used in this size

MeasurementValueHow to measure
High bust circumference101.8 cmAround the torso, under the armpits and above the bust.
Chest/bust circumference108.8 cmAround the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level.
Underbust circumference91.8 cmAround the torso, just below the bust.
Waist circumference86.3 cmAround your natural waist, the narrowest part of the torso.
Waist back43.7 cmBack part of the waist circumference, side to side.
Bust span17.4 cmHorizontal distance between the two bust points.
Neck circumference40 cmAround the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder to bust30.7 cmFrom the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Front length44.6 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the front, to the waist.
Back length44 cmFrom the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Shoulder width46.3 cmFrom one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Shoulder slope13°Shoulder angle in degrees (usually between 10 and 15).

Between two sizes?

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