Front and back bodice lengths

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Fri, 10/19/2012 - 07:54
steffy
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Dear Nehzat,

I have a 1cm difference between my front and back bodice length. My front bodice is 47cm long and my back bodice is 46cm long.

Do I need to do anything to make these even or do I just leave them as they are when sewing up clothes? I would think that this would mean my waistline "line" would not be level but rise up at the back?

Any suggestions?

regards

Stephanie

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Thu, 10/25/2012 - 20:21
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Nehzat
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Re: Front and Back Bodice Length Measurements Differ

Dear Stephanie,

If there is a difference between the front and back bodice lengths, this is okay. Everyone has a different body shape. Sometimes the front is longer than the back, sometimes the back is longer. Other times the front and back are the same length. 

No matter what, you need to use your body measurements when drafting your pattern. The different lengths will affect the bodice pattern above the waistline as you draw your pattern.

Hope this helps.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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