The Most Overlooked Measurement in Patternmaking

Have you ever wondered why two people with the same Bust measurement can have completely different fitting problems? In this video I explain one of the most overlooked measurements in patternmaking: the High Bust (Upper Bust) measurement — and why it plays such an important role in bodice fit. Using two figures with the same Bust measurement but very different body shapes, I show why relying on the full Bust measurement alone can lead to fitting problems, poor shoulder and armhole fit, and confusion when using commercial sewing patterns and standard sizing charts. In this video: • What the High Bust measurement actually is • How bust cup sizes are traditionally defined • Why two people with the same Bust measurement may need very different pattern shapes • Why the High Bust affects shoulders, armholes and upper chest fit • Why choosing patterns — or mannequins — purely by Bust measurement can be misleading If you’ve struggled with bodice fitting, Large Bust Adjustments, or patterns that “almost” fit but never feel quite right, this video may help explain why. #Patternmaking #SewingPatterns #BodiceFitting #HighBust #Dressmaking #PatternDrafting Buy my Booklets My Booklets at my KoFi shop: https://ko-fi.com/mariadresspatternmaking/shop My Booklets on Google Play: https://www.google.com.au/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Maria+Prus-Grzybowski%22&source=gbs_metadata_r&cad=2 Buy me a coffee If you find my videos useful, support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi: https