Pattern Making by Don McCunn
Per Don McCunn and from my classes with him - Make sure you are going to have enough fabric to cover the body when you start the fitting.
In addition to the measurements, you will be adding generous seam allowances to the initial pattern so you can have room to make any necessary adjustments during the fitting.
The thing to keep in mind is that this is a process of several steps. You are not going to have an accurate sloper until you have followed all the steps.
1. Take the measurements
2. Draft the initial pattern
3. Cut out a "fitting shell" from gingham (for bodice and skirt) or muslin (for pants).
4. Fit half the body.
5. Transfer the fitting results to the paper pattern.
6. Create a revised fitting shell for the full body based on the above.
7. Do a final fitting.
8. Transfer any final adjustments back to the patterns.
The Cutter and Tailor
Made By Hand
