Make modifications from a base pattern

It is possible that you have a pattern of a dress or a top that you want to change something but you don’t know how to modify it and adapt it to your tastes. The best thing is to have a base pattern to make all the changes from that one.

Importance of the base pattern

The base pattern does not have any modification and that is why it is good to always have one on hand to know what changes we want to make. The neck is closed and round. The armholes have no slack and are designed for wearing sleeves.

If you have a pattern of a top with a larger neckline and armholes than you want with the base pattern of your size, you can change those measurements to your own.

Always have it handy and printed on vegetable paper to make all the changes you want. As it is transparent you can see the pattern below.

How to use the base pattern

Using it is simple. Normally, shoulder measurements are not changed unless a boat neck is made or the shoulder and sleeve connection is lowered. If the shoulder measurement is 12-13 cm (in size 40), then it has no modification.

Join the base pattern with the one you want to modify by joining the shoulder. The base pattern only reaches the waist so the length cannot be modified. Chest and waist clips are needed to adjust the garment to the body. If you want to remove them it’s a bit more difficult and I don’t recommend it.

To modify the armhole you only have to trace it in the pattern you are going to modify but never in the base pattern.

If you want to modify the neck, leave it in the same position as the shoulder. The base collar is usually 6 cm wide and 6 cm long in size 40. From this round and closed collar, you can make it longer and V-shaped. If you want to make it wider you have to modify the width and touch the shoulder measurement. If you are going to change the shoulder you have to do the same on the back.

You can also modify the back and make a cleavage. But don’t forget that if you are going to modify the shoulder, you should also do it in the front.

You can make all kinds of basic modifications you want but use the same measurements on the front and back.

You can download it at this link. The measures are from 32 to 48 in Spanish size. You have the file to print in real size in A1 or A4 to join.

And to start making these modifications don’t forget to visit the store.