Prepping Vogue 8810...the FBA

Like many of you I took advantage of recent Vogue pattern sales.  Among my purchases was this versatile shirt dress pattern, Vogue 8810.

Sitting in my fabric closet was a rayon challis that screamed "Me!  I'd be perfect for that summer dress! After all,  I have yellow lemons, and the word "Paris" printed all over."

Well, knowing that I could use yellow buttons I had purchased decades ago pushed me over the edge. Colorful rayon challis with lemons and Paris it shall be!


According to the pattern description - and the measurements printed on the pattern pieces - the bodice is loose-fitting. I wanted to keep as close to the intended design of the bodice as possible so I choose to do a full bust adjustment (FBA) even though I may have been able to get by without one.

With no darts on the pattern piece this is how I did my FBA.

Mark the bust apex.
Draw a line from the apex to the side seam approximately where a dart would be.
Draw a line from the apex to the armhole.
Draw a line from the apex to the hemline.
Cut through all the lines.
Place a pin at the apex, securing the pattern piece to the cutting board. 
Spread open the amount needed - I added about 1/2"

Close the side dart and pin in place.
Notice the bottom spreads open. 

Add length to the center front so the bottom edges match up.

Final step - tape tissue paper in the openings.

Because this design has a gathered waistline I choose to move the side dart I created to the waist where there will  additional fullness in the front.

Fingers crossed this will work I like I think it will!

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