Help!!! need to resize a dress pattern.

[georgiesmum]

Hi all

I have a do coming up (4th Dec) and need a nice party dress to wear but can't seam to find one I like. However I do have a pattern for a bodice for a 12" fashion doll (barbie) that I have used to make dresses and they have turned out fab. I really like the style and shape and can't seem to find a similar one anywhere (in human size). Does anyone know if I could re-size it to fit me and if so how would I go about doing it?

Thanks in advance

Claire xx

[Seahorse]

Im sure there must be something in the net to resize a pattern.I have a book that I think deals with that kind of stuff,il have a look.
My most bizarre resizing was using a lampshades size and shape to make an upscaled version of a crinoline style puffed out skirt for a friends daughter.Its amazing what everyday things can be inspirational.

[tipsylipsy]

It absolutely is possible but honestly if its not something you have done before it not something I could easily talk you through in a reply here. As seahorse suggested, take a look on google there are tons of resources out there you might get lucky.

[Seahorse]

I just looked at my book I had that I thought would help,Metric pattern cutting, my plan was to source anything useful, scan it and email it to you but anything that looked useful went on forever.
May be worth seeing if theres a copy in you local library.

[georgiesmum]

Thanks all, I will have a look on the net and see if that helps.

Seahorse - Could I have the name of the book you mentioned please?

Thanks again, I will keep you updated.

Claire xx

[Seahorse]

Metric Pattern cutting, 4th edition.It may have been updated since I bought it as I bought it years back.

[dee_liteful]

If you google 'grading a pattern', I believe that's the term used for re-sizing? Good luck! xx

[ebygomm]

I think you'll struggle to scale up I'm afraid. One because barbies do not have normal human proportions when scaled up and two because what can work on a small scale won't necessarily work the same on a much larger scale because of the way fabric hangs etc.