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Selecting initial size

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There are two ways of making a custom garment, drafting a pattern from measurements or using a commercial pattern that is adjusted for the individual.

Previous posts in this series looked at some considerations when selecting an initial size with a commercial pattern, the rationale for two widely used formulas for initial size selection, and the out…

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