Question

Base your answer to this question on the following scenario. Use your units Introduction to Sewing and Sewing Machines as reference. Mrs. Shotto was once one of your regular customers, but she hasn't asked to have any garments made in approximately one year. You note she has lost weight. She would like you to make her a special silk blouse to replace a favorite blouse that has worn out. The blouse has very simple lines and will be worn tucked in at the waist of pants or a skirt. She has brought the material and the old pattern, which was a Misses' size 12. When you measure her, you discover that her bust now measures 32 in. instead of 34 in. and that her waist is 25 in. instead of 26 in. Mrs. Shotto is 5 ft. 3 in. 6.   Now that Mrs. Shotto has lost weight, what pattern size would be a better fit?

Answer 1

Now that Mrs. Shotto has lost weight, I think the pattern size that would be a better fit is Miss Petite's size 12.