THE Q & A SERIES

Selecting a size for the Peppermint wrap top

Hi Emily,

I think I'm being a bit thick.. I made the wrap top in what I thought was the right size..but it came out voluminous.

What size should I print for high bust 89cm, bust 93.. Please? I have to do some adjustments because I'm 5'0" with narrow shoulders and a short body.. But I got the sleeves in beautifully!!

Hope you can help.

Thank you in advance.

Vivien

Hi Vivien,

I am pleased to hear you are making the Peppermint wrap top!

I'm sure you're not being thick! Based on your measurements, I'd suggest a size D. In saying that though, there is quite a lot of ease in the pattern, so you could potentially size down one size if you prefer a closer fit. It is a good idea to checkout the hashtag of the pattern and see if you can find some makers with similar measurements to you - this way you can see what size they have chosen and if they have made any alterations.

I can imagine that it might be hard to tell if you need to size down if you also need to make a narrow shoulder adjustment and shorten the length of the top. If you have made it in a size D, I'd suggest pinning your top to make the adjustments (as much as you can) to get an idea of how it will look when the adjustments are made. Fold up the mid section of the top and pin, as if it has been shortened. Pull up the top of your sleeve cap and pin, to see what a narrower shoulder will look like.

When it comes to making these adjustments on the pattern, you can find some tutorials here that might be of assistance: