Guest masternono Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I am starting on my cummerbund, and after measuring myself, I noticed that my stomach is about 4 inches smaller in circumference than my chest. So does that mean my cummerbund needs to be that shape, like tapered to my body shape? Or should I cut it out in a perfect rectangle? Sorry if this is already in an old forum, I cant really find any old forums like an archives or anything like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loosetoon Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Use your widest measurement and make a rectangle that length.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest masternono Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Use your widest measurement and make a rectangle that length.. Awesome, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySewForUs Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 When I am making the cummerbunds........ If the difference between chest and waist is only an inch or two, I also make a rectangle with the largest measurement. If the difference is more than that, I will normally taper the CB so that it has some shape to match. You will also need to add some "wiggle room" and also accommodate for the seam allowances, so you do not end up with a CB that is too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witness Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 And don't gain weight after making your cummerbund... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I always make my cummerbunds fitted never rectangle, take a chest measurment and also a waist measurement and make the bund the same as they fit better dont forget to add your over lap for the velcro closure, chest and waist difference is probably not a big problem if your only say an inch difference like LSFUS says, but 4" is way too much and you end up with a very baggy bund. Best thing is to measure yourself while wearing your flight suit and T shirt or 2 T shirts at the least if you dont have a flight suit yet and make the bund to suit. Only thing to be carefull if your alot wider at the stomach compared to the waist or you wont get it done up, if thats the case then you need to go from a stomach measurment and not the waist as its quite difficult to shape around a belly, especially if making them for others and you cant test fit. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest masternono Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Great advice guys, I appreciate it! It's all coming together, hopefully only another week or so and I'll have the whole suit done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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