Two Halves Make One – THE WAISTED GARMENT
If your figure type is not well suited to this fashion look, move on and find something easier to deal with. If your figure is not symmetrical, remember that asymmetrical alterations will require a left and right pattern piece. Please check fabric layouts carefully. Choose fabric, colour and fashion details with care for maximum balance, staying away from stripes and obvious symmetrical prints if you are uneven.
The fashion
This type of fashion indicates a strongly fitted waistline, generally completed with a single seam that runs horizontally around the figure. See photo 1. In some cases, the garment may not have a seam, but instead a strong designer detail midsection, which will influence the fit between the top and bottom of the garment. See photo 2.
The suitability of this style for various figure types will be dependent on fabric selection and additional design details. If plain fabric is used, combined with strong vertical details, a fitted waistline can
