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The Small Bust – A & AA Cup

It seems that most articles on fit address the issue of a large bust but forget about the smaller-busted female. The main reason is the pattern will fit around a small bust but does not fit around a large bust. Although the pattern fits the smaller bust – it is unlikely that it will fit properly. While it is not mandatory that the pattern be adjusted for the A to AA bust cup, it certainly will improve upon the final look of the garment. This is of particular importance in a design that has a tight to semi-fitted bodice region.

Determining bust adjustment

In general, one can compare the differences between the full

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