Burda Pattern Alteration for PetitesBy: Jasmin

http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/burda-pattern-alteration-for-petites

This is an article from Burda 2005/8 describing how to alter a standard burda pattern for petitesizing (a 5’3" woman) Petite sizes are half of the standard size (eg standard 42 is a petite 21)

Step 1

This image shows the size and position of the pattern changes required for any standard Burdapattern to fit a petite 5'3" woman.

Step 2Burda Pattern Alteration for Petites1

This text describes the reasoning for pattern alteration amounts and locations, and guides for nonstandard alterations

Step 3

This images shows the technique required for darted patterns or those with panels to ensure thealterations are distributed correctly (eg jacket fronts cut in one)

Step 4Step 22

This image is an example of jacket and skirt alteration lines

Step 5

This image is an example of jacket and pants alteration lines

Burda Pattern Alteration for PetitesStep 43