{"id":3973,"date":"2018-08-15T12:08:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedailysew.com\/?p=3973"},"modified":"2018-08-15T16:24:19","modified_gmt":"2018-08-15T20:24:19","slug":"3973","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/3973\/","title":{"rendered":"What Styles and Patterns are Best For Women With Scoliosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4052\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2018-8-tds-bg-best-patterns-and-styles-for-women-with-scoliosis-main.jpg\" alt=\"what are the best styles and sewing patterns for women with scoliosis\" width=\"1000\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2018-8-tds-bg-best-patterns-and-styles-for-women-with-scoliosis-main.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2018-8-tds-bg-best-patterns-and-styles-for-women-with-scoliosis-main-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2018-8-tds-bg-best-patterns-and-styles-for-women-with-scoliosis-main-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2018-8-tds-bg-best-patterns-and-styles-for-women-with-scoliosis-main-640x440.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all want to look good. It doesn&#8217;t matter how old or young you are, if you&#8217;re in a satisfying relationship or looking to date, if you are social or shy.<\/p>\n<p>If you won the genetic lottery then it&#8217;s easier, I would imagine, but not winning that lottery, or having or not having other physical characteristics outside what society at large considers &#8220;perfect&#8221; doesn&#8217;t mean we have given up or that we can&#8217;t feel good about how we look. (Besides, being perfect is not possible. Let me just pop that bubble for you right now)<\/p>\n<p>Recently a reader asked if I had any advice on styles and patterns for someone with scoliosis and how to alter patterns for scoliosis.<\/p>\n<p>I did some research and then asked on The Daily Sew Facebook page if anyone had suggestions. One lady commented wouldn&#8217;t the world be a better place if we could all dress for our own bodies? That clothing was available for all shapes, not just sizes.<\/p>\n<p>It sort of does, if you know what styles look best for your shape, and it really does if you know how to sew and alter for your shape.<\/p>\n<p>When dressing, some people advise us to hide our (perceived) flaws but I think that only has us thinking too much about our flaws and, not sure about you but, when I think about my flaws too much I don&#8217;t feel that great about myself. So, let&#8217;s highlight our assets instead. Then no one will notice the flaws we are ignoring.<\/p>\n<p>Think about what you like about your body; lips, eyes, wrist, calves, backside, bust, smile, fingers&#8230; There&#8217;s a lot to pick from so choose a few then find clothing or accessories that show these off.<\/p>\n<p>Example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lips? wear lipstick<\/li>\n<li>Eyes? wear earrings to bring attention to the face, wear a color that brightens your eyes, wear mascara<\/li>\n<li>Wrist? wear bracelets, 3\/4 length sleeves<\/li>\n<li>Calves? wear skirts, dresses, leggings<\/li>\n<li>Backside? pencil skirts, cropped or tucked in tops<\/li>\n<li>Bust? wear v-necks, necklaces, and always a great fitting bra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if you really want to learn this approach (plus learning so much else) I highly recommend signing up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stasiasavasuk.com\/stasias-style-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stasia&#8217;s Style School<\/a>, which is where <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedailysew.com\/2016\/10\/how-a-little-style-school-can-inspire-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I picked up this idea of focusing on the good stuff<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After shining the light on your favorite features, it&#8217;s normal for us to still feel self-conscious of the areas we don&#8217;t particularly care for. Yes, it is a pity that we base our feminity, sometimes our self-worth, on our appearance. Let&#8217;s acknowledge that almost all of us do this. Let&#8217;s also acknowledge that what we put on our bodies affects how we feel and act.<\/p>\n<p>Wear clothes that you feel powerful in and you will walk with your head a little higher, shoulders back, ready to take on whatever challenge you need to face this day. Wear clothes that you feel or know or think make you appear how you want to appear to the world, and you will be more confident. So, let&#8217;s work with this. Let&#8217;s dress to show off what we like and be more comfortable with the rest.<\/p>\n<p>This post let&#8217;s talk about styles to fit the woman with scoliosis and show some patterns in these styles. Later this week I&#8217;ll post how to alter a pattern to fit a protruding shoulder blade. Plus how to alter a raglan sleeve top or a pattern with a back yoke to fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>General fitting tips<\/h3>\n<p>For uneven shoulders add a little padding to your low shoulder instead of altering the pattern to fit your high shoulder. It&#8217;s much easier to do and the padding can be hidden by lining the garment. Many men have one shoulder that drops (it&#8217;s lower than the other). To solve this issue, tailors pad up the dropped shoulder in the suit jacket. For winter coats, blazers, tailored shirts, heck, even store bought jean jackets, sew in some shoulder padding to even out your shoulder height.<\/p>\n<p>Never underestimate the power of a great fitting bra. A bra that fits well and supports the breast will create space between the bust and the hips, visually lengthening the torso. Clothing will drape better and you will be more comfortable. Racerback bras can be more comfortable than the traditional\u00a0bra strap pattern when you have a shoulder blade that protrudes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdlove.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Third Love<\/a> makes a few racerback styles that you get to try on at home and I understand they have wonderful customer support.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Loose-fitting garments are more comfortable and will not ride up on your high hip. The ideal garment, one that is worth your sewing time, will be loose but not appear to be sloppy. And for that, you&#8217;ll want some fit in the garment. Maybe it&#8217;s fitted around the collar bones and sternum or has fitted sleeves or maybe the top is loose but the bottoms are lean.<\/p>\n<p>When your outfit is loose all over you&#8217;re comfortable, for sure, but are you motivated to do anything other than curl up with a book or watch Doc Martin? When your clothes signal to you it&#8217;s time to chill, you need extra willpower and energy to do otherwise. So, loose is good, but not always everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3996\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-dropped-shoulder-sleeve-examples.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"998\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-dropped-shoulder-sleeve-examples.jpg 998w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-dropped-shoulder-sleeve-examples-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-dropped-shoulder-sleeve-examples-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-dropped-shoulder-sleeve-examples-640x382.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3997\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3997 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-top-on-example-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-top-on-example-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-top-on-example-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/kimono-sleeve-top-on-example.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">example of a kimono style top on the body and looking&#8230;well,&#8230; This is why these tops are always shown with the model&#8217;s hands on hips or arms away from the body &#8211; to create the space that the extra fabric hides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So many patterns today have a kimono sleeve or a dropped shoulder seam. This silhouette can make a woman with any sort of a chest, or thick waist, look like a linebacker or a tank. It does this because of the excess fabric it puts under the arm and beside the bust. Getting that underarm area clear of excess fabric creates space and looks flattering. The kimono sleeve style isn&#8217;t for most of us but it&#8217;s popular because it&#8217;s an easy pattern to both draft and to sew.<\/p>\n<p>Styles and patterns with seams near the neck and extra seams around the shoulders allow you more opportunities to fine tune the fit in these areas. Because each seam can be let out or pinched in as needed.<\/p>\n<p>If you have very little distance between your bust and your hips you may wish to avoid styles with waist seams in order to fit the torso better OR raise the waist seam to go just under the bust, an empire waistline, or an inch or so below the bust, a raised waistline. The seam line cutting across the torso will give the torso more shape.<\/p>\n<p>When you have uneven hips you may think you want to always cover them but consider hemming a top or shirt shorter, what might be called a cropped top. The shorter length top or jacket draws the eye to your top half, away from the hips. It also avoids riding up on a high hip and if the top swings out slightly from the body, it will skim, or skim over the high hip, in a graceful movement. Horizontal lines will visually chop a body too so, try this style out in solids first not horizontal stripes unless you&#8217;re tall \ud83d\ude09 and maybe in a monochromatic outfit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you feel good it radiates so wear clothes and accessories that make you feel good and in colors you like. Your favorite color is not &#8220;your color&#8221;? Wear it in a bottom, a shoe, a contrasting cuff, a bracelet, your socks and underwear. Or wear it next to your face and don&#8217;t care or put on makeup.<\/p>\n<p>To try out some different styles with minimal cost investment purchase some new for you styles from thrift stores and &#8220;test drive&#8221; them a few times before buying a pattern, or fabric, in that style. Now, this is a little hard because finding a garment that fights right in the first place is the problem. But some items might be found to try out.<\/p>\n<p>Fabrics are a consideration too. First, wear fibers you&#8217;re comfortable in. We all have our favorites and those we won&#8217;t ever wear. Then think colors, textures, and prints.<\/p>\n<p>Rayons, lightweight silks and other lightweight flowy fabrics are great for skimming the body and having a lot of movement. Novelty knits can act almost like a print. One that is very deep could overwhelm a small frame.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4044\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0539822-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0539822-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0539822-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0539822.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4045\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0530912-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0530912-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0530912-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0530912.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prints with organic\u00a0shapes like florals, swirls, paisleys, or a &#8220;watercolor&#8221; look really camouflage body features. Busy prints do too but geometric prints can emphasize any asymmetry (stripes, boxes or grid type prints, plaids, and gingham).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4046\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4046\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4046 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0429704-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0429704-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0429704-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0429704.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">stripe like &#8211; but busy with the different size dots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4047\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4047\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4047 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0579308-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0579308-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0579308-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/0579308.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">free-form shaped &amp; random placement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Polka dots and florals which are laid out on a grid can be more geometric than organic. Look for dots and florals that are more free-formed and\/or slightly random or off-grid. Or small dots that make the overall print busy or dots and florals so small the fabric appears almost solid.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What styles are best for women with scoliosis? And what sewing patterns are available?<\/h3>\n<p><em>Each photo is a link to that pattern. All of these patterns are available for sale on the date this post was published.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve put links to the patternmaker&#8217;s own site and shop but if you prefer to buy all your independent patterns from one shop check out <a href=\"https:\/\/indiesew.com\/patterns#shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IndieSew<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oliver +S<\/a>. Both sites carry a wide array of independent patterns for your convenience.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.heyjunehandmade.com\/product-category\/pdf-patterns\/free-patterns\/page\/1\/#0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4015 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DurangoTank.jpg\" alt=\"What sewing patterns are good for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DurangoTank.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/DurangoTank-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Racerback tanks<\/strong><br \/>\nUsually thought of as sporty, you could also make this style up in rayon to wear with slacks, maybe a scarf or necklace for an evening out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why the racerback?<br \/>\n<\/strong>The scooped out back armhole can be more comfortable on a shoulder blade that protrudes from the back. The size of the scoop can be made larger, brought closer to center back if you need it to.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heyjunehandmade.com\/product\/durango-tank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Durango Tank Pattern for free here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sewhouse7.com\/collections\/alberta-skirt\/products\/the-rose-city-halter-dress-sewing-pattern-pdf-14-or-paper-18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4009 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewhouse7-rose-city-dress.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewhouse7-rose-city-dress.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewhouse7-rose-city-dress-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Halter necklines<\/strong><br \/>\nA halterneck dress is a great option for formal dresses but also for sundresses and tops.\u00a0This style can be worn with a shaw when the weather is cooler.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why a halter neck?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis style&#8217;s open back makes fitting much easier. The straps traveling up and around to the back of the neck, will bring attention to your face and neck. Halter necks can be filled in or cut low in the front. There are many different styles of halter neck bodices, try them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sewhouse7.com\/collections\/alberta-skirt\/products\/the-rose-city-halter-dress-sewing-pattern-pdf-14-or-paper-18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the Rose City Halter Dress here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v9006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4022 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-cowl-neck-top-9006-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-cowl-neck-top-9006-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-cowl-neck-top-9006.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/itch-to-stitch.com\/product\/plitvice-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4027 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Plitvice-Top-Product-Hero-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Plitvice-Top-Product-Hero-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Plitvice-Top-Product-Hero.jpg 504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sewoverit.co.uk\/product\/cowl-neck-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4008 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sew-over-it-cowl-neck-dress.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sew-over-it-cowl-neck-dress.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sew-over-it-cowl-neck-dress-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cowl neck or a draping front<\/strong><br \/>\nThis style is glamorous and flattering for many. It can come in lightweight tanks for hot weather and in heavy knits for cold weather. But it&#8217;s not just for knits or slinky wovens, this style can also be found made up in cotton shirting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why a cowl neck?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe draping neck or front draws attention to it, and therefore, takes attention away from uneven shoulders, uneven hips, and no waist definition. The draping front can add glamor so this is always a good choice for disco dancing ;-), date night, or if you just want to kick it up a notch.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v9006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vogue 9006 here<\/a>.<br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/itch-to-stitch.com\/product\/plitvice-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itch-To-Stitch Plitvice Top pattern here<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-plitvice-top-sewing-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/sewoverit.co.uk\/product\/cowl-neck-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sew Over It Cowl Neck Dress pattern here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-meghan-peasant-sewing-pattern.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4018 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sis-boom-pattern-meghan-peasant-dress-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sis-boom-pattern-meghan-peasant-dress-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sis-boom-pattern-meghan-peasant-dress.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotpatterns.com\/hp-1178-weekender-chameleon-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4003 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HP_1178_WEEKENDER_CHAMELEON_DRESS-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HP_1178_WEEKENDER_CHAMELEON_DRESS-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/HP_1178_WEEKENDER_CHAMELEON_DRESS.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/butterick.mccall.com\/b6168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4000 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Butterick-lisette-high-waisted-dress-6168_a.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Butterick-lisette-high-waisted-dress-6168_a.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Butterick-lisette-high-waisted-dress-6168_a-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Empire-waist or raise waist dresses and tops<\/strong><br \/>\nThe empire waist cuts just under the bust and a raised waist is about an inch under the bust. Think baby doll tops, Jane Austen period movies, and Greecian\u00a0dresses. Think tunics, casual dresses, and fancy dress. Long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless. Gathered, or tailored. This high waist is very versatile<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why an empire or raised waist?<\/strong><br \/>\nMany women with scoliosis appear to have very little length between their bust and their hips. This style gracefully floats over the hips making your torso appear longer. If the pattern you pick out has a\u00a0waistband, not just a seam, you could shorten the waistband (really shorten it if you need to) to fit better or perhaps, eliminate it entirely. in a pattern you In a dress, this style is very comfortable around the waist and hips.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the Lisette dress has both a cut out on the chest and an asymmetric bodice, both great for drawing the eye to the chest and for visually balancing a curved body.<\/p>\n<p>See more photos of and <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-meghan-peasant-sewing-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get Sis Boom Meghan Peasant Dress pattern here<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-meghan-peasant-sewing-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotpatterns.com\/hp-1178-weekender-chameleon-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hot Patterns Weekender Chameleon Dress pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/butterick.mccall.com\/b6168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisette for Butterick B6168 here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/lisette-for-butterick-b6168-sewing-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v1494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4024 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-sandra-betzina-coat-1494-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-sandra-betzina-coat-1494-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-sandra-betzina-coat-1494.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/victorypatterns.com\/collections\/pdf-patterns\/products\/ulysses-trench-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4021 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/victory-patterns-ulysses-coat-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/victory-patterns-ulysses-coat-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/victory-patterns-ulysses-coat.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/jackets--coats\/simplicity-pattern-8509-misses-vintage-coat-or-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4017 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-vintage-swing-coat-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-vintage-swing-coat-pattern.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-vintage-swing-coat-pattern-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Swing or trapeze coats and capes<\/strong><br \/>\nSwing coats were very popular in the 1950&#8217;s so today they can have a vintage charm to them. But you can also find the swing in very modern designs too. The swing silhouette works long or short in heavy wool for winter, corduroy for fall and brocade for a fancy evening out. The movement they make when wearing one makes it you feel more energetic, or at least more glamorous.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why a swing coat or cape?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe swing coat flows away from the body as high up as the neck. This gives the coat more room across the back and the hips for wearing comfort. The swing movement in the coat when the wearer walks is very pleasing and draws the eye to the movement and away from the shoulder and upper back.<\/p>\n<p>Note the soft flowy Victory pattern trench coat. While not a swing coat it still floats away from the body with the cape falling even farther away from the body.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v1494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Sandra Betzina for Vogue V1494 Coat and Vest pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/victorypatterns.com\/collections\/pdf-patterns\/products\/ulysses-trench-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victory Patterns Ulysess trench coat pattern here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-ulysses-trench-sewing-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/jackets--coats\/simplicity-pattern-8509-misses-vintage-coat-or-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simplicity 8509 here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/simplicity-pattern-8417-misses-pullover-tops-with-sleeve-and-fabric-variations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4016 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-top-pattern-8417-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-top-pattern-8417-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-top-pattern-8417.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/new-look-pattern-6511-misses-tops-with-length-and-sleeve-variations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4007 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/newlook-peplum-top-pattern-6511-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/newlook-peplum-top-pattern-6511-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/newlook-peplum-top-pattern-6511.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/jackets--coats\/simplicity-pattern-8604-misses-and-petites-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4013 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-jacket-pattern-8604-envelope-front.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-jacket-pattern-8604-envelope-front.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-jacket-pattern-8604-envelope-front-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Peplum tops<\/strong><br \/>\nPeplums have recently come back in style, although they never really disappear due to its flattering silhouette\u00a0and feminine style. A peplum can be full or flair out slightly. They can be on fitted shirts, casual tops, jackets and added to dresses and skirts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why peplum tops?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe peplum itself will cover any hip height differences. The peplum seam defines a waist, or gives one the idea of a waist, great for a shortened torso. Raise the peplum seam to where it falls on you best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/simplicity-pattern-8417-misses-pullover-tops-with-sleeve-and-fabric-variations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simplicity 8417 Peplum top pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/new-look-pattern-6511-misses-tops-with-length-and-sleeve-variations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Look 6511 Easy Peplum top and dress pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/jackets--coats\/simplicity-pattern-8604-misses-and-petites-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Threads for Simplicity 8604 Peplum jacket pattern here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v9057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4023 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-marci-tilton-top-9057-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-marci-tilton-top-9057-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Vogue-marci-tilton-top-9057.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/butterick.mccall.com\/b6357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3999 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Butterick-Katherine-Tilton-top-6357-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Butterick-Katherine-Tilton-top-6357-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Butterick-Katherine-Tilton-top-6357.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/dresses\/burda-style-pattern-b6443-misses-jersey-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4033 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda-jersey-dresses-pattern-b6443-envelope-front-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda-jersey-dresses-pattern-b6443-envelope-front-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda-jersey-dresses-pattern-b6443-envelope-front.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/sportswear\/new-look-pattern-6532-misses-pants-top-and-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4038 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-look-suit-separates-pattern-6532-envelope-front-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-look-suit-separates-pattern-6532-envelope-front-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/new-look-suit-separates-pattern-6532-envelope-front.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mccallpattern.mccall.com\/m7760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4006 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/McCalls-7760-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/McCalls-7760-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/McCalls-7760.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/burda-style-pattern-b6459-misses-mock-wrap-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4035 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda6459-envelope-front-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda6459-envelope-front-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda6459-envelope-front.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Asymmetric styles<\/strong><br \/>\nAsymmetry can throw the eye off. It&#8217;s always a little fun, a little unexpected, and usually appeals to those with an artistic nature. Asymmetry can be just at the hem, or a wrap style top, one shoulder, pleats or gathers on one side. Asymmetric clothing can be casual or dressy and certainly, it can be for every day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why asymmetric styles?<\/strong><br \/>\nOur bodies are asymmetric so why not our clothes too? Especially if the direction of the asymmetry of the garment is in the opposite direction as the asymmetry of our bodies, or of the curves in our bodies. It&#8217;s treating like with like. Is it the garment? or is it the body underneath? Who can tell? You can flip patterns too to have the strongest style line going opposite your curve. Like drawing an X across your torso, and suddenly it appears a lot more symmetrical.<\/p>\n<p>Note the top in the NewLook pattern has pleats at one shoulder but it also has a cropped, raglan sleeve jacket, which is a good style for asymmetric bodies.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v9057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marci Tilton Vogue V9057 top pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/butterick.mccall.com\/b6357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butterick Katherine Tilton B6357 vest or top pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/dresses\/burda-style-pattern-b6443-misses-jersey-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burda 6443 dress and top pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/sportswear\/new-look-pattern-6532-misses-pants-top-and-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Look 6532 pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/mccallpattern.mccall.com\/m7760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McCall&#8217;s M7760 Melissa Watson top and cardigan pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/burda-style-pattern-b6459-misses-mock-wrap-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burda 6459 Shirt pattern here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.truebias.com\/product\/roscoe-blouse-dress-paper-pattern-preorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4020 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/TrueBiasPrintedPatterns-roscoe-blouse-dress-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/TrueBiasPrintedPatterns-roscoe-blouse-dress-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/TrueBiasPrintedPatterns-roscoe-blouse-dress.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fabrics-store.com\/2017\/07\/18\/linen-peasant-blouse-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4039 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fabrics-store-peasant-blouse-tutorial-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fabrics-store-peasant-blouse-tutorial-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/fabrics-store-peasant-blouse-tutorial.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylearc.com\/shop\/sewing-patterns\/katherine-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Style-arc-katerine-blouse-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Style-arc-katerine-blouse-pattern.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Style-arc-katerine-blouse-pattern-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Peasant blouses and dresses<\/strong><br \/>\nPeasant blouses can be very bohemian\u00a0but they don&#8217;t have to be. Done in a deep color, and an added pocket placket, they can look sophisticated. But the option is always there to take one good peasant blouse pattern and take it in different directions including lengthening it into a dress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why a peasant blouse?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe round slightly dropped neckline and fullness gathered into it, take the emphasis off the shoulders. The fullness floats over the shoulder blade. If the blouse has a raglan sleeve then altering the back bodice and sleeve to fit over a prominent shoulder blade just got easier.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.truebias.com\/product\/roscoe-blouse-dress-paper-pattern-preorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">True Bias Roscoe Dress and shirt pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nSee <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fabrics-store.com\/2017\/07\/18\/linen-peasant-blouse-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fabrics-Store.com tutorial here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylearc.com\/shop\/sewing-patterns\/katherine-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Style Arc Katherine Blouse pattern here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4031 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Hey-June-handmade-biscayne-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Hey-June-handmade-biscayne-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Hey-June-handmade-biscayne.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tessuti-shop.com\/products\/alice-dress-top-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4036 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tessuti-alice-top-pattern-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tessuti-alice-top-pattern-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tessuti-alice-top-pattern.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v8689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4037 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vogue-basic-design-shirt-8689-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vogue-basic-design-shirt-8689-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/vogue-basic-design-shirt-8689.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/itch-to-stitch.com\/product\/chirripo-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4005 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/itch-to-stitch-chirripo-top-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"what patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/itch-to-stitch-chirripo-top-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/itch-to-stitch-chirripo-top.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/burda-style-pattern-b6456-misses-flounce-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4034 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda6456-envelope-front.jpg\" alt=\"what sewing patterns and styles work best for scoliosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda6456-envelope-front.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/burda6456-envelope-front-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shoulder yokes<\/strong><br \/>\nYou might be thinking western wear when you think of shirts with yokes but yokes can be any shape, deep or narrow, casual or tailored. Yokes are the piece from the shoulder to somewhere above the bust apex. Sometimes they have a shoulder seam and sometimes they don&#8217;t but there is always a seam where they join the bodice and from which fabric hangs. Shirts with full gathers at the yoke tend to be more casual, but done in a drapy fabric with sheen can be quiet dressy with a feminine feel. A shirt with slight gathers at the yoke allows the fabric to float over the chest smoothly, a flattering look. Other shirts, like the western shirt, have no gathers at the yokes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why shoulder yokes?<\/strong><br \/>\nIf the bodice is full and gathered into the yoke it will drape softly over the body. This covers, uneven hips, and again, lengthens the torso. A shoulder yoke, whether it supports gathers or not, is an extra seam in the garment to adjust and fine tune for a better fit. You can easily add more length to the yoke on one side of the garment for a high shoulder or to fit over a prominent shoulder blade. Since yokes can draw attention to them (There&#8217;s that western shirt again) look for a deep yoke to draw attention toward the chest and away from the shoulder and consider keeping the yokes in the same fabric as the bodice. Yokes in a contrasting fabric, a different texture fabric, like lace, or yokes with a stripe going in a different direction than the bodice will draw the eye to the shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>Note that Burda 6456 also has a flounce option to draw the eye to the chest and face. And Vogue 8689 has princess seams which make many fitting adjustments easier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heyjunehandmade.com\/product\/biscayne-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Hey June Handmade Biscayne Blouse pattern here<\/a> or at <a href=\"https:\/\/indiesew.com\/products\/hey-june-biscayne-blouse#product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IndieSew<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tessuti-shop.com\/products\/alice-dress-top-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tessuti Alice Top and Dress pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/voguepatterns.mccall.com\/v8689\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vogue V8689 shirt pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/itch-to-stitch.com\/product\/chirripo-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itch-To-Stitch\u00a0Chirripo top pattern here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/digital-chirripo-top-sewing-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/burda-style-pattern-b6456-misses-flounce-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burda 6456 shirt pattern here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>sleeveless, A-line dresses and tops<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/sportswear\/simplicity-pattern-8466-mimi-g-misses-skirt-and-knit-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4012 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-cropped-sweater-pattern-8466-envelope-front-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-cropped-sweater-pattern-8466-envelope-front-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-cropped-sweater-pattern-8466-envelope-front.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tessuti-shop.com\/collections\/pattern-books\/products\/hazelwood-top-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4019 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tessuti-hazelwood-top-pattern-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tessuti-hazelwood-top-pattern-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Tessuti-hazelwood-top-pattern.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sewhouse7.com\/collections\/paper-patterns-1\/products\/the-toaster-sweaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4010 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewhouse7-toaster-sweater.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewhouse7-toaster-sweater.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewhouse7-toaster-sweater-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crop tops or shirts hemmed to be cropped<br \/>\n<\/strong>Fear not the crop top. They may be cropped on other folks but you may find they hit you in a good spot. And raising your arms doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;ll be flashing your mid-drift, especially with the high waisted trend that&#8217;s coming back. A cropped top is a top hemmed above your hips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why the cropped length?<\/strong><br \/>\nFor those of us with a high natural waist, a cropped top or a shirt hemmed shorter than hip length will make us look more in proportion. It&#8217;s far more flattering for a horizontal line to go across your body at it&#8217;s thinner spot than it is to go across at you widest spot (mid hips for most of us). Also, a shirt higher than the hips will have some movement (unless it&#8217;s tight) which is nice, and won&#8217;t ride up on a high hip.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Sew House Seven offers a raglan sleeve version which can make adjusting the fit of the back easier. And Tessuti&#8217;s Hazelwood top is a swing style top.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/sportswear\/simplicity-pattern-8466-mimi-g-misses-skirt-and-knit-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simplicity 8466 Mimi G Style pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tessuti-shop.com\/collections\/pattern-books\/products\/hazelwood-top-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tessuti Hazelwood Top pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/sewhouse7.com\/collections\/paper-patterns-1\/products\/the-toaster-sweaters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sew House Seven&#8217;s popular Toaster Sweater pattern here<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/tops--vests\/simplicity-pattern-8529-misses-knit-sweaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simplicity&#8217;s version here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sewingmuse.com\/collections\/all-patterns\/products\/jenna-cardi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4011 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewingmuse-jenna-cardi-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewingmuse-jenna-cardi-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/sewingmuse-jenna-cardi.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/jackets--coats\/simplicity-pattern-8604-misses-and-petites-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4013 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-jacket-pattern-8604-envelope-front-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-jacket-pattern-8604-envelope-front-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/simplicity-peplum-jacket-pattern-8604-envelope-front.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grainlinestudio.com\/shop\/women\/morris-blazer-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4002 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/grailine-studio-morris-blazer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/grailine-studio-morris-blazer.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/grailine-studio-morris-blazer-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The boxy, cropped jacket<\/strong><br \/>\nYou may automatically think classic Channel jackets but there are other styles to pick from too, soft cardigans (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bodenusa.com\/en-us\/womens-clothing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boden<\/a> offers a cropped cashmere and a cotton cardi), jean jackets, even moto style jackets come cropped. A layering piece is essential so make a few.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why the cropped jacket or cardigan?<\/strong><br \/>\nA boxy jacket hanging straight from the shoulders to above the hips can hide, without covering, the waist, and short torso. It skims over the top of the hips and you could shorten it more to hit exactly where you need it. A cropped jacket or cardigan is good for women with a high waist or full hips. It draws the eye up, away from the hips.<\/p>\n<p>Remember with jackets, even casual ones, you can add padding to your low shoulder to even out uneven shoulders. Choose the size that best fits your high shoulder and alter the back if needed, then add padding under the lining. Not lined? Add the padding and cover just the padded area with a piece of fabric from the garment, or which closely matches the garment<\/p>\n<p>Note: Morris Blazer is made in a sturdy knit for comfort, has a hem detail and a graceful shawl collar to draw interest away from the shoulders. And the Jenna Cardi pattern has the option to omit the yokes.<\/p>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/sewingmuse.com\/collections\/all-patterns\/products\/jenna-cardi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewing Muse Jenna Cardi pattern here<\/a> or at <a href=\"https:\/\/indiesew.com\/products\/muse-patterns-jenna-cardi#product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IndieSew<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplicity.com\/simplicity-storefront-catalog\/patterns\/women\/jackets--coats\/simplicity-pattern-8604-misses-and-petites-jacket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Threads for Simplicity 8604 pattern here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/grainlinestudio.com\/shop\/women\/morris-blazer-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grainline Studio Morris Blazer here<\/a> or at <a href=\"https:\/\/indiesew.com\/products\/grainline-studio-morris-blazer#product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IndieSew<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.closetcasepatterns.com\/products\/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4001 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/closet-case-pattern-Ginger_Jeans-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles are best for scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/closet-case-pattern-Ginger_Jeans-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/closet-case-pattern-Ginger_Jeans.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/jalie.com\/3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings-sewing-pattern\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4049\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jalie-high-waist-leggings-pattern-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"What patterns and styles work best for women with scoliosis\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jalie-high-waist-leggings-pattern-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Jalie-high-waist-leggings-pattern.jpg 499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>High waisted jeans &amp; leggings<\/strong><br \/>\nMany women with scoliosis, really like high waisted jeans. And they don&#8217;t have to be &#8220;mom jeans&#8221;. In fact, when you make them yourself they don&#8217;t even have to be blue jeans. And, well, leggings. They&#8217;re certainly comfortable and they&#8217;re great under tunics, and under skirts and dresses when it&#8217;s cold outside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why high waisted jeans?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe higher rise means the waistband is not digging into your hip so it&#8217;s more comfortable. And high rise pants are great companions for cropped tops.<\/p>\n<p>Note Closet Case offers an add-on pattern to make the Ginger jeans with a\u00a0flared leg. This pattern must be good. A lot of sewist rave about making them. <a href=\"https:\/\/megannielsen.com\/collections\/bottoms\/products\/ash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Megan Nielsen Patterns<\/a> just released a high waist jean pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Jalie is known for their quality activewear patterns. These leggings will be well constructed.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Get <a href=\"https:\/\/store.closetcasepatterns.com\/products\/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Closet Case Ginger Jeans pattern here<\/a>\u00a0 or <a href=\"https:\/\/indiesew.com\/products\/closet-case-files-ginger-skinny-jeans#product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><br \/>\nGet <a href=\"https:\/\/jalie.com\/3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings-sewing-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalie&#8217;s Clara High Waisted Legging pattern here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some companies will make or allow you to make custom patterns. \u00a0As I explore and research more I will add to this, for now, list of two<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/patternmakerusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pattern Maker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/livingsoftnw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dress Shop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Up Next: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedailysew.com\/2018\/08\/how-to-alter-a-sewing-pattern-for-scoliosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Alter a Pattern for Scoliosis<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want to look good. It doesn&#8217;t matter how old or young you are, if you&#8217;re in a satisfying relationship or looking to date, if you are social or shy. 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