As you can see, the same sweater looks very different on different women! We give general suggestions for customization for your inspiration. Only you can choose how you want your sweaters to fit and which customizations will work best for you and your beautiful self!

Check out the details of Lisa's Big Girl Mods:

Part I: The Central Park Hoodie--Plus!
Part II: The CPH: What Size Should I Knit?
Part III: The CPH: Would Lisa do it differently next time?

Sample garment shown has the following finished measurements:

Bust: 52" (132 cm) given in pattern specifications
Waist: 52" (132 cm) shown on schematic
Hem: 52" (132 cm) shown on schematic
Neck to Hem Length: 26" (66 cm) calculated from schematic measurements

Chevette

Her bust: 46.5" (118 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 5.5" (14 cm) positive ease

Waist: 41" (104 cm)
Hip: 48.5" (123 cm)
Height: 5 ft 5 in

Amy

Her bust: 52" (132 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 0" (0 cm) no ease/negative ease

Waist: 47" (119.5 cm)
Hip: 60.5" (153.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 8 in

Lorraine

Her bust: 44.5" (115.5 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 7.5" (19 cm) positive ease

Waist: 38" (96.5 cm)
Hip: 44" (112 cm)
Height: 5 ft 7 in

Teresa

Her bust: 46" (117 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 6" (15 cm) positive ease

Waist: 40" (101.5 cm)
Hip: 47" (119.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 3.5 in

Nicole

Her bust: 55" (139.5 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 3" (7.5 cm) negative ease

Waist: 56" (142 cm)
Hip: 63.5" (161.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 9.5 in

Jodi

Her bust: 39" (99 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 13" (33 cm) positive ease

Waist: 32.5" (82.5 cm)
Hip: 47.5" (120.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 4 in

Barbara Jean

Her bust: 42" (106.5 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 10" (25.5 cm) positive ease

Waist: 38" (96.5 cm)
Hip: 47" (119.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 3 in

... and Sandi in the hood!

Her bust: 40.5" (103 cm)
Ease at bust as shown: 11.5" (29.5 cm) positive ease

Waist: 37" (94 cm)
Hip: 42" (106.5 cm)
Height: 5 ft 4 in