Last night while going through my patterns, I started wondering, why do the todays fit patterns still have alot of ease ( for my taste) I realized that what usually works best for me is to use the pattern that is one size bigger then what I wear in the store. For instance I wear an 8(store) so for the best fit I make a pattern 10 even if my measurements say for me to use as 12 or sometimes 14(pattern).. I'm still unclear why commercial patterns have sooooo much ease in them.. but for anyone who might try this, please make a sample in muslin first to test if you like a more fitted garment..