As I have recently found that all custom dobok makers have different sizing techniques I've decided to have a go at making a dobok in club colours that will actually fit me. I take a size 6 TAGB dobok but the size 6 custom one I had made looked like a skin suit. Sexy as I am it didn't do much for me so I had to get a size 7 which now looks like you could hold the TAGB British Championships in it without getting your feet wet Does anyone have or know where I could get a sewing pattern from. I'm happy to pay or cover costs for postage etc. Regards Phil
Possibly...but I'm also trying something else out with a different fabric which could be beneficial to others if it works. I'm happy to rip a dobok apart but I'd rather have a pattern so I can make a couple of different sizes. I'm happy to share any findings if that helps anyone. If there's any people out there who could help with making a pattern I'd also be grateful.
Not sure what kind of dubok you like to wear, but there's more traditional gi patterns for sale here: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/roundearth/patterns.html
Can't really help, but I'm posting just to say I feel your pain. I have trouble finding uniforms as well. I'm pretty stockily built, but average height. Size 5 tops fit okay for me but, since I have disproportionately large thighs/legs, size 5 uniform pants don't work so well. I have to go with a size 6 in pants which are generally for people who are 6'0"-6'3", and I'm only a shade above 5'8". Once I get the pants, I have to get my sharp scissors and neatly cut the bottoms off, as I don't know anyone who can hem them, and I'm not going to spend any more extra money to take them to the clothing alteration store. I usually am limited to buying uniforms that are avaible with separate tops and bottoms. This is a bit more expensive than if I could buy them together, but I don't see any other solution.
I have the same problem Having wide hips and chunky thighs, but a relitivley average top half, average height, means that some park of the suit is either going to be too tight/short or too long. And sizing differs ALOT between brands. I wish it was possible to buy separates in the brands I enjoy wearing, and buying 2 suits in order to wear one mix n match seems ridiculous to me. Ho hum.