What is your biggest challenge when sewing a new pattern? - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-29T08:14:48Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/what-is-your-biggest-challenge?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A22629&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSo funny............. My poor…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-27:6365347:Comment:235322011-04-27T17:03:54.840ZJudy Robersonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JudyRoberson
<p>So funny............. My poor ole 'mary Christmas" dress form..looks so deformed..I just know ,she wished I would make her look more like a Barbie doll,sitting in that sewing room.</p>
<p> I wish I could too.hahahaha</p>
<p>So funny............. My poor ole 'mary Christmas" dress form..looks so deformed..I just know ,she wished I would make her look more like a Barbie doll,sitting in that sewing room.</p>
<p> I wish I could too.hahahaha</p> Rachel, Thank you so much, I…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-27:6365347:Comment:235102011-04-27T12:23:14.583ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
Rachel, Thank you so much, I will check this one out too. I now have "Fit for real People" which I'm just starting to dig into. I think it's going to be really helpful especially the "fitting" aspect! Beware, I may have more questions for you!
Rachel, Thank you so much, I will check this one out too. I now have "Fit for real People" which I'm just starting to dig into. I think it's going to be really helpful especially the "fitting" aspect! Beware, I may have more questions for you! Cathe, I been spending the we…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-27:6365347:Comment:235092011-04-27T09:01:53.218ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
<p>Cathe, I been spending the weekend with my in laws here in Dorset and my mother in law have a very good book too. <span id="btAsinTitle">The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing . I give some good examples too but focus on teaching different sewing skills like diverse colars and types of finishes. …</span></p>
<p></p>
<p>Cathe, I been spending the weekend with my in laws here in Dorset and my mother in law have a very good book too. <span id="btAsinTitle">The Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing . I give some good examples too but focus on teaching different sewing skills like diverse colars and types of finishes. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Readers-Digest-Complete-Guide-Sewing/dp/0276446410/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1303894799&sr=1-1">http://www.amazon.co.uk/Readers-Digest-Complete-Guide-Sewing/dp/0276446410/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1303894799&sr=1-1</a></p> My adjustments are normally f…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-24:6365347:Comment:226312011-04-24T16:50:49.319ZSteviehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/StevieTucker
<p>My adjustments are normally for my narrow shoulder and I always make a size up and take in everywhere because I'm always scared my hips will be too big!</p>
<p>As well as shortening (i'm 5ft4)</p>
<p>My adjustments are normally for my narrow shoulder and I always make a size up and take in everywhere because I'm always scared my hips will be too big!</p>
<p>As well as shortening (i'm 5ft4)</p> I ordered Pati's book from th…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-24:6365347:Comment:226292011-04-24T16:29:59.321ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
I ordered Pati's book from the library this morning, I should have it this week. Thank you so much for your insight.<br />
<br />
I'll let you how it goes!
I ordered Pati's book from the library this morning, I should have it this week. Thank you so much for your insight.<br />
<br />
I'll let you how it goes!
Cathe, Fitting is so trick…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-24:6365347:Comment:223572011-04-24T15:56:20.021ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
<br />
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> Cathe, Fitting is so tricky to get it right and makes so much difference in a garment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Using Patti’s Palmer method I have manage to improve all patterns I purchased. Its tricky to not make everything big on the back and waist and the book give lovely simple explanations on adding bust and reducing too. And all other challenging on fitting. My…</span></p>
<br />
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> Cathe, Fitting is so tricky to get it right and makes so much difference in a garment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Using Patti’s Palmer method I have manage to improve all patterns I purchased. Its tricky to not make everything big on the back and waist and the book give lovely simple explanations on adding bust and reducing too. And all other challenging on fitting. My top half gives me the most problems .</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">I measure just above the breast (high breast) and now trying to get patterns that are already DD or making my own patterns.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> let me know if what you think of the books! xx</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Georgia; color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p> Rachel this is really interes…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-24:6365347:Comment:226232011-04-24T14:22:04.492ZCathehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/cathe
Rachel this is really interesting. What measurement do you base your pattern purchase on? You say not to go by hip size. I usually go by bust and/or waist.<br />
<br />
I will check out your recommended books. I'm to the point where "sort of" fits isn't good enough.<br />
<br />
This is a really good topic, thanks for putting it up!
Rachel this is really interesting. What measurement do you base your pattern purchase on? You say not to go by hip size. I usually go by bust and/or waist.<br />
<br />
I will check out your recommended books. I'm to the point where "sort of" fits isn't good enough.<br />
<br />
This is a really good topic, thanks for putting it up! I have narrow shoulders, whic…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-23:6365347:Comment:223332011-04-23T23:54:37.814Zgirlwiththestarspangledhearthttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/girlwiththestarspangledheart
<p>I have narrow shoulders, which I don't know how to properly fit. I usually just snip some off the end where the arm hole is. It works.</p>
<br></br>
<p>I also have a super curvy figure! (39/31/45) which usually means a range of four sizes! At least with modern multi-size patterns I can cut one size at the bust, another at the waist and yet another for the hips. That's usually a good start. I always measure the pattern pieces to figure out which size to cut were.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>And my arms are a…</p>
<p>I have narrow shoulders, which I don't know how to properly fit. I usually just snip some off the end where the arm hole is. It works.</p>
<br/>
<p>I also have a super curvy figure! (39/31/45) which usually means a range of four sizes! At least with modern multi-size patterns I can cut one size at the bust, another at the waist and yet another for the hips. That's usually a good start. I always measure the pattern pieces to figure out which size to cut were.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>And my arms are a bit chubby, so I usually have to cut one size larger on sleeve pieces.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mostly I just fiddle around until it works. I have heard good things about the Fit for Real People book and have been thinking about getting it.</p> wondefull !tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-25:6365347:Comment:46442011-02-25T14:42:26.000ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
wondefull !
wondefull ! Challenges are great way to l…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-25:6365347:Comment:46432011-02-25T14:41:28.000ZRachel Pinheirohttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/houseofpinheiro
<p>Challenges are great way to learn and hopefully share it here.</p>
<p>You said you had tried all methods- did you tried cutting into the tissue by altering where it needed or moving seams allowances …? And when u said loss3” did meant you add a dart and move the dart around? You may be able to move to a princess seam adding the waist.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>About the vintage patterns, I normally ignore it and follow a basic step:</p>
<p>FIT</p>
<p>- Cut pattern</p>
<p>- …</p>
<p>Challenges are great way to learn and hopefully share it here.</p>
<p>You said you had tried all methods- did you tried cutting into the tissue by altering where it needed or moving seams allowances …? And when u said loss3” did meant you add a dart and move the dart around? You may be able to move to a princess seam adding the waist.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>About the vintage patterns, I normally ignore it and follow a basic step:</p>
<p>FIT</p>
<p>- Cut pattern</p>
<p>- Fit</p>
<p>- Adjust paper pattern</p>
<p>- Cut fabric with seams</p>
<p>- Mark notches and nicks</p>
<p>- Pin and fit</p>
<p>- Adjust</p>
<p> </p>
<p><b>Dress order of sewing:</b></p>
<p>Back</p>
<p>- sew darts</p>
<p>- -centre back seam</p>
<p>- If waist darts- waist seam- centre back seam</p>
<p>Front</p>
<p>-Darts</p>
<p>- waist seam</p>
<p>- shoulders</p>
<p>- Side seams</p>
<p>- Neck finishes</p>
<p>- Sleeves</p>
<p>- Zip</p>
<p>- Hem</p>
<p>- Hand finishing touches</p>