tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80805061984431031052024-02-19T18:55:19.150-08:00Sew Chic Pattern CompanyThe life, times, and teachings of a pattern maker.Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-31245714654684743062024-01-07T19:42:00.000-08:002024-01-14T21:23:47.217-08:00What is a Half Scale Sewing Pattern?<div class="separator"><p style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <br /></p></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">Just what is half scale and what is a half scale sewing pattern?</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/half-scale-patterns/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Half Scale Patterns" border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="914" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCASHvJiaiHCN8Ht5MAu-eyUcAZe0h85FDHd-cbsKx_-unKEJz1szzOd_0nh7VViUBmjvFN-B8lpp4lfTCUXfrzr8rvaCQYgQMKyKar3Kp8QeMmHXTDTZeEM0TyNyrsGx2SsQzsnfZHe9mUWBu9JUOC-lDbheGaPnd7IKMJnFeeibpVQOphsCAG0Led4K/w320-h298/half%20scale%20pattern%20collection.jpg" title="Half Scale Patterns" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><u style="color: #444444;">I get this question all the time. </u></h3><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">When I’m at an in-person show, along with my full scale (human size) patterns I always bring along a smaller selection of half scale
patterns, and I hear the most interesting comments!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/ln1721-noelle-coat-sewing-pattern/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiviYC5o5LmhL-a4tZHIEyB5pRo3vb0xq9na67H0yIyNVMgKhzXobfLxeMOIoKC5M6fq8g2nCqDYo7G5hCZtMaat6xbvi2NRWpDNlq_489yRo2Wka1N5TC43__aJmB9bKbSxEv-y8XBzN4qY1d_tXYyt6jrw7GaBwq41ENpYXd2qfRzY_Be6TKMoqT5-jFf/s320/full%20and%20half%20scale%20noelle%20coat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: center;"></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">It's not something that everyone works with, and the word "scale" can mean so many different things, so it can cause confusion. Fish, music, and weight measures all have scales, but in this case, scale refers to <span class="dt"><span class="dtText"><b>proportion between two sets of dimensions.</b></span></span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><span class="dt"><span class="dtText"><b> </b></span></span>In fashion patterns, a full scale pattern refers to the size of a person, whatever proportions those are. Full scale is a human scale. Half scale is relative to that human, being exactly 1/2 of those proportions. In some cases we may also use a quarter scale, which is 1/4 proportion. In short, half scale: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">is one half the size and measurement of a
full size person</b>. This means what ever shape or proportions the full scale person has, the half scale will have that same shape and proportions, just smaller. With this in mind, let’s talk about products, uses, and reasons to use this scale. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlNv4TeojiiOJEkDI7U2BGk_DjRxufUrewNBLXubn6az03Z6TEee2Q07f2kywTbiXVTcWD0JmIZIJuyuyXIrLBmipWL4wukv5-3ZssWmD7C_qKidAQOxQ_15ANmN9xrg-X6jZK_p-Isoecmz3Qn5X8bsN6p66PF2NqE-h4vtpLPzUhMKAhR1S4gkafGGr/s960/313025667_992916241649991_2713147343362784174_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlNv4TeojiiOJEkDI7U2BGk_DjRxufUrewNBLXubn6az03Z6TEee2Q07f2kywTbiXVTcWD0JmIZIJuyuyXIrLBmipWL4wukv5-3ZssWmD7C_qKidAQOxQ_15ANmN9xrg-X6jZK_p-Isoecmz3Qn5X8bsN6p66PF2NqE-h4vtpLPzUhMKAhR1S4gkafGGr/s320/313025667_992916241649991_2713147343362784174_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoNormal"> The half scale dress form is of great use to designers, teachers, and students of design. Teachers use this scale when teaching because it saves time and resources, and students are expected to learn very quickly. Students must create the pattern and then make it up to check their work on the form. The teacher grades each student for accuracy of design, proportions, and pattern making. </p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecofashiontalk.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F08%2Fmadeleine-vionnet-2.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c78a71fe83c046c11e35f833d5c6ff6d2a95e9adaf611526643e2a00f336d0c2&ipo=images" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecofashiontalk.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F08%2Fmadeleine-vionnet-2.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=c78a71fe83c046c11e35f833d5c6ff6d2a95e9adaf611526643e2a00f336d0c2&ipo=images" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">Designers use half scale to visualize, work out an idea, or design something new. Madelaine Vionnet is a renowned designer of the 1930s who always designed her bias dresses in half scale first. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">Instagram is full of elaborate gowns and fantasy outfits made in half scale. Look carefully for signs of scale the next time you spot one of these eye-popping garments. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/ln2328-palazzo-pant-and-overall-sewing-pattern/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1127" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJW1h2jFHITV4Ou0KgUtaqdYjiRpFBbfiiflVU8mTX-AJxH5Xm-lZDCpZ7LHVyaPGHdarZWjGipgEpCTY7RqBrF4MSyd3GEhhWJwmcuNIEv6UqKpdxqN1Qt7xriBZNUkAFMx0wEbXbbT0reSpniIYvQAPNWKIHm83z9itD6_QXFMxpBD6iWn4rYWCZLOHk/s320/397084524_1240613633546916_1002171545466031225_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> Patterns in this scale can be useful in other areas too, such as for dolls or to teach fit and design techniques, for practicing skills, and create clothing for display.</div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">Sew Chic half scale patterns will fit the "My Size Barbie" that comes in both a 28" and 32" height and has a 25" waist, which would be 30" in full scale. Just like full scale, the half scale patterns are graded to fit more than one size. Measure your doll at the bust, waist, and hip just like you would a full size person to find out what size to cut for your womanly shaped doll. <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">Here, Barbie is wearing the <a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/ln2328-palazzo-pant-and-overall-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank">Palazzo Pant</a> and <a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/portrait-blouse/" target="_blank">Portrait Blouse</a>. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/pattern-alterations-beautiful-bust-workbook/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="315" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgXgCIdUt1G_hwKMLxuuQ8sjN6SEhGqH_uBpXM2V9cgeX3AmNAgxgp-sFtS8rTrg39Ehtq1eavaNGF2rr4aYXkbJe5acPsy6uZ0SwIwhuLkC549mr_wm8OVmQhRqWhbAZERFOWksveThBfAc7i4S3lcASd6ZDyfpg_mTe7QT27ibOtH1Hh99ppnnN6JYk/s1600/360105656_1172346377040309_2102491032821811847_n.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> To help students practice alteration skills, several of my half scale patterns are included and used in the exercises of my workbook <a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/pattern-alterations-beautiful-bust-workbook/" target="_blank">"Pattern Alterations for a Beautiful Bust."</a></div><div style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> If you take a fitting, alteration, or design/patternmaking class with me at any of my in-person events, you will most likely be working in half scale because they are easier to work with, take up less space, and conserve resources. </div><div style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 160px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/half-scale-patterns/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVwn3kuRHMRk0OFgAqbRanzQKOk4Vn_tuqy_sr1VmmFcd5OBdWQ_WzqM4pjGOiN48EMJdHdBAsakk8yuo52-313sdnAMSRRt7dkKeSs_-zv-onc3fF3MJjIqFoOhWJ5JggeYOuamvNE3bP-qzvmXyNatZyF02t09byOpMUDHED46b-6DWvMD0FxBA3Yhl/s320/387815346_18286214023176704_6189484136900113288_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;">So how can half scale help you with your sewing journey?<br /></div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Though half scale is not a good choice for working out fitting
details, it can help with practicing specific alterations.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - If you love the idea of making women's clothing in miniature, half scale is the "designer" way to make cute and even elaborate clothing just for the pleasure of the doing and/or display. </p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - If you are a beginning seamstress and want to "practice" the assembly of a pattern first, it will give you a once through to work out the challenges before making the design in full size.</p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/half-scale-patterns/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDOTuuoYcrtoBGTbTNtFK5yJ_bc9g2Fa-Y17gBHG1klL0TELuhM87nKN5Vd8IEIwWpHFwZhyADyqQe8ZJiThkE5Xwc66fDa03Wm0Ywsc9z36dpjd7WPkQ0nHL_yf0BVYMYJtR7O462_qdDcPWwN6kuxB1V9GKHDPuEW2ni5UNK5ktaXaDCEmB0nS8bo3y8/s320/396016389_1237551183853161_121750136625254051_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> - </span></span></span>Half scale patterns are a great way to experiment with hacks or
alterations for design. It avoids wasted fabric and time just to find out the idea wasn't that cute after all!</p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Did you know that any full scale PDF can be printed at half scale just by setting the printer scale to 50%? </p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"> Buy them printed at scale here: <a href="https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/half-scale-patterns/" target="_blank">https://sewchicpatterns.com/product/half-scale-patterns/</a></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"> I hope you'll discover new and interesting ways to use half scale in your next level sewing journey! <br /></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">How do you use half scale and how has it been useful to you? I'd love to read your thoughts on this topic.<br /></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">Have a great sewing day!<br /></p><h2 class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 40px; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Lobster;">Laura Nash</span> <br /></h2>
Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-64908202862755460682023-06-08T11:52:00.003-07:002023-06-08T11:58:30.846-07:00Wear Your Retro to Expo Day!<p><b>NOTE: This post was first published several years ago. A glitch at Google unpublished this information. We have re-posted for the Pattern and styling content. The year of this event was 2020, right before the COVID outbreak.<br /></b></p><p>The Sewing and Stitchery Expo has long been the place to show off your
creative garment finesse, and this year will be no different! Having attended the expo as a vendor since 2012, year after year it's been a pleasure to watch people go from simply reminiscing to boldly embracing the mainstream return to vintage. Have you made the move to retro? If you like to feel beautiful, confident, and love getting compliments, then why hesitate? <br />
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Hello, my name is Laura Nash and I am the owner, designer, patternmaker, and instructor at Sew Chic Pattern Company where I design "Modern Patterns with Vintage Style" at <a href="http://sewchicpatterns.com./">SewChicPatterns.com.</a> Today I'm going to help you visualize how easy it is to make the move to retro, and hopefully debunk any arguments you may have against adopting this trend for yourself. So get ready to plan your expo retro wardrobe! <br />
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Friday, Feb 28 is "Wear Your Retro to Expo Day!"</h2>
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<b>Retro Style</b>, also known as <b>"vintage inspired," </b>is about a return to the clothing styles of the early first half of the 20th century and ranges from totally authentic looks to second hand vintage or new vintage inspired separates that are paired with totally modern elements and accessories.<br />
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What is truly vintage can get confusing, but typically garments have lots of unique details, use classic fabrics, and
feminine silhouettes. Pair your outfits with a simple Mary Jane or ballerina flat shoe. Classics like these can go with anything.<br />
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To give your outfit a more authentic air, add accessories such as belts, gloves, a small hat, or a fascinator.<br />
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If you've never worn a petticoat before, you can ease into it with a petticoat with less fullness. One word of caution. Not enough fullness, or fullness in the wrong body areas can add visual weight and make you look fat. What you are looking for is structure to enhance the shape and silhouette of your dress or skirt, filling in the area around your legs. The fuller your skirt circumference or the heavier the fabric is, the more fullness your petticoat needs to help the garment hold its shape. Lighter fabrics and less fullness look great with a lighter petticoat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gatsby #LN1923 skirt and pant</td></tr>
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My standard go-to top for skirts and pants is a plain (often white) t-shirt worn with a button down sweater that matches my separate. I admit that I have a whole drawer full of these sets!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phantom Pant and Jacket #LN1106</td></tr>
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<br />Retro need not be form fitting. At first glance, this is the pattern everyone calls my "Lucille Ball" outfit! Envision yourself wearing this stylish silhouette!<br />
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Have you ever said to yourself "I'd like to wear retro" but think you're just too old? Let me introduce you to Judy! Isn't she adorable in this cotton house dress? She is the focal point of the room! Age is no reason to avoid wearing what you love.</div>
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Maybe you think you can't wear retro because you have a full figure? Not so! Wear styles that smooth over the tummy, flare at the skirt and broaded the shoulders to give the illusion of an hourglass figure. Notice how my friend Jocelyn has accessorized with a bright bag and wears a flower in her hair to draw the eye to her face. These bright colors make us happy to just look at her! <br />
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Think creatively when considering your favorite retro looks. Southern Belle displays formally but is easily made to look casual and visa versa as above.<br />
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As with any project, I encourage my students to add a unique detail
that will lean it toward their personality and give it that "pizzazz" that makes it uniquely their own. If you'd like more info on how to dress retro, check out my 1 needle expo class #1039 "Harmony in design, dress, and body type" or my trunk show #1040 "Style Me Vintage."<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Thank you! I'm so pleased to be a part of INDIE PATTERN MONTH once again! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> <span>If it's a very formal occasion I can't go wrong with the design called <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/fifth.html" target="_blank">Fifth Avenue #LN1311</a>. This dress is stunning on everyone, in part because the details are so distinctive and also because it's a great silhouette for all figure types. The details on this dress creates the illusion of a curvy figure for those that are boxy, and a curvier figure for those who have curves. The short person looks tall and a tall person gets taller. Fashion should always be good to our figure.</span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">My personal wardrobe is probably 50/50. For years I haven't sewn any jeans and t-shirts because they are plentiful in the marketplace, both as ready to wear and as patterns. I do have some nice basics such as the<a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/starter_skirt.html" target="_blank"> Starter Skirt #LN1000</a> and the </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/phantom.html" target="_blank">Phantom Pant #LN1106</a>, and these styles continue to serve an important place in my everyday wardrobe.</span></span></span><br />
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Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-6916419639315618382023-02-04T18:51:00.015-08:002023-02-05T17:09:07.568-08:00How to Sew Underarm Gussets with the Portrait Blouse<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGTQl0SijerQJk2sgCxHSZd7L5IAq4IQG4eGYTobXSTj6bhWImg9XCzgFHZ09IcPe9hBUnuGeUHRdScaQGvUFXig0hLdUWS-yGX414gg3GIlwzZ1ccOOrlQCKI2W--IcNbMlEv89YGQZQv-9Ce7SCyDX-w96pbNoABl-F3FC5fA0kZnnZYWmlKUS8fQ/s720/sew%20chic%20patterns%20portrait%20blouse%20and%20vignette%20skirt.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGTQl0SijerQJk2sgCxHSZd7L5IAq4IQG4eGYTobXSTj6bhWImg9XCzgFHZ09IcPe9hBUnuGeUHRdScaQGvUFXig0hLdUWS-yGX414gg3GIlwzZ1ccOOrlQCKI2W--IcNbMlEv89YGQZQv-9Ce7SCyDX-w96pbNoABl-F3FC5fA0kZnnZYWmlKUS8fQ/s320/sew%20chic%20patterns%20portrait%20blouse%20and%20vignette%20skirt.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><p> Before I dig into the meat of the "how tos" I want to go into what type of pattern would need a gusset. </p><p><i>"<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Hi
Laura, ...My question is: Does a gusset benefit every
garment? Why do some garments such as the portrait blouse have a gusset
while others do not." -Laura K.</span></i></p><p><i><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"></span></i>ANSWER: <span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto" lang="en">The
whole point of a gusset is to improve arm movement, and there are
several factors that <br />will be considered and as you might guess, all of
them relate to the design of the sleeve. A cut-on sleeve ( a one-piece
bodice and sleeve - often called a kimono sleeve) is generally the type
of sleeve than needs a gusset, especially if the sleeve is fitted and the sleeve tilts down at
the shoulder (such as the portrait blouse). Without a gusset, you could
not lift your arm without pulling the whole thing up. Gussets adds fabric
under the arm pit and allows the arm to move freely without pulling up the blouse. <br /></span></p><p><i><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"></span></i></p><p>Though I'll be using using Sew Chic Patterns LN1619 Portrait Blouse, this tutorial will apply similarly to any pattern with a gusset, or one that needs a gusset. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mdSOMuFn6AY2hdK09QzWiT53E-iNFAL4N9aB2nyBpo2kyIaVNfEIp4GwHAtcjd9eQyRcJGAIEv8-BR3mcWgMrljKeuIdHs3kixs6YthpSQLWVYInmcmbYJhKcANeaxlSkPLrpSoHH5WrbPNOo-D8aFVWPVph884O-irEd24YU9Ky9aovsCjvodtjqw/s614/pattern.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="494" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mdSOMuFn6AY2hdK09QzWiT53E-iNFAL4N9aB2nyBpo2kyIaVNfEIp4GwHAtcjd9eQyRcJGAIEv8-BR3mcWgMrljKeuIdHs3kixs6YthpSQLWVYInmcmbYJhKcANeaxlSkPLrpSoHH5WrbPNOo-D8aFVWPVph884O-irEd24YU9Ky9aovsCjvodtjqw/w169-h210/pattern.jpg" width="169" /></a></div><br />Your pattern will look something like this one where the body and sleeve of the garment are all one piece. You'll cut according to your size needs, and there will be a gusset line marking where the gusset should be sewn. It should point to the neckline. <p></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9pP5AOQdpIdfSvp-uR5czplUrC25A4ZteW_IdMuPFvwwixBSN2ILzjJqDeqSeJD05e7u5Q6TLR6eLHLxw_KL2t5HJ8WUsKisGXrV1gGeURnTrXxhKGiDXuHOKEe_EvDDibI0SH-_J5Dt5tLEpzW7ZwG6zDauCqb3opPmIbWQ2jI1mktlARuEKRoTPw/s494/cut%20mark.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="494" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9pP5AOQdpIdfSvp-uR5czplUrC25A4ZteW_IdMuPFvwwixBSN2ILzjJqDeqSeJD05e7u5Q6TLR6eLHLxw_KL2t5HJ8WUsKisGXrV1gGeURnTrXxhKGiDXuHOKEe_EvDDibI0SH-_J5Dt5tLEpzW7ZwG6zDauCqb3opPmIbWQ2jI1mktlARuEKRoTPw/w203-h201/cut%20mark.jpg" width="203" /></a></p><br /><p><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: right;">During the layout stage, I must emphasize DO NOT CUT ON THE GUSSET LINE at this point, but DO mark the line on the wrong side of the fabric with your dressmakers carbon.</p><p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-CWe6wETAimUd0j3VpIR8oM4CmZ1Da9wILtI4dwPG79meymBPd3FMzTEDdooJSQXfZrCDiOVtvCK_cQR8aQBj2AZ7M7Vv4Kzu4EdyOOJHtIRowITU2Ml-QEgAEC6JfOdBbCpSM86fNsuFD1sFQDZu4GnP2NsLrro8wQ-pDOlWY1GgfObJd961GWQxQ/s614/fusible%20interfacing.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="494" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-CWe6wETAimUd0j3VpIR8oM4CmZ1Da9wILtI4dwPG79meymBPd3FMzTEDdooJSQXfZrCDiOVtvCK_cQR8aQBj2AZ7M7Vv4Kzu4EdyOOJHtIRowITU2Ml-QEgAEC6JfOdBbCpSM86fNsuFD1sFQDZu4GnP2NsLrro8wQ-pDOlWY1GgfObJd961GWQxQ/w203-h253/fusible%20interfacing.jpg" width="203" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br />After marking, the end of the gusset line will need a bit of fusible interfacing. The heavier the better. You will be sewing really close to the raw edge and there won't be much of an allowance. Interfacing helps to keep that end stable and supported. I know you are going to ask me which kind of interfacing, so I recommend fusible woven or knit. Make sure to fuse it tightly to the fabric! Heat and steam do this. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqzP6N_fNvbkEgfc6agXxoH89a4hVvt5bJ6vMhjqXgBCXSUhEOX4Ityjm-ksOz8cB6vBrcC9v94VX8IVg732_dO4d7rdI1YCaJ5cRupfFGz2AqAMTZeBfH7yW_k1X9kbdXCgy9cSN4TXXelPbJFiYVNB3Rl-8dw4vVLqA33Lo9XGzLpYySt2d1s-vLA/s960/gussets%20step%201.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqzP6N_fNvbkEgfc6agXxoH89a4hVvt5bJ6vMhjqXgBCXSUhEOX4Ityjm-ksOz8cB6vBrcC9v94VX8IVg732_dO4d7rdI1YCaJ5cRupfFGz2AqAMTZeBfH7yW_k1X9kbdXCgy9cSN4TXXelPbJFiYVNB3Rl-8dw4vVLqA33Lo9XGzLpYySt2d1s-vLA/s320/gussets%20step%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: right;">The first "sewing" step is to mark the seam lines. I use a ruler and a chalk marker. The seam allowance is 1/4" where it crosses the garment seam line, tapering to nothing at the tip. It should look like a "V" with your original marked line running down the center. <br /></p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaD3I7o1Xejfx28Um_sNC49_t9qqOELK01ousT69ms-0uBOsAtss2Or4Bdk3iid1BOrvMmBr4SHore8ZqcgNezf9_NtPMLeO5w1BXu4L2nwuVMfdjntsw3zSEnkHlzDU-5alsb7FtGThRr4E_GuxiaTJGvf-bzfbNaCw4wlz_cDw8s2zT3epAMAAVag/s960/mark%20bodice%20with%20a%20V.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAaD3I7o1Xejfx28Um_sNC49_t9qqOELK01ousT69ms-0uBOsAtss2Or4Bdk3iid1BOrvMmBr4SHore8ZqcgNezf9_NtPMLeO5w1BXu4L2nwuVMfdjntsw3zSEnkHlzDU-5alsb7FtGThRr4E_GuxiaTJGvf-bzfbNaCw4wlz_cDw8s2zT3epAMAAVag/s320/mark%20bodice%20with%20a%20V.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Stitch, following the marked seam line. This is called "stay stitching." Use a standard or narrow stitch, especially at the tip to really support that narrow edge. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVK7adYSnnRE-gKBFUX4vaWyJ6HTtlXVPd65Mqpopawn5r_z5EIvrL2uTLih_wxhJW_0ADg1wkoFxctr4pEBrsBTfTMqg1znAW9sj7NgqHhyiCJ5mPR6rwlj6HNFEIsvfPHh4dfnoYTZMJ9VLtI8NaoJpNM1kX0A5vSpJnOAFB1fGBvFCP_Z8uzJyeKQ/s960/cut%20gusset.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVK7adYSnnRE-gKBFUX4vaWyJ6HTtlXVPd65Mqpopawn5r_z5EIvrL2uTLih_wxhJW_0ADg1wkoFxctr4pEBrsBTfTMqg1znAW9sj7NgqHhyiCJ5mPR6rwlj6HNFEIsvfPHh4dfnoYTZMJ9VLtI8NaoJpNM1kX0A5vSpJnOAFB1fGBvFCP_Z8uzJyeKQ/s320/cut%20gusset.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: right;">Now cut down the center along the "gusset" line. </p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvbMzqodpC94facqbLvFyNeC0Kl-CLIpXi9wnMCBlV5mqQHm8h-oIpeLHWe_33d0siaSjXWlTC-wilN1IuOFIWF_iQhZMsXTfPvZifROzX--u0rzAXJnG3944XpBK-duLE4InEaUxj9PzN9nP0SboBwSQxxIoAupXWJMqI9o2-L1xh1oge3z3oywkgQ/s960/finish%20cut.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizvbMzqodpC94facqbLvFyNeC0Kl-CLIpXi9wnMCBlV5mqQHm8h-oIpeLHWe_33d0siaSjXWlTC-wilN1IuOFIWF_iQhZMsXTfPvZifROzX--u0rzAXJnG3944XpBK-duLE4InEaUxj9PzN9nP0SboBwSQxxIoAupXWJMqI9o2-L1xh1oge3z3oywkgQ/s320/finish%20cut.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Cut right the tip as far as you dare. If you don't cut far enough, it will cause puckering and this next step will be difficult to do. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZELFlLRvuYU0yS8tXxpiur7dlhanBWj27m7lJlf9P5Jjw1WoDv6soD3N5rEIA16jHRDQI8DWcBJCIQ8X1Ix6KRMK79lXbq0RY_JuS1m47sL5E3hC4HCzZ8RIx0c_H3Q6zm5OhkoryVVHVTkajsbeQlpqrR3rkvOJi2l24-C3IS8YqFcsX9ftBrFS9KQ/s960/mark%20the%20gusset.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZELFlLRvuYU0yS8tXxpiur7dlhanBWj27m7lJlf9P5Jjw1WoDv6soD3N5rEIA16jHRDQI8DWcBJCIQ8X1Ix6KRMK79lXbq0RY_JuS1m47sL5E3hC4HCzZ8RIx0c_H3Q6zm5OhkoryVVHVTkajsbeQlpqrR3rkvOJi2l24-C3IS8YqFcsX9ftBrFS9KQ/s320/mark%20the%20gusset.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: right;">If you haven't marked the seam allowance on your gusset, do that now. Correct any cutting misalignment. An accurate seam line here will produce a perfect fit to the bodice.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQesRRQycgIW2m2OzC6vkeMLmFTupYpGOpJvS15dKeTq-sNZ2TzgmpBD7s3ON-Y7n_rs7MyCPwosjCzQlCg6Qns0jvutYBcnBN7ptHM4nrhsbFAIC73KR4Yujttsf2v65TYKxyqjBuPgTJSog_A1OHWLErvqWxR_8yeg_OnzM6CG2HX3o_NG3-WLgJw/s960/pin%20matching%20seam%20lines.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQesRRQycgIW2m2OzC6vkeMLmFTupYpGOpJvS15dKeTq-sNZ2TzgmpBD7s3ON-Y7n_rs7MyCPwosjCzQlCg6Qns0jvutYBcnBN7ptHM4nrhsbFAIC73KR4Yujttsf2v65TYKxyqjBuPgTJSog_A1OHWLErvqWxR_8yeg_OnzM6CG2HX3o_NG3-WLgJw/s320/pin%20matching%20seam%20lines.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Pin one side only, seam line to seam line as marked, joining the corner of the gusset to the corner of the gusset line stitching. The bodice will taper to almost nothing at that corner, but it can't be nothing, or the two pieces wouldn't stay together. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdljkpkaypjV8i1l5tQR27ZcYoeC-_5NsgOnxQGMYzAdmssBdxQA2-hHHV1pd3YvslxUZnB409ItPKiMde8HJ-uP4WT7fqUPWrosZtmc54LTV4rAFcAyeIocJ3wGQDVw9oqEndB0B1O7jlHmukB5vM5nz986tTCL6Vw-dcoMCQs7p3E4A7N6Yb6ON1ZA/s960/sew%20seam.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdljkpkaypjV8i1l5tQR27ZcYoeC-_5NsgOnxQGMYzAdmssBdxQA2-hHHV1pd3YvslxUZnB409ItPKiMde8HJ-uP4WT7fqUPWrosZtmc54LTV4rAFcAyeIocJ3wGQDVw9oqEndB0B1O7jlHmukB5vM5nz986tTCL6Vw-dcoMCQs7p3E4A7N6Yb6ON1ZA/s320/sew%20seam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Sew right over the top of the stay stitching. </div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KpMwcOSj4HJXrq404aJhnBrWEGpH4NbQt8N34f2w7LVbujqaixr8yU4qC_qZLUjC2tQrzi34dMf-6wSdoy6iXnmk6f2t4F9HDBeL47swHfsiwfOhKEAGtH3rBAfBGl5Ca_nPuOcQwS4Yrr5Xr98NMO2RyIwY-ruKXATzyOO01QmS4TDEN9T7MZ1rYQ/s960/one%20side%20at%20a%20time.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KpMwcOSj4HJXrq404aJhnBrWEGpH4NbQt8N34f2w7LVbujqaixr8yU4qC_qZLUjC2tQrzi34dMf-6wSdoy6iXnmk6f2t4F9HDBeL47swHfsiwfOhKEAGtH3rBAfBGl5Ca_nPuOcQwS4Yrr5Xr98NMO2RyIwY-ruKXATzyOO01QmS4TDEN9T7MZ1rYQ/s320/one%20side%20at%20a%20time.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When you get to the tip, with the needle now, lift the foot to adjust the fabric. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmU7Lyh0c2nnqX1b8nmL4NRfnpvrjsia91JADkvuu8CHpBz8_ouYEAgpdGNoO_9nXouEpRkY6jPC6BQjx8xieBcakyKB713OmrGQJtvOadEiqGNbXhl9VnITSTXGIgkMAUqIYw_dVF6kFLjWCELwTx_ZpZo9943NSNhEIi5Cmcb0xJvx8ToUy3IF7AWg/s960/sew%20opposite%20side.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmU7Lyh0c2nnqX1b8nmL4NRfnpvrjsia91JADkvuu8CHpBz8_ouYEAgpdGNoO_9nXouEpRkY6jPC6BQjx8xieBcakyKB713OmrGQJtvOadEiqGNbXhl9VnITSTXGIgkMAUqIYw_dVF6kFLjWCELwTx_ZpZo9943NSNhEIi5Cmcb0xJvx8ToUy3IF7AWg/s320/sew%20opposite%20side.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div><div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: right;">Reposition the fabric to align the seams and pin if needed. Make sure the fabric has been twisted to fit and doesn't have any bulk or bunching underneath. Lift the fabrics, as they can get caught on the feed dogs- make sure they are truly straight and aligned, then lower the foot and stitch down the other side.</p><p style="text-align: right;"> </p><p style="text-align: right;"> </p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-xRfcj37BrfnjPZvNXMzBQn6zihHqwUs8Fr0LwmoLtHAY44DpO9icY2_8eI9JHmnkeOLOrnroTnfkbPu0VtaeB_w31Za1ecu3Jwe02SlAa4YlwR7kLBMdHSFAbQjC63Q5PG3B0HmC81ex2HzuPz57vYu5pO0EPITStiS15yzKWIbsjPDSahuvydycA/s960/press%20seam.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-xRfcj37BrfnjPZvNXMzBQn6zihHqwUs8Fr0LwmoLtHAY44DpO9icY2_8eI9JHmnkeOLOrnroTnfkbPu0VtaeB_w31Za1ecu3Jwe02SlAa4YlwR7kLBMdHSFAbQjC63Q5PG3B0HmC81ex2HzuPz57vYu5pO0EPITStiS15yzKWIbsjPDSahuvydycA/s320/press%20seam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Press seams toward the bodice. This gusset is complete. I do serge this seam after sewing and use a product called Fray Check to seal that tiny seam allowance on the bodice side. <br /></p><p style="text-align: right;"> </p><p style="text-align: right;"> </p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p></p></div></div></div>Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-49617667518902119472020-09-02T13:20:00.020-07:002020-09-02T13:25:38.852-07:00The Future of Craftsy and the Flirty Day Dress Class<h1 style="text-align: left;"></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQ29l08ROO6tjMevWYPayOufgCAr7Z4sfRLsUV4DgmWaKUIcYb99nWaw5y9eblebh2l6N5wb0-UVSGZXQsMrejLGVOntyG7mb_bVIN4lBPXFaSClNHtlmNsOmF0OavY1I6Rd9865k1KfC/s1080/Flirty_Day_Dress_16resize.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQ29l08ROO6tjMevWYPayOufgCAr7Z4sfRLsUV4DgmWaKUIcYb99nWaw5y9eblebh2l6N5wb0-UVSGZXQsMrejLGVOntyG7mb_bVIN4lBPXFaSClNHtlmNsOmF0OavY1I6Rd9865k1KfC/s640/Flirty_Day_Dress_16resize.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> <span data-offset-key="5967f-0-0"><span data-text="true">You may have heard that Craftsy/bluprint has been purchased by an entity called TN Marketing, and that they have resolved to bring back the "old" Craftsy that we once knew and loved. They aren't really set up like the youthful Craftsy I enjoyed comrade with (teachers are still wondering about contract royalties) but for sure, as of now, the promise to keep your account and "forever" class purchases still stand. Hurray!</span></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="5967f-0-0"><span data-text="true"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RlAHfDUKShI" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="5967f-0-0"><span data-text="true"></span></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="faa2-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="5967f-0-0"><span data-text="true"></span></span>This image below is the landing page for my class, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that this leading "important" statement could be used in a Marketing 101 class as an example of what not to do. It doesn't encourage me to sign up, but rather does the opposite. Is it an attempt at transparency? Let me just be clear here and say that the statement isn't correct. Yes, Simplicity is still selling the pattern, and as soon as they <u>stop</u>, I will publish it again afresh! The design is only licensed to Simplicity. Thankfully I am still the copyright owner and all rights revert back to me. <br /></span></span></p><div data-contents="true"><div data-block="true" data-editor="932dd" data-offset-key="egf9v-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="egf9v-0-0"><br data-text="true" /><span data-offset-key="5967f-0-0"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxGUuiJ-KoG5bukW930oBVm1K7mrYaDaiRBeeO-6Koq2OSvdkfbYXaYJpYfJ34RTzgitxvicwVfIxc6IgcPBa5QiboQYKHigmYP_LjFzG8ZYLKfjwyqyO8Uy1BvGCzZrH2B6y5p_FQk1k/s1071/craftsy+new+launch.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="1071" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxGUuiJ-KoG5bukW930oBVm1K7mrYaDaiRBeeO-6Koq2OSvdkfbYXaYJpYfJ34RTzgitxvicwVfIxc6IgcPBa5QiboQYKHigmYP_LjFzG8ZYLKfjwyqyO8Uy1BvGCzZrH2B6y5p_FQk1k/s640/craftsy+new+launch.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></span><span data-offset-key="egf9v-0-0"></span></div></div><div data-block="true" data-editor="932dd" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true">Now that I've worked with two </span></span><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true">"for profit" enterprises in my field,</span></span> Craftsy and Simplicity, I am much wiser about these "collaborations". We independents do it for the chance at exposure, and I did gain some valuable working experience, but there is yet a list to be made of the good and the bad. In the end, would I say it was entirely worth the benefit? Once you enter into a deal with a corporation, it's like giving a gift to a stranger. </span></span><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true">You work so hard and give it all you can, but in the end you never know what they are going to do with the gift, so be prepared to just let it all go. Don't expect to be kept in the loop. It's not in the contract. You are the last person to discover it, yet it's your face or name on the front and held responsible by the public none the less. </span></span><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhxa2x5c-74Vfi_cBrg9D694ZzAC5gV7_AW1kYPJHbeeW7Tb5WSBsI3VNR-ro1E8AP3j6bWb8K1e49wSVUhWzznei1H-UAUi-uyPcv1umChbA9p1PgvR1jJqOMYtcNdjBTc7tC-y-qUmh/s998/1312+sew+chic+tia+package+front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="998" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhxa2x5c-74Vfi_cBrg9D694ZzAC5gV7_AW1kYPJHbeeW7Tb5WSBsI3VNR-ro1E8AP3j6bWb8K1e49wSVUhWzznei1H-UAUi-uyPcv1umChbA9p1PgvR1jJqOMYtcNdjBTc7tC-y-qUmh/s640/1312+sew+chic+tia+package+front.jpg" /></a></div><span data-text="true">So now you know. The future of this pattern remains in my keeping, and here's my promise: I promise the Tia dress pattern will be "forever" available after it finally drops off the wheel with Simplicity. Will we be safe in the hands of TN Marketing? That I can't say, but there must always be hope for a bright future! </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true">Here's the links for the things I've been talking about in this post: </span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://www.craftsy.com/class/sewing-vintage-the-flirty-day-dress/">https://www.craftsy.com/class/sewing-vintage-the-flirty-day-dress/</a></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><a href="Sew Chic Patterns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sewchicpatterns.com/ </a></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/dresses/simplicity-pattern-8691-sew-chic-misses-dresses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/dresses/simplicity-pattern-8691-sew-chic-misses-dresses/ </a><br /></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"> <br /></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: Lobster;">Have a Great Sewing Day! </span></span></span></div><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b6hu5-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: Lobster;">Laura</span><br /></span></span></div></div></div>Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-68357023504602505422019-04-01T18:34:00.000-07:002019-04-01T18:34:27.803-07:00Pattern Tour: Sew Chic Patterns & LN1923 Gatsby Skirt or PantHello All! It's been a long spell since I've last written, and I've missed you! It's been a very busy year for me (in a good way!), so it's time for me to check in and share with you my last 4 new patterns. Gatsby sales are topping the charts at the moment, so I thought I'd
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All About Gatsby</h2>
With a basic pencil sketch on a scrap of paper pinned to the corner of my mood board for the last several years, the skirt idea had been kicking around in my head for a while. A couple of visitors had commented it was cute, and with a board as cluttered as mine, just noticing it was simply amazing! It was my sign that it was time to bring the idea to life. <br />
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Designs do change once I get working on them, and adding curves to the princess seams and including pockets were two good choices. I had some good details, but it still seemed too ordinary for me. I don't like ordinary, so I added the extra flounce in front. It pulls the grain off kilter just a little bit, and the flare follows. It's a great detail for a solid color too. <br />
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One customer asked about matching the stripes with the flounce. As you can see I didn't bother with matching the pin stripes on any seam. My rule of thumb for matching is that the print or pattern has to be bold and large enough to make a difference to the look before I will painstakingly match every stripe. On this skirt with this fabric, it doesn't bother me at all.<br />
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If you are a pin stripe matcher, let me just say that not all seams can be perfectly matched. To match stripes and plaids, both adjoining seams must have the same grain and match the same curve. Like a sleeve, they can match at certain points, but not throughout. Because the flounce and side front seams are not the same, they will not be able to match up perfectly. The side front and front pattern pieces also have a curved seam, but they are cut to match the same angle, so they could be pattern matched. Besides, if the stripes were matched, the seam would not stand out as such a great detail. Perfectly matched stripes would force the seam into the visual background.<br />
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The flare kicks out just a little bit more (pointing to it on the left), and the soft undulating hemline should help you appreciate the "designer" qualities of this skirt.<br />
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After I finished with the skirt,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SewChicPatternCo/" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #cc0000;">I asked my facebook followers</span></a> which they would prefer- a jacket to go with the skirt, or perhaps a pant. Mind you, they did not know what the skirt looked like, but hands down, everyone wanted a pant. I personally hate making pants, but these are painless to make and are pretty cute!<br />
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At this point, let me point out the high top waist (called a hollywood waist) which I love because it visually lengthens the body. This pant leg style used to be called a "stove pipe" because they were wide and uniform from the hip to hem. These pants actually do have a tiny bit of leg flare, but it's not much. It's a pant leg that I like best and one that suits many figure types. Can you tell the difference between these two pant fabrics? Which would you choose and why?<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"></span>Thanks for coming on the tour, have a great sewing day!<br />
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Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-24653412832472803562018-07-27T14:15:00.000-07:002018-07-27T16:51:39.879-07:00Custom Tabletop Ironing Board Cover Tutorial<br />
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Tabletop ironing boards are inexpensive and readily available in almost every craft or home supply store. The covers, however, can be problematic because they are hard to find or expensive to replace. When looking to find or replace a cover that will fit your board, your options may come down to buying a new board or making due with a cover that is far too big! Luckily, resizing an inexpensive standard cover (ours cost $5.95!) is a quick and and simple process, and you'll finally be able to relieve your designated ironing towel of its unconventional duty.<br />
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Ruler<br />
A purchased ironing board cover<br />
A cover-less tabletop ironing board<br />
Pins<br />
A match<br />
6 large safety pins<br />
A shoelace (or any small sturdy cord)<br />
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Start by placing your board on top of the wrong side of your cover, keep it centered and towards the tapered part of both pieces. Remove the stitching on the casing that holds the pull cord just along the bottom end of the cover about 2" into the end your board.<br />
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Measure and mark two inches off the bottom edge of your board. Cut on the line drawn, rounding the corners in to match the shape of your board corners. Mark a seam allowance, matching the seam of the rest of your casing (~1/2").<br />
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Take the casing with cord inside and pin over the edge of the fabric, making both halves of the casing visible from both sides. Pin from each undone edge of the casing and pinch the excess at the center. Pull the cord up close to your fabric, you do not want to cut this!<br />
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If your cover remains slightly too loose, use the safety pins and shoelace or cord to thread and lace reinforcements across the bottom. To do that, attach the safety pins along the underside leaving about 1/2" visible from the right side, three on each side and evenly spaced. The placement need not be precise. Cross thread the shoe lace through the pins and tie the two ends of the cord together.<br />
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-26903361428074390122018-06-12T01:06:00.002-07:002018-06-12T09:32:07.624-07:00Week 2: Sew Chic Pretty Petticoat Sew Along LN1208<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here we are at WEEK 2 of the Pretty Petticoat Sew Along. How is your project going?</div>
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A lot has been said in the Facebook Group about the interfacing layout and <b>WHY</b> we must cut with the length of goods. Group member, Rebekah, has started her tutorial this week with a blunder in this direction and cautions you to not make the mistake she did. Let me give you a visual of the interfacing layout and all the reasons why you are instructed to do so:</div>
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So, I got ahead
of myself and decided to go against the grain… just DON’T! This
interfacing and most are only 20” wide, so not quite wide enough for the front
yoke to be placed crosswise on the on a lengthwise fold. I decided to avoid having to zig zag
two pieces together, so I turned<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the
pattern piece to the crosswise fold. As I sewed the yoke
together all seemed fine until… I had to baste the bottom of the yoke together.
The top layer or outer layer I didn’t interface. Just the inside layer (or my
facings).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And since the yoke hem is on a
slight curve, it stretched a bit. Which means the 2 layers are uneven in
circumference around. It causes a fold … ick! ( below image of white yoke<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is from the very first attempt at this
petticoat last year and I got bummed and quit. Although now its been pulled out
and I’ll correct it). I refuse to waste fabric lol</div>
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<b><i><u>REMEMBER</u></i></b>:
place pattern pieces correctly on the grain and you will avoid such a
disappointment. I had a slight tuck on my black yoke which I was able to fix
easily enough. Not as severe as here on the white yoke.</div>
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Apply the Interfacing and Sew the Side Seams</h3>
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<b>Rebekah:</b> <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">It’s hard to see
here, but I have placed some of my tracing paper down underneath my yoke pieces
and interfacings pieces. So as I press it won’t stick to my ironing board. It
peels away nicely and toss. No mess! Interfacing on top, facing down. No messy
iron either.</span> After inter
facing, sew up you side seams<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>per
instructions. You will have two separate yokes. </div>
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<b> Laura:</b> Concerning the yokes, one will be your facing (to the inside, against the body) and the other will be to the outside. I recommend the yoke with the interfacing be the OUTSIDE, or fashion side. <b>WHY?</b> 1) Because it provides stability for your zipper and 2) because this is an undergarment, the interfacing provides a smooth surface for your clothing to move against. </div>
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Zipper Application</h3>
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<b>Rebekah: </b></h3>
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<b> </b>Go ahead and baste shut the
center back seam on your yoke that is the fashion layer, not the interfaced
layer. And clip about every inch or so along the basting. It will help with
removing stitches once the zipper is in.</div>
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<b>Laura: </b> </h3>
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So here is where Rebekah and I temporarily part ways. I do not recommend any kind of fusible, gummy strip, interfacing strip to hold or apply zippers.<b> WHY? </b> </div>
Because they ARE sticky and add bulk, might be inappropriate for some fabrics and add expense. I worry about the risk. In the end, the adhesive doesn't do anything for me that a pin can't do so if you are okay with the old fashioned "pin the zipper tape to your seam allowance" method, this video will be of help to you. It's very long because I go through the whole process.<br />
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In the video I talk about zipper types and recommend against using an invisible zipper. The <b>WHY</b> behind this is that it's simply not sturdy enough to hold up
against the hard use this type of garment is sure to get. <br />
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Remember that centering the zipper teeth exactly over the seam allowance isn't critical. A mostly on center is good enough. If pins just don't do it for you, the tape is ready to serve. Rebekah does a wonderful job showing you how that is done.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Here I’ve prepped for my zipper insertion with wonder tape ( it’s water
soluble & washes away). Just make sure it not too old or it may be past its
prime in quality.</span></span><br />
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Mark 5/8” down
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Once the zipper is in, I continued with
putting the yoke together. Don’t forget to trim your seams at the waist after
sewing the layers together, CLIP, its on a curve so it will help it to lay
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<b>Laura:</b> </h3>
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Now you are ready to top stitch your zipper at center back. MARK the top stitching line from the seam on both sides before you stitch. Always stitch with the right side of the garment towards you. How can you see that the top stitching is straight if you aren't looking at it? Another good tip: I often use a walking foot to do my zipper top stitching, especially with long zippers, slippery or loosely woven, or stretchy (lycra) fabrics. This way, ALL layers can move forward in unison. Be sure to sew all the way to the top, moving your zipper pull out of the way. </div>
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<b>Rebekah:</b> </h3>
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Here is my black
yoke,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you can tell on the bottom right
where I had a tuck due to my incorrect interfacing direction. I fixed it as
well as I could without deconstructing the yoke too much. Also, this will be
inside the seam allowance after attaching the petticoat ruffles, so I didn’t
stress myself too much over it. If it was like the white yoke, then yes. </div>
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<b><i><u>TIP: </u></i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I serged with a single needle three thread
overlock stitch. But, be careful if you’ve chosen to use a 7” zipper. The zip
stop at the bottom will most likely be in the direct path of the needle on the
serger, so when you get to that part , slow down and hand walk your serger past
it so you don’t break a needle… ask me how I know! Lol<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OR use a 9” zipper and then no zip stop to
worry about. Serging the edges cleans them up since they will be exposed after
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<b> </b><b>Rebekah:</b></h3>
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Have you
considered binding you hems? I adore the look of binding on the hem of a
petticoat. It gives a lovely finish in my opinion. But it will work just fine
without one also. So if price is a consideration, you can cut costs by not
bothering with binding. It can be a bit costly depending where you buy it. </div>
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I just happened
to have 2 yards of black cotton in my stash so I went to work making my own
bias binding. Not terribly hard, just an extra step and time , but since I had
it, I decided to make it!:) I saved myself $20-$40. </div>
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With the
settings I used on my pleater, I needed between 12-13 yrds of binding per
petticoat layer. So roughly 26 yrds give or take. I ended up with a lot more
from my 2 yards of black cotton fabric. A LOT more! So I have extra for another
project! Yay!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Also, binding
helps with the body and structure of your petticoat! BONUS!</div>
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If you want to
be real fancy, you can purchase or make satin/ acetate bias binding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Etsy has it for
around $1.00/ yrd and higher. </div>
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Ebay,
amazon,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( sources listed in materials
needed at beginning)</div>
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It comes in many
different widths. I would suggest ½” as opposed to ¼”. This comes after binding
my hems with the bias seam binding foot. The ½” allows a bit more of the fabric
to be grab in between the layers. Which keeps the binding from ripping off too
easily from the organza…. Ask me how I know! Again. Lol</div>
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And I suggest
double fold bias. It’s just easier to manage in my opinion. But use what you
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Laura:</h3>
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We had an excellent supplemental 2nd week video in the group today, and I'll be posting one tomorrow. The group link:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewchicsupport/" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewchicsupport/</a></div>
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If you are following along with me on Facebook, my main social media outlet, you probably already know the Pretty Petticoat Sew Along has been on the horizon for a while. It's such a basic piece in my wardrobe, I have no idea how anyone lives without one! If it's been a while since this wardrobe staple has been on your sewing list, now is the time to pull out the ruffler foot! This cute little video shows the difference even a moderate petticoat can make:<br />
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Though a petticoat can do wonderful things for your figure, it can be most miserable to wear if not designed correctly. Elastic waists create a thick and bulky waistline and allows the petticoat to sag below your skirts. Many are one layer, creating uneven shaping around the body, and that netting next to the skin is itchy and uncomfortable. Not the kind of day I want to have!<br />
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With these problems in mind, I designed my pattern for maximum comfort and shaping:<br />
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<li> The fitted yoke eliminates all bulk where we don't want it, and creates a smooth line at the waist. No possibility of sagging!</li>
<li>Two layers of ruffle allow for an even and desirable shape, creating that perfect full "A" line that is comfortable to wear with every-day clothing too.</li>
<li>First ruffle layer next to the skin is a firm but comfortable fabric.</li>
<li>The Second outer ruffle should be Nylon Petticoat netting from the bridal section of your fabric store, not costume netting. Quality netting can be washed with no loss of firmness.</li>
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The Pretty Petticoat is available in both paper pattern and downloadable PDF<br />
<a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/petticoat.html">http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/petticoat.html</a><br />
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So are you ready to get this party started?? Without further ado, Rebekah Rodriguez will lead you through week 1 from the schedule above:<br />
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My design for Simplicity, issued in Early Autumn 2017, has turned out to be lovely dress! Did you see it on the cover of the catalog?<br />
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If you've been following along, you likely have your bodice together. If not, no worries, you can get to the post from here: <br />
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On that page you'll also find links to the post about altering and choosing a size for this dress. If you are ready to move on to the skirt, you are in the right place!</div>
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First, begin by sewing the right and left back skirt pieces together, then the right and left front skirt pieces. Do not press these seams open. You'll need them flat. Do seam finish. Now you're ready to add the pockets to the skirt. My original was assembled with a more vintage method (above) in mind, but Simplicity's method does the job, it's just a bit tricky. </div>
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With right sides together, sew the pockets to the skirt front side seam between the symbols. Clip into the seam allowance perpendicular to the end of your stitching. <br />
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Be sure to clip right up to that stitching, trim the seam allowance between. Use a little fray check to stabilize those clips.<br />
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Press the pocket with the seam toward the pocket.<br />
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With seam toward the pocket, understitch, being sure to leave the seam allowance outside of the clips free.<br />
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Turn the pocket to the inside.<br /><br />
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Press the raw edges outward. If you didn't clip close enough to the stitching, you'll see a lot of puckering at the corners and they won't lay flat. <br />
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Now you'll need to baste the pocket back to the front skirt and pocket at the side seam. Leave the bottom clear of basting- open enough to sew the pocket bag. <br />
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Baste exactly on the seam line, curving around that cut end to include all the raw edge. Do a good job with this because this basting will become your guide when sewing the side seam front to back.<br />
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Smooth out, pin the pocket bag.<br />
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The raw edges may not match, but keeping the bag smooth, flat, and aligned to the side seam is more important. Stitch the bag, then trim or include a seam finish as you desire. Do not baste the pocket to the skirt, as we need it free for now.<br />
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SIDE SEAM </h3>
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Pin the pocket out of the way.<br />
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Pin and sew front to back at the side seam. Be sure to leave an opening on the left side for the zipper.<br />
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check your pockets.<br /><br />
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Press seams open, add seam allowance if desired.<br />
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PLEATING</h3>
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If you've clipped your pleats like I have, now is the time to match those up.<br />
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I start at the right side seam (this first pleat is smaller) with the skirt right side toward me, and work my way around the the skirt, all pleats folding to the left.<br />
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The side seam remains flat.<br />
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Baste around the waist. Re-sew any pleats that may droop below the cut line. Set the skirt aside for a moment.<br />
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WAIST STAY</h3>
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Press the bodice side seam opening at 5/8".<br />
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Cut a length of sew-in hem tape (Wrights Soft and Easy Hem Tape is my favorite) to create a waist stay to match the bodice. <br />
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Mark the centers and seams. Cut to length.<br />
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Baste the hem tape to skirt over previous stitching.<br />
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SKIRT TO BODICE </h3>
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Pin skirt to the bodice. The bodice front fold line should match to the fold near center front.<br />
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With pleats on top, sew skirt to bodice over basting matching centers and side seams as marked.<br />
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Trim seam to match stay width.<br />
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ZIPPER</h3>
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Because of the pockets and they way they have been assembled, this dress requires an invisible zipper. My methods are a little bit different that you will usually find, so here we go: Press under the side seam allowance, and press the zipper teeth flat as usual. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Make sure both back and front are equal distances. This check can sure save a lot of headaches! Simply increase the waist seam to the longer side as necessary to make them match. Once in a while a seam will have to be picked out and repositioned so that the waist line seam will match.<br />
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These zippers are easy to get twisted, so I pin mine to both sides correctly to begin. Also, for this method to work, the zipper needs to be at least 2" longer than the opening.<br />
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Position the top stop to the inside above the opening under the arm. I use a regular zipper foot so that I can see where I'm stitching.<br />
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Lift the zipper to match the zipper fold with the pressed seam fold. Hold in place, stitch, and match again.<br />
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Move the pocket out of the way, stitching over previous basting.<br />
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Stitch zipper leaving a couple of stitches remaining before the end.<br />
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Close the zipper and mark the waist line.<br />
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Match the mark to the waist of the unsewn side. Pin. Sew from the waist to the top stop then turn garment around and stitch from the waist to the bottom.<br />
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Leave a tiny gap at the bottom to shimmy the zipper pull through.<br />
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Check your work: pocket opening, waist seams match, and that both lengths are the same.<br />
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Cut off the extra zipper length and zig zag over the teeth. Stitch the ends of the zipper tape to the seam allowance.<br />
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Press under the lining seam allowance. Press up the stay tape along seam. Pin and machine or hand stitch the lining over zipper tape and across waist. <br />
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I used a whip stitch at 1/4" intervals, but there are other appropriate hand stitches that can be used.<br />
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Press up the hem allowance. This skirt is perfect for the straight edge on the Bishops ruler. The skirt has a 2" hem allowance.<br />
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I like my pleats pressed, so here is what I do: Press the skirt pleats firmly about a third of the way down.<br />
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Then press them out again. It softens the line.<br />
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With a petticoat, I put the dress on my dress form and softly press the pleats to lay nicely, softly disappearing into the fullness at the hem. Finish off the hem with hem tape and a blind hem stitch.<br />
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-39538248218896491582018-02-24T00:45:00.002-08:002018-02-24T00:45:35.787-08:00Sewing with Sew Chic - Simplicity 8439 Bodice - Efficient Sewing <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is going to be one long humdinger of a post! The whole bodice all in one giant BIG GULP! Be glad I didn't get the skirt finished this week too. :-D<br />
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First let me say that I did not look at the guide sheet that comes with the pattern, so my assembly will include some time-saving all-by-machine methods employed to make the originals you see on the package front. My methods are not always "conventional", but they are fast, efficient, and produce good results. It's no secret that sewing time is precious and don't they say that whomever makes the most dresses wins??<br />
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PREPARE THE PARTS</h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Presumably you've already done a test
fit with your interlining, made any needed changes to the pattern and interlining. You will have removed stitching and pressed theses pieces for reuse, and cut your fashion fabric from the corrected pattern. </span><br />
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My
favorite all purpose method for marking is with waxed dressmaker carbon and a tracing
wheel as it is quick and accurate. On this pattern, except for this inset, do
not mark the fashion fabric. Use the markings from your interlining.<br />
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use clips to mark the pleats. The pleats are on grain, so with a tug at
parallel clips, that pleat should fold right across for you. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span>Then give
it a press before it escapes!<br />
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Interface and complete the front to prepare it for merging with the interlining.<br /><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">While you've got your iron hot, press your interlining to the fashion fabric to help temporarily bind the layers with heat. Pin the edges and baste the perimeter. </span><br />
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Baste up the center of each dart.<br />
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Sew all darts at one time, including the lining. Notice the uneven length of muslin to lining. This was a correction that I forgot about at the interlining fitting stage. I will end up trimming this away once I get to the bodice assembly! At this point thought, I'm still wondering why they don't fit.<br />
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I trim away excess and press open. If working with two colors like I am, it's handy to have two machines threaded, each with the correct color scheme for the palette.<br />
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INSET ASSEMBLY</h3>
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Sewing that inset curve is just like sewing a princess seam. Always sew with the curved piece on top. Be sure to trim that seam and press the seam down.<br />
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To sew the lining to the front, I sew each side separately, leaving the center seam free. I find my seams lay better.<br />
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Clip that center right up close to that stitching or it will pucker. You'll know when you turn it if you didn't clip close enough.<br />
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Turn right side out, understitch, press and baste the lining to the front. DONE!<br />
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BODICE ASSEMBLY</h3>
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Once the center back and shoulders are sewn, it's time to insert the inset.<br />
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It was at this point that I realized WHY my interlining inset was 1/4" shorter than my matching pieces: I couldn't make it fit! Once I trimmed away that 1/4" to match my muslin, it fit between the symbols perfectly. BASTE the inset into place. We'll be doing a final fitting and you'll have opportunity to attach this permanently when attaching the lining.<br />
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Pin the side seams in place and give the bodice a try-on. You can see mine didn't go perfectly, but nothing I can't fix.<br />
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So undo the basting...<br />
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And re-pin to fit. Notice that I've pinned the bodice to my t-shirt underneath to keep from pulling too much. MUCH better, right?<br />
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Once removed from my body, keep those pins in place and trim off the excess beyond the seam allowance.<br />
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Use the trimmings as a guide for cutting the opposite side to match. Re stitch the inset.<br />
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Now we are ready to sew lining around the neck. As before, you'll need to stay stitch that lining under bust curve and clip to match to the inset. Don't forget to understitch and press the finished neck edge well.<br />
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Now I move to the sleeve hem. Turn the the sleeve and lining to right sides together, encasing the bodice sort of like a taco! <br />
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Pin, sew and trim that sleeve hem.<br />
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Put your hand in there and turn it right side out. This is the fun part!!<br />
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Sew from back to front to understitch. The back has a larger opening to help you reach the front.<br />
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Just lovely! Now we move to the side seams. I usually start with the right side because the left side will have an opening for the zipper.<br />
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Matching the sleeve hem seams first, I pin in place and make my way down the lining side, matching lining to lining and then the opposite fashion to fashion side, stitch up one side and down the other. <br />
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Trim seams and clip the underarm curves, press seam open. Leave a 7" opening from the waist for the
opposite side, basically sewing just the sleeve curves. Clip into the
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The lining is rolled to the inside and pressed. Doesn't that sleeve opening look beautiful?<br />
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If you've made it this far, then congratulations! The hard part is done. Next we'll move on to the skirt and finishing!<br />
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You might be interesting in this post about altering this pattern (and FBA)<br />
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And this one about measuring and sizing for this pattern:<br />
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Are you making this dress? Leave me a note or a link!<br />
Have a wonderful sewing day, and I'll see you next time!<br />
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Laura<br />
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Are you still pondering which fabric to cut for this dress? Yeah, me too. I'm also considering some minor style changes- but decisions are not REALLY final until my pattern has been altered and cut. It's taken me some time to slog through the testing and grading of each piece, but I'm finally on the other side of it and ready to share!<br />
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Choosing the right size is so critical (and it seems people complain about it so much) that I've made yet another video on "what size am I?" It only took me about 20 (million) tries and now I absolutely hate teaching by video. Even still, lot's of good information there, especially how to measure for a full bust adjustment. <br />
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AFTER I measured the pattern, I can safely say that these below are my final measurement/size recommendations. In my opinion, this pattern is definitely going to fit better with a "C" cup bust (3" more that the chest measurement) than a B (2"), which is doable, but C is better. Note that those two sizes on the end have negative ease a the waist. <br />
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Once you've picked a size to fly with, next come the alterations video. That one also took a lot out of me with 5 pattern pieces to alter on view B! If you hate doing pattern alterations, this one will give you a run for your patience, but the video in that section is pretty thorough so it should go smoothly for the curious. </div>
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I should warn you this second video is long enough to be a TV sitcom. I tried to go really fast, cutting everything I could and ended with 7 minutes spent on quick tips for accurate and speedy transitioning between sizes, lengthen/shorten, etc. The bulk of the time (23 minutes!) is spent on bust cutting and altering. Each section is labeled so you can watch the progress. Enjoy!</div>
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Alterations done, and ready to cut. My opinions on this are strong: I hate doing muslins. They waste both time and money, both of which we all agree we haven't enough of. But in the case of THIS pattern, there is a built in necessity to sew a muslin and it won't go to waste. It's called INTERLINING. This is a just a cotton muslin that lines your fashion fabric to give it weight and stability. I included this feature to add balance to the many bust layers in this dress. Nobody needs a heavy front shield unless it's a dress made of Kevlar! A flimsy every where else just wouldn't do. Taking advantage of that necessity, I did cut a muslin to test the fit! </div>
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I discovered that the bodice needed about 1/4" more height at the front shoulder near the notch, and that there is still a touch too much room across the bodice. Later I would find another reason why the shoulder was too tight, but you will have to run on over to join the group to get the inside scoop (and of course join in the party!?). There you will find...yup, yet ANOTHER video:<br />
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I tested the interlining with my standard bra (as you see me above)<br />
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and again with a padded bra adding an extra inch- and the fit was much better in the cup area.<br />
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The back looks great. It sits right above that bone as it should. <br />
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Then with my standard bra I pinched out about a 1/2" inch on both sides as you see pinned here and think this will be a better fit, even with my padded bra. Here's how to make this alteration:<br />
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The best advice I can give is be sure to stay stitch every seam because you will be messing with it and don't want to stretch it out of shape. With that inset, clip that curve and add a big notch in your fabrics at center front. Match those big notches first, and pin to either side. </div>
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For your interlining muslin, use a basting stitch to test the fit, marking and cutting or recutting your fabric and pattern to match as needed to get a good fit. Don't over fit though. Once perfect, pull those basted seams out and you are ready to combine with your fashion fabric. </div>
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Finally, after all those videos I get to sew! YAY!</div>
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-21052762617166706422018-01-15T00:17:00.000-08:002018-01-15T00:17:10.896-08:00Sewing with Sew Chic - Preparing to Sew <h2>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Though this is officially a "sew along" this first post is also written for the general audience who wants to successfully plan out their sewing projects. For some of
my readers, this may be their first introduction to my style, so let me
introduce myself! I am the owner, designer, and pattern maker at Sew
Chic
Patterns where we make “Modern Patterns with Vintage Style”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> at <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/">www.SewChicPatterns.com</a></span> and for several years now, I am very excited to also have been designing
exclusive styles for Simplicity as well. Because of the work I do, I have plenty of experience in planning, and let me tell you, the preparatory work before sewing is among the most critical decisions you will make. Take a wrong turn with fabric, size, alteration (or lack thereof) and you can get yourself into a heap 'o trouble down the road. </span><br />
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Before we begin, you’ll need to buy you pattern and gather
supplies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides your basic sewing supplies,
here is a list of other supplies that I find useful and will be using: </div>
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<li>pattern paper</li>
<li>tape (magic tape is transparent and can also be
written on)</li>
<li>highlighter</li>
<li>Dritz Superboard cardboard cutting mat (can be
pinned into)</li>
<li>Hemmer (or yard stick) - not shown</li>
<li>Chakoner chalk</li>
<li>plastic see thru gridded ruler</li>
<li>Seam gauge</li>
<li>Double stick removable tape</li>
<li>Tracing wheel</li>
<li>Dressmakers Carbon</li>
<li>Reader’s Digest Complete guide to sewing (1970’s
version)</li>
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The RD book is the best sewing reference book, and in my opinion, it’s the only sewing
book you’ll ever need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It covers just about everything to do with garment sewing and any
technique you will want to know is in there with great step by step instruction
and illustrations. This book is always available on Amazon for just a few
dollars.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 150%;">Everyone has
their preferred method of marking, and mine is usually the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 150%;">“wax” type dressmakers carbon. It makes a better line I can see,
it doesn’t rub off all over your fabric, and the line doesn’t disappear before
I need it. It's difficult to find. I buy mine in vintage shops and at Richard
the Thread online store. (The wax type is pictured on the left and the
dusty “no wax” style is on the right.) Do place a little mark of the wax type
on your selvage edge of your fabric before you prewash your materials to make
sure it will remove sufficiently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 150%;"> If I can’t
mark on my fabric for any reason (the weave or fabric type won’t tolerate it)
my next “go to” is chalkoner style chalk marker. Sometimes pencil can also do
an adequate job as runner up for marks inside the seam allowance or on a dark
fabric.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 150%;">My
third
favorite method is tailor tacks, or marking with needle and thread
because it's time consuming, however, some projects require it. If your
mark needs to show on the right side of the fabric then this will likely
be the best solution. This blog post should get you started: </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8080506198443103105" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://sewchicpatterns.blogspot.com/2012/12/sewing-tailor-tacks-that-stay.html">http://sewchicpatterns.blogspot.com/2012/12/sewing-tailor-tacks-that-stay.html</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">Do
a pre-cleaning, pre-shrinking test</span></span></span></h2>
<h3>
<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></h3>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8080506198443103105" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8080506198443103105" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8080506198443103105" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbaZwlDrUv-2TiZrkS98PV-AS3qh-ivJK7t5SyRDfMz7xIp8VLciPfR2Wtj3CdM225WtACo-OmmXOca4Mkd873JJocw0-QP2y5pqFePVVzg5Ocrs2787ANoCOQ1aYmbtTO-TtCRScrWZG/s1600/iphone+july+2015+1138.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbZ4gX3NE9SV1Y9aU-12xBlBuaFEnF-woioCZfDExCb1q_KCbkCni9hqfoor3vZqnK030YqEUIRzdlgWTN_LNolj0-T6uoKUwcKt_N3Nicv-pcpmo622wGqE4ETlztnqHm4gdBa_-QQzw/s1600/Untitled-51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="461" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbZ4gX3NE9SV1Y9aU-12xBlBuaFEnF-woioCZfDExCb1q_KCbkCni9hqfoor3vZqnK030YqEUIRzdlgWTN_LNolj0-T6uoKUwcKt_N3Nicv-pcpmo622wGqE4ETlztnqHm4gdBa_-QQzw/s320/Untitled-51.jpg" width="235" /></a><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
What is the recommended care of your fabric? Check the end of the bolt, or the
online seller listing to be sure you know the recommended cleaning method for
your fabrics and trims. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do a pre-wash
with your fabrics, linings, and trims with that recommended method before
starting any work on your garment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you will be dry cleaning, it is wise to take your fabric to give it a once
through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It your fabric is an unknown,
make a decision and try it! This is the only way to pre-shrink the fibers, ensure
compatibility, and avoid surprises. Should you pre-shrink interfacings? This is
a dilemma even for me. Wovens are a definite yes. Pellon, the maker of non-woven
interfacings swear they don’t shrink, but I’m not sure I believe it. I don’t
pre-shrink pellon (wetting with warm water under the tap and drip dry) but rather
I do a fuse test with my fabric to ensure compatibility before I cut. This fuse
test then goes into the washer for the final up match test. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The point is to do everything you can to
ensure your materials are well-suited. Once the garment is made, it’s so very
disappointing to find out the materials are unsatisfactory, spoiling an
otherwise beautiful project. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Measuring for Size</span> </div>
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Sew Chic patterns contain all sizes from 2-18, and
Simplicity patterns have divided their sizing into at least two size ranges
which vary from misses to women’s sizing. Not too many of us fit one size only,
so multi-sizing is really handy, and it’s expected that you will need and use
more than one size. Both Sew Chic and Simplicity patterns are made for a “B”
cup, which is to say that the pattern is drafted for a person whose full bust
is 2” more than the chest measurement- and this may or may not match the bra
you are wearing. The chest (sometimes called the high bust) gives us
an indication of the shoulder width, so with garment making, the cup size in
garment making is really a comparison of shoulder width to full bust width. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwRTPesaXQlIj8QaXktMWJ1S7WE2S9rOMhOxRtz_wFjlXA-WpRbtYdqvaymAyhzo_Z_-gi6ysDm1M7vDN1CENNPaM0L2-uOkUGHgPuvUUKatcYxob1CYDDJaU7u7xl1txDl9qooX9DwVs/s1600/iphone+july+2015+1147.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIwRTPesaXQlIj8QaXktMWJ1S7WE2S9rOMhOxRtz_wFjlXA-WpRbtYdqvaymAyhzo_Z_-gi6ysDm1M7vDN1CENNPaM0L2-uOkUGHgPuvUUKatcYxob1CYDDJaU7u7xl1txDl9qooX9DwVs/s320/iphone+july+2015+1147.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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Except for the chest (which is measured under the arm and above the bust), <b>all horizontal measurements should be parallel to the floor.</b>
Using two
yard sticks taped together, measure from the floor to your bust point
and place
a pin. Measure the back from the floor up to that same point and place a
pin horizontally. You may need a friend....or a mirror and tape your
stick to a wall. I’ve placed a cross pin so my measuring tape can slip
in there and keep my measuring tape parallel to the floor.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9qJOkHH6KOprPbvOoCttajXNWnPfxzjwBG7BgBWZDufjQPQpYDT-qyFvPVS45-G3p5AQs2x5iG0xF3MuddPmq-ONY1BF96xmk7D-TmqOFnZq-r_SwU-oXcEKfxIbNDxwJeHEkrwUP29k/s1600/iphone+july+2015+1150.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9qJOkHH6KOprPbvOoCttajXNWnPfxzjwBG7BgBWZDufjQPQpYDT-qyFvPVS45-G3p5AQs2x5iG0xF3MuddPmq-ONY1BF96xmk7D-TmqOFnZq-r_SwU-oXcEKfxIbNDxwJeHEkrwUP29k/s200/iphone+july+2015+1150.jpg" width="200" /></a>Write your measurements as you go. </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABbEfbCCVSlarKsukOzjSHMeDaI7rgszO3RAlcR4yYz35QiNsXKWWnqp6LmE5J31yO101sru4VPlD1dGF5uQtENDPNLADCL8mtIgme9q3_t_B03RT0MjTdKtz6ir36bt3ADAuJLGzIXIc/s1600/iphone+july+2015+1151.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABbEfbCCVSlarKsukOzjSHMeDaI7rgszO3RAlcR4yYz35QiNsXKWWnqp6LmE5J31yO101sru4VPlD1dGF5uQtENDPNLADCL8mtIgme9q3_t_B03RT0MjTdKtz6ir36bt3ADAuJLGzIXIc/s200/iphone+july+2015+1151.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">step 1: measure the chest</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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1. Measure above the bust for a chest measurement. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 2: measure the bust</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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2. With the
tape in the same location at the back, measure across the bust point. </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEecLhEl5purTfuDRDBbIqOXkdCUMhAga2aVcEOxjSmqfgNx8sEo6Frn16QjFYDTFLr6L7eZutYXkW-zV2KA4kHh_L03Ujaey6Seb340khZAHUIVumNsq_ul2MvU3liVEODypybyZ3FUI/s1600/iphone+july+2015+1153.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEecLhEl5purTfuDRDBbIqOXkdCUMhAga2aVcEOxjSmqfgNx8sEo6Frn16QjFYDTFLr6L7eZutYXkW-zV2KA4kHh_L03Ujaey6Seb340khZAHUIVumNsq_ul2MvU3liVEODypybyZ3FUI/s200/iphone+july+2015+1153.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 3: measure the waist</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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3.The waist is located between the hip bone and the rib cage.
Wearing a thin belt can help. Measure above or below, not over the belt.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MVoGEnQFMKVvdBqtN62IvyftCaeYty6XeJWcQYqg0E-eSPNmvWiO_e8h2V4tJ660QMEqSfmOqLYPsivoI3mSSspjs55QJi6nyuAKSK_P7YPfvUMwXEMnlbLHlgtAfghxjBA3YIe0uxTY/s1600/iphone+july+2015+1154.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MVoGEnQFMKVvdBqtN62IvyftCaeYty6XeJWcQYqg0E-eSPNmvWiO_e8h2V4tJ660QMEqSfmOqLYPsivoI3mSSspjs55QJi6nyuAKSK_P7YPfvUMwXEMnlbLHlgtAfghxjBA3YIe0uxTY/s200/iphone+july+2015+1154.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 4: measure the hip</td></tr>
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4. This dress won’t need a hip measurement, but we’ll take it
anyway. Measure the hip across the widest, most protruding span of the buttocks.
</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnh5qoMIRL8dGGVShQq1zTqbldfbB9LL6P6gUnXSaZIRSp4oQVe8NqZMvkZv8IWFrQJEX-4hjw4rlmqiGy1exD4Rb56t-k3763SHl97is7izYUhbrQPq4tqupblzXFdmjiTaqJHclMQnlS/s1600/backw.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnh5qoMIRL8dGGVShQq1zTqbldfbB9LL6P6gUnXSaZIRSp4oQVe8NqZMvkZv8IWFrQJEX-4hjw4rlmqiGy1exD4Rb56t-k3763SHl97is7izYUhbrQPq4tqupblzXFdmjiTaqJHclMQnlS/s200/backw.jpg" width="149" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 5: measure the backwaist</td></tr>
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5.
I’ve put a necklace on my mannequin to locate the base of
the neck and you can do the same if you have a hard time finding that
one special bone. Measure your torso length from the base of the neck to
the waist.
This is your back waist length measurement.</div>
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Now check your measurement against the pattern size chart. The
chest measurement for this pattern is <u>2” less</u> than the bust chart measurement.
<span style="background-color: yellow;">I’ve added this pattern measurement to my chart in red</span> pictured below. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Compare
your CHEST and BUST measurements: </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">IF BUST IS:</b></div>
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<td style="border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 159.6pt;" valign="top" width="213"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1” MORE</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2” MORE</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3” OR MORE</b></div>
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CHOOSE SIZE BASED ON CHEST MEASUREMENT</div>
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CHOOSE SIZE BASED ON YOUR BUST MEASUREMENT</div>
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CHOOSE SIZE BASED ON CHEST MEASUREMENT</div>
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Pattern will require a SMALL bust adjustment</div>
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-6684568360060008752017-12-26T17:40:00.002-08:002017-12-26T19:32:06.618-08:002018 Sewing Retreat in Florida -Early Bird discount ends Jan 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year to you, my dearest sewing friends! 2017 was quite the year for me. Many many set backs, but also many new adventures, and the launch of my new sewing retreats has definitely been a highlight of the year! <br />
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PORTLAND RETREAT 2017 </h3>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/sewchicsupport/" target="_blank">At the encouragement of my FaceBook sewing group, </a>I put together a fall "design school" to take place in nearby Portland Oregon last year. I admit I was nervous. I'm used to walking into a group of people, unassembled by me, and teaching for a few hours, but a few days? What if I can't find adequate support services? What if no one comes? What if I don't like it?<br />
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The Experience</h4>
The first day, everyone was a bit reserved with each other as we jumped into class time with a video and a launch into a lesson on everything you ever wanted to know about fabric names, fibers and weaves, interfacing types, and construction considerations.... <br />
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for me, it feels a bit like an expo event, up early and in bed late, trying to squeeze the very most out of every minute of every day. Our energy slowed as the event drew to a close, but by the end of the third day we were chatting about family, and life, and planning visits with each other. <br />
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FLORIDA DRESSMAKER RETREAT 2018 </h3>
I'm really excited about the retreat this year in Melbourne Florida!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/dressmaker_school.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wednesday, April 11, 2018 meet and greet 7-8pm</b></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/dressmaker_school.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>April 11-14, 2018 9am-4pm Class time and instruction</b></span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/dressmaker_school.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>at Boutique 4 Quilters, Melbourne, Florida</b></span></a></div>
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For me at least, being SO close to the beach and the lovely weather in April is a BIG bonus. This year I am keeping the same format, but the focus will not be so much on design and pattern making (as it was last year), but on fitting and expert sewing technique. <br />
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WHAT YOU GET</h3>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">♥ Wednesday Evening Meet & Greet kick-off<br />
♥ 18 hours of Instruction with a focus on fit and professional, efficient construction and technique<br />
♥ Make 1, take all 3 Mix & Match pattern sets for a multitude of sewing options<br />
- 3 Fitted Bodices (darts, princess, and midriff seam)<br />
- 3 Sleeve options (set in, raglan, and kimono sleeve)<br />
- 3 Skirt choices (pencil, circle, and flared)<br />
♥ Individual Fitting, Expert Instruction<br />
♥ Catered Lunch Provided by Boutique 4 Quilters. Some foods provided may contain gluten, dairy, or other allergens. <br />
♥ Additional 9 hours of help and Sewing Time with Evening Sit & Sew from 5-8pm<br />
♥ Sewing Machines Provided (or bring your own!)<br />
♥ Optional Friday night group dinner at nearby restaurant<br />
♥ Group "vintage girl" photos<br />
♥ Limited enrollment<br />
♥ Additional Store discounts<br />
♥ Optional Daily transportation to and from store from Melbourne All Suites Inn **<br />
♥ Vintage Girl Facebook Group Invitation<br />
♥ Create new sewing friendships
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<u>An early bird discount of $680 is offered with payment in full on or before January 5.</u> Registration between Jan. 5 to March 1 is $745. A minimum deposit of $300 holds your space.<br />
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Some of you may wonder if this is perhaps an inflated price. The cost for each retreat is based on the actual expenses for that area. I respect that we all work hard for our money, so I do keep costs as low as I can get it. I would like it to be affordable for everyone! To put this issue into a professional perspective, consider that the average cost for 1 college credit (15 hours of instruction) in the USA is $594. Our time together will nearly double that, and you can skip all of the general study courses!<br />
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Before and After</h4>
As the event gets closer I will send out a group survey that will help me understand your needs. We don't have time for everything, so this way I can
personalize the flow of information so you get the most vital instruction you're
looking for. After the class is over, I'll invite you to join the "graduate class" FaceBook group for easy follow up with me.<br />
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Rita's Review from 2017</h4>
"Thank you for a great three days! I'm so glad that I decided to
follow my impulse and sign up for the workshop. I feel like it was
completely worth the trip. I was so hoping that my patterns would
arrive intact and they did! Next I just need to follow my
notes and put them on some sturdier tag board. I really got out of it
what I wanted to learn.<br />
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In 1990 I read
through my friend's flat-pattern making method book in college but I
was following a different course of study and I didn't really figure it
out by looking. In those years I could sew up any pattern and cut 3
inches off the bottom and it fit perfectly. For several years on and
off I would try to learn about pattern making but my career, then babies
+ career left time for little else. Of late, I've had more time to
return to the topic. These three days have advanced my efforts
considerably! Some of the things that were always mysterious or
confusing became clear to me. I had several "aha moments!" Between all
of my notes, the handouts and the patterns themselves, I am ready to
move forward with greater confidence and knowledge. It was a pleasure
meeting you and the other ladies! Thank you!" </div>
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Ready to give it a try? It's definitely an experience you cannot get any other way, and you will likely cherish the memories (and advance in knowledge) for a lifetime. At least I know I will!</h4>
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Have a great sewing day!!<br />
Laura<br />
<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-59863226273277911272017-08-23T19:21:00.003-07:002018-02-09T22:22:08.756-08:00Introducing Simplicity 8439<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've only been trying to get this post out for the last two weeks! Summer is always busy, and time always gets away from me, but the reality is that this new design for Simplicity's Early Autumn catalog has been on the market shelves since mid June 2017, so you may have already seen this pattern in the reviews and round ups, such as this one on the Curvy Collective site:<br />
<a href="http://curvysewingcollective.com/new-pattern-roundup-for-june-2017/">http://curvysewingcollective.com/new-pattern-roundup-for-june-2017/</a><br />
or at DIY and Craft:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew Chic Patterns for Simplicity 8439</td></tr>
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People often assume otherwise, but yes, the dress samples you see in the catalog and on the pattern were also sewn by me in the straight standard size; no fitting to the model. Not only do I design and create the pattern, and sew the dress, but I've also chosen the fabrics for each view. If you hang out with me on Facebook, or saw me at <a href="http://www.sewexpo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Sewing and Stitchery Expo </a>you will have already seen the scraps from this dress used to make my new <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/averly.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Averly dress, #LN1720</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/averly.html" target="_blank">http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/averly.html </a><br />
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So cute, right? Amazingly, this fabric is STILL available, and considering that we work a year ahead, this is a lucky deal indeed, but don't wait too long because the matching taffeta is out of stock. Find the floral here: <a href="https://prismsilks.com/products/orange-floral-faux-silk-taffeta-54" target="_blank">https://prismsilks.com/products/orange-floral-faux-silk-taffeta-54</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sew Chic Patterns for Simplicity 8439 in Polka Dot</td></tr>
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During the design process for Simplicity, every once in a while I have the time to make myself a sample at the same time, and this blue dot taffeta is my sample of the original pattern.<br />
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To add more definition a the inset, I've added piping around the neckline. I chose large textured buttons to help them stand out among all the other "dots."<br />
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Yes, this dress has pockets! Paired with a modern invisible zipper just to the waist, this original has a more typical vintage opening with skirt hooks to close and hold up that side pleat and pocket. However, Simplicity opted to eliminate this more complicated closure, so you won't see this with your pattern. To simplify, that side pleat has been deleted and the zipper is installed into a flat side seam with the pocket in front.<br />
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Amazingly, this view with the cross over was published on the front cover of the 90th anniversary Early Autumn catalog! Out of all of the new styles for this season; what an honor!!<br />
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This photo is my favorite of this view. She looks like she belong at a garden party!<br />
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Because I get so many requests, I asked Simplicity if I could design for women's sizing also, and they gave the okay for this design. This view is made from Silk Dupioni I believe. I'm really pleased with the way it came out. Absolutely awesome!<br />
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This photo is my favorite of this view. She looks absolutely regal!<br />
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The photo above is a nice close up that shows the pleating detail on that bodice.<br />
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You might be glad to know that inset pleating can easily be eliminated. This quick drape shows the general idea. Using the pattern INSET piece #4, with the scallops strategically matched across the neck, cut a bit of lace to overlay your fabric and you've got a gorgeous wedding or formal dress style. With a bit more sewing skill, the View B inset could be adapted to lace as well. I really love this idea and really want to make this. Formal is my first love (if you can't tell!). I would recommend a satin taffeta for the main body of a wedding style. Taffeta normally has no stretch at all, so measure and fit at every step.<br />
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As always, my patterns for Simplicity are true to the size chart which runs from a size 10 to 28W and made for a "B" cup. If fitting the bust on this pattern has you worried, just make a comment below and I'll do another post on this topic.<br />
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I love the styling Simplicity did with this pattern, and this time there was a surprise waiting for me inside this lovely cover!<br />
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As I pulled out the contents, you can image my audible gasp! Not all are packaged with the logo right on top, but mine was, and it certainly gave me a thrill. With both the pattern on the catalog cover, and a logo inside, I think it's safe to say you'll be seeing more from Sew Chic at Simplicity!<br />
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-48754055091713847812017-08-08T00:26:00.000-07:002017-08-08T00:27:51.516-07:00Simplicity 8167 with Chiffon Border Print<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you are about to make Simplicity 8167, first of all, I want to thank you for choosing my pattern with Simplicity! Originally named the Southern Belle, this dress is SO easy to make, that I would rate it for beginners. I understand that with some clothing, you want to put in a little extra effort to make it bloom into something special. If this is the case, you'll have to step away from the pattern guide just a little, but remember not to over do it just for the sake of extra work. Add extra steps ONLY if it will really improve the garment. As an example, I'm going to show you the special features I've used to make this gorgeous version of the dress in chiffon.<br />
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On this variation, I have omitted the godets at the hem. Review <b><a href="http://sewchicpatterns.blogspot.com/2015/05/tutorial-sew-chic-southern-bell-curved.html" target="_blank">this post</a></b> to give the skirt a standard hemline like you see here. My neckline is round, not square and my sleeve has a slight bell and gathered at the hem. (I personally like the original sleeve better.) This style is meant to be soft, so drapey fabrics like this border print chiffon are perfect. I used a black lining with a touch of body as the second layer and that's it. Two layers basted together is all you really need to keep this dress soft, light weight and very floaty!<br />
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The really fun thing about this fabric is that it's a border print made up of polka dots that get smaller and smaller until it looks more black that yellow. I cut the fabric so the border (selvage) was actually at the waistline, and the middle of the yardage is at the top and bottom of the dress. Be sure to use a hemmer to mark both layers of the skirt, as
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Because there is no midriff yoke at the back, I positioned the fabric so it would transition from the black a the waist, over the shoulder, and to the brightest yellow at the bustline. I started with 6 yards of 60" fabric and had to cut each piece one at the time. There was almost nothing left over, but it really came together nicely. <br />
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In the interior, I used a french seam for the chiffon section of the skirt.<br />
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This lining is serged. The hem is turned up and top stitched 1/4" from the fold with matching thread.<br />
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To hem the chiffon, I used the rolled hem settings on my serger. On the bias sections of the hem this serge creates a tiny ruffled effect.<br />
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On the neck, I used a cotton bias tape stitched and pressed to the back and top stitched. The binding does not show to the front.<br />
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To keep the top stitching from becoming a design feature I used "invisible" thread in my bobbin. It comes in two colors, white or smoke, to be used with both light and dark fabrics as appropriate. It's nylon and will remind you of fishing line.<br />
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Instead of interfacing, I used a black organza and also let that double as the third layer of lining. The interior is finished with a serge. Do you notice the safety pins? Those are holding the flower in place. I do not sew embellishments (bows, flowers, buckles) to my garments so they can easily be removed before cleaning, and it's easy to change them up if I care to.<br />
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I pulled the petals from a "silk" flower, re-stitched to the ribbon and added beading to the center.<br />
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I get so many compliments when I wear this dress! Is this the fabric? The style? The techniques? All of these details must be able to coordinate and work together for a successful garment to emerge. Use techniques that are appropriate for the fabric, use fabric that services the design, chose a design that is a good personality for your fabric and all three will live in harmony!<br />
See my photos here: <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/simplicity_8167.html">http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/simplicity_8167.html</a><br />
Buy your pattern here: <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/pattern-8167-misses-sew-chic-dress/8167.html#start=5">http://www.simplicity.com/pattern-8167-misses-sew-chic-dress/8167.html#start=5</a><br />
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-73822321690359172312017-07-18T12:56:00.002-07:002019-09-17T23:28:09.098-07:00The Best Tutorial: Sewing Gussets"In sewing, a <b>gusset</b> is a triangular or rhomboidal piece of <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" title="Textiles">fabric</a> inserted into a seam to add breadth or reduce stress from tight-fitting clothing. Gussets were used at the shoulders, underarms, and hems of traditional <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" title="Shirt">shirts</a> and <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" title="Chemise">chemises</a> made of rectangular lengths of <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" title="Linen">linen</a> to shape the garments to the body." (Quote taken directly from Wikipedia). This explanation is pretty good, but it gives the impression that the clothing must be tight-fitting, and that isn't the case. These days, a gusset is usually placed under the arm, and DOES provide extra reaching room for movement in clothing, and that's the important thing to remember.<br />
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I have a couple of patterns with gussets, so if you've been holding back for fear of sewing this detail, fear no more.<br />
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Gussets aren't so difficult to sew. For success, follow these photo guidelines, step by tiny step:<br />
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Have a great sewing day! LauraLaura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-10215383577495913172017-07-05T23:16:00.000-07:002017-07-05T23:17:44.077-07:00Week 4: Making Pattern Changes for StyleNow that your pattern is perfectly fitted to your figure, you've got a pattern template for anything your imagination can come up with. As long as you don't mess with the FITTING elements of the pattern and final measurements, you can play all day long and skip the trial and error with fit. The trial and error with design is another matter! For this first round, step cautiously while playing around with things like sleeve length, adding seams and neckline shapes, but do play, because this is the fun part!<br />
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I've created three videos to step you through the basics:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Enjoy! </span> </span>Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-36896974780843512382017-06-27T02:30:00.000-07:002017-06-27T02:30:46.492-07:00Week 3: Understanding Fit from the Waist DownThis week I'm going to try to shed some light on how to fit the bottom half of our dress, and that does include the bottom.<br />
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EXPLANATION: Our Fantasia skirt pattern shown. On the right is the center front, on the left is the center back. The seam allowances have been folded back to reveal the pattern shaping, which are essentially darts. The back skirt is a princess seam, which makes shaping to fit the backside a breeze. The front is a single dart. Any place you have darts and seam, these are opportunities to add or subtract fabric as needed and remove, add, or change dart space to create personal shaping. Let me reference another post I did on darts that may or may not help explain further:<br />
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BODY TYPES: This illustration attempts to point out a few different figure types and how the dart shaping and seam location might be affected. On the left is a "standard" slim figure with no tummy or derriere, which needs only enough darting to shape to the waist. The side seam is also down the center of the leg and the front and back are split equally. This is how your pattern generally comes. The vertical plumb line for skirts is the center front, center back, and the side seam which stays centered on the leg. The horizontal plumb line is the hip. This should always be parallel to the floor. Why? Because it marks the cross grain and we want that level for the skirt to hang properly.<br />
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As the body shape changes, so does the type and amount of dart space, and even the front to back skirt ratio can change in order to keep the side seam running down the side of the leg and the hip running parallel. Those are the things we will be looking for as I do my tissue fit for my skirt.<br />
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now I'm at the tissue fitting stage and I'm looking to see how this
pattern fits my dress form and if there are any last minute changes I
need to do before cutting from my final fabric. This step takes the
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EVALUATION: The first thing I notice is that the hip line is not parallel. It rises in the back. The second thing I notice is that my front dart is too long. My
dressform has a high tummy on her, and my dart should not extend beyond
that fullness of my figure.<br />
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You'll notice that my marked hip line doesn't match up with the true
figure hip and that's okay this time for me, but you should mark your true hip. It will be too difficult to eyeball while wearing if its not on the hip, but it reality, it's the grain that we care about, and second to that is the shaping
of the pattern. This red line is for your clarity and the green tape is the actual hip line of my dress form. <br />
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<br />MAKE FIT CHANGES: I'm going to shorten that dart to only reach to the fullest part of my tummy. Center that new end point and mark new dart legs.<br />
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Next I'm going to lower that waistline on the dress form until the hip line is parallel and then mark the distance to the waist on my pattern. I also notice that as I lower that hip, the shaping of the pattern seems to fit the figure better as well. It's another sign that this is the correct alteration to make. Now I will take the pattern off and make the change.<br />
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I've marked the center back piece with a cut line to spread, and the side back will be marked at an angle to the corner so I can pivot and spread the side back seam without adding to the side seam as well. Add paper, measuring and taping just like you would if you were lengthening a pattern.<br />
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This is what my side back looks like once I've cut it. See the clip to the corner leaving a hinge of paper there?<br />
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Add paper, measure and tape it down. True. This pivot method can be used at side seams as well. It's a better way to add width that trying to draw free hand. <br />
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Trim away the extra paper, fold seam allowances and pin your pattern back together for a second tissue fit. This is what that extra adding paper looks like. Final photos below.<br />
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Looks much better all the way around! Don't you think?<br />
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Your tissue fit is going to look much different from mine. If you've chosen the right size to begin with, the only thing left to do is to refine the fit. Here is what you are looking for:<br />
1. Make sure your front and back are true north and south on your figure.<br />
2 Check that your darts are the right length, width, and shape for your figure.<br />
3. Keep your cross grain level at the hip<br />
4. Center your side seam on the leg.<br />
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Ready? Set? Sew! How is your pattern fit coming along?<br />
<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-8859576435977984762017-06-21T00:00:00.000-07:002017-06-21T22:34:55.692-07:00WEEK 3: Alternative Method to Move Darts or Shorten BodiceFor this sew along, I am working with a small group of folks on a special group page I've set up for this purpose. Each are at a different level of skill, but each have committed to doing the assigned homework for the maximum educational experience. It's easy to sit back and let me do all the work, so I'm grateful to have such a committed group!<br />
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While I work with them on their individual projects in the group to get them caught up, I thought I would share with you my fit experience as I worked through the 10 steps from the last post.<br />
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There are TWO main things that will ensure an easy start on the road to fit:<br />
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<li>Choose the right size for each area of your body. </li>
<li>Sew an accurate seam allowance. Do a test with your sewing machine guide and then measure. </li>
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I asked my larger sewing group what size I should make for my padded out dress form. The answers I got surprised me. What size do you say? <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/size.html" target="_blank">(see my size chart here) </a><br />
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I need to do a post on this subject, but that will have to wait until another day...<br />
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Here is my dress form from the side (left). My pattern FBA adjustments have been completed, and I wanted to show you the pattern pieces and how they mimic the shape of the dress form. If the figure had more below the bust tummy fat, I could straighten that princess line (as represented by the pink line).<br />
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What I discovered from the tissue fit step (step 10 on last weeks post)<br />
<a href="http://sewchicpatterns.blogspot.com/2017/06/week-2-getting-right-start-with-fitting.html" target="_blank">http://sewchicpatterns.blogspot.com/2017/06/week-2-getting-right-start-with-fitting.html </a><br />
is that my dress form has a very high bust and I need to shorten my bodice above the bust. This is a VERY unusual adjustment and can cause some trouble for the princess seam. To avoid more pattern troubles, I'm going to use this alternative sliding method to shorten my bodice without causing more trouble with the princess line. It comes in handy to accurately move or shift darts and design details that are in cumbersome areas.<br />
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1. Square off the armhole area, marking below and again amount to shorten below the armscye. Mine will be shortened 1". Line should be parallel to the grain. </div>
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2. Cut into pattern and fold, matching previously marked lines. Secure with tape or pins as desired.</div>
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Your pattern should look like the photo above once taped.</div>
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2. True seam and cut lines. I'm going to take out some of that under bust curve to keep the bodice from becoming to busty.</div>
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3. Walk seam lines to find a similar shorten location on Bodice Front. Mark. </div>
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Ready to fold and match lines</div>
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-76671346425848038712017-06-13T02:05:00.002-07:002017-06-19T11:29:34.876-07:00WEEK 2: Getting the Right Start with Fitting GarmentsWhen it comes to fit, I take a simplified practical approach that will get me results fast. I don't do muslins for a professionally produced pattern because this is a consuming and expensive practice. If your pattern is NOT professionally drafted, or if you have doubts that the makers quality is questionable, I recommend that you measure your pattern before you ever start this process. Write the measurement results on your pattern in the measured location for easy reference. Assuming your pattern is well drafted, to get good results every time it helps to get off to a good start with these 10 steps:<br />
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1. Before you start, understand and properly match the relationship between pattern, fabric and your body.<br />
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<li>The grain and stretch of fabric- or lack of it- as it relates to your pattern. Don't discount the fabric suggestions on your pattern envelope.</li>
<li>How much ease does the pattern provide? How is the pattern meant to fit the body? Where are the fitting elements and how can they be used to improve fit?</li>
<li> What kind of fit do you like? Do you understand how your figure differs from the standard?</li>
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2. Know your Measurements<br />
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MEASUREMENTS FOR WIDTH:<br />
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<li>HIGH BUST (I call it the CHEST. This measurement helps gauge/ fit shoulder width)</li>
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Do some math: Full Bust minus High Bust (CHEST) =_____________________inches<br />
This number tells us what cup size you are and how much to add or subtract at the bust point.<br />
If the difference is:<br />
1"= A cup<br />
2"= B cup<br />
3"= C cup<br />
4"= D cup<br />
5''= E cup (also called a DD)<br />
6"= F cup (also called a DDD)<br />
7"= G cup (also called a DDDD) <br />
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MEASUREMENTS FOR LENGTH:<br />
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<li>BACK WAIST</li>
<li>SKIRT LENGTH</li>
<li>ARM LENGTH</li>
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<a href="http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=93344c7c775fcedbb5a136b42&id=3dac763aa5&e=8c707dab73" target="_blank">This SAL for Simplicity 1061 shows you how to take measurements.</a><br />
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3. Compare your measurements to the Size Chart on your pattern envelope.<br />
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4. Choose a size and circle it!<br />
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<li>The bust is the most troublesome area of the figure because most patterns are made to fit a "B" cup, but this does not always match every woman's figure. What size to choose for the shoulders and bust? If your full bust NOT 2" more than your CHEST, use the Chest measurement for the size to cut. </li>
<li>If your pattern does not give a chest measurement on the chart, and you know that your pattern is sized for a B cup, subtract 2" from the BUST measurement to find the CHEST measurement for each size offered on your pattern. </li>
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5. Vertical changes come first:<br />
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<li>No "lengthen or shorten here" line? Make your own. I don't have a post to refer you for lengthening, but this one on shortening should help:<a href="http://sewchicpatterns.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-shorten-sewing-pattern.html" target="_blank"> How to Shorten blog post</a></li>
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6. Horizontal changes come next: Transition between sizes <br />
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<li><a href="http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=93344c7c775fcedbb5a136b42&id=214c4f6d21&e=8c707dab73" target="_blank">This SAL for Simplicity 1061 shows you how to transition between sizes and also includes information about the FBA (full/small bust adjustment). </a></li>
<li>Hold on! Don't do an FBA yet, just make note of what cup size you are.</li>
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7. Ready, Set, Trace<br />
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8. Make Interior Changes last:<br />
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<li>Time to do the Full/Small bust adjustment. This guide is for the Tia pattern, but the concept and steps are exactly the same for any pattern with a princess seam. For the Fantasia pattern, please use these and follow these steps: <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/images/Sew_Chic_FBA_instructions.pdf">http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/images/Sew_Chic_FBA_instructions.pdf</a> </li>
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9. Make it True and Walk.<br />
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<li> Walking is the process of matching a seamline to the adjoining seam line. Walking a pattern is necessary only for changed seams. It ensures alteration accuracy. Any pattern piece that doesn't walk needs to be investigated for the cause. </li>
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10. Tissue Fit your Pattern to check the accuracy of your pattern fit for your figure: <br />
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<li>Patti Palmer did not invent this method, but has perfected and written about it for years. Though I tissue fit at the end of my alterations, I highly recommend it as a substitute for sewing a muslin. Watch these videos through Fabric Mart that show you how to do it: <a href="http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Fit-Along.html" target="_blank">http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Fit-Along.html </a> </li>
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Whether bodice or skirt, the process is the same. Once you have checked your fit via tissue fitting, your alterations have been assured, it's time to cut your fabric and sew the shell. The fit is checked again in your fabric.<br />
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-13202769928394333062017-06-06T01:24:00.008-07:002021-10-05T18:11:51.460-07:00WEEK 1: One Pattern, Many Looks<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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My title for this post was also the title I gave to the very first class I taught for the American Sewing Guild many years ago. I had 45 minutes to show students how one pattern can become so much more than what you see on the envelope. I know there are many more instructors greater than I that have taken on the same challenge too. So where does a new idea come from? Can creativity really be taught, or are we all really just following the examples of others?</div>
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How often have your projects started with an idea from something you've seen in the store or a magazine or on a blog and then you look for a pattern to match that idea? This is only one example of following. There is certainly nothing wrong with that tradition, but it does have limitations, especially if you are living within the confines of current trend which may or may not be on your side in terms of taste or body type. </div>
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Where real creativity begins is when you start with what feels like a limited scope (one pattern/one view) and then must reach outside of that perimeter to turn it into something different than it was before. This type of creativity does take practice. Research for more ideas, and then pick ONE theme. Think of ways to develop your idea from there. </div>
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For this sewalong, we are going to use the Sew Chic LN9005, Fantasia dress as our base to build from. The cover suggests this dress style belongs only as a formal. <br />
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But take a good look at the line drawing on the back of the cover. Consider the silhouette and the style lines. In what ways can we invent something new from this style?</div>
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OPTION 1: Do nothing. The easiest thing to do is nothing. We can create a whole new illusion, feeling, or purpose with patterns and colors using fabric. Have you twice made a garment with completely different fabrics and no one knew they were the same style? What about color blocking? This doesn't look too bad.... it's easy stuff.</div>
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OPTION 2: Interior Changes. Things like lengthen and shorten, you do all the time for fit. Why not for style? With this pattern, it can totally give you a whole different silhouette. The rule for this alteration is anywhere below the hip, or at the hem. Be sure to choose a location that will not interfere with any design details. In the back, we have a "V" seam detail that we want to keep, so lets avoid that and place our "lengthen or shorten here" lines above or below that location. But what if you didn't want to keep that "V"? Then cut your skirt off above that detail and lengthen as needed by adding to the now cut off hem. Now you'd have a straight skirt with no high/low hem. Of course you must measure your pattern to be sure that you will alter in the same location both front and back. The easiest way is to walk your pattern at the side seam and use a lined mat and grid ruler to keep it perpendicular to the grain. For this example, I'm going to shorten in two locations, both above and below. Let's see what shortening in two places is going to look like:</div>
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Let's assume that if you know how to lengthen or shorten, you also know how to true your work to correct that jog. How you true is another opportunity to change the silhouette of your style. If I true up to the hip, the style becomes an A-line rather than a tulip, trumpet, or fit and flare skirt.<br />
Before we go on though, I first have one more interior alteration to make:<br />
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Because I'm going to stay with my color blocking idea, I want to add an interior seam. This seam is going to cut across my bodice side front at the same location that my cross over seam hits so that my color can extend to the sides as well. Simply walk your pattern to the bodice front along the seam line you've drawn in, and make a mark where that seam will cross. Draw a cut line across your side front pattern, and then a GRAIN line that extends to match the original. Cut apart and add seam allowances to both pieces and label. Now let's see what that will look like:<br />
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OPTION 3: Exterior Changes. Those are alterations to the edges of your pattern. Lengthening or shortening at the hem is one of those choices. In my case, I've added length to the sleeve to make it 3/4 length. It's a easy change to make that doesn't require to much effort. Lowering or changing the neckline would be another one of these changes. What do you think so far? Is it heading in the right direction?<br />
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OPTION 4: Last but not least is adding on details or creating external pattern pieces that match to the edge, such as collars, cuffs, ruffles, etc. I've added a button theme to my color blocking. These buttons don't have be functional, and neither do your external details, they can be just decorative. Hand stitch anything to your dress, it could be tubing, or flowers, or beading, or embroidery, rick-rack, etc. Experiment!<br />
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Make this dress I've just designed for you in a soft crepe for a 1940's vibe. Wear with your victory rolls, and black side set hat with seamed stockings and pretty black pumps and you are set! Are you headed for a hoedown instead? Imagine this dress in denim with flat felled seams, patch pockets and lots of buttonhole thread top stitching. Match that up with cowboy boots and you can take this dress to the rodeo! Inspiration can come from everywhere, so look for themes that appeal to you and then use these steps to come up with ideas that work with your theme.</div>
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<br />Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-51605208333724115472017-05-22T20:08:00.001-07:002020-03-30T00:48:04.682-07:00The Ultimate Sewing Quest: The Fit and Design Sew AlongThere are two general problems that all stitchers have. The first is the hassle of fitting a pattern that wasn't made to fit your body and the second is finding pattern styles that give you just the right silhouette and design details that will make you fall in love and excited to make and wear it.<br />
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With that in mind, I've scheduled a Fantasia Fit & Design Sew Along for the month of June. Yes, I know that summers are so busy, but when aren't we all busy?? I chose the Fantasia because it's a fantastic base for so many other creative ideas. Be aware that I am not going through the full assembly of this dress, just the fitting alterations and how to make design changes to that base. Once you get a pattern that fits, any change you make to that pattern should fit you just as well.<br />
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I've dedicated a facebook group and pinterest page to compliment and get the most from the FFandD sew along. I'm asking that everyone do some homework and post photos as we go along so you can be assured of success. The Sew Along begin June 6. The schedule is posted to the group page.<br />
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I hope to see you there! Laura Nashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18206589280435587634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8080506198443103105.post-23772192281941571912016-08-19T09:41:00.000-07:002016-08-21T21:34:56.972-07:00Getting the Scoop on Simplicity 8167<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Designing Simplicity 8167</h2>
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I know, I know. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted, and
longer yet since you’ve seen a new release from me for Simplicity, but here it is, #8167!<br />
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Having been
in the pattern business since 1927, a household name like Simplicity doesn't
build up a corporate empire by blindly investing in just anyone! So, with that first design <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/simplicity_1061.html" target="_blank">(Simplicity 1061)</a> we all waited
through the seasons to see how it was received. Thanks to you, my wonderful supporters, it was a hit (thank you!) and from here on
out you can expect a fairly regular stream of designs in the Simplicity
catalog! You can also always find my latest and newest designs on my <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/shop.html" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
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It seems that this newest style for Simplicity (a June release they
call early autumn), # 8167, didn’t need much of a push from me. Three
weeks into the release I went to my local JoAnn Fabric Store to find my top
rack was completely sold out and the drawer space nearly empty. Simplicity has
also put this design on their front page! Of all the new designs for this
season, they chose <u>mine</u>!! What a thrill!</div>
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Since the release, s<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FfKRDudTyxYe7UHHxJ_rVbpAPkqXhmmiaKj6BCirIQLyyjL7ijM2PKuIwSQf2vFmp6b_xUcplG5ymTdchKMTr9D3oMu-oY5RI_LkLt7vlUA0gEOvyqu9FU9pAXrbCTIpYFlfXsjhCNJW/s1600/southern+belle+LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-FfKRDudTyxYe7UHHxJ_rVbpAPkqXhmmiaKj6BCirIQLyyjL7ijM2PKuIwSQf2vFmp6b_xUcplG5ymTdchKMTr9D3oMu-oY5RI_LkLt7vlUA0gEOvyqu9FU9pAXrbCTIpYFlfXsjhCNJW/s320/southern+belle+LR.jpg" width="195" /></a>ome of you eagle eyes out there have asked me about the
similarity to an earlier design I call Southern Belle. I am honored that there are some of you who know
my pattern line that well…and the answer is YES! This design was actually Simplicity's first choice. I have been selling it for a very long time, so it was time to give it new life with Simplicity. As a result, Southern Belle has been removed from my line and will be an exclusive with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></div>
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designed for my company back in 2008. There are only a few differences, the
main one being sizing. All the patterns I design for Simplicity are built to
match their size chart, not my Sew Chic chart. Also, the neckline is
square in front, the skirt is slightly less full, and the decoration
is a rose and ribbon pin you make (or buy), not a ribbon belt like Southern Belle. </div>
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stripe or plaid. Eyelash lace is usually printed with the stripe parallel to
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I have offered to do a 4-week Sew Along for this pattern from September 19 - October 12. But in order for me to divert my attention from my long To-Do list, I want to make sure there is enough interest. If there are at least 200 sewing enthusiasts that sign up between now and September 5, I will do another video/blog post style sew along. It will be free, so if you'd like to make this dress with me, sign up now by entering your email address and name <a href="http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/tutorials.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Get your pattern at your local Joann Fabric or on the <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/pattern-8167-misses-sew-chic-dress/8167.html#start=5" target="_blank">Simplicity website</a>. And whether you join me in the Sew Along or just make one on your own, don't forget to send me a picture!<br />
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I forgot to mention something everyone can look forward to- next season (winter 2016/17) Simplicity will be expanding the size range, and with the Summer Catalog (2017) I will be adding plus to the size range! </div>
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Can you stand one more post about the Tia Dress?<br />
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I found a detailed instructional handout I did (probably for Craftsy students) showing how to attach the trim on this dress and thought I should get it out there into the web-o-sphere. You may print off this one page image (with attribution) to keep with your Tia pattern for easy reference. I hope some of you find it useful.<br />
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