tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post1185592263218227647..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Archer, Done and TestedGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16833969809222597612013-09-06T08:19:54.203-05:002013-09-06T08:19:54.203-05:00I'm not sure. Do you remember Pattern-Scissor...I'm not sure. Do you remember Pattern-Scissors-Cloth? She had a pretty thorough analysis of sway back adjustments, and she did include garments with no waist seam, as well as garments with no waist seam and vertical back darts. I think in my case, even if I give myself more bootay room, the extra fabric would still be there at the small of the back. I have fabric in my stash for about 6 more Archers, so I'm thinking of trying some different stuff on each of them, because really, it's OK as it is - you wouldn't believe how much time I've been spending lately scoping out people on the street to see how their shirts fit! And mine is as good, if not better, than a lot of them.<br /><br />Here's something I've been thinking about a lot lately: if I'd purchased this shirt, I would actually be pretty happy with the fit - it fits better than a lot of RTW shirts. But since I made it, I put pressure on myself to make it PERFECT. It might be time to lighten up a little :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-60218028855580857802013-09-06T08:08:47.778-05:002013-09-06T08:08:47.778-05:00Will do. I've actually started watching this ...Will do. I've actually started watching this already, instead of waiting a year like I usually do!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-31105732702971124042013-09-04T13:00:15.178-05:002013-09-04T13:00:15.178-05:00Oh, I've got my eye on that one - let me know ...Oh, I've got my eye on that one - let me know what you think!PoldaPophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540000076159376802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34779443838239576832013-08-31T09:41:23.791-05:002013-08-31T09:41:23.791-05:00Wow, you get extra points for typing that long com...Wow, you get extra points for typing that long comment on you're (hehehe) phone!!<br /><br />I know - I think the details are hard to see even on the computer screen, LOL! Combination of a crappy camera and a busy print. But I think the shoulders are supposed to be a little bit dropped in this style, and I sort of like it because it's different from all my other shirts. That said, they're probably not as dropped on me as they would be on somebody else, because of my broad shoulders.<br /><br />I've been wondering if I have the prominent shoulder blade thing! Hubby says no, but he doesn't have the "fitting eye" LOL! I'm really hoping this new Craftsy class will have some of these topics! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-60004958389223379422013-08-31T09:21:05.579-05:002013-08-31T09:21:05.579-05:00Thank you, Sabs! I'm definitely pleased with ...Thank you, Sabs! I'm definitely pleased with the quality of construction :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34523366203556986842013-08-30T19:01:17.727-05:002013-08-30T19:01:17.727-05:00*your shirt not you're. My phone did it I swe...*your shirt not you're. My phone did it I swear! :pJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-38312785156806504882013-08-30T18:58:15.399-05:002013-08-30T18:58:15.399-05:00It looks awesome! I think you've had some good...It looks awesome! I think you've had some good comments on the fit. I'm thinking maybe the shoulders could be narrowed since it looks like the seam is dropping off the shoulder hence the strain lines? But it's hard to see the pictures on my phone lol. <br />Also maybe those folds on the back armscye are pointing to prominent shoulder blades? You could pinch out a dart there and rotate it into the back yoke seam? It would change the armhole fit though which would affect the sleeve... <br />Anyway let me know what you think of my ideas. I think you're shirt is wonderful and you totally don't notice the fitting stuff unless you look :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-40716672087754832122013-08-30T16:38:27.040-05:002013-08-30T16:38:27.040-05:00It looks really professional!It looks really professional!Sabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703598193765211309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-52658868421104061992013-08-30T12:24:11.713-05:002013-08-30T12:24:11.713-05:00My Janome does the one-step action too. But it'...My Janome does the one-step action too. But it's hit and miss if the buttonhole looks tidy. I'm guessing the fabric is sometimes to blame for inconsistency. As for the fraying I experience after the buttonhole is cut open, I may need to use a chisel. <br /><br />Thanks Gail! <br /><br />Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35914566905788452472013-08-30T07:53:50.103-05:002013-08-30T07:53:50.103-05:00Thanks, Carmela! I wasn't sure about this yel...Thanks, Carmela! I wasn't sure about this yellow/green/turquoise, but I think I do like it!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35079565107827147282013-08-30T07:52:51.357-05:002013-08-30T07:52:51.357-05:00Hehehe - agog! I love that word! Thank you, lady...Hehehe - agog! I love that word! Thank you, lady!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-50827493390864819542013-08-30T02:58:28.953-05:002013-08-30T02:58:28.953-05:00You nailed this shirt ! I think it looks awesome o...You nailed this shirt ! I think it looks awesome on you and the deli boys were right to be agog at your mad skillz :) I too think the fabric is gorgeous on you. Excellent work :)Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34034920974473481072013-08-30T00:07:07.163-05:002013-08-30T00:07:07.163-05:00Oh, it turn out a really nice shirt, the fit is go...Oh, it turn out a really nice shirt, the fit is good and the this green color suits you so much. You have an eye for interesting fabric prints. And that unsolicited compliment - what a pleasure :)Carmela Biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622514944344276878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-54091260240887637822013-08-29T17:23:53.270-05:002013-08-29T17:23:53.270-05:00Thanks, Sally! I only had to brave the heat for a...Thanks, Sally! I only had to brave the heat for a little bit. You know how it is - go from air conditioned house to air conditioned car to air conditioned grocery store, as quickly as possible! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-18448905163311064422013-08-29T17:23:48.644-05:002013-08-29T17:23:48.644-05:00i guess i'm thinking you would need a waist se...i guess i'm thinking you would need a waist seam for the swayback to be effective, otherwise what you pinch out horizontally you would have to add back at the hem to keep that even. and i think on my last one i didn't even bother slashing/spreading per se, just graded out to a larger size on the back piece to accommodate le bootay. i'd have to go dig out my pattern to see!<br /><br />secret handshake-- haha! we need one!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-65913598250426286422013-08-29T17:22:34.070-05:002013-08-29T17:22:34.070-05:00Thanks, Stef! I thought it was kind of funny too!...Thanks, Stef! I thought it was kind of funny too! But it turned out that his ex was a fashion design student, so he's tuned in to that sort of thing.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-52737657136626325972013-08-29T17:21:11.705-05:002013-08-29T17:21:11.705-05:00You know, I'm not really sure! I don't th...You know, I'm not really sure! I don't think I have any other "relaxed fit" shirts, and certainly not with yokes - I usually tend toward very feminine blouses. But you've got me wondering now!<br /><br />Meanwhile, I've enrolled for the new Craftsy class on fitting back, neck and shoulders, so I may find some of my answers there.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-1447094048885771532013-08-29T17:09:43.055-05:002013-08-29T17:09:43.055-05:00This looks great! So proud of you sweating it out ...This looks great! So proud of you sweating it out in this weather to try your new make :) It really fits well - the wrinkles are barely noticeable!thequirkypeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-45973912555871036702013-08-29T16:48:03.388-05:002013-08-29T16:48:03.388-05:00This shirt has nice lines on you. I really like th...This shirt has nice lines on you. I really like the print. How funny the deli noticed. You're just too cute and they couldn't resist.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-22689473150872214122013-08-29T16:43:50.014-05:002013-08-29T16:43:50.014-05:00I do really like this print and I'm glad you d...I do really like this print and I'm glad you decided to wear it out and about to see how you felt about it. I, too, wonder what would happen if you pinched some fabric out at the point where your shoulder seam hit the sleeve. If it makes a difference, you'd likely have to figure out where to take the 1/2" out since the shirt has a yoke. And I wonder if this is a common issue for you???PoldaPophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540000076159376802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-39101907624021903552013-08-29T16:39:44.701-05:002013-08-29T16:39:44.701-05:00No, I appreciate any and all advice! I don't ...No, I appreciate any and all advice! I don't know - are there times when it's recommended not to do a swayback adjustment? I assumed you could do them on any shape, but what do I know? I knew you were going to do the slash and spread, so I may wait til you try that out before I make my decision.<br /><br />Meanwhile, what's the secret handshake?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13177744019058843152013-08-29T16:35:43.113-05:002013-08-29T16:35:43.113-05:00i like how this came out! and really, i wouldn'...i like how this came out! and really, i wouldn't futz with the fit too much. for the back diagonal lines under the arm: possibly the top of the back piece toward the armscye (where it joins the yoke) could be curved down a tad to lift out those wrinkles. you would possibly have to lower the armscye on the back piece to compensate. can you really do a swayback adjustment on a shirt like this? i would think you would be better off slashing and spreading the back piece a tad, starting at the waist, so it will settle over the hips better. i have a feeling that would give you the result you're looking for. but, i'm just splitting hairs really--enjoy the shirt, and welcome to club archer!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33711760774486855602013-08-29T16:32:51.522-05:002013-08-29T16:32:51.522-05:00I agree - I'm pretty close! Much better than ...I agree - I'm pretty close! Much better than that horrible pink Burda blouse I made this spring!<br /><br />I can't really take full credit for the buttonholes - my Janome makes really fantastic buttonholes all in one step! I literally press a button and it does it for me! But then I cut them open with a buttonhole chisel - it makes a huge difference in how tidy it stays. I do sometimes use Fray Check, but I didn't this time - this fabric is pretty stable.<br /><br />chisel:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Brewer-7246-Buttonhole-Cutter-Set/dp/B002K4IAEC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377811903&sr=8-2&keywords=buttonhole+cutterGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33314731016765331372013-08-29T16:27:18.255-05:002013-08-29T16:27:18.255-05:00You are well on your way to a perfect fitting shir...You are well on your way to a perfect fitting shirt. It's awesome that it fit pretty well with little to no adjustments. And how do you get your button holes to look so neat. Mine look like so ragged. Is fray check the way to go?Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-39920043686718364102013-08-29T15:19:52.365-05:002013-08-29T15:19:52.365-05:00I definitely feel that way! It's all a journe...I definitely feel that way! It's all a journey, isn't it?<br /><br />And while I sound like I know what I'm talking about, I really only think I need a swayback adjustment here because it has worked for me on a couple of other things recently. I did adjust my hips, and on this shirt I don't feel like it's pulling too tightly around my hips (you may notice that the bottom button is undone, which helps). <br /><br />I think it might depend on what kind of silhouette you want? If you keep extending out from the waist to the hem edge, at some point you'll add so much that you will have more of an hourglass shape then the relaxed "boyfriend shirt" shape this one is meant to have. Nothing wrong with that, it's just not what this design was meant to be.<br /><br />I also think that there are different ways to solve the same problem. And different problems that can be solved the same way. For instance, when I'm doing a swayback adjustment, I think what I'm really doing is a "less prominent derriere" adjustment, which is solved the same way - my back doesn't really curve in all that much, it's just that my bum doesn't curve out that much, and it's the same fix for both, according to the FFRP ladies.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.com