tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post6184785410606963133..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Cambie Muslin Mega-PostGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-61975900221559532082012-12-01T18:38:08.999-06:002012-12-01T18:38:08.999-06:00Oh, I get it now! Thanks!Oh, I get it now! Thanks!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-83683068746996053082012-11-30T20:54:02.699-06:002012-11-30T20:54:02.699-06:00I have a vintage pattern which is very similar to ...I have a vintage pattern which is very similar to Cambie so I'm planning one!<br /><br />Oh and I happened upon this tutorial about that bust gaping thingy which is pretty much what I was babbling about:<br />http://www.thenakedseamstress.blogspot.co.at/2011/10/tutorial-gaping-necklines.html<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what works for you! :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-15890319963180311502012-11-26T17:36:21.781-06:002012-11-26T17:36:21.781-06:00Thanks, Jo! I think that gaping at the sweetheart...Thanks, Jo! I think that gaping at the sweetheart neckline is probably also due in part to the very lightweight fabrics I've been using. I'll definitely be trying the easing thing on the next one. I think you need one of these too, for your cute little cardigans!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35999560123749662692012-11-22T21:40:37.921-06:002012-11-22T21:40:37.921-06:00I agree the cupping effect created by easing in th...I agree the cupping effect created by easing in the fabric there would help. I haven't used it before but I've heard of it!<br /><br />I also thought maybe you could pinch out a teeny dart there and rotate it into the bust dart? I successfully used this on my Pendrell which I have yet to post, lol. It was on the armholes though in my case.<br /><br />Anyway, the method on this page is what I am talking about:<br />http://inhousepatterns.com/blogs/news/5962007-fitting-and-pattern-correction-armhole<br /><br />Let me know if this makes sense?? lol :)<br /><br />OH did I mention this is gorgeous??Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21776272401165718102012-11-21T15:55:42.771-06:002012-11-21T15:55:42.771-06:00I saw that today! You must be psychic!I saw that today! You must be psychic!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42854903793150234062012-11-21T14:30:47.777-06:002012-11-21T14:30:47.777-06:00Weirdly gertie has just posted about what I meant ...Weirdly gertie has just posted about what I meant on her blog :) <br />Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42273518377282752642012-11-21T07:05:24.091-06:002012-11-21T07:05:24.091-06:00Thank you, Kepanie!Thank you, Kepanie!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-2808913225123873582012-11-21T07:05:12.570-06:002012-11-21T07:05:12.570-06:00Merci bien, Sophie! I do love this pattern, and I...Merci bien, Sophie! I do love this pattern, and I've recently bought fabric for plenty more :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-30783964677126305472012-11-20T19:32:23.708-06:002012-11-20T19:32:23.708-06:00The dress is perfect on you! <3 it.The dress is perfect on you! <3 it.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-88242991905652018372012-11-20T14:36:32.435-06:002012-11-20T14:36:32.435-06:00It's a beautiful version and your fabric is gr...It's a beautiful version and your fabric is great! I really think it's a good idea to test another version as well as a different fit. Well done for the invisible zipper, that's a lot of progress! Despite being careful, I've had the same problem with wrong alignment of the waistband :) I'm having issues commenting lately so I'm anonymous! (SophieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732691084728309910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-54579275399401301542012-11-20T11:23:18.992-06:002012-11-20T11:23:18.992-06:00Thanks, Tiffany! I thought about doing it just as...Thanks, Tiffany! I thought about doing it just as you described for the sleeves, but I was worried I might lose some range of movement if I did! Since you did it though, I guess it must not be an issue!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85163073541078373772012-11-20T11:14:34.213-06:002012-11-20T11:14:34.213-06:00Gorgeous! That color and print is just fantastic. ...Gorgeous! That color and print is just fantastic. And I had that slight gapping at the back of the arm too. I just pulled the sleeve in a little more there to snug it in. Kind of diagonally, if that makes sense? And I have the neckline gaping too, but I don't know what to do about that! The ease stitch sounds like a wise idea. Anyway, its beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-31912346808381370492012-11-20T11:14:18.526-06:002012-11-20T11:14:18.526-06:00Gorgeous! That color and print is just fantastic. ...Gorgeous! That color and print is just fantastic. And I had that slight gapping at the back of the arm too. I just pulled the sleeve in a little more there to snug it in. Kind of diagonally, if that makes sense? And I have the neckline gaping too, but I don't know what to do about that! The ease stitch sounds like a wise idea. Anyway, its beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-15539732217297361412012-11-20T08:19:50.841-06:002012-11-20T08:19:50.841-06:00Thanks, Susan!
I think you're probably right ...Thanks, Susan!<br /><br />I think you're probably right about the interfacing. I have a feeling I'm getting this because I have a sunken upper chest (which doesn't sound any better than saggy boobs, LOL!) so the solutions that will produce a cupping effect are probably going to be more effective.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-80312012954139576892012-11-20T05:31:24.697-06:002012-11-20T05:31:24.697-06:00Your dress turned out beautiful! I adore this colo...Your dress turned out beautiful! I adore this color on you. I know exactly what you mean regarding the *feeling* element... What you want in the fit is totally subjective, and it's also the most important part! I think the stay tape and the easing in are good tips regarding the gaping. I could be completely wrong, but I think the interfacing would actually make it worse. (Maybe it would tend to stand away from your body even more.) Oh and great zipper! :) Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406909491823466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-29944644669485343862012-11-20T04:31:58.028-06:002012-11-20T04:31:58.028-06:00Lol thanks :) I will make sure I post up this week...Lol thanks :) I will make sure I post up this week :) look out for me :)))Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-46471987197671801232012-11-19T17:44:05.183-06:002012-11-19T17:44:05.183-06:00Ah, another great idea! Thanks! You see, that...Ah, another great idea! Thanks! You see, that's why I write about the "problems" - I end up learning tricks from everybody!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-68843575244541517962012-11-19T17:43:18.431-06:002012-11-19T17:43:18.431-06:00Yes, post them soon! I always love your projects!...Yes, post them soon! I always love your projects! And your shoes!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-8570400860993397232012-11-19T17:40:16.449-06:002012-11-19T17:40:16.449-06:00Yup all good thanks :) I have sewed 2 banksia tops...Yup all good thanks :) I have sewed 2 banksia tops today and finished a skirt recently :) I must get round to posting em on my blog :)) I know I been a bit quiet, I've had not that much time to update my blog which is a shame but I'm always lurking everyone else's, lol ! I think this dress is my favourite too :))Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78767512862224275982012-11-19T17:38:35.019-06:002012-11-19T17:38:35.019-06:00Ooo also I didn't really notice the gaping was...Ooo also I didn't really notice the gaping was bad. But could you use stay tape? Pinched a slight bit smaller and therefore having the effect of cupping the fabric toward your body ? :))Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-39722702410852825232012-11-19T17:38:29.741-06:002012-11-19T17:38:29.741-06:00Thank you, Kirsty! So glad to hear from you and h...Thank you, Kirsty! So glad to hear from you and hope all is well!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-25703797748067052012012-11-19T17:37:59.392-06:002012-11-19T17:37:59.392-06:00Thanks! Although I have a feeling he's going ...Thanks! Although I have a feeling he's going to like the pencil skirt better, LOL! <br /><br />Actually, none of the stuff that's "wrong" with this dress bother me - I'm very comfortable with things not being perfect! But they are points of interest, and pique my curiosity! I'm discovering that while I'm a "product" knitter, I'm a "process" seamstress! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28899383292350140262012-11-19T17:35:44.952-06:002012-11-19T17:35:44.952-06:00I love this dress Gail !!! Awesome work. Loving th...I love this dress Gail !!! Awesome work. Loving the fabric choice too, especially with the red shoes ! I think you look absolutely fabulous :)Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160921813896785056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6150015291955736162012-11-19T14:10:58.856-06:002012-11-19T14:10:58.856-06:00P.S. I would totally buy this from Anthro, LOL!P.S. I would totally buy this from Anthro, LOL!soknitpickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168262237286825852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-24279951606388554332012-11-19T14:10:07.554-06:002012-11-19T14:10:07.554-06:00Oh my stars and stripes! I agree with DH. That loo...Oh my stars and stripes! I agree with DH. That looks so amazing!<br /><br />Don't worry too much about it not meeting up. I used to obsess over that and then realized that no one except me ever noticed that. The shape and design are so "wow" that no one will pay attention. I think the gaping is really minor and am not sure you need to address it either.soknitpickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168262237286825852noreply@blogger.com