tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post214921312408386203..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Over the Moon! (plus lots of name-dropping)Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-7912213804518014922013-06-21T16:53:29.532-05:002013-06-21T16:53:29.532-05:00I agree completely about muslins - for a tricky de...I agree completely about muslins - for a tricky design like this one (or anything fitted) I think it's essential. And yes - I have to know I'm going to make at least a few versions of something if I go to all that trouble!<br /><br />That class is in my Craftsy wishlist, and I'm likely going to buy it when it goes on sale. Glad to hear that you think it's useful!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75018568197417983442013-06-21T14:29:26.421-05:002013-06-21T14:29:26.421-05:00Hi Gail!! Thanks so much for the sweet mention!!! ...Hi Gail!! Thanks so much for the sweet mention!!! Also I'm a lot like you, I think a lot about my sewing problems, then something finally clicks and I feel confident enough to tackle the issue. I like to think of it as "incubating". ;) Hehehehe... But... I'm big into muslins, which is probably why it takes me so long to finish a garment from beginning to end. :) (And also why I make so many versions of one pattern!! It's not worth all the hastle for just one piece of clothing.. I have to make at least 2 or 3). <br /><br />To be honest, I still get a little confused with the SBA myself. They tend to do something funny with the armhole, which is why the Hazel worked out so well (no armholes to worry about). I actually just signed up to take "Make the Perfect Fit" class by Lynda Maynard on Craftsy - I'm only on the 3rd or 4th lesson but I've already learned so much about pattern adjustments!! I hope this helps clear up a lot of problems I have with fit. Also - I always reference the "small bust adjustment" page in the Colette Patterns handbook, which helps too. :)<br /><br />Anyway, I just take it one pattern at a time. I prefer to master the "beginner" level patterns because I know they're easier to adjust the fit to. Pattern fitting is so difficult, but it's one of the main reasons I started sewing in the first place, so I try to learn just one thing at a time and not be too hard on myself along the way!!! Good luck with your Hazel, I can't wait to see the finished dress!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-65963112945429582322013-06-16T09:40:15.664-05:002013-06-16T09:40:15.664-05:00Just goes to prove how much I wanted to make this ...Just goes to prove how much I wanted to make this dress! I usually avoid anything that requires fitting like the plague! <br /><br />You make sense with your maths - I'll take your word for it!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-37564799427289040792013-06-15T20:36:58.558-05:002013-06-15T20:36:58.558-05:00I like how your first SBA was on a tricky bodice l...I like how your first SBA was on a tricky bodice like the Hazel! Well done! I believe the overlap of 3/16" means the amount reduced is 3/16". Until recently I thought that meant it had taken double the amount out too! But then I realised that you still count the overlapped bit as part of the measurement so it must be 3/16" right? Lol, this stuff does my head in! :pJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-66132436434922723492013-06-10T08:01:15.346-05:002013-06-10T08:01:15.346-05:00Heh - the majority of time was spent on procrastin...Heh - the majority of time was spent on procrastinating! In reality, it only took me a couple hours to get it done! Note to self . . .Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-50458837754848294862013-06-09T14:51:39.327-05:002013-06-09T14:51:39.327-05:00Wow you have an amazing amount of patience! :) Yo...Wow you have an amazing amount of patience! :) Your finished Hazel is going to look great. Makizy Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340015178845132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-71206252076685138502013-06-09T10:37:56.245-05:002013-06-09T10:37:56.245-05:00Yay, so glad your SBA and muslins were so successf...Yay, so glad your SBA and muslins were so successful! I bet this is going to look so cute on you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19680212242485561452013-06-09T00:08:42.222-05:002013-06-09T00:08:42.222-05:00Aww, shucks...Aww, shucks...Miss Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609252056004835776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-30383731444191800332013-06-08T16:14:29.554-05:002013-06-08T16:14:29.554-05:00Thank you! Yes, I didn't realize that the Col...Thank you! Yes, I didn't realize that the Colettes are mostly not for the likes of me until long after I'd purchased most of the patterns. I've had OK luck with the bottoms (Clover and Ginger) but about a year and a half ago, the Peony had me in FITS! I just didn't know enough then to tackle the sizing and bust issues. But this small success has me thinking maybe I will revisit that pattern!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-81823936884834080212013-06-08T16:12:09.931-05:002013-06-08T16:12:09.931-05:00Wow! I would never have recognized that as a Haze...Wow! I would never have recognized that as a Hazel if you hadn't told me! Amazing changes! Love that fabric too!<br /><br />You have some amazing clothes, lady! I started going through your photostream and favoriting everthing, but then I realized that I liked Every. Single. Thing!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-22240417705936901312013-06-08T15:50:46.915-05:002013-06-08T15:50:46.915-05:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/bortonmenta/890155043...http://www.flickr.com/photos/bortonmenta/8901550435/ I wore both my versions for Me Made May, this one is my favourite. I reviewed both of them on Pattern Review. I'm susanmenta on there. Can't wait to see your fabric choice for your version.Miss Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609252056004835776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-47934011044633207422013-06-08T14:15:23.253-05:002013-06-08T14:15:23.253-05:00http://www.flickr.com/photos/bortonmenta/890155043...http://www.flickr.com/photos/bortonmenta/8901550435/ I wore this one for the final day of Me Made May and both versions are up at Pattern Review. I'm susanmenta on there. I made a few mods but they're both essentially hazels. Can't wait to see the fabric you've chosen for your version.Miss Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609252056004835776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-69113875855282261772013-06-08T11:51:26.586-05:002013-06-08T11:51:26.586-05:00Way to go on the SBA, and the muslins! I stay away...Way to go on the SBA, and the muslins! I stay away from Colette unless the pattern is really, really something special for this reason. If it were me, I would go ahead and make the dress because apparently I get kind of rebellious when it comes to being obligated to sew along...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-92055715206228231632013-06-08T11:19:33.173-05:002013-06-08T11:19:33.173-05:00Oooh, I looked for pix of yours but couldn't f...Oooh, I looked for pix of yours but couldn't find any. Are there any around?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13480824124830571492013-06-08T11:19:05.603-05:002013-06-08T11:19:05.603-05:00I think I always tend to over-complicate things, L...I think I always tend to over-complicate things, LOL! But this ended up not being all that hard! I hope I can remember that going forward!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-81274171097025663262013-06-08T11:18:17.670-05:002013-06-08T11:18:17.670-05:00I know - what is it in us that makes us keep opera...I know - what is it in us that makes us keep operating that way even though we know it's not the most effective?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28022635138063395602013-06-08T09:04:31.190-05:002013-06-08T09:04:31.190-05:00What a fabulous result! Well done !!What a fabulous result! Well done !!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204727428025001321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6126810877391904962013-06-07T20:47:13.004-05:002013-06-07T20:47:13.004-05:00Strike whilst the iron is hot girl!. So cool you g...Strike whilst the iron is hot girl!. So cool you got the sba down. This is a great pattern, I've made it twice now and I love both of them. Plenty of time to make pajamas later!Miss Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609252056004835776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-68841870996176499922013-06-07T20:27:40.859-05:002013-06-07T20:27:40.859-05:00That is awesome. The Hazel is one of my favorite p...That is awesome. The Hazel is one of my favorite patterns of all time, and yet I've done nothing but muslin it at this point. I am having the damnedest time with the fit, but I'm pretty sure I'm over-complicating it. I can't wait to see yours! So yeah, that gets my vote... ;)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406909491823466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85159510815020215762013-06-07T20:08:29.242-05:002013-06-07T20:08:29.242-05:00These a-ha moments are always so delightful, yeah?...These a-ha moments are always so delightful, yeah? Hooray for you!Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75929767401764738032013-06-07T20:02:00.120-05:002013-06-07T20:02:00.120-05:00I'm always in awe of your ability to throw you...I'm always in awe of your ability to throw yourself fearlessly into a challenge, that is a fantastic ability. It definitely looks like you beat this particular challenge too. It doesn't matter if it is a little off, it is great for a first try!Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28845260519565292212013-06-07T19:07:54.271-05:002013-06-07T19:07:54.271-05:00that is awesome! the SBA really isn't anything...that is awesome! the SBA really isn't anything to be afraid of, and i do love that pattern. i look forward to seeing this made up!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-10033345770614930102013-06-07T16:03:21.211-05:002013-06-07T16:03:21.211-05:00How fabulous! Taking my time and getting things r...How fabulous! Taking my time and getting things right, rather than getting them done quickly is definitely something I need to focus on. I can do it that way if I'm sewing for someone else, but if it's for me I want it finished right now so I can wear it!Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.com