tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post2149432069261388884..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Nicola: FittingGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16116634798058476742014-03-26T16:19:18.735-05:002014-03-26T16:19:18.735-05:00OK - gotta tell you: yes, that's weird! LOL!...OK - gotta tell you: yes, that's weird! LOL! <br /><br />No, actually, I get that. It can cause a lot of frustration, but once it starts coming together it is so satisfying. Even if you had to pay someone to tell you what your fitting issues are, like me!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6281343930103853022014-03-26T16:18:00.951-05:002014-03-26T16:18:00.951-05:00:-)
(I wish I knew how to make cool emoticons, li...:-)<br /><br />(I wish I knew how to make cool emoticons, like you!!)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-69570836971824149902014-03-25T18:42:14.154-05:002014-03-25T18:42:14.154-05:00Your construction details are so thorough. They wi...Your construction details are so thorough. They will definitely help someone in need of help. I appreciate it so much when people write about their fitting woes and fixes. Fitting might be my favorite part of garment sewing. Is that weird? It's great to solve a puzzle.Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42540322714227933172014-03-25T17:20:51.119-05:002014-03-25T17:20:51.119-05:00*sighs with a smile**sighs with a smile*Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-84067410617493031902014-03-25T07:01:26.977-05:002014-03-25T07:01:26.977-05:00I agree, and I always wonder why. I love the aest...I agree, and I always wonder why. I love the aesthetic, and the instructions are always great. I'm hoping to start on the Roxanne top after I finish up my Robson coat (so, in a few weeks!).Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-86966264497069631472014-03-25T06:59:59.084-05:002014-03-25T06:59:59.084-05:00Hehehe! I'm so happy with my new dress - I ca...Hehehe! I'm so happy with my new dress - I can't stop looking at it! Also, I found the fabric for #2!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-71073619335960359582014-03-25T06:58:18.095-05:002014-03-25T06:58:18.095-05:00I forgot to note that although I usually have to d...I forgot to note that although I usually have to do a swayback adjustment, I didn't need it with this pattern!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-30251216693380497502014-03-24T21:17:37.057-05:002014-03-24T21:17:37.057-05:00i really need to try some victory patterns, they j...i really need to try some victory patterns, they just don't pop up as much as some of the other "darlings of the blogosphere." great job fitting this, i never regret taking the time to do it right!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28582250322287403002014-03-24T20:50:32.483-05:002014-03-24T20:50:32.483-05:00That makes perfect sense. Thanks!That makes perfect sense. Thanks!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33709568172264040652014-03-24T20:39:42.973-05:002014-03-24T20:39:42.973-05:00I just realized I'm having a fluffy day today,...I just realized I'm having a fluffy day today, lol! That sounds so much nicer than how I really feel :). Great post. All the time you've taken to perfect the fit really shows in the final dress! Sharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908776705406030872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-65134396342241847672014-03-24T19:34:14.833-05:002014-03-24T19:34:14.833-05:00Thanks for sharing the details! I think I have so...Thanks for sharing the details! I think I have some of the same fit issues as you -- not sure, still figuring it out. I do have to put darts in (or expand them, if they were already there) for pretty much every dress pattern on Earth. And pinch extra out of the front neckline, usually a lot extra! The forward shoulder I have not tried, but am thinking maybe I should.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674930108735903116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-4486267077705660512014-03-24T18:42:58.856-05:002014-03-24T18:42:58.856-05:00Oh, good question! I forgot to address that! I w...Oh, good question! I forgot to address that! I wanted to have gathers at the top. I think a zero-ease sleeve wouldn't have been as fluttery in this design, especially with my biggish shoulders and upper arms.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-48653515151808497812014-03-24T18:24:00.633-05:002014-03-24T18:24:00.633-05:00G: Left you a comment but I think it might have be...G: Left you a comment but I think it might have been eaten! It was a very thorough comment, of course :-) Curious to know why you don't fit your sleeve head to the exact circumference of your armsyce? It seems that you make the sleeve head larger to ease in (I assume). Or maybe I'm misunderstanding? I usually have to alter sleeves and armsyces and I always try to remove the ease because it's easier to sew without it, IMO. Do you have another perspective I should know about??K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-92162241495721980752014-03-24T16:47:39.165-05:002014-03-24T16:47:39.165-05:00I know - that pesky Diet, LOL! It's been keep...I know - that pesky Diet, LOL! It's been keeping me from doing a lot of things I want to do!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-33988531364788933942014-03-24T16:47:12.487-05:002014-03-24T16:47:12.487-05:00I'm glad it's helpful, Kristin!I'm glad it's helpful, Kristin!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-10096348483226446952014-03-24T16:46:03.902-05:002014-03-24T16:46:03.902-05:00I think there must be people who fit straight from...I think there must be people who fit straight from the pattern because I had a very hard time finding any kind of fitting information out there! That's why I wanted to be so comprehensive here, even though I know that a lot of my fitting issues aren't needed by everyone.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-65001745917256654172014-03-24T16:44:50.277-05:002014-03-24T16:44:50.277-05:00That really surprised me too! I originally had it...That really surprised me too! I originally had it pinned out during tissue fitting for a both front and back, because that's what I always need. But it didn't fit right until I left the back as it was and only took out the 1/2" from the front!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-1439609480662883472014-03-24T16:20:50.877-05:002014-03-24T16:20:50.877-05:00Cool! Interesting that you only so your forward sh...Cool! Interesting that you only so your forward shoulder at the front! I look forward to seeing your next post :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85061732633733890842014-03-24T13:43:33.648-05:002014-03-24T13:43:33.648-05:00That's really helpful - I've got my eye on...That's really helpful - I've got my eye on the pattern, but stash diet is keeping me from buying it ;-) Thanks for sharing! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35231513436717390972014-03-24T12:52:33.633-05:002014-03-24T12:52:33.633-05:00Thanks for the helpful information Gail!
I love r...Thanks for the helpful information Gail! <br />I love reading how others do their fitting - it really helps when I go to do my own :DKristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49049833752983742692014-03-24T12:49:42.993-05:002014-03-24T12:49:42.993-05:00Ha, funny to see you went through as many (if not ...Ha, funny to see you went through as many (if not more) fitting steps than I did! I wonder who fits this straight from the pattern? Clearly worth it though :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785777030789892475noreply@blogger.com