tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post9131545628125128820..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: A new peplum top variation: pleated peplum and winter party lookAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-79391979561793895422015-04-29T10:21:41.895-07:002015-04-29T10:21:41.895-07:00It was self-drafted! If you find a similar pattern...It was self-drafted! If you find a similar pattern you should be able to modify it as I did above.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-62467548339094054582015-04-26T20:09:10.232-07:002015-04-26T20:09:10.232-07:00This dress is so cute, is there any way you can gi...This dress is so cute, is there any way you can give me a copy of this pattern?Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-41619718297726520222014-12-30T09:50:13.808-08:002014-12-30T09:50:13.808-08:00Yes, that one would also work for the modification...Yes, that one would also work for the modification! Thanks for the tip! Good luck!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-34290451183833821882014-12-26T21:38:33.960-08:002014-12-26T21:38:33.960-08:00There is another pattern from butterick that is si...There is another pattern from butterick that is similar to this. I just bought it today to make this dress! I'm very excited it's going to need some adjusting for my curves but I'm going for it my first attempt in years for something for myself. <br />The pattern number is B 5181Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-42536249559734779352014-12-05T08:30:52.149-08:002014-12-05T08:30:52.149-08:00You can Google "how to make pleats" and ...You can Google "how to make pleats" and there are many tutorials.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91006073809875785952014-12-02T18:25:22.046-08:002014-12-02T18:25:22.046-08:00How do you do the pleats? Sorry, I'm a beginne...How do you do the pleats? Sorry, I'm a beginner.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-12023436748093724882014-10-28T08:05:32.349-07:002014-10-28T08:05:32.349-07:00You could cut the upper bodice piece wider at the ...You could cut the upper bodice piece wider at the bottom where it meets the midriff panel. Check out some tips in this post http://www.create-enjoy.com/2010/08/sewing-circle-how-to-cut-out-right.html#.VE-wavldUql or look for a pattern that comes in cup sizes!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91670975624959468452014-10-26T18:51:34.506-07:002014-10-26T18:51:34.506-07:00Such a sweet dress! How do I modify for a (much) l...Such a sweet dress! How do I modify for a (much) larger bosom. Thank you :)Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-84722972772561451932014-09-28T19:41:14.133-07:002014-09-28T19:41:14.133-07:00I like your version better than Mod Cloth's.I like your version better than Mod Cloth's.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-14208121534717667532014-05-11T10:09:13.530-07:002014-05-11T10:09:13.530-07:00Good question - as you can see in the photos of th...Good question - as you can see in the photos of the cutting, I cut the bodice bust much wider than it would be straight across (i.e. center front is much farther from bust) - that gave me room to create the tucks (Google how to sew tucks if you need to) and add gathering stitches at the top and bottom of the bust to make it fit the lining, which was cut to the original size. Hope that helps!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-14784793168431282202014-05-11T10:07:09.681-07:002014-05-11T10:07:09.681-07:00Thanks! Sure, the easiest would be to use the top ...Thanks! Sure, the easiest would be to use the top part of the bodice from this pattern http://butterick.mccall.com/b5317-products-9434.php?page_id=155 and use the midriff panel from any pattern. Or, to do more like what I did, take one of these and modify: <br /><br />http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6557-products-22748.php?page_id=108 <br />http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8469-products-7898.php?page_id=856Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-5616372090336689572014-05-11T10:05:44.492-07:002014-05-11T10:05:44.492-07:00Hi there!
I don't have a digital (or paper) ve...Hi there!<br />I don't have a digital (or paper) version of the modifications I made to the pattern, sorry! But you should be able to do something very similar if you use the same or similar pattern!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-17415646545650725652014-05-11T10:05:12.040-07:002014-05-11T10:05:12.040-07:00Butterick B4915.Butterick B4915.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-49861905576567864902014-05-11T10:04:26.694-07:002014-05-11T10:04:26.694-07:00Try searching for it on Google Shopping, Etsy, or ...Try searching for it on Google Shopping, Etsy, or eBay!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-15200744094951986672014-05-09T22:16:50.512-07:002014-05-09T22:16:50.512-07:00Hi ! Your dress is amazing ! I'm french, Can y...Hi ! Your dress is amazing ! I'm french, Can you telle me where I can buy this pattern, please ? Have a good day !Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-11060279701091486852014-02-13T16:58:59.279-08:002014-02-13T16:58:59.279-08:00What a beautiful dress. Looks like a dirndl patte...What a beautiful dress. Looks like a dirndl pattern. Thank you.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-82205781496455797852014-01-24T03:12:45.808-08:002014-01-24T03:12:45.808-08:00This peplum top looks lovely, but I think it is pr...This peplum top looks lovely, but I think it is proper for girls with narrow hips. There is an optic impression that pear hips are wider than in reality, but this may works for "pear" as a beautiful dress underlying fantastic waist. Thanks for inspirational post.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-2833267106104257442014-01-23T19:30:55.095-08:002014-01-23T19:30:55.095-08:00I normally don't like peplum tops but this one...I normally don't like peplum tops but this one is really pretty! Nice work!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-14881803432750099822014-01-22T11:24:36.068-08:002014-01-22T11:24:36.068-08:00That would be a lovely peplum top!!! I used dupion...That would be a lovely peplum top!!! I used dupioni for the bodice of this dress and it was fab. I recommend using something else for lining--much cheaper than silk! The high quality nylon one or a fine cotton would be great for lining.<br /><br />http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/2012/05/all-about-my-peplum-party-dress.html#.UuAYC_TTnQcAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-19219352229337378412014-01-22T08:48:02.219-08:002014-01-22T08:48:02.219-08:00Hello. I'm going on your face book page. I'...Hello. I'm going on your face book page. I'm a beginner (not novice) and got some silk duponi about 3 years ago. Could I use that to make a peplum top? I'd probably do a muslim (my first) cause the fabric was expensive and I don't want to jack it up!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-74165851140159128082014-01-22T08:43:01.427-08:002014-01-22T08:43:01.427-08:00This is adorable! I think it turned out great, shi...This is adorable! I think it turned out great, shiny purple fabric and all. Good for you for finding a use for some fabric from your stash.<br />Claire<br />http://hoopesparkstudios.wordpress.comAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com