tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post6472422766100347378..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: You called me on it: a great pattern questionAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-69151405301355123702011-09-09T08:43:50.025-07:002011-09-09T08:43:50.025-07:00@Silver Rose, I feel your pain with the odd size. ...@Silver Rose, I feel your pain with the odd size. I'm a 30F or 30G, depending on the brand. It's nearly impossible for me to find ready-to-wear clothing that fits unless it's a knit. When I sew, I use my high bust measurement (right under your armpits) to choose a pattern, then do a full bust adjustment. I bought an excellent book on fitting to learn how to adjust patterns to fit my body (Fit for Real People), but Gertie has a little collection of tutorials on her blog that will help too: http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2010/12/helpful-links-for-bust-alterations.htmlAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596360832206980948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-87188749775230829502011-09-09T06:27:45.975-07:002011-09-09T06:27:45.975-07:00You sure have gotten your use out of that one patt...You sure have gotten your use out of that one pattern. Your dresses look great! Why not trace off the old pattern onto medium or heavy-weight interfacing. Or go online and buy it from an out-of-print seller.sewistafashionistahttp://sewstorebought.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-20624688037294626582011-09-09T03:20:42.434-07:002011-09-09T03:20:42.434-07:00Suzannah - re: preserving your much loved McCall&#...Suzannah - <b>re: preserving your much loved McCall's M5849 pattern pieces</b> - maybe trace off a copy (minus the seam allowances) onto <b>light weight cardboard</b>, make a hole in one corner and you can hand them up - like they do in the RTW industry for manfacturing and design purposes. You could then use that to trace around it very quickly onto pattern (or other inexpensive paper) each time you wanted to make design/style changes. Or maybe trace it (including the SA's this time) <b>onto medium/heavy weight, non-woven sew-in interfacing</b> - that way you would get a tear-resistant, yet flexible version of you pattern that will last you years! :)Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-45278180387014335222011-09-08T19:07:55.181-07:002011-09-08T19:07:55.181-07:00All of these dresses are fantastic, but of course ...All of these dresses are fantastic, but of course you're wedding dress is by far the most amazing!Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783823686564686418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-1691641843388504552011-09-08T17:32:42.087-07:002011-09-08T17:32:42.087-07:00Thanks!! It is so fun to have a standby pattern, ...Thanks!! It is so fun to have a standby pattern, glad I could inspire some of you!<br /><br />@Silver Rose, I don't have the same problem of a larger-than-average bust :( but I did show how we took a horizontal dart between the cups on my wedding dress to fix the gapping potential: http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/2011/04/wedding-dress-updates-and-progress-part.htmlAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-17390946248690383432011-09-08T16:12:04.987-07:002011-09-08T16:12:04.987-07:00I rarely use patterns because I have such a differ...I rarely use patterns because I have such a different bust size...34 DDDD! I have such a difficult time, so I just made myself a bodice block using my measurements. I am still figuring out how to tweak that for each design...With all the calculations, the waist and neckline still need to come in tighter on my body. I always end up sewing, then fixing a little. I wanted to ask how you manage to fit your neckline so close to the body just from using a pattern. I had some difficulty with my first strapless dress, although it may be a lost cause with such a large bust. Perhaps you could address this in a future post? Thank you!<br /><br />my strapless dress<br />http://silverrosesewing.blogspot.com/2011/08/tutorial-satinnlace-corset-back-dress.htmlKelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679844664166206387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-47881102590057837932011-09-08T12:50:02.680-07:002011-09-08T12:50:02.680-07:00wow you certainly had your money worth out of that...wow you certainly had your money worth out of that pattern, I love the hot pink version, it just shows how versatile one pattern can be how different the dress can look in different fabrics.<br /><br />The pattern you suggested as an alternative is one I actually received free with a sewing magazine but i've not tried it out yet.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09796254211159293271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-15719818851507606462011-09-08T12:49:35.487-07:002011-09-08T12:49:35.487-07:00so awesome! i hardly ever pick up the same pattern...so awesome! i hardly ever pick up the same pattern again and now i will! all those dresses look so different!!!!! you are such a creative talent!<br /><br />~selinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751950906338942728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-362388715709303522011-09-08T12:39:58.075-07:002011-09-08T12:39:58.075-07:00Sorry to double post, but Gertie's Blog for Be...Sorry to double post, but Gertie's Blog for Better sewing (http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/) just did a post on making a toile or muslin from a vintage pattern.meggymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017975431211552324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-38266276497909266512011-09-08T12:38:30.859-07:002011-09-08T12:38:30.859-07:00I don't have a standby pattern just yet, but y...I don't have a standby pattern just yet, but your recommendation might have to become one of mine. I love that sweetheart neckline. So flattering.<br /><br />To keep your pattern from shredding from overuse, there was an article on the burda site about creating a toile, or basically making pattern pieces out of cheap non stretch fabric that you can use over and over without worrying about it tearing or getting wet and being ruined. You can even use a sharpy or thread to transfer the writing and markings on the pattern to your toile. Just a suggestion. =)meggymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017975431211552324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-41835387975218319852011-09-08T12:19:57.023-07:002011-09-08T12:19:57.023-07:00I agree, the hot pink dress is AMAZING. You look l...I agree, the hot pink dress is AMAZING. You look like a model in that dress. I need to get me a sewing machine so I can learn how to make stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-55089227154863210052011-09-08T11:51:29.857-07:002011-09-08T11:51:29.857-07:00Another pattern similar to the McCall's Hillar...Another pattern similar to the McCall's Hillary Duff is McCall's 6349. I've made it and love it. Check it out:) By the way, love all you're cute dressesClarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984449933832752699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-3347307699244710912011-09-08T11:34:23.218-07:002011-09-08T11:34:23.218-07:00These are all AMAZING! I can't believe you mad...These are all AMAZING! I can't believe you made them all - and from the same pattern. I am so impressed.I'm Rachel.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00007623227136059566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-13552494372424993012011-09-08T11:09:17.768-07:002011-09-08T11:09:17.768-07:00that hot pink dress is STUNNING!that hot pink dress is STUNNING!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531249866482879799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-67930475785468579862011-09-08T11:02:47.455-07:002011-09-08T11:02:47.455-07:00Thank you for the pattern recommendation! A strapl...Thank you for the pattern recommendation! A strapless sweetheart dress with a full skirt is one of my favorite silhouettes. And all your versions are lovely! I don't have any standby patterns, but I'm hoping to find one soon!Janelle B. Shinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939788055392478194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-58119443676953571592011-09-08T10:49:56.049-07:002011-09-08T10:49:56.049-07:00Love that red bridesmaid version! My standby patte...Love that red bridesmaid version! My standby pattern is the summer blouse pattern from Heather Ross's book weekend sewing. I practically live in tunics, and I really lost track of how many I made with that pattern. I agree, it's so easy to make something when you have the pattern ready to go.Kerstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10223890514156839182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-74708412958224201302011-09-08T09:48:02.945-07:002011-09-08T09:48:02.945-07:00I love seeing all your beautiful versions of this ...I love seeing all your beautiful versions of this single pattern. It motivates me to look through my pattern stash and find a basic pattern I can modify like this (or purchase Simplicity 4070). All of these dresses are gorgeous and inspiring!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596360832206980948noreply@blogger.com