tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post6160550625667730422..comments2024-03-26T08:35:24.246-05:00Comments on That man Quilts?: All that a muslin should beLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-44663996347205267562011-07-13T07:54:09.416-05:002011-07-13T07:54:09.416-05:00Lane, another suggestion for pattern fitting techn...Lane, another suggestion for pattern fitting techniques is Nancy Zieman's "Pattern Fitting With Confidence" system. She doesn't go by pattern size so much as choosing patterns based on what she has found is the most important fitting areas (and it's not the ones you'd usually expect) and then "pivoting and sliding" to make the width and length adjustments to create a custom paper pattern.<br /><br />I purchased the book years ago (80s? 90s?) when the series originally appeared on TV and recently saw an updated version airing. She currently has the book, DVD and combo set on sale at her nancysnotions.com website and you can check out a demo video there too.Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845920248231910491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-43852432143192274972011-07-13T01:52:20.217-05:002011-07-13T01:52:20.217-05:00I like this book:Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alteration...I like this book:Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure [Paperback]<br />Sandra Betzina<br /><br />for pattern alterations. It has a very straightforward format. Not that fitting a pattern is every really fast, and you're so right, a muslin is essential. Sometimes I use muslins as PJs, if they are comfy enough. I also tend to use sheets or weird prints for muslins, so it makes for funny pajamas!woolywomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798060848062776281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-83379258980419326292011-07-11T21:01:58.885-05:002011-07-11T21:01:58.885-05:00Definitely the engineer gene is showing in the des...Definitely the engineer gene is showing in the descriptions. I sewed for three daughters as they grew up. If I had known about duct tape doubles, life would have been easier as they have no patience at that age and it's like trying clothes on jello in motion. I mostly had to get measurements (lots of them) and try to do my initial muslining when I was tracing and flat measuring. I still tend to trace patterns and work on them flat but that is just what worked for me. I had to flat measure lots of their favorite items as well since they were never around when I needed them. I have that Better Homes book in my sewing library that I picked up recently in a thrift. I have also found Perfect Fit in the simplicity series helpful. I enjoyed the post tremendously and will try some of the muslin slashing on my next fit challenge which is now fitting myself. mssewcrazyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-64988974426397764632011-07-11T20:22:27.691-05:002011-07-11T20:22:27.691-05:00You must have the "engineer gene"...that...You must have the "engineer gene"...that post was SO not typical from those who sew dresses. I had to LOL at your wording and funnies throughout though. VERY fun and educational. When Sydney's sticking to a size for a bit, you might want to make a duct tape dressmaker body to build creations on for her. I have to remake my patterns, but it is easier for me because of the way I am built. She is very blessed to have someone care so much. That was a delightful post. Thank you.~<br />Lucy~qltmom9https://www.blogger.com/profile/00891119764581754368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-11523924559559191042011-07-11T18:37:36.378-05:002011-07-11T18:37:36.378-05:00I took "Home Economics" beginning in the...I took "Home Economics" beginning in the 3rd grade (I went to a small school that thought little girls should learn to cook and sew) through high school, and although I was taught to use a muslin model to make well fitting clothes, I have to tell you, I am a lazy girl and NEVER did it once I got out of class. My hat is off to you!!!! You do a very good job!!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-68815997399414247672011-07-11T17:21:28.220-05:002011-07-11T17:21:28.220-05:00Very impressive! I don't know if I'd have...Very impressive! I don't know if I'd have the nerve to try something like making clothing.<br /><br />Maybe one day?Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930321182035978355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-33865886975916550202011-07-11T17:09:40.868-05:002011-07-11T17:09:40.868-05:00Good! You're one step away from drafting your...Good! You're one step away from drafting your own patterns. I'm impressed!lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-24609162692502458792011-07-11T15:09:58.719-05:002011-07-11T15:09:58.719-05:00Picking according to the bust size is the way to g...Picking according to the bust size is the way to go, shoulders/chest are much harder to adjust than waist, although you certainly did a great job. The only note I'd add is that patterns are intended for a B cup, so if she is (or gets to be) much larger than that, you might find it better to use the upper bust measurement under her arm pits and then do a full bust adjustment. I've ended up with shirts that were way too big in the shoulders etc before I heard about FBA in blogs.<br /><br />Not fitting the standard sloper is pretty common, it seems to be a reason a lot of women get into sewing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-82767969389781114652011-07-11T13:27:31.867-05:002011-07-11T13:27:31.867-05:00Hey Lane, I spent a semester in college doing the ...Hey Lane, I spent a semester in college doing the same thing you are doing right now. We did exactly the same concept. We used muslin and found all our body differences. I have super long legs, but my torso is short in places?? Now you will know all the places that you have shaped your flat pattern around an actual human figure. I got an A in the class and a great fitting dress that I added a special neckline to. Used it for my engagement photo!! Do remember one thing, 13 is the age when the body will start growing in certain sections and may throw a few of your dimensions off. But as you said, you have made your muslin so you can add this to it!! There is nothing like a well made outfit.Judy Dietrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310395493132902215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-44818611632166177642011-07-11T12:04:30.960-05:002011-07-11T12:04:30.960-05:00My advice is to use graph paper to add to the fina...My advice is to use graph paper to add to the final pattern. Each square is 1/4 inch, so it's easy to be exact about how much you're adding to the pattern.<br /><br />I sewed garments long before I started quilting, so....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717835382469677601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-42039155155808909472011-07-11T11:21:56.857-05:002011-07-11T11:21:56.857-05:00And that's the reason when I buy a pattern, I ...And that's the reason when I buy a pattern, I look for the easiest one with little or no shaping. Thanks for sharing.<br />cindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-54072765992006724122011-07-11T11:08:23.848-05:002011-07-11T11:08:23.848-05:00I am afraid I'd have just given up and went sh...I am afraid I'd have just given up and went shopping!!! This post so reminded me of my grandmas style of sewing. She never really used "real" patterns, made them up herself and cut them out on paper. She had rolls of paper patterns rolled and rubber banned together! She was a master seamstress, sewed for me most of my childhood. Some things, you just never stop missing...but this post really inspired some great memories!<br /><br />Hats off to you and your wonderful sewing and ability to figure it out!!Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-28140274247172735552011-07-11T10:59:55.725-05:002011-07-11T10:59:55.725-05:00Wow! You did a great job altering that pattern to...Wow! You did a great job altering that pattern to a perfect fit. I'm afraid that it would be an epoch fail for me.....I can't balance a checkbook! Math is NOT my forte....and my dad was head of the county math department! UGH.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082295990536140884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-10971382715042658382011-07-11T10:54:44.876-05:002011-07-11T10:54:44.876-05:00The seams in the front/back are called princess-st...The seams in the front/back are called princess-style.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com