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The Show Must Go On / Re: Fabric choices for dance clothes
« on: May 08, 2019, 18:36:11 PM »
@Roger - I thought I'd have a quick look for the manual of the MO-600 but the series 600 pdf starts at 623 and I can't find anything on older models in that series. I'm guessing the threading is the same or similar though. Do you have a manual for it?

Not forgotten you @Lorenaserafina ! What model is yours? Also, I seem to recall that @DementedFairy has bought sari fabrics online. Any advice for sources at reasonable prices DF?
Just ebay, and search 'second hand saris' they are GAZILLIONS at great prices

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The Show Must Go On / Re: Medieval Dress and mens outfit
« on: May 05, 2019, 12:58:04 PM »
Yep.  She doesn't sew herself, so if you ask questions you get baffling [and eventually angry] answers back.  She clearly doesn't pattern test, so many of her patterns are a disaster, with missing or incorrect instructions.  Often she has simply reproduced period patterns, drafted up to 'modern' sizes but with no knowledge of pattern grading applied.  Pattern pieces are mislabelled,  [eg a gigot sleeve with the underarm seam labelled as the sleeve head, and a cuff measurement that wouldn't fit round a pencil etc etc]
Be loud and vocal about your issues.  Eventually I managed a refund for ONE Of the crappy patterns I'd bought.
Post all of this on Pattern review to maybe save someone else all this pain- there is no way this loony will withdraw or correct any of her crap products

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Technical Help / Re: Sleeeeeeves.
« on: May 04, 2019, 13:07:26 PM »
I am attempting to make a toile of the Chelsea Blouse (https://inhousepatterns.com/products/chelsea), View B with the V-neck. As you can see from the photo of the Chelsea, the front underarm seam is slanted forward so already the back armhole is longer. I come along and make my round back adjustments and a forward shoulder adjustment. I altered the sleeve cap to give me more room at the back armhole seam. That's all good. The problem is I have far too much front sleeve cap width. See my photo of the armhole edge without the side seam sewn. Note how drastically smaller the front armhole is compared to the back. What on earth can I do? I don't want a sleeveless blouse.
I would suggest you start by measuring the bodice carefully along the stitching line, and the same for the sleeve, so you can more accurately compare the amount you need to lose.  It could just be a case of moving the 'top' of the sleeve towards the back to compensate for your adjustments

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I avoided knits for most of my sewing life, but now I have my overlocker, I couldn't do without them.  One or 2 have defeated me [those uber slinky, crinkly, lovely textured ones are impossssssssssible to hem] but most are fab.
For super comfort and recoverablility [and ease of sewing] I highly recommend Frumble Fabrics' 'premium jersey'

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OH NO!  I have nothing floral.  Dammit.  Now I need to buy some more.... :devil: :devil: :devil: :loveit:

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The Show Must Go On / Re: Medieval Dress and mens outfit
« on: April 23, 2019, 08:15:15 AM »
@datcat23   I'd forgotten about Reconstructing History; they have a men's pattern which might be good as a starting point and are downloadable.  Haven't made anything of theirs so can't vouch for them, but I have them marked as a source of interest!
NO NO NO NO NO don't go near RH they are CRAP patterns.  Honestly, there's lots of info out there about the disastrous state of their patterns.  The 'designer' is a costume historian, but doesn't sew herself, and it appears she doesn't get anything pattern tested either.  Drafting up of sizes is atrocious, instructions and pattern markings blatantly incorrect or full of glaring omissions.  She is notorious for slagging off anyone who criticises her publicly, so I make it my mission to do so loud and clear!
DO NOT BUY

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In the wardrobe / Re: Riding Habit
« on: April 18, 2019, 23:50:03 PM »
or this?

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In the wardrobe / Re: Riding Habit
« on: April 18, 2019, 23:48:28 PM »
Maybe a corset like this one? 

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Nice- seems very like the SWAP rules from  3 or 4 years back which suited me FINE.  I love colour based rules best of all.
Great timing too- just as the 2019 SWAP is approaching the end [and I'm NEARLY done]

I like having at least a vague plan to organise my sewing ideas, so will let this marinate until after I get the Oz costumes for school done.  SHould work out nicely!

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In the wardrobe / Re: Riding Habit
« on: April 17, 2019, 15:00:37 PM »
The tissue pattern will probably have finished measurements printed on it...and will also probably have way too much ease.  For wearing over a corset you don't normally allow ease at all, but fit directly to your corseted measurements, or it will just flop about and look baggy in any case.
For future reference, Truly Victorian patterns are more historically accurate, and designed for corsets [that one most likely isn't so be prepared for much faffing about!]
The double vents shouldn't be tricky as there are already seams where you want them, just add in extra seam allowance below the waist to play with.
Fun project!

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Patterns Discussion / Re: Style Arc Easter Sale
« on: April 16, 2019, 21:29:16 PM »
I find their sizing fine but the shoulders too wide for me. I'm narrow shouldered, but these seem broader than standard patterns.

Well they sometimes come out small on me so although I am a  bit broad shouldered, I wouldn't think they're bigger than standard!
The main thing to remember is they have small seam allowances, so there's not much room for wiggle if you get your size wrong.  I think their size charts are to be trusted too.

They are very nicely drafted, have loads of styles that are brilliant for colour blocking and using up scraps.
My second favourite, very close after Vogue

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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Mother of the Groom
« on: April 13, 2019, 13:23:55 PM »
No frumpy Chanel jackets, be sassy!  Go funky, go glam.  Ruffles and all!

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Well I do need my MOB outfit for August...not sure if I have the mojo to crack on with it yet though.  We shall see!

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Patterns Discussion / Re: Style Arc Martha Over shirt
« on: March 13, 2019, 21:00:51 PM »
not me, a bit too flared for my shape, but it's a cutie

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Patterns Discussion / Re: (Wanted) Gypsy Dress Pattern
« on: March 10, 2019, 17:00:06 PM »
Have you looked at Folkwear?  Their patterns are excellent https://www.folkwear.com/collections/all

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