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Feel Better About Your Own Fitting Trials Even Pattern Designers Have Problems
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4386	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/20/12 5:20 PM I was just checking out the blog of a well known (but nameless here for courtesy and respect) designer and was, really, shocked to read the problems she was having fitting V8774. She designs, she sews, and more; wouldn't she have been at it long enough to automatically know what changes to make to the pattern as soon as she lays it out? This seems so much like expecting your thighs to look like the model's on the touched up cover. We expect to be able to purchase a pattern, make changes that make sense and come out with something nice looking. I just thought that many of you would appreciate that this can even be problematic for a lifelong professional. She even admitted that she almost tossed them as waddersas is typical of her first meeting with a new pant pattern If you can guess who it is, let's be nice and leave her name out of it. The point is, fitting takes time and (ugh) patience, don't be hard on yourself when working through the process. I was happy to see that she suggested a couple of things that I've been recommending. Check the fit and measurements of old clothing that is similar when studying and making the initial adjustments to your pattern. (I have a pair of pants with a rip in them that fit perfectly and are in the closet waiting to be magically turned into a pattern.) And, since she wanted a bit looser fit than the pattern called for, she made her adjustments and then cut a full one inch seam allowance to have some wiggle room to work with. Hope this is an encouraging pat on the back. If you are new to fitting pants, I've earmarked some threads to help with great questions and follow through to solutions. In the search function, search in messages. Search these two words strung together with no space in between. pants thread There is no need to include the name of the poster, that can be left blank. If you suggest this search to someone else in the future, please suggest it the same way. The earmark of the two words with no space in between (pants thread) should be limited to threads that will actually help with fitting pants. Best wishes. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4386	Login to reply to this post In reply to a7yrstitch Like this post Date: 2/24/12 2:18 PM DianeSev was kind enough to provide the link to this: Quote: Editorial Reviews: The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting by Sarah Veblen http://sewing.patternreview.com/blog?s=1310998 The Review I thought if you were reading about 'fitting trials', you might be interested in the review. Little did I know that I could have found it myself by following her instructions - I had never even clicked on the Blog tab before:blush: Thanks DianeSev! Quote: You can also click on the blog tab and scroll down the topics posted on the blog for the month, then click on the topic to get the URL Happy sewing! ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to a7yrstitch Like this post Date: 2/24/12 3:53 PM Thank you for re-instilling my confidence! Pants are hard to fit, but not as hard as the bodice is for me. But the overall message is clear for me not to be hard on myself. Thank you! ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
Sonoma33   Intermediate CA USA Member since 5/10/09 Posts: 1654	Login to reply to this post In reply to a7yrstitch Like this post Date: 2/24/12 4:01 PM This is awesome! Thank you! I recently purchased this book too. It's great. ------ Berninas 830LE ♥ Artista 630PQE ♥ 930 Record ♥ Juki TL2010Q ♥ Pfaffs Creative Performance ♥ Passport 2.0 ♥ Singers 221 ♥ 301 ♥ 500a ♥ Kenmore 1040 ♥ Elna 'Grasshopper' ♥ Tacsew T500 ♥ Babylock Evolution
Nancy K Advanced NY USA Member since 12/28/04 Posts: 7584	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/24/12 6:19 PM Would that the book came with a fitting buddy! My dh is useless for anything more than marking a hem. I don't know any women locally who sew garments and it's easier to fit yourself than to get a non sewer to help you with fitting. The book sounds great and it will be on my birthday list. ------ www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
solosmocker Advanced NY USA Member since 1/23/06 Posts: 1256	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/28/12 6:47 PM Just ordered the book and can't wait to get my hands on it. No sewing buddy here, either. My BFF tries to help but it is not the ideal situation if you get my drift. ------ http://lasewist.blogspot.com/
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4386	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild Like this post Date: 2/28/12 8:13 PM Thanks ladies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snuzal is working through her wedding dress muslin on this thread: Bridal and Formalwear Sewing > Wedding dress toile She's doing a fantastic job of pulling together and adding more changes to design elements from three different patterns. Her fitting 'assistant" was able to manage office binding clips more easily than pins. Check out her pictures, you'll find the binder clips used in the bodice. Clever, don't you think? I'll bump the thread in case anyone wants to check it out. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.

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