Date: 4/13/06 12:56 PM

KS2565 and Simp 5098

I want to make view A of Simp 5098, cheongsam out of a knit, but I want to use my very well fitting KS2565 shoulders, and not repeat the FBA. I thought it would be easy to just copy the neck stuff and cut the pattern to make the separate shoulder piece.

The problem is that altho KS2565 is a crew neck t-shirt, I can't seem to find a point to match the patterns so that I can add the neck stuff. The shoulders on the Simp pattern slope much more than the ones on the KS pattern and they extend way past where KS pattern ends. Like the Simp pattern is a dropped shoulder. The Simp pattern has a tighter neck than the KS pattern.

How do I go about picking the spot to add the neck stuff to the front and back? What am I looking for? If I get a chance, I'll post pics.

Thanks for any suggestions.
-- Edited on 4/13/06 12:57 PM --

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Date: 4/13/06 1:22 PM

Neefer, no comment for finding a match point but wanted to comment on your extensive vocabulary. lol Seriously, your topic titles have me at Merriam-Webster Online alot! (giggle)


ETA: to clarify
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Reply to Neefer
Date: 4/13/06 4:51 PM

Is the cheongsam for wovens? That might be why the styling lines are that different. If you can find another knit top with a fit you've worked out that is a closer match you'll make the transition easier. It looks as if there is too much difference to really do this. Remember you can also use the upper part of a dress pattern if you have one that fits.

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Reply to Stitchology
Date: 4/13/06 6:09 PM

Quote: StitchMD

Is the cheongsam for wovens?

No, it is for knits. I originally made the woven version, view D, but this time, I'm looking at view A - the knit version.
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Neefer aka AgitProp and Village Churl Sewing Blog: http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/

Bonny lass, bonny lass, will you be mine?
You shall neither wash dishes nor serve the wine;
But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam,
And feast upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.

Date: 4/13/06 10:37 PM

Here's the pic Click on "all sizes" to see larger images.

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Neefer aka AgitProp and Village Churl Sewing Blog: http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/

Bonny lass, bonny lass, will you be mine?
You shall neither wash dishes nor serve the wine;
But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam,
And feast upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.

Reply to Neefer
Date: 4/15/06 9:08 PM

The way you have it lined up in the picture looks pretty good - center fronts match, the shoulder close to the neck matches.....One concern. Are the seam allowances on both patterns the same? I've driven myself crazy on more than one occasion, trying to compare/combine patterns when one had a 5/8" SA and the other had a 1/4 or 3/8" SA.

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Reply to Karla Kizer
Date: 4/15/06 10:49 PM

Oh, Karla where were you last week. I realized this morning that I was having so much trouble because the Simp pattern had 5/8 SAs and the KS had 1/4. The Simp piece that I was using had one seam marked 1/4 SA, so I was thinking the whole thing was 1/4. I think I've got it figured out.

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Neefer aka AgitProp and Village Churl Sewing Blog: http://www.oaktrees.org/blog/

Bonny lass, bonny lass, will you be mine?
You shall neither wash dishes nor serve the wine;
But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam,
And feast upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.