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Pamela's Patterns Has anyone tried them?
sas47 Advanced Beginner TX Member since 5/21/05 Posts: 15	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/08 0:38 AM I just discovered her website and it has T shirt make overs, and patterns for those of us with more mature figures. They look great, just wondering if anyone has tried them with success. I'm just getting back into sewing after a loooong absence and find that my body has sifted somewhat....!
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7401	Login to reply to this post In reply to sas47 Like this post Date: 1/1/08 1:26 AM There are quite a number of reviews here. Pamela's Patterns
sas47 Advanced Beginner TX Member since 5/21/05 Posts: 15	Login to reply to this post In reply to Elona Like this post Date: 1/1/08 1:29 AM Wow! Thanks, I'm just now getting the hang of how to use this site.
Rebecca D   Intermediate MI USA Member since 1/18/03 Posts: 555	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/08 9:58 AM I think it's a great t-shirt pattern. It runs large, so do some flat measuring to make sure you are getting the fit you like. Also, pay attention to the shoulder width, which also runs a little large. It's my standard pattern now for t-shirts. I am a DD, so I use the darted front and it's a winner.
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2892	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/08 11:50 AM I agree with Rebecca - my first try at this pattern had wide shoulders so the tshirt looked like ready to wear. I am working on adjustments now. By the way, in case you are wondering (I did) darts in knits works fine and is great for our mature figures
Linda G Advanced MN USA Member since 11/11/06 Posts: 260	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/08 12:37 PM I have used Pamela's patterns and intend on using them again...as everyone says they are somewhat wide in the shoulders but I like them. I think I can wear an extra small through the shoulders and yes the dart is nice if you are well endowed.
Sherril Miller   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7473	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Pamelas Patterns Date: 1/1/08 12:45 PM I made my size and it came out a bit large. I have to try again in a smaller size. The dart is a great feature of this t-shirt. ------ Visit my blog at http://sewingsaga.blogspot.com If it's worth sewing, it's worth sewing well; and if it's worth sewing well, it's worth FITTING FIRST! - TSL
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3885	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/08 12:57 PM I made the t shirt several times and the smallest size works best, with the petite adjustment in the armscye and sleeve. I also have to take it in at the hipline, because my hip and bust are the same measurement, and this is designed for more of a pear shape. I've used the darted and undarted fronts. Neither is tight. The thing is I am by no means a size extra small. I have a small frame, but my full bust is 38" and high bust is 32.5". I wouldn't recommend this pattern for someone who wears smaller than a 10 rtw. There's a new Pamela's cardigan I haven't tried yet, but is on my to do list. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
ryan's mom PA USA Member since 11/30/04 Posts: 4370	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/08 4:53 PM I absolutely love my two Pamela Patterns--the Perfect Tee and the Perfect Tank. IMO, it's important to size down rather than up. This was the mistake I made with initial muslin. ------ Big 4 Pattern size 12, RTW bottom: 6, RTW jacket 8, RTW top (no size fits me well!) Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.) Machines: Sewing (Janome Memory Craft 3000 and Kenmore 158 Series machine), Serger (Babylock Imagine), Embroidery (Janome 300E) If you think your sewing is better than everyone else's around here, get out of my way b****. I hate sewing snobs. My blog: www.phatchickdesigns.blogspot.com
sideseams Intermediate PA USA Member since 6/19/04 Posts: 123	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/1/08 8:02 PM I have to agree with Ryan's Mom about sizing down. The perfect T is a great pattern. I used the darted front and was very pleased with the fit. Recently made a v-neck out of a velour fabric and it fits great. This will be a TNT pattern for me.

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