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In-House patterns glad I read the PR newsletter
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3919	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 8/28/12 11:57 AM In the latest PR newsletter there are several new pattern companies mentioned. One I looked at was In-House patterns. Several cute knit tops with a fba built in. I also checked out the In-house website and there's lots of interesting things about pattern alterations. Even though I hate pattern downloads, I'm going to try the kimono tee. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
solveg   Beginner MN USA Member since 2/16/12 Posts: 366	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/28/12 12:07 PM That is really cute! The hemline is funny (in a ha-ha way) because that's one of the things I want to get rid of when I start making tops. It says the pattern is specially made for D cups, and as a D-cup I hate how the front of my shirts is always shorter than the back. I suppose it helps with coverage in the back? Or increases the appearance of leg length in the front? I don't know, but I know it's not intentional in the clothes I've been wearing. I do love the subtle gathering in the shoulders and that pretty back neck yoke. I also like how well the samples are made. They are just beautiful... I wish pattern companies showed such nice examples.
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2259	Login to reply to this post In reply to diane s << Like this post Date: 8/28/12 12:14 PM There was a free download too. It's funny but the two reviews looked even cuter than the photo for the pattern itself. I'm an E cup so I checked out the Kimono t. I wish I could try it on because I doubt if it would flatter me. I've tried gathers before (but under the bust instead of above) and they didn't flatter at all. I know those sleeves would emphasize my heavier upper arms too. Still it's great to see designs drafted for something bigger than a B or C cup bra. ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5477	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/28/12 4:46 PM Oh! She is in Victoria! Interesting.... ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
audsews   Intermediate GA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 231	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 8/28/12 7:58 PM link to free download, please? tia Audrey
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2259	Login to reply to this post In reply to audsews << Like this post Date: 8/28/12 8:47 PM This link came in an email from PR early this morning. It took me through a checkout process (charging me 0.00) but please check carefully and make sure it's still free ... Free Download ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3919	Login to reply to this post In reply to marymary86 << Like this post Date: 8/28/12 10:52 PM Quote: marymary86 I'm an E cup so I checked out the Kimono t. I wish I could try it on because I doubt if it would flatter me. I've tried gathers before (but under the bust instead of above) and they didn't flatter at all. I know those sleeves would emphasize my heavier upper arms too. Still it's great to see designs drafted for something bigger than a B or C cup bra. I almost always need a fba, and I often rotate the dart to the shoulder seam for soft gathers in knits and wovens. It's a nice look and I like it better than a huge bust dart. The in house patterns have done the same thing. While sleeveless may not work for you, don't be afraid of shoulder gathers. ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
diane s Intermediate OR USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 3919	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/28/12 10:54 PM The free download is from Maria of Denmark, isn't she the one who sold Onion patterns? ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 7049	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/29/12 9:19 AM I decided to try the Inhouse Kimono pattern, because even if I decide the style isn't right for me, it will be a perfect pajama top. Do you like how I justify pattern purchases? I'm another one who tries to avoid the too-short-in-front look that my overly ample girls cause, but I'm thinking that if I exaggerate the difference - making the back even longer-it might look a little less accidental. -- Edited on 8/29/12 9:23 AM -- ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
gaylee1949 Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 6/21/06 Posts: 141	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/30/12 0:30 AM How do I find these patterns, please? Gail D.

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