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Posted on: 4/23/18 8:34 AM ET
Sewing for a friend--always a mistake and I am working on saying "no". Her bust is 45 inches high bust 42 and waist 33. She is 5'10' and likes her clothes very fitted. I should have taken a selfie of me seeing how her voile top fell with me trying it on at midnight with 4+ athletic socks stuffed into my bra. I had never done a full bust adjustment before. Happy days.
Posted on: 4/23/18 10:26 AM ET
In reply to HikerNurse
Call or visit your friend, and very sweetly say "no."
Sara Veblen has a great class here PR on FBAs. It's very thorough & got me through quite a few adjustments for my DD with DD+ top & 28" waist.
In the future, just explain to people that sewing is your hobby & joy & NOT a professional endeavor. That's what I do. And if I'm cajoled into some sewing task, I make sure that the person know that there's no time constraint & I'll get to it when I can. That usually sends them in another direction.
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Sara Veblen has a great class here PR on FBAs. It's very thorough & got me through quite a few adjustments for my DD with DD+ top & 28" waist.
In the future, just explain to people that sewing is your hobby & joy & NOT a professional endeavor. That's what I do. And if I'm cajoled into some sewing task, I make sure that the person know that there's no time constraint & I'll get to it when I can. That usually sends them in another direction.
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Posted on: 4/23/18 12:16 PM ET
In reply to HikerNurse
Too funny!!
Posted on: 4/23/18 5:23 PM ET
In reply to HikerNurse
I highly recommend trying out Cashmerette patterns. She fits into the size category. You may need to add a little length but it’s a much easier adjustment than the FBA!
Posted on: 4/23/18 6:31 PM ET
Will it be easier if you borrow a bra from her to put on the dress form for fitting?
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2022 January: 11.5 yards
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2022 January: 11.5 yards
Posted on: 4/23/18 7:14 PM ET
In reply to HikerNurse
Psst: Like the costume fairy, only taller:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLEyq9Ukofc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLEyq9Ukofc
Posted on: 4/24/18 0:19 AM ET
In reply to marec
Laughing until my nose ran. Thanks!
Posted on: 4/24/18 0:20 AM ET
In reply to traceymadeit
Great advice. Thank you.
Posted on: 4/24/18 0:28 AM ET
In reply to kayl
Did that Siri thing record my exact conversation? Thanks, I needed that!
Posted on: 4/24/18 0:33 AM ET
Thank you everyone. I usually quilt (a lot) and make household stuff (light upholstery , drapery etc) and sew garments for myself. I am not a selfish person but things have been getting out of control here for a while, and think I will have the courage to say "no".
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