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[kamikat]

LD, I love the new 30's dress. It's nice to see how flattering 30's can look on curvier figures. I just might have to give 30's designs a try.

Amy, that pink skulls dress is your best yet! It's fantastic!.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

Here's the back pleat blouse I made tonight...

It's not the best -- I never made a blouse before. I was a bit confused with the collar, but I managed to hide most of my mistakes!! Also, this top fits me perfectly except across the boobs. I have that problem a lot and I hate it (I actually hate my big boobs ) Also, the high button placement makes my boobs look like they are too low LOL. I might ask my mum-in-law if she wants it when she comes to visit us.

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[kamikat]

Here's the back pleat blouse I made tonight...

That's very cute! I've been thinking about getting that pattern, now I MUST have it!

 

[Sickofitcindy]

Here's the back pleat blouse I made tonight...

It's not the best -- I never made a blouse before. I was a bit confused with the collar, but I managed to hide most of my mistakes!! Also, this top fits me perfectly except across the boobs. I have that problem a lot and I hate it (I actually hate my big boobs ) Also, the high button placement makes my boobs look like they are too low LOL. I might ask my mum-in-law if she wants it when she comes to visit us.

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Amy Jeanne, Love that top. I still can't get over how prolific you are. I'm jealous! It sounds like you need to do a full bust adjustment. I have the same problems with fit. This page will give you an idea how to do one: http://www.timmelfabrics.com/fullbustalteration.htm

 

[Amy Jeanne]

Thanks everyone! I spent all week making this:

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I MADE THAT!!

I made a lot less hidden mistakes on this, too One majour dislike about it is the thin, flimsy fabric I used. I'll def need to invest in a slip when I decide to wear this.

Also, size 20 is just a bit too big for me so when I made this I gave it a 1 inch seam allowance instead of 1/2 inch like the instructions called for. The result was a PERFECT fit with no after-the-fact alterations to be done. I learn something new every time.

There is one visable flaw. Maybe you can see it, maybe not!!

 

[sixsexsix]

amy, that is awesome :eusa_clap

 

[CherryRed]

Thanks everyone! I spent all week making this:

From this:

I MADE THAT!!

I made a lot less hidden mistakes on this, too One majour dislike about it is the thin, flimsy fabric I used. I'll def need to invest in a slip when I decide to wear this.

Also, size 20 is just a bit too big for me so when I made this I gave it a 1 inch seam allowance instead of 1/2 inch like the instructions called for. The result was a PERFECT fit with no after-the-fact alterations to be done. I learn something new every time.

There is one visable flaw. Maybe you can see it, maybe not!!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap I LOVE IT!!!!! Great job!

 

[exquisitebones]

That dress turned out FANTASTIC!
I hope it looks smashing on you

 

[kamikat]

Great work, Amy! That's the biggest complaint I have against gingham. Most of the stuff in stores today is just too thin.

 

[Lady Day]

Cool Amy, thin fabric is fine, you just need to make some under dresses now

LD

 

[Lauren]

Amy, that is SO darn cute. I love the buttons!

 

[LizzieMaine]

Well done! It just goes to show the best way to learn to sew is to jump right in and *do* it.

You'll be very glad the fabric's light come summer -- I made a "Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz" costume for a friend a couple of years ago, using that exact same sort of gingham. She wore it during an outdoor event when it was close to 90 degrees, and was the only one in the group who wasn't sweltering.

 

[goldwyn girl]

I haven't been doing a lot of sewing lately, too busy with the house but last week I I made a christmas skirt and with the leftover material from my overalls I made the pant's from the same pattern.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

The skirt is festively fun! I love it. I love the pants more -- I got a "thing" for vintage trousers!

 

[Lady Day]

Oh GG, you always look divine!

I made another set of jimjams. These are cotton flannel but the lighter part is a crappy polyester I bought and decided to use up. So, in order to make myself wear it, I putt some cool details on it (bound button holes) so Id wear it. ITs comfy and warm, but a bit staticky.

I based the top off of this pattern.

The bottoms are just draw string. So soft and comfy....

LD

 

[Amy Jeanne]

That looks fab! And oh-so-comfy, too.

I feel like I'm taking over the thread here lol , but I made this last night:

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Which is also the pink skully dress I posted a few pages back! This is the more "formal" material. And I did MUCH better on this one with the details and the zipper. I also did my trick with sewing it with a 1 inch seam allowance and it fits much better with no twisting. The material is thicker and a bit stiffer than the pink skulls (which felt like a nightgown the day I wore it to work ) I also gave it a very long hem to give it an earlier 30s look!! I tried to get a picture of the cute pleats on the sleeves, but it didn't turn out. Instead, you can see the fabric detail:

Seriously -- I have 3 unmade patterns here at home, 12 on the way , and no fabric at the moment to make a darn thing! Icy roads kept me from going to Jo-Ann's today I'll probably not post here for a little while!!!

 

[Miss Dottie]

I haven't been doing a lot of sewing lately, too busy with the house but last week I I made a christmas skirt and with the leftover material from my overalls I made the pant's from the same pattern.

I adore the skirt and am in love with those pants. What pattern did you use, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[kamikat]

Seriously -- I have 3 unmade patterns here at home, 12 on the way , and no fabric at the moment to make a darn thing! Icy roads kept me from going to Jo-Ann's today I'll probably not post here for a little while!!!

That is beautiful, I love it! Become friends with fabric.com! Unless I get a wild hair to sew something RIGHT NOW, I buy most of my fabric from fabric.com. Shipping is fast and in the 5 or so years I've been buying from them, I've only had one disappointment.

 

[Mrs. Merl]

What would you say was the best tactic for a tactile shopper when shopping for fabric online? I buy everything by feel. I can look at something form across the room and know what it is made of - but until I touch it I don't know if I will like it. Even fabrics of the same material can feel different. So I have been thinking of trying some online sources for fabric, but am afraid I will have problems not touching the fabrics. Any thoughts/advice?

 

[kamikat]

What would you say was the best tactic for a tactile shopper when shopping for fabric online? I buy everything by feel. I can look at something form across the room and know what it is made of - but until I touch it I don't know if I will like it. Even fabrics of the same material can feel different. So I have been thinking of trying some online sources for fabric, but am afraid I will have problems not touching the fabrics. Any thoughts/advice?

Start off with things you know, like specific calico designers or specific weights of linen. Also, many of the online shops offer swatches.