This version came out pretty nice. I still have a few minor things to fix on the final dress. It's funny how when you look at photos of yourself you see things you never noticed before. I see my right shoulder is lower than my left. I wonder if my back was hurting when I took this photo?
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After working on the darts and ironing them a little better I'm liking the looks of the dress a little bit more.
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| Dress Front |
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Overall I'm happy with the dress but I want to work with a knit fabric soon. Woven is so precise and fussy to fit.
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| $11.94 Dress |
I lined the dress and used an invisible zipper. Nothing fancy, nothing exciting.
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| $5.97 Fabric |
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| $5.97 Lining |
I am probably going to take a week or so break from sewing and paint my laundry room. It's been two years since I painted the connecting kitchen and I never got around to painting the laundry room. Times up and it really needs to get finished. Wish me luck!
Until next time...................
Bonnie
Love that pretty purple! Nice basic that will go with lots of things.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie. First, let me say thank you for all of your lovely posts. This is the first time I've read your blog, and I congratulate and celebrate with you, your love of sewing. The fact that you are so enthusiastic literally jumps off the screen. Next, a bit of an olive branch BEFORE I say what's on my mind. And that is, this.
ReplyDeleteI realize that people who post their sewing projects are doing so because they want to share their endeavors with other like-minded individuals. Not to be ridiculed or put down for their efforts, but to just celebrate their love of sewing. So please don't take what I'm going to say next as a put down or being mean. I mean no harm, just want all of us in the garment sewing community to have fun and get fabulous results with our sewing. Again, this is the first time I've had the pleasure of reading your blog and seeing your work, and I'm really impressed with a lot of your sewing.
Now, as to what I think about the purple dress. It's poorly fitted and poorly sewn.
Bonnie, it looks to me like you might think about slowing down just a bit when you begin a project. I can see right away how excited you are to get the project done. Taking a bit more time with construction points like making sure the end of the dart is sewn properly, making sure the curved seams of the princess seams are eased in smoothly and always, ALWAYS pressing as you sew are critical when making clothing.
I've gone through several of your past posts and really like a lot of what you've done. Mostly, the knit projects look as though they were more successful construction-wise, than were the woven pieces. Again, with everything, pressing those seams correctly is an ABSOLUTE MUST.
Your woven fabric garments need work, however. I find that I'm at the ironing board and iron FAR LONGER than the time spent at the sewing machine. And, there is a way to go about how to do the pressing. NOT IRONING, the seams. Ann Steeves of Gorgeous Fabrics dot com has posted a really great, free tutorial on her YouTube channel as to how to press fabrics. I refer to it quite often. I think you might find her tips helpful.
This is the second part of my comment. It was too long to do in one post.
ReplyDeleteOk. As to the fit of your garments, consider this. I read somewhere that Kenneth D. King said that sometimes it takes FIFTEEN fittings before he gets the garment the way he thinks it should be. Imagine that!! Now, I'm not an expert in fit, so I can't go point by point as to how you should go about adjusting the sheath dress above, but I can suggest a few sites and names of people that may be interesting to check out.
This dress is done from your SewFit patterning system? Did you know that you can do an online consultation with Glenda? I don't know how much she charges, but that may be something worth looking into, since you've purchased her products. And, I'm sure you know that there are tons of free video tutorials on her SureFit website.
Another free tutorial site is Peggy Sagers' Silhouette Patterns. She's another that has just a ton of free videos (as well as things you can purchase) about construction and fit. And second Monday, she does a free YouTube webcast that is very informative.
There's also Louise Cutting of Cutting Line Designs. She designs her patterns specifically around a mature figure and OUR needs. She's done several excellent videos (not free) about construction and fit. The fit video you may be interested in is called "How to Fit the Changing Figure". Sometimes one can find lots of good information at the local library. That may be a good place to begin your search. Oh! Also! Louise is based in Florida! You may be able to take classes with her, if it's convenient.
Sarah Veblen has done a VERY WELL reviewed book about fit. Every review that I've read absolutely raves about it. You can find more information about her and her products at sarahveblen.com
Next, there's a blogger that I think does just a bang-up job with her sewing projects. She's a mature-figured lady, and you may like her things as well. Her name is Wendy Grossman. She's a lawyer living and sewing in Chicago. Her blog is couturecounsellor.com. She designs and makes garments that are just fabulous. Take a look at her blog. I think you'll agree.
Ok. 'Nuff said. Again. PLEASE don't take my above comments the wrong way. I am not trying to be hateful, I just really care about what we, as a sewing community do as a whole. My intention is only to help. Please believe that.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Helpful criticism is always welcome and for direction on where to further my learning. All was taken with learning in mind & grateful that you would take the time to help direct me to better myself in sewing. Again, Thank you!
DeleteI meant "SureFit", not "SewFit". Apologies.
ReplyDeleteThanks anonymous for the tips you've posted. We are all beginning sewists in acquiring new skills along our creative journey. The information you've shared has been very helpful for me.
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