Last year I started my body blueprint from Sure-Fit Designs and ended up getting so frustrated that I couldn't get a decent fit. I think loosing 60lbs and gaining a little more knowledge of fine tuning fitting made a huge difference this time.
No person's body is "normal" and mine is very lumpy, bumpy, curvy and swayed. The only part that really gave me a fit this time were the sleeves. I decided to use my armhole & sleeve template to save myself from too much headache.
- Shorten shoulder length by 1/2"
- Sloped shoulder adjustment 1/2"
- Sway back adjustment 1"
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| Bodice Muslin |
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| Side view |
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| Back View |
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| Front View |
For the skirt part: Since there was a 15" difference from my hips to my waist I added an additional dart to the skirt front and back making the hip curve less drastic.
For this "muslin" of my bodice and skirt blueprint I added a seam allowance at the center front so that I could get the pieces on and off.
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| Skirt |
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| Back View |
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| Front View |
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| Top & skirt |
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| Bust Darts |
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| Back Skirt Darts |
Overall I'm very happy with the fit of both the bodice & skirt. The bust darts are at the correct place and the second waist dart on the skirt helped with the difference between my waist and hips.
I can't wait to get sewing an actual garment. But school is now out and Girl M is home with me. She wants me to swim with her and go shopping so I enjoy the times I get to spend with her.
Until next time.............
Bonnie
Always a happy moment when you have clothes that fit - one of the reasons I love sewing!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for persevering with Sure Fit. I gave up and never got back to it. Probably should but have so many other things I want to do. Enjoy summer with your girl.
ReplyDeleteI agree with garnet128. I bought the Sure Fit package with high expectations--and failed miserably--even after watching the videos. After three tries, I moved on. Keep saying I will go back and try again, that was at least four years ago. lol. Anyway, you seemed to get a good fit. Congratulations! Enjoy your children while you can. They grow so fast.
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