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  • How to sew this skirt?   36 weeks 6 days ago
    Sewing Machine advice

     To sew this skirt, start by cutting out your fabric pieces according to the pattern and then stitch the side seams together. Don't forget to hem the bottom and add a waistband or elastic for a perfect fit. https://austintrim.co/t-shirt-printing-in-austin/ Our printing service offers a variety of designs and customization options to make your special events stand out.

  • How to sew this skirt?   1 year 3 weeks ago
    how to sew the skirt

     Here is a brief overview for sewing a basic skirt:

     
    Materials:
    - Skirt pattern or measurements
    - Fabric
    - Thread, zipper (optional), scissors, chalk, pins
     
    Steps:
    1. Prepare pattern pieces or take measurements
    2. Cut out fabric pieces following pattern layout
    3. Mark darts, zipper, etc on fabric 
    4. Sew darts
    5. Attach zipper if needed
    6. Sew side seams 
    7. Attach waistband
    8. Hem bottom edge
    9. Add closures like hook/eye
    10. Press finished skirt
     
    Key Tips:
    - Transfer all markings carefully
    - Finish seam allowances
    - Baste if needed for precision
    - Press throughout construction
     
    Let me know if you need any part explained in more detail!
  • How to cut Jumpsuit pattern   1 year 3 weeks ago
    how to cut a jumpsuit pattern

     Hi Dupe, I'd be happy to explain how to cut a jumpsuit pattern. Here are the steps:

     
    1. Gather Your Supplies
    You'll need the jumpsuit pattern pieces (bodice front, bodice back, pants front, pants back, etc.), fabric, scissors, pins, chalk or fabric marker, weights or pattern tracing paper.
     
    2. Prepare the Pattern
    Lay out the pattern pieces and check that you have all the required pieces according to the pattern instructions. Make sure to transfer all markings like notches, darts, etc. to the fabric using chalk or a fabric marker.
     
    3. Layout the Fabric
    Unroll your fabric on a flat surface and press out any wrinkles or creases. Follow the layout diagram on the pattern instructions to arrange the pattern pieces on the fabric. Pay attention to the grain line and nap direction if you're using directional fabrics like corduroy or velvet.
     
    4. Pin and Cut
    Once you've positioned the pattern pieces correctly, secure them to the fabric using weights or pins. It's best to pin within the seam allowances to avoid making holes in the final garment pieces. Carefully cut along the outline of each pattern piece using sharp fabric scissors.
     
    5. Transfer Markings
    If not already done, transfer all markings from the pattern pieces to the fabric pieces you just cut. This includes notches, dart legs, zipper placements, etc. Use chalk, transfer paper or tailor's tacks.
     
    6. Cut Separate Pieces
    Some pattern pieces like waistbands, facings, etc. may need to be cut separately. Follow the guidelines in the instructions.
     
    7. Stay-Stitch
    Jumpsuits often have areas prone to stretching out like necklines and armholes. Stay-stitch these areas by sewing a line of stitching just inside the seam allowance to prevent stretching.
     
    Some key tips:
    - Use pattern weights over pins when possible to avoid shifting.
    - For difficult areas like tight curves, cut a bit outside the line and trim later.
    - Mark all notches carefully as they will help with correct alignment later.
    - Consider cutting a muslin test version first if you are a beginner.
     
    Let me know if any part needs more clarification! Proper pattern cutting lays the foundation for successful jumpsuit construction.
  • How to cut Jumpsuit pattern   2 years 49 weeks ago
    I think one way to make the

    I think one way to make the jumpsuit work like a two piece would be to have the top and bottom on the front connected and the top and bottom on the back separate with wrap waistband ties. By this way you could loosen the ties and drop the back half just like pants and still keep the top on. Of course you might have to unbutton some buttons in front. You could also make split drawers with a zipper in the inner leg seam if the jumpsuit legs were full enough. Equestrian body shirts are made with a snap crotch so why not a jumpsuit.

  • How to alter back waist length   2 years 49 weeks ago
     I alter my pattern for a

     I alter my pattern for a swayback by just pinching out those unwanted folds and thereby shortening the center-back, without changing the side seams or front. 

    Put on your toile and carefully pinch out the horizontal folds that occur across the small of your back, and that's it..
  • Birthday Ensemble in progress   3 years 6 weeks ago
     I had a great time looking

     I had a great time looking at the pictures. You are truly an AWESOME MOM. The applique you added was my favourite; it transformed the entire outfit into a cute and stylish outfit.

  • Waistband & Darts   3 years 6 weeks ago
     You're doing a good job. 

     You're doing a good job. 

  • The wheel in the sewing kit, what is it?   3 years 7 weeks ago
     Is it a smooth tracing wheel

     Is it a smooth tracing wheel or a 28mm rotary cutter? If it's a tracing wheel, it's used to transfer lines onto fabric using wax tracing paper or carbon paper.

  • Fitting a human jersey to fit a dog   3 years 11 weeks ago
    Re: Fitting a human jersey to fit a dog

    Greetings

    When remodeling a garment, it will be much better to select a larger fitting garment to be able to take in the areas that are needed. If the garment is tight, there won't be enough seam allowance to let it out.

    Best wishes.

     

  • How to fix sway back problem   3 years 11 weeks ago
    Re: How to fix sway back problem
     

    Greetings

    Usually when the intake of the side bust dart in the front bodice block pattern is not enough, the sway back problem happens. Incase you have used video lessons from our website to make the bodice block pattern, you need to add to the intake of side bust dart.

    If you have used a ready made pattern, and there is no side bust dart on the garment, you can create them, if the style of the garment allows it.

    You could have the back bodice length be longer than it has to be. 

    Best wishes.

  • How to cut Jumpsuit pattern   3 years 11 weeks ago
    Re: How to cut Jumpsuit pattern

    Greetings

    We might create a video lesson on this topic in the future.
     

    Best wishes.

     

  • Checking the Upper Hip measurement   3 years 11 weeks ago
    Re: Checking the Upper Hip measurement

    Greetings

    1. Make sure that all the body measurements are correct. 
    2. Make sure the calculations of the measurements that you used to draft the pattern are correct.

    If everything is correctly done, some issue like this could happen for people who have very flat belly and their body around the upper hip is not curvy. In these situations we can make the darts length longer than it is, by continuing down the center line of the darts and drawing the dart legs some centemeters lower. This way we can reduce what is extra than the body measurement on the upper hip line.

    Best wishes.




     
  • Copying the back skirt shell for lining   3 years 11 weeks ago
    Re: Copying the back skirt shell for lining

    Greetings

     
    We need to copy the center back dart as well.
     

    The 5mm you mentioned is from the leg of the dart, which is shown in the video later as well.

     
    Best wishes.

     

  • Fabric   3 years 27 weeks ago
    Great discount

     I have recently bought a red polka dot cotton for making a skirt for my little niece that fits perfectly with this fabric and also got a great discount through fabric promo code.
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  • The wheel in the sewing kit, what is it?   4 years 38 weeks ago
     After 41 hours spent

     After 41 hours spent researching the best sewing kits, we think Wooden Box 24 Spools Sewing Kit is the best for most people.

    sewing kit
     
  • simple dress   5 years 30 weeks ago
    Making a dress pattern from the bodice and skirt patterns
     Hi, missrefano!
    There are two video series, "Dress Sewing with Pleated Skirt, Spaghetti Straps, Piping and Invisible Zipper" and "Panel Dress Sewing with Princess Seams, Flared Skirt, Facing, Lining and Invisible Zipper".  The second one shows how to change to a princess seamed bodice.  Both demonstrate different skirt styles from the basic "Skirt Block Straight & Tapered".

    Another adaptation of a skirt style is in "A-Line Skirt Pattern Making".  

    Love, 
    nehzat_fan
     


  • adjusting shoulder slope   6 years 3 weeks ago
    Re: Adjusting the shoulder slope
    Dear missrefano,
     
    In chapter 19, where we show how to center the shoulder slopes and align the armholes, we do need to make an adjustment. However depending on the body shape and measurements, it is possible for the red shoulder line that we draw, to fall on the back or the front pattern, or right on the existing shoulder line. 
     
    For the dress form that we used in this lesson, the new shoulder line fell on the back bodice pattern, because of the body shape and measurements.
     
    Even if your new shoulder line falls on the existing ones, you will still need to adjust the length of the front shoulder line based on the length of the back shoulder line. 
     
    Rarely this type of situations come up, it is a good idea to check the body measurements again and see if they have been used on the pattern accurately.
     
    Happy sewing,
     
    Nehzat
  • dropped shoulder blouse   6 years 3 weeks ago
    Re: Off Shoulder Top
    Dear missrefano,
     
    This picture shows a V neck top, with a notch collar, that has a very narrow shoulder seam. However after wearing the top the shoulders have been pulled down. This way it looks like an off shoulder top. You can tell this by how the left sleeve is bunching up around the cap of the sleeve.
     
    When a garment has a shoulder seam, even just a short one, the garment can hold its shape better on the body. 
     
    If you want the top to be truly off shoulder, then you need to remove some material at the top of the sleeve cap.
     
    The neckline needs to start from the point that the sleeve is joined to the armhole.
     
    It is better that the back neckline be higher than the front of the neckline. This way the top will hold itself better on the body.
     
    Since we want the back of the neckline to be higher than the front, we need to remove the top of the sleeve cap diagonally, with the back of the sleeve at a higher angle than the front of the sleeve.
     
    The length of the collar will need to cover the top circumference of the opening.
     
    To help the top stay in place on a truly off the shoulder garment, we need to incorporate an elastic band at the top of the sleeves.
     
    Hope this helps.
     
    Happy sewing,
     
    Nehzat
  • dropped shoulder blouse   6 years 5 weeks ago
    off the shoulder
    Image result for off the shoulder button down boston proper
  • dropped shoulder blouse   6 years 5 weeks ago
    Re: Dropped shoulder blouse

    Dear Missrefano,

    Could you please find a photo of something similar to what you are describing so I can have a better idea before answering your question.
     
    Happy Sewing,
     
    Nehzat
  • tapering a boxy blouse   6 years 6 weeks ago
    boxy shirt

     Great idea - a side zipper would allow me to taper the blouse, perhaps insert darts. Thanks

  • tapering a boxy blouse   6 years 6 weeks ago
    Re: tapering a boxy blouse

    Dear missrefano,

     
    When a blouse has no stretch in the material and no opening on the front, the side seam or center back, we can not make it too fitted. Doing this will make it difficult to wear.
     
    If your blouse does not have any opening, you may apply a zipper to the left side seam. The bottom zipper stop should be at the top of the opening. This way you can wear the blouse easily.
     
    Happy sewing,
     
    Nehzat
     
  • wide pants adjustment   6 years 8 weeks ago
    Re: wide pants adjustment

    Dear Missrefano,

     
    From the explanation you gave, it looks like you have done the adjustments successfully, to widen the upper thigh.
     
    You can also watch Chapert 5 of our Pants Pattern Styling Video lesson entitled Styling the Pants Block Pattern: Straight Style. Here you will find an explanation on how I widen the legs of the pants block pattern.
     
    Hope this helps.
     
     
    Happy Sewing,
     
    Nehzat
  • GREAT pants   6 years 8 weeks ago
    Re: Great Pants

    Dear missrefano,

    Thank you for the compliment and sharing your thoughts. I am glad that you have benefited from our video lessons.
     
    Happy sewing,
     
    Nehzat

     

  • Drafting bodice with princess seam   6 years 9 weeks ago
    Re: Drafting bodice with princess seam

    Dear missrefano,

     
    Thanks for the question. We have a dress making video lesson that is styled with princess seams. You can watch this lesson to see how we style a bodice block pattern we drafted according to the bodice block pattern making lesson, to include princess seams.
     
    In the Panel Dress Sewing Video Lesson with Princess Seams, Part A you will learn how to alter the bodice and skirt block patterns. Then in the following parts, you will learn how to cut, baste and sew perfect princess seams.
     
    Happy sewing,
     
    Nehzat

     

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