Unfortunately you will have to take in on both side seams. Unless you have a center back and center front seam as well. This is highly unlikely, but if you do have these other seams then you could distribute the amount to be taken in, between them. Even so, this is only possible if you are taking in a small amount such as the 1/2" you mentioned. If we take in too much, then the skirt waist darts will be too close to each other.
I suggest that you pin the sleeves to the armholes during the fitting, this way you can rotate the sleeves backwards or forwards as needed to make sure they fall nicely. You will then find out exactly where to join the top center of the sleeves to the armholes.
Please let me know what type of garment you are sewing. Also what kind of material it is made of and where you made the alteration to the bodice and sleeve patterns. Did you decrease the 2 inches from each side seam or 2 inches in total. Please also let me know if you drafted the patterns using our video lessons or if you are using ready made patterns.
Once I know this information, I will be able to give you proper advice.
Welcome to our site. We don't have the exact style of garment you are looking for at this moment. However we have block pattern drafting video lessons for bodice, skirt, sleeve and pants. You can use these block patterns and style them according to your own taste.
I altered the entire bodice of a pattern by decreasing it 2 inches. I tried to do the same with the set in sleeve pattern but it's not matching with the bodice arm hole. Could you please give me some advice or point me to a tutorial video that addresses my question? Thank you.
I am creating my own patterns, so far so good!, however I am attempting to design a coat and wondering about the size, how many dress sizes to make, I am not sure however my guess is two sizes, for a cmfortable fit. Can you help!
In order to reduce the fullness of you skirt, you can make the pattern for a half circle, instead of a full circle.
The way you do this, is by multiplying the circumference of where ever you want the top of your skirt to be positioned. For example your waistline. You multiply your waistline circumference by 2, then devide this number by Pi (3.14)
What ever is the resulting number, will be the radius of the circle you will use to draft your pattern, as instructed in the dress with circle skirt video lesson.
When you have finished drafting the pattern, cut your half circle skirt by placing the pattern on a single folded fabric. So that there are only two layers below your pattern. When you open the cut fabric, you will see a half circle with the top being the same circumference as the circumference where you measured on your body.
A good ironing board should be sturdy and stable and have a side that narrows gradually. When searching on line you can google "dressmaking equipment store" we got a result for sewtrue.com. They have a variety of ironing boards at different prices.
You may need to pad your ironing board if it does not come with enough padding. Sometimes the surface mesh leaves an impression on the garment, if there is not enough padding.
We have checked the video page, I believe it is chapter 22 in the Pants Block Pattern Making Video Lesson. It is working fine on our end, however I will let my technical team know about this. Please let me know if the issue is not solved.
Our members have access to many different video lessons, from the essentials, to garment alteration, remodeling, pattern drafting and garment sewing. We also have lessons on embroidery, knitting, accessories and home decor, with new videos added al the time.
Our videos are very detailed and show everything up close and step by step, so that members with different skill levels can follow along.
Right now we have a free 24 hour trial for new members you can sign up to get a taste of what we offer.
First double check your measurements both on the body and on the pattern and make sure you have drafted the pattern accurately based on your measurements.
If everything is correct and you still have your upper hip measurement on the pattern larger than the upper hip measurement on the body, then this is fine. Since some body shapes are flat between the waistline and the lower hipline. You can fix this by lengthening the waist darts. Here is a link where I have explained this to another member.
Thanks for your suggestion. I will add it to my list for future video lessons. All our members will be notifies by email when a new lesson is released.
About the bag, the tote do you have any video for biger tote like quilting tote Please if you can you send me a link by email this is my email bibifa4@gmail.com Thank.
Here is what you can do to make the changes you need.
If the adjustment you are making to the skirt is above the upper hipline, then you can make the changes to the existing darts. However it is better to create two more darts in the front and two more in the back, instead of increasing the intake of the existing darts. If you just increase the intake of the existing darts then the dart points may stick out away from the body.
Work from the right side to create the two new darts on the front, first align the stitch line of the front darts and pin them together, then measure 5 to 6 cm front the top of one of the darts towards the side seam and loose baste straight down, catching all the layers with a double threaded needle. You want these stitches to be short, about 7 mm apart, leaving a loop on every other stitch. Click here to see how this is done. Stop about 1 to 2 cm above the existing front dart points. You want these new darts to be shorter.
Now cut the loose basting stitches from the inside down the middle. If the skirt has a lining, then you can increase the loop lengths of the loose basting stitches. This way after cutting down the middle of the loose basting threads, you can also separate the lining from the shell on both sides and cut again down the middle. This way you have marked the lining and the shell all in one step. You have now marked the center lines of the 2 extra darts on the front of the skirt. Do the same on the back
Next you can distribute the excess fabric length along the waistline circumference evenly between the 4 new waist dart intakes.
If the adjustments you need to make go below the upper hipline, then you may be able to make the changes only at the side seams.
The Irons that I use in the video lessons are both Rowenta models made in Germany. Model Numbers DX 8200 is the Blue and White one, Model Number DW 9080 is the Orange and White one. I purchased them at the Bay in Toronto, but this brand is also carried by other retailers. You can search on line to see the current models and which stores have them.
I would also like to know where to get the iron you use.
I live in Toronto, ON and I am looking for a good iron to use.
I have tried and returned other ones as they leaked on the fabric
or the automatic shut off shut off too early. I also like the sharp point
which makes it easy to get into seams and hard to reach places.
Dear nana4,
Unfortunately you will have to take in on both side seams. Unless you have a center back and center front seam as well. This is highly unlikely, but if you do have these other seams then you could distribute the amount to be taken in, between them. Even so, this is only possible if you are taking in a small amount such as the 1/2" you mentioned. If we take in too much, then the skirt waist darts will be too close to each other.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Saima,
I suggest that you pin the sleeves to the armholes during the fitting, this way you can rotate the sleeves backwards or forwards as needed to make sure they fall nicely. You will then find out exactly where to join the top center of the sleeves to the armholes.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Is there any stretcable wool for sewing plus size pants.?
thank you for your response. herenis what i hope to achieve. thanks.
Thank You Nehzat I will let you know how it goes.
Dear LaBelle Tifi,
Please let me know what type of garment you are sewing. Also what kind of material it is made of and where you made the alteration to the bodice and sleeve patterns. Did you decrease the 2 inches from each side seam or 2 inches in total. Please also let me know if you drafted the patterns using our video lessons or if you are using ready made patterns.
Once I know this information, I will be able to give you proper advice.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Rana,
Welcome to our site. We don't have the exact style of garment you are looking for at this moment. However we have block pattern drafting video lessons for bodice, skirt, sleeve and pants. You can use these block patterns and style them according to your own taste.
You can use the style in the Panel Dress Sewing with Princess Seams, Flared Skirt, Facing, Lining and Invisible Zipper - Online Video Lesson as inspiration for your own design. Following along with this lesson will give you an idea on how to style your block patterns.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear nguember,
Please upload a picture here to this post and let me know what you intend to achieve, this way I can see the collar and help you out.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Lori,
Welcome to our site. I hope that you have enjoyed the lessons so far and that you will benefit from the videos.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Hi,
I altered the entire bodice of a pattern by decreasing it 2 inches. I tried to do the same with the set in sleeve pattern but it's not matching with the bodice arm hole. Could you please give me some advice or point me to a tutorial video that addresses my question? Thank you.
Hi:
I am creating my own patterns, so far so good!, however I am attempting to design a coat and wondering about the size, how many dress sizes to make, I am not sure however my guess is two sizes, for a cmfortable fit. Can you help!
Dear Yogi,
Thanks for your suggestion, I will add it to my list for future video lessons.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Kate,
In order to reduce the fullness of you skirt, you can make the pattern for a half circle, instead of a full circle.
The way you do this, is by multiplying the circumference of where ever you want the top of your skirt to be positioned. For example your waistline. You multiply your waistline circumference by 2, then devide this number by Pi (3.14)
What ever is the resulting number, will be the radius of the circle you will use to draft your pattern, as instructed in the dress with circle skirt video lesson.
When you have finished drafting the pattern, cut your half circle skirt by placing the pattern on a single folded fabric. So that there are only two layers below your pattern. When you open the cut fabric, you will see a half circle with the top being the same circumference as the circumference where you measured on your body.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Belinda,
A good ironing board should be sturdy and stable and have a side that narrows gradually. When searching on line you can google "dressmaking equipment store" we got a result for sewtrue.com. They have a variety of ironing boards at different prices.
You may need to pad your ironing board if it does not come with enough padding. Sometimes the surface mesh leaves an impression on the garment, if there is not enough padding.
Hope this helps.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Sharon3963,
We have checked the video page, I believe it is chapter 22 in the Pants Block Pattern Making Video Lesson. It is working fine on our end, however I will let my technical team know about this. Please let me know if the issue is not solved.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
i would like to know about working with making appilquie
Dear enasokab,
Yes you can sew a stitch line along the folded edge of the pleats as you mentioned. You can do two stitch lines to replicate the other seams.
You should use a jeans / denim needle.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Donna,
Our members have access to many different video lessons, from the essentials, to garment alteration, remodeling, pattern drafting and garment sewing. We also have lessons on embroidery, knitting, accessories and home decor, with new videos added al the time.
Our videos are very detailed and show everything up close and step by step, so that members with different skill levels can follow along.
Right now we have a free 24 hour trial for new members you can sign up to get a taste of what we offer.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Shinlay,
First double check your measurements both on the body and on the pattern and make sure you have drafted the pattern accurately based on your measurements.
If everything is correct and you still have your upper hip measurement on the pattern larger than the upper hip measurement on the body, then this is fine. Since some body shapes are flat between the waistline and the lower hipline. You can fix this by lengthening the waist darts. Here is a link where I have explained this to another member.
Hope this helps you.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Fazila,
Thanks for your suggestion. I will add it to my list for future video lessons. All our members will be notifies by email when a new lesson is released.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
About the bag, the tote do you have any video for biger tote like quilting tote Please if you can you send me a link by email this is my email bibifa4@gmail.com Thank.
Dear nana4,
Here is what you can do to make the changes you need.
If the adjustment you are making to the skirt is above the upper hipline, then you can make the changes to the existing darts. However it is better to create two more darts in the front and two more in the back, instead of increasing the intake of the existing darts. If you just increase the intake of the existing darts then the dart points may stick out away from the body.
Work from the right side to create the two new darts on the front, first align the stitch line of the front darts and pin them together, then measure 5 to 6 cm front the top of one of the darts towards the side seam and loose baste straight down, catching all the layers with a double threaded needle. You want these stitches to be short, about 7 mm apart, leaving a loop on every other stitch. Click here to see how this is done. Stop about 1 to 2 cm above the existing front dart points. You want these new darts to be shorter.
Now cut the loose basting stitches from the inside down the middle. If the skirt has a lining, then you can increase the loop lengths of the loose basting stitches. This way after cutting down the middle of the loose basting threads, you can also separate the lining from the shell on both sides and cut again down the middle. This way you have marked the lining and the shell all in one step. You have now marked the center lines of the 2 extra darts on the front of the skirt. Do the same on the back
Next you can distribute the excess fabric length along the waistline circumference evenly between the 4 new waist dart intakes.
If the adjustments you need to make go below the upper hipline, then you may be able to make the changes only at the side seams.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear nana4,
Here is a link to where I answered the same question in a different page, please click here to see it
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear nana4,
The Irons that I use in the video lessons are both Rowenta models made in Germany. Model Numbers DX 8200 is the Blue and White one, Model Number DW 9080 is the Orange and White one. I purchased them at the Bay in Toronto, but this brand is also carried by other retailers. You can search on line to see the current models and which stores have them.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
I would also like to know where to get the iron you use.
I live in Toronto, ON and I am looking for a good iron to use.
I have tried and returned other ones as they leaked on the fabric
or the automatic shut off shut off too early. I also like the sharp point
which makes it easy to get into seams and hard to reach places.
Thank you for your reply