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I recently picked up Simplicity 9376 and a new pattern fitting book. Here is the pattern:
and here is the fitting book:
I bumped into the book via a mini pant pattern class and decided to purchase it. It is available on Gina Renee Designs website.
Since I had just purchased these two items, I decided to check the balance of the pattern per the book. I found a couple of things:
First, the pattern did not match from front to back. You know that frustrating thing where the seamlines are different lengths. I did check and the front inseam being 1/2" longer and that is okay.
Second, the balance line at the crotch does not match. When forcing a match with the crotch line, there is about an inch difference in the length.
This sent me back to the pattern description which is that this pattern is a trouser. The difference in the measurements according to the fitting book would indicate that this pant is intended to be skinny. I need to study the book more to figure out what needs to be done to balance this pattern. I found this discussion on checking balance on a basic pant pattern at pattern review - https://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/109367/1 .
Here are a few questions:
1. Do you spend time to walk a pattern before cutting out?
2. Have you ever checked the balance of a pants pattern or any other? If so, how did it turn out?
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I am still poking around on the Lafayette 148 New York site and finding things that I love. Here is dress that is perfectly simple:
This is the Graceton Dress in Finesse Crepe. Price tag: $698.00. Details: A-line silhouette, shirt collar, long sleeve, snap tab cuff, pullover, half-placket, seam pockets, above the knee.
I do not know if I am drawn to the color or the simple silhouette of this dress but I do know the perfect pattern:
I recently purchased the Butterick 6855 from the Fall Pattern Roundup post - here. Here is a pattern view:
View C is the one that I would like. I found some inexpensive drapey fabric at Walmart to use. Here is the fabric:
As you can see it is very sheer. Here is the muslin made:
Front view - it is not too bad. The v is a little low and the sleeves are too long. It could also be that it is too wide in the shoulders.
Again, not too bad. I wish I could figure out the funkiness at the back of the shoulder. However fitting of this area is very limited. I did purchase a class on sleeves and fitting sleeves to the armsyce but it has not helped any.
The back fits fairly nicely. Again, you can see a bit of funkiness around the top of the sleeve on both sides. Funny that it looks the same with arm down versus the arm holding the camera.
The right side looks fairly good. A little bit of gathering at the bustline but I do not see anything indicating that I need some space a the bust. I think I will ignore that. Some of these little issues could very well be the tank that I have under the blouse.
Things that definitely need to be addressed:
1. The neckline being too low.
2. Sleeve length. This could be a little of both the shoulder being wide and the sleeve being long. Just need a closer look at the shoulder/sleeve again.
Even with the funkiness around the top of the sleeve, the blouse is not uncomfortable. Different fabric may not show as much or it could be some other issue that I do not about yet. If you have ideas on the sleeve head issues, please let me know.
Happy Stitching!
This post is for the knitters. While cruising through the new collection on Lafayette 148 NY, I found this beanie:
This is the KindCashmere Pique Knit Beanie. Price tag: $248.00. Details: Pique Stitch with rib stitch, Cashmere, 5-ply.
Here is a youtube on the Pique Knit Stitch. To recreate, I would do practice swatch and measure. Compare to your favorite beanie pattern. Look for a great wool. Have fun!
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