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I’ve been using trace and toile, but I’ve hesitated to fold them up. Do you do anything to straighten out the pieces later on? Or do they stick to the fabric well-enough to not worry about it?

Hi Kathy @kjmcinerny , sorry for the late reply.
I tend to trace all my patterns, including the BBD block on thin interfacing (known as Trace and Toile, and similar to Swedish tracing paper).
Then I store each pattern tracing in a clear plastic sleeve in a ring binder.
I have all my ring binders labelled with which patterns are in them and it’s…[Read more]

Thanks for your reply! I figured it was not a big deal. I was mostly curious. But I often need to move the shoulder seam forward, so was thinking that if I did it for this pattern, I’d wonder where I was shooting for.

Glad you like it! I forget how much exactly, but I think it’s just moved forward 1/2″ It just gives a better fit, in my opinion. You can check the distance by laying the garment flat from the underarm seam. It’s not really a big deal, I just think it looks better when it’s worn.

Hi Ellen,
Yes I made this exactly as described above in a light denim. It is not a maxi exactly, but mid-calf. I don’t like how it turned out though, so I only wear it around home. The skirt had too much flare for a skirt of that length. I think it’s because the side panels are flared. If I made it again and wanted it longer, I’d fiddle with…[Read more]

Thanks Todd

It’s a shame because I did use it. I seem to be notorious for doubling and tripling up, even though I have a good system for paper patterns. I just didn’t want to do the same with he pdf’s. Yes going through the list of purchases is what I did do.
Thanks again.
Tamara

How did this turn out? Did you share photos anywhere? How much volume was created? I’d like to attempt the same thing but I’m weary and may just find an alternate pattern.