meleliza

If you think they’re too long, go with it and shorten them. You probably don’t want to make them wider to compensate. Try to curve the ends of the dart slightly inward starting about 1/2″ from the end of the dart.

You know, all the “rules” say that you have to end the dart further away the larger your bust is. I disagree. The larger the dart, the…[Read more]

perfect!

if your fabric doesn’t hold a press well, you might need to pin a lot yes. But you might also try pressing without steam.

I do it all the time. However, on a really very poofy sleeve, it can get too bulky. What pattern are you working with?

As for tips, it’s not that much different than a regular French seam. I tend to use a lot of hand basting when I set sleeves, particularly tiny ones. I also feel I get a better finish with French seams when they’re set in the…[Read more]

I just had a quick look at the pattern and I don’t see why the pattern instructions wouldn’t be the best way. The hem is only a little curved. turn it half an inch, then another 1 1/2 and ease in the fullness where it curved. It will be just fine.

Yes, same wedding. I don’t go to many! I will try to make something for myself, but it really is the busy time of year. I’m really tempted to re-do the floral dress above in the beige lace. I wouldn’t have to work too hard because I’ve already done the fitting.

Yes, that’s me. But, I wore that to the bridal shower. I do have this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/24264063@N05/8590474519/in/dateposted-public/ but it feels slightly dated to me in person. I’m tempted to make the same pattern in lace. Maybe add cap sleeves.

That is a long train ride for dressy clothes for sure. We will have to drive from our hotel with all our luggage, as everyone is expected to spend the night at the wedding hotel. Irish weddings last all night long! It’s only a 20min drive, though, I think.

No, I don’t feel like I have to make it. And I’m open to things already in my closet with…[Read more]

Of course you wouldn’t wear those shoes in the grass or mud! Who would expect you to?

Did you decide what to wear? I have the Irish wedding at the end of June and while the flower girls dress is all planned out, I have absolutely no idea what I want to wear! Any thoughts would be appreciated. comfort is not my #1 priority. I want something…[Read more]

Did you make any decisions on the wedding dress, @juliasmom? I’d love to know how it went/is going.

Did you make any decisions on the wedding dress, @juliasmom? I’d love to know how it went/is going.

This skirt would be great in more sizes. It’s well constructed and fun to wear.

I only watch reruns when I’m sewing because I’m really just listening and not watching. It needs to be something that captures enough of my attention that I don’t wander off thinking about a million things, but not so interesting that it distracts me from what I’m doing. I was binge watching ghost whisperer, now I’m on Charmed. I may do desperate…[Read more]

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