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rebecca replied to the topic What do you think? Feedback welcome. in the forum Sewing for Yourself 9 years ago

@MaryC — I really like the fitting technique of Nancy Zieman, as she helps you find the pattern that will fit your armscye (since it’s a pain to adjust), and then do alterations that are easier (bust/waistline). Liesl did a post about it: http://www.sewlisette.com/blog/2011/06/two-resources-to-help-you-find-your-correct-size/ My library carries…[Read more]
rebecca started the topic I *really* want to sew a tent/trapeze dress — which Liesl + Co or Lisette?? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 9 years ago

I haven’t sewn every Liesl + Co/ Lisette pattern, yet, though I own them all. I’m really, really wanting a trapeze/tent dress, super flowy. I’m wondering, from any of y’all have sewn a pattern and thought it would be an easy flat-pattern change to make it trapeze/tent, any suggestions??

I’m going for this:…[Read more]
rebecca started the topic I *really* want to sew a tent/trapeze dress — which Liesl + Co or Lisette?? in the forum Sewing for Yourself 9 years ago

I haven’t sewn ever Liesl + Co/ Lisette pattern, yet, though I own them all. I’m really, really wanting a trapeze/tent dress, super flowy. I’m wondering, from any of y’all have sewn a pattern and thought it would be an easy flat-pattern change to make it trapeze/tent, any suggestions??

I’m going for this:…[Read more]
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rebecca replied to the topic Can the elastic be omitted, for a "tent" dress? in the forum oliver + s: croquet 9 years ago

Thanks, y’all! All perfect links!
rebecca started the topic Can the elastic be omitted, for a "tent" dress? in the forum oliver + s: croquet 9 years ago

I’m looking for a pattern I can covert to a simple a-line/tent dress…I like the lines on the top of the croquet, but wouldn’t want the drop-waist. To any who have made it or have the pattern, is it designed that I could skip the elastic waist? Or another pattern you’d recommend? (I’m looking for super simple, straight lines, no curves, or extra b…[Read more]
rebecca replied to the topic Alterations: How to lower front waistband (& keep back high), w/o changing hem grain line? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Awesome. I did just do a full measurement, and she’s a solid 2″ lower in the front. Her front rise is only 6″, and her back rise is 8″.
rebecca replied to the topic Which size would you use (4 or 5)? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Thanks, y’all. I just measured and she’s a 2 for pants and a spot-on 4 for tops. Perhaps sticking with 4s for now, and sewing slightly narrower seam allowances as she grows will be best. With that big of a span between pants and tops, buying size 5+ for patterns with tops/pants would be useless!
rebecca replied to the topic Which size would you use (4 or 5)? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Hmmm…re-reading, that didn’t make sense…

I was asking which size patterns to BUY (not use), if buying a new one! Buy the package size that goes UP to 4? Or buy the pattern size that begins at 5?
rebecca started the topic Which size would you use (4 or 5)? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

My daughter is currently in the size 4 in the chest, with extra length added on top (she’s petite, but long-waisted), but a smaller size on pants (size 2)

In the case of tops/dresses, most only go through size 4, then buy the next package for size 5+.

So…if she’s currently a 4, do I stick with the smaller size for now? Or is the 5 not *too* m…[Read more]
rebecca replied to the topic Alterations: How to lower front waistband (& keep back high), w/o changing hem grain line? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

@Nicole — the pictures don’t come through via email, so I didn’t see them until now! I do see that the waistband is nicely low in the front; perhaps that will be a good pair!

I DID find the alteration, though: http://cationdesigns.blogspot.com/2013/09/pants-pattern-alterations.html (Image #4)

In the case of tailored front pants (Sailboat pants,…[Read more]
rebecca replied to the topic Alterations: How to lower front waistband (& keep back high), w/o changing hem grain line? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

She is 5, and her legs haven’t changed length in nearly 2 years. She’s extremely petite. So, I do need to figure this out, and sew clothing to last!
rebecca started the topic Alterations: How to lower front waistband (& keep back high), w/o changing hem grain line? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I am trying to sew pants/skirts for my daughter, who prefers a “low-rider” style in front, so it pushes beneath her buddha belly (short-rise in front), but still needs to be higher in back.

I understand flat-pattern alterations, but cannot figure this out immediately. I can’t simply cut off part of the hem in front, as it would change the grain…[Read more]
rebecca started the topic Altering/purchasing RTW denim/pants to fit sway back + sufficient derriere in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I found this *awesome* illustration that quite defines my figure (see image). My waist is a size 4, my hips are a size 8. However, it’s not a fix that involves a slight taper down the hip line, it’s really the *massive* jump from my back to the protruding shelf, er, derriere that is nearly impossible to fit. The front and side hips are always…[Read more]
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