thesimpson5

I wondered if someone could take a look at my pictures and tell me what you think is wrong with my sleeves? This is my first time making this pattern with the long sleeve option, and something just looks wrong, almost like they are twisted. My sleeve pattern piece seems to be perfectly symmetrical, and there are no notches designating front and…[Read more]

I’m getting ready to make my first SoHo skirt. I measure a 6 for the waist and a 4 for the hips. What’s the best way to make this adjustment? After looking at the front pattern piece, I’m thinking maybe grade from a 6 at the waist to a 4 along the pocket edge line. Anyone else made this adjustment with some advice to offer? Thanks in advance!

Hi friends!
I wondered if anyone could take a look at this picture and maybe offer a suggestion for my next Classic Shirt. Per my measurements, I made a size 4. I’m pleased with the fit everywhere except around my shoulders. You can see the lines from it pulling in the picture. Also, not pictured, there is a little buckling at the top of the…[Read more]

Hi friends!
I wondered if anyone could take a look at this picture and maybe offer a suggestion for my next Classic Shirt. Per my measurements, I made a size 4. I’m pleased with the fit everywhere except around my shoulders. You can see the lines from it pulling in the picture. Also, not pictured, there is a little buckling at the top of the…[Read more]

I could use a little help here sewing friends. I’ve successfully made a small bust alteration and feel really good about my muslin as far as that goes. However, the backside has some problems and I’m not sure whether to adjust the darts or adjust at the center back seam. I tried taking it in some along the center back seam, but that didn’t seem to…[Read more]