Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: How to Sew a Two-Piece Underarm Gusset

Brilliant, thanks for posting this!

2012-02-16T03:34:35.684-05:00

Brilliant, thanks for posting this!

I think this is a great technique that I will lear...

2012-01-25T11:05:17.578-05:00

I think this is a great technique that I will learn to use. Since my arms are heavier at the top, I've read that gussets can make a top fit better and look great! Thanks for a wonderful tutorial!

Great tutorial ! Love the colour of your fabric .....

2012-01-20T06:40:55.775-05:00

Great tutorial !
Love the colour of your fabric ..

Thanks for the tutorial. You made them less scary!...

2012-01-17T22:47:44.264-05:00

Thanks for the tutorial. You made them less scary! I won't run away next time...

Great tips! Several vintage patterns I acquired ov...

2012-01-14T09:35:35.189-05:00

Great tips! Several vintage patterns I acquired over the holidays have one-piece gussets, so this was really helpful to visualize exactly how I'd insert them (I'm so much better with pictures than words ;). Thanks for sharing!

Oh I love gussets too, they are a miracle-maker, s...

2012-01-13T17:46:59.991-05:00

Oh I love gussets too, they are a miracle-maker, sort of like the FBA - armed (no pun) with FBA & gussets, there ain't nothing you can't fit, but more importantly lots of empowerment here! Great tutorial.

Thanks so much, Gertie! As a woman who does a lot...

2012-01-13T08:25:46.273-05:00

Thanks so much, Gertie! As a woman who does a lot of FBAs, I think the gusset is a great invention. I am wondering how big the seam allowances are when you stitch the legs? I would think, as small as practical. Love your tutorials, you're a born teacher. Can't wait for the book.

Thank you for this tutorial. It came in good time....

2012-01-12T14:06:19.950-05:00

Thank you for this tutorial. It came in good time. I am in the middle of sewing a vintage dress pattern with a one piece gusset. I had already sewn the side seams when you posted this so tried to insert a one piece but it was not going well. Decided to unpick seams and follow your tutorial. I think I also need to look at the shape of my gussets as I changed the bodice pattern. For a new and accurate gusset pattern would I just measure from main bodice and add seam allowances?

Thank you very much for the tutorial on gussets. ...

2012-01-12T12:55:27.462-05:00

Thank you very much for the tutorial on gussets. Do you have any tips for adding gussets that are not part of the original design? In general, how long should the sides be? Any info on this would be appreciated. I appreciate the content of your tutorials. They're "meaty"--clear and straight to the point.

gwoman

Can't wait to see the finished product! That f...

2012-01-11T17:36:24.036-05:00

Can't wait to see the finished product! That fabric is gorgeous!

Honey you are a sewig queen! Thanks so much for th...

2012-01-11T15:00:06.844-05:00

Honey you are a sewig queen! Thanks so much for the tutorial, this will come in handy as I really want to get out all my vintage patterns. I think I'm going to have to practice it first but your tutorial has really helped. Is there anything that you can't do!?!? You make me feel like a complete beginner! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I will definite...

2012-01-11T12:48:42.784-05:00

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I will definitely be doing the gusset on my dress this way!

Thanks for posting this! I have a pretty blue coc...

2012-01-11T11:42:04.765-05:00

Thanks for posting this! I have a pretty blue cocktail dress with underarm gussets--I was going to wear it to a party last night but one of the gusset seams has torn. Looks like I'm going to take it apart, underline it (like I should have done to begin with), and resew it. I will use your gusset tutorial when I do!

I have so many responses to this post and the comm...

2012-01-10T22:11:38.629-05:00

I have so many responses to this post and the comments:
1. This was one of my mothers favorite dress patterns! I think I fit into it for 2 months during high school. I loved it, nonetheless.
2. Have you seen the new ad on tv for the men's jeans with "ball room"? I think it is Duluth Trading. The pants and the ad make me giggle, but I bet it makes the pants wicked comfortable.
3. @LinB - thanks for the comments about oval side seam gussets...have been thinking about modifying some old t-shirts, and an oval gusset is exactly what I need!
4. @Laura - no it doesnt have to be silk organza, but it does need to have a soft 'hand'. If the organza adds any extra stiffness to the underarm gussett, it will look strange and be very uncomfortable and itchy.

Thanks for the tutorial Gertie! Might we suppose t...

2012-01-10T17:19:53.319-05:00

Thanks for the tutorial Gertie! Might we suppose that there is a wiggle dress with and underarm gusset in your book?

I learned of this technique from a gorgeous early ...

2012-01-10T17:06:07.126-05:00

I learned of this technique from a gorgeous early '60s dress of my mom's cousin's that my sister wore (my Shera arms worked against me!). I hadn't noticed whether it was a two-piece gusset, but I bet it was. I've done the one-piece, but this is WAY better! Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial and photos.

YAY!!! Thank you so much. I have a vintage patte...

2012-01-10T14:16:28.732-05:00

YAY!!! Thank you so much. I have a vintage pattern that has underarm gussets...
AND...love the pics of Henry.... :)

Thanks Gertie. Would it be possible to post a phot...

2012-01-10T12:49:12.882-05:00

Thanks Gertie. Would it be possible to post a photo of you wearing the garment? Arm up and down so we can see what it does for the fit and motion.

Great tutorial! Thanks! I usually LOATHE sewing g...

2012-01-10T12:24:57.222-05:00

Great tutorial! Thanks! I usually LOATHE sewing gussets... but this makes it SO much easier. Love using the silk organza!

You can do oval gussets, too. A long oval inserted...

2012-01-10T11:52:43.340-05:00

You can do oval gussets, too. A long oval inserted into a side seam, from waist to elbow, can transform a dress for someone who has a larger-than-average bosom, or heavy biceps. And crotch gussets can relieve stress for someone with a heavy bottom or thighs. J'adore gussets.

Thanks for another great tutorial!

2012-01-10T11:17:26.786-05:00

Thanks for another great tutorial!

Awesome! And so timely. I've been trying to ge...

2012-01-10T11:03:11.799-05:00

Awesome! And so timely. I've been trying to get up the courage to try making a vintage pattern I bought which has kimono sleeves and gussets.

C.B.

Fantastic! Will definitely be using this when I ne...

2012-01-10T08:28:24.698-05:00

Fantastic! Will definitely be using this when I next make a kimono sleeve. Mine have a tendency not to gape, but to rip under the arms otherwise...

Oooh, thanks for this Gertie - I've been wonde...

2012-01-10T05:00:10.856-05:00

Oooh, thanks for this Gertie - I've been wondering how to do this for a while - I always get intimidated sewing things into sharp points or corners and could never entirely work out how to do it without puckers or bubbles appearing.

Also, this is hugely immature, but I do find the word "gusset" tremendously amusing.

A two-piece gusset would be so much easier to inse...

2012-01-10T04:38:29.062-05:00

A two-piece gusset would be so much easier to insert! Brilliant. I too am mad for gussets :) You see them all the time on early 30's patterns with really closely fitted sleeves.