tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post4834846313037379631..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Draping a Dress, Part Three: Making a MuslinGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41180103247931982992010-07-14T14:42:02.131-04:002010-07-14T14:42:02.131-04:00Gertie how do you prepare the fabric for the musli...Gertie how do you prepare the fabric for the muslin? Any special technique or just a piece of fabric?Raquel from J.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07385569407654276890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20554979284343952732010-07-10T08:51:45.170-04:002010-07-10T08:51:45.170-04:00Wow Gertie, I am truly impressed. I would have bee...Wow Gertie, I am truly impressed. I would have been fussing over this muslin for weeks...if I had a clue how to start to begin with! That said, I think the fit is good. My only comment is the bust angle may need a tweak or a different undergarment. I have an issue with this but my girls are larger and always require extra attention. I have to be careful with the difference between my high bust measurement vs. the full bust. Maybe with the next muslin the lines there will smooth out. It is difficult to tell on-screen. Loved this un-tutorial and wait for the next installment with great anticipation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53324939966661221802010-07-10T02:53:24.182-04:002010-07-10T02:53:24.182-04:00Hi Gertie,
The design is great and as usual, the ...Hi Gertie,<br /><br />The design is great and as usual, the way you explain it is fantastic. I like the direction you're going - longer hem, tighter peg (maybe), slightly tightened up neckline, longer midriff, and swayback adjustment. With all those changes, the thing that I'm seeing might already be changed. What I'm noticing is a little bit of a sag under the arms on the front view. It doesn't seem to be there as much on the side view, and it's hard to tell exactly what's going on, so by the time it's sewed up in polkadots, it might be unnoticable. I think it's from a combination of where the neckline hits, how the sleeves fall, and the gathers at the bust, and I don't really have any suggestions other than perhaps the midriff panel also comes a little higher under the arms, or the neckline comes in a little bit more from the shoulders. That's the only other change I would try to make - it's going to be awesome when it's in fashion fabric! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. -RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282918406712219229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44830364633972331992010-07-09T21:08:51.867-04:002010-07-09T21:08:51.867-04:00I love the shaping around the midriff and torso an...I love the shaping around the midriff and torso and the kimono sleeve. Personally, I'd raise the neckline a bit to make it more like an oval rather than a scoop, if you know what I mean. The scoop seems more 50s than 60s to me. YMMV. Are you making it up in the green and white polkadot? It'll be gorgeous.lucytartanhttp://allordinary2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15607487900205653412010-07-09T19:20:19.608-04:002010-07-09T19:20:19.608-04:00It looks wonderful! A little extra length would be...It looks wonderful! A little extra length would be closer to a '60s style.<br /><br />Thanks for your blog, it's very inspiring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17420001500541514492010-07-09T17:54:13.956-04:002010-07-09T17:54:13.956-04:00I am wondering if you could trim a little in the h...I am wondering if you could trim a little in the hip area, peg a teeny bit more, and add a little length to bump up the vintage.<br /><br />I love the draping. I don't believe that I would ever be awesome at drafting a pattern, but draping, seems to make more sense to me.<br /><br />Thank you for letting us "tag along" with you during this process! Can't wait to see the finished results!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686477759898404431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84840074517408836252010-07-09T17:04:04.927-04:002010-07-09T17:04:04.927-04:00I agree with all the lovely readers above ~ more l...I agree with all the lovely readers above ~ more length = more vintage sweetness. I can't wait to see this when it is finally a dress! <br /><br />Maybe you could do a collaboration with Collette Patterns and get it made up as a pattern for the rest of us who would love to wear it, but can not drap?<br /><br />xox,<br />b. of <a href="http://depictthis.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Depict This!</a>Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75336603956949864002010-07-09T14:32:59.082-04:002010-07-09T14:32:59.082-04:00Gertie, this series is fantastic! Gosh, I love you...Gertie, this series is fantastic! Gosh, I love your blog.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984385864865301366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78843812368222387522010-07-09T13:47:56.165-04:002010-07-09T13:47:56.165-04:00Your muslin looks great, I love seeing your proces...Your muslin looks great, I love seeing your process and all the detail. I can't wait to see the completed dress.Omegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827393706314408940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83252074886556584352010-07-09T12:59:41.243-04:002010-07-09T12:59:41.243-04:00I have to agree (I am not a vintage expert but bas...I have to agree (I am not a vintage expert but based on what I have seen online) that the skirt should hit just below your knees and a bit slimmer. Emmy is right about lengthening the split a tad. Of course, the material you choose will put you right on target. <br /><br />Great work as usual Gertie! Such an inspiration.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876062492881254282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41836665929180025672010-07-09T12:56:52.109-04:002010-07-09T12:56:52.109-04:00My gosh! I've always had a really hard time u...My gosh! I've always had a really hard time understanding the value of a muslin - it just seems like a waste of time because you're making it two or three times before you're finnaly done. But wow! These posts have really shown what a difference having the patience to fit and refit a muslin really makes. The draping technique is cool in and of itself but just seeing what a muslin can do for a great fit is awesome!Twill Jillhttp://www.braverhomesandgardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71603655862647608512010-07-09T12:33:12.589-04:002010-07-09T12:33:12.589-04:00Just found your blog and I love it! Your first dra...Just found your blog and I love it! Your first draft looks amazing. Very interested in seeing your changes.The Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18105080161171892830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30173332155351616442010-07-09T11:04:36.596-04:002010-07-09T11:04:36.596-04:00The hem can be pegged a bit more if you lengthen t...The hem can be pegged a bit more if you lengthen the split at the back. I made a dress recently that goes in a good four inches from a straight skirt and the split is plenty long enough to walk (although it does give me a rather marvellous wiggle!) and climb stairs and so on.<br /><br />I agree on a bit longer too. More vintage and more flattering - what's not to love!Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523101898873349535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91750909161899724722010-07-09T10:49:57.597-04:002010-07-09T10:49:57.597-04:00I should probably also mention that the skirt is a...I should probably also mention that the skirt is already pegged - by 1-1/2" on each side. I'm kind of afraid to take it in further - what if I can't walk?! Maybe just a tad . . .Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53584311416742288432010-07-09T10:46:21.362-04:002010-07-09T10:46:21.362-04:00I would peg the hemline (and lengthen it a bit lik...I would peg the hemline (and lengthen it a bit like you already have planned).<br />That said, it already looks great.Ladylikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10960112789230848112010-07-09T10:42:27.412-04:002010-07-09T10:42:27.412-04:00Thanks for the feedback, all!
The tucks are just ...Thanks for the feedback, all!<br /><br />The tucks are just temporary in the muslin. I then traced the muslin (with the tuck taken in) to paper - it basically makes the neckline shorter.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66998698071051744252010-07-09T10:23:31.932-04:002010-07-09T10:23:31.932-04:00thanks for the un-tutorials. The dress looks great...thanks for the un-tutorials. The dress looks great and I agree it needs another inch or two to really look vintage.<br /><br />And I like the bumpits too. I'm sure Joan Holloway would approveCatherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73454012487921020662010-07-09T08:31:20.874-04:002010-07-09T08:31:20.874-04:00Your first muslin looks pretty darn good - cannot ...Your first muslin looks pretty darn good - cannot wait to see the final dress :)!Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90307637430432816812010-07-09T08:30:39.289-04:002010-07-09T08:30:39.289-04:00To: Anonymous
Ichigogirl on BurdaStyle (Karin has ...To: Anonymous<br />Ichigogirl on BurdaStyle (Karin has her own blog too here: <b><a href="http://ancien-nouveau.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ancien-Nouveau</a></b>) posted a simple tutorial addressing gaping necklines (click here: <b><a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/make-deep-necklines-tighter" rel="nofollow">Make deep necklines tighter</a></b>).<br /><br />:) SeemaneClaire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33077819011252431402010-07-09T08:11:48.357-04:002010-07-09T08:11:48.357-04:00I just made a similar dress from a vintage pattern...I just made a similar dress from a vintage pattern. Love the look. I am too new to sewing to tackle draping, but maybe one day I will give it a try and know that your tutorial is there for me.Sassy Lassies Vintage Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537761367611783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36454184411178709702010-07-09T08:11:18.087-04:002010-07-09T08:11:18.087-04:00would you narrow the skirt at all? it looks to me ...would you narrow the skirt at all? it looks to me (disclaimer: absolutely NOT the fitting expert!) that there's spare ease across the bum, and personally i'd like to see a narrower hem as per your sketch. <br /><br />but obviously it depends on how much ease you need to move! what fabric are you planning to make it up in? any stretch?sophhttp://stitch.hellooperator.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62626415963658721362010-07-09T08:11:04.147-04:002010-07-09T08:11:04.147-04:00I'm finding this run of tutorials very interes...I'm finding this run of tutorials very interesting and helpful. I've never seen this done before. The dress is going to look amazing.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644424371032305644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77862157066428353232010-07-09T08:08:23.087-04:002010-07-09T08:08:23.087-04:00It looks so great, even just in muslin. And thoug...It looks so great, even just in muslin. And though it mystifies Jeff, the hair is a great look on you too. My favorite is the side silhouette--it's so flattering on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40420556535718202902010-07-09T08:02:47.060-04:002010-07-09T08:02:47.060-04:00I wear bump-its too, my friends think its weird bu...I wear bump-its too, my friends think its weird but like you I'm going for a 60s look, not a Texas pagaent queen look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82834677845649869532010-07-09T07:47:25.968-04:002010-07-09T07:47:25.968-04:00Nice work. You're very talented. I have a prob...Nice work. You're very talented. I have a problem with a dress I made and the gaping neckline. I'm not sure what taking 1/4" tucks means when you mentioned that as a way to fix this problem. Is that actually making small darts in the dress (which doesn't seem right, but...)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com