tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7614508232154413369..comments2024-03-23T16:46:47.415-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Crepe Sew-Along #2: Transitioning Between Two Different Bodice SizesGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83452973717690455172011-01-03T10:03:51.015-05:002011-01-03T10:03:51.015-05:00Hi Gertie,
I have a question. If there is a need ...Hi Gertie,<br /><br />I have a question. If there is a need to transition between two sizes for the front and back bodices, wouldn't you need to alter adjoining pattern pieces? Such as the armhole facings? I need to transition from a size 8 waist to a size 10 armhole for my Crepe Dress, and I can see that this alteration will result in a longer armhole.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Rebekah<br />http://www.artandneedlework.blogspot.comRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12937704182716495968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20323867298612038762010-12-18T12:09:07.761-05:002010-12-18T12:09:07.761-05:00Holy cow, this is a great post, thank you! It is m...Holy cow, this is a great post, thank you! It is much easier to understand with a real human being, especially one wearing cute polka dot PJs, explaining it.<br /><br />(Very behind, was in Washington...Oh well.)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233479262926672923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11274977471946581342010-12-10T11:01:25.463-05:002010-12-10T11:01:25.463-05:00Final Project, you can either go up a size or draw...Final Project, you can either go up a size or draw a line between the 8 and 10, essentially making a size 9.<br /><br />Keri, this method works for all your pieces. You can transition between sizes for your hip and waist to - it's very common to have to do that.<br /><br />Frannie, I answered that question in the comments of my last sew-along post, so take a look at that post.<br /><br />Nastasha, you can take a tuck out anywhere you have extra room. I think that will make more sense after this weekend's fitting post.<br /><br />And to everyone: don't forget to put your muslin pics up on the Flickr pool! Unfortunately I can't respond to all fitting questions personally, so it helps to have pics up there for the whole group to respond to. Thanks!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19437650027394266102010-12-10T10:44:03.416-05:002010-12-10T10:44:03.416-05:00Most people encounter changes in body sizes throug...Most people encounter changes in body sizes throughout their life. These are useful instructions on how to accommodate that. Thank you for sharing.1 Second Needlehttp://www.onesecondneedle-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34144531620109105332010-12-10T08:47:56.559-05:002010-12-10T08:47:56.559-05:00Thanks again for doing this.
Would you be able ...Thanks again for doing this. <br /><br />Would you be able to make any recommendations for me on what to do since I'm pretty long-waisted. How do I figure out what to add or if I need to? Not quite for sure if I think about this now, before cutting the muslin or after. <br /><br />Thanks!Frannienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61890706387564852622010-12-10T03:15:23.635-05:002010-12-10T03:15:23.635-05:00Gertie, thank you so much! I'll be away over t...Gertie, thank you so much! I'll be away over the weekend to visit some friends, but will definately need to work on the fitting issues after that (bust might be ok after a little dart adjustments, maybe my muslin is too stiff altogether...). <br /><br />Oh, my notches don't match up AT ALL either! I was going to ask that. I'll just baste the seams together so it'll look even.<br /><br />Just wanted to say: you ladies rock!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64027231220143543192010-12-09T23:30:01.523-05:002010-12-09T23:30:01.523-05:00Still waiting for my pattern in the mail - hopeful...Still waiting for my pattern in the mail - hopefully it shows up soon!Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733768934905300849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23683438477380224982010-12-09T17:45:18.741-05:002010-12-09T17:45:18.741-05:00is it possible to narrow the neckline of the bodic...is it possible to narrow the neckline of the bodice? I'm finding that it gapes somewhat and there's a wrinkle of fabric down the center. Also, the back is very baggy on me, anything I can do about that?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698417728977276110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53724374404042134042010-12-09T17:33:25.695-05:002010-12-09T17:33:25.695-05:00Thanks for this post - Not only am I a different s...Thanks for this post - Not only am I a different size in bodice and skirt, but my waist and hip measurements are fairly different also.<br />I am a 4 in the bodice, but if I cut the skirt by my waist measurement I'm an 8 while if I go by my hip measurement I'm a 12. So I'm wondering which size to make the waist on the bodice - is it better to go with the larger or smaller skirt size? or should I make a similar adjustment on the skirt pieces to taper the line between sizes so it fits in the waist and gives me more room in the hips?Kerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78116178435083038022010-12-09T16:49:16.578-05:002010-12-09T16:49:16.578-05:00Okay-so my question is: I am in between an 8 and 1...Okay-so my question is: I am in between an 8 and 10 so do I need to make any adjustments? Should I try the muslin on? Or would is be okay to wait until the muslin pieces are all put together and then make adjustments?!?<br />Thanks-this has been super helpful so far:)<br />KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39896273970739132382010-12-09T15:00:44.288-05:002010-12-09T15:00:44.288-05:00Re. silk organza online - you can find some small ...Re. silk organza online - you can find some small quantities on etsy -- just search for "silk organza" under supplies.cluttershophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647383216243832897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85282525158275990502010-12-09T14:54:29.142-05:002010-12-09T14:54:29.142-05:00I have a question that's sew-along related but...I have a question that's sew-along related but nothing to do with this post: where can I order some silk organza for staying the neckline? I'm officially frustrated with the quilt-obsessed fabric shops in my area, and I'm looking for online options, but there are so many more options online. Help?megan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00670952557890090190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22130767157091091042010-12-09T13:35:11.876-05:002010-12-09T13:35:11.876-05:00Annette, that's right. You would repeat this o...Annette, that's right. You would repeat this on the back. I was only showing the front since it's more confusing with the bust dart and all. I've updated the post to clarify. Thanks!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78287524970694100122010-12-09T12:39:41.023-05:002010-12-09T12:39:41.023-05:00Thank you for the advice :) I was thinking how to ...Thank you for the advice :) I was thinking how to do that when I try to do a Macaroon dress in the new year. Not following this sew-along but will try to join the next one (hoping there is one) :)Wisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887757195628449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-47347387545892341482010-12-09T12:30:08.355-05:002010-12-09T12:30:08.355-05:00A quick question Gertie; wouldn't you also adj...A quick question Gertie; wouldn't you also adjust the back bodice also if you were a different waist size? AnnetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39007785071792006552010-12-09T10:58:27.390-05:002010-12-09T10:58:27.390-05:00Thank you Gertie! I've been wondering about wh...Thank you Gertie! I've been wondering about what to do about my waist, though, I think I'm a 6 in that department. So this post was great! Thanks! I'll probably re-trace my pattern & make a new muslin. :)Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853924203149917457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74869955497732632132010-12-09T10:35:31.153-05:002010-12-09T10:35:31.153-05:00Susan, you should probably be fine though your new...Susan, you should probably be fine though your new line might not look as smooth as possible. If you want to re-draw it, you can just tape a bit of extra paper underneath the pattern and draw a new line.<br /><br />Lisa, take a look out for my fitting post this weekend. I'm also going to need to take some room out of the bust and shoudlers, and also lower the bust darts.<br /><br />daiyami, my side seam notches don't match up either. I think there might be a pattern error there.<br /><br />Amy, yes, we're jsut basting the darts and seamlines together next. I don't know if the 0 will fit you in the waist. If you've already cut it, you could give it a try and let it out if needed.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34047358924847574582010-12-09T10:23:37.927-05:002010-12-09T10:23:37.927-05:00Bigger in the bust is good news for me. I'm n...Bigger in the bust is good news for me. I'm not going to catch up with the muslin until this weekend, after I finish a friend's Emma Pilsbury-esque elf dress...laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83518338604814671612010-12-09T09:50:10.741-05:002010-12-09T09:50:10.741-05:00To put the muslin together, are we just sewing (ba...To put the muslin together, are we just sewing (basting) the seams over the thread tracing that we did in the step before? <br /><br />Also, I already cut my pattern (to make the muslin). My bust is a 0 and my waist is a 2. I traced the size 0. Do you think I can get away with it or do I need to adjust my pattern and make a new muslin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87599527889743449492010-12-09T09:34:43.379-05:002010-12-09T09:34:43.379-05:00Gertie, you're a goddess. Thank you.
Pattern ...Gertie, you're a goddess. Thank you.<br /><br />Pattern fitting is something I need to work on and this tutorial was perfect.<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />~SewjournerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28429608367724829712010-12-09T09:20:07.374-05:002010-12-09T09:20:07.374-05:00Thanks, Gertie! I did figure out what you meant by...Thanks, Gertie! I did figure out what you meant by close up the side dart and got my side seam line in place---but then was boggled on where the notch would go (is the notch really critical on a straight side seam?) and what size to follow on the waist darts (so I skipped them for the nonce, will now put them in). Very helpful post, muchas gracias!<br /><br />I basted mine together and it does not look bad, except under the arm is DEFINITELY too tight (actually ripped it a little raising my arm).<br /><br />FYI for others who may be trying to figure out where to start: With a C/D cup size (bust-with bra 39), I went from a 10 at shoulders to a 14 at the waist, and the bust dart and bust fitting seems pretty good, no FBA or anything. Although maybe I just should have cut a 12 all around, maybe I'll try that.daiyamihttp://twitter.com/bydaiyaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58653490255421835302010-12-09T09:05:35.010-05:002010-12-09T09:05:35.010-05:00I am so looking forward to see how the bodice is S...I am so looking forward to see how the bodice is SUPPOSED to fit... I fall exactly within the size 4 range with my upper body measurements (I'm only 5' short though), still the bust and the shoulders seem a bit roomy and the side darts seem to be too long on me (aka my bust is too small for the pattern? I'm a C to smallish D-cup, what the heck!)<br /><br />I have no idea!<br /><br />Thank you Gertie for walking us through this!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91512931489929687712010-12-09T08:48:13.864-05:002010-12-09T08:48:13.864-05:00Thank you Gertie! That all makes sense. Even thoug...Thank you Gertie! That all makes sense. Even though I've been sewing for years, muslins are a new experience for me!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8142213013864740852010-12-09T08:41:16.362-05:002010-12-09T08:41:16.362-05:00Hi Gertie! Oh, this post would have been good to h...Hi Gertie! Oh, this post would have been good to have last night! I have an 8 bust and a 10 waist. I transitioned from an 8 under the dart to a 10 at the waist. Is that going to mess me up? I can always redo, trouble is, I've cut the pattern.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49207487414133927882010-12-09T08:28:39.150-05:002010-12-09T08:28:39.150-05:00Morning, ladies! Yes, it's just the outer edge...Morning, ladies! Yes, it's just the outer edge of the dart that changes. It's important because that's what helps your pattern pieces line up properly when the dart is closed. You can just cut it with the dart closed, but I wanted to show you how to do it with the tracing wheel in case you were tracing your pattern instead of cutting. <br /><br />Make sense? I'll update the post a bit.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com