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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Okay, big news. I have started <a href="https://blog.bygertie.com/">a new blog</a>. <span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;">It's hard to believe that it's been a decade since I started Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing! Starting my independent pattern line <a href="https://charmpatterns.bygertie.com/">Charm Patterns </a>meant I needed a new online home, and I debated a lot about what to do with this blog. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. So much has changed in my life in the past ten years, and a beautiful new blog seems like just the thing to symbolize that. (I'm like a butterfly or something!) There will eventually be an archived spot there where you can visit all those posts from the past ten years, and </span><a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="origin" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblogforbettersewing.com%2F&h=ATOXPiZgn8z19frdgMsPliPsFa2r-wTDtZgwT-RsyVa7cD2sEpsydTp7SohSBAn5ab4ndSqfvujpgqX_RvkT-v7s23ugtM7Z9052SRqtXsfN1oRnlQa-3CFi2op0X8mHxMqxMe1FpbzGT56yXh0DufAEgg6WVCdO6Fm4tUjEhIBiqsNao7Ov1JOGV7AEeHeMJedAFeYLgbxWM0OAEod-dcUchPHtI7u5fJwcNmK3BoeOkIbOZ3CPUb6qiP16nSgy4S3vD3EI_gTVaeucAvai-g73sa3Ebru9cLxGYrOFiIaM0kfP" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">blogforbettersewing.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;"> is still here online for you to read. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;">But for now I'm excited to fill up my new space with beautiful sewing, like the new Rita Blouse Sew-Along. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; letter-spacing: -0.11999999731779099px;"> I hope you'll visit <a href="http://blog.bygertie.com/">my new home</a>! </span></span>Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76348272750607671522017-06-02T13:08:00.001-04:002017-06-02T13:20:05.098-04:00Australia Trip Nostalgia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been back from my whirlwind Australia trip for two weeks, and it was so fabulous that I feel the need to sit down and write a little recap. Overall, I just have to say how welcome I felt by everyone I met and worked with. Am I really famous in Australia, or are you all just really nice? Everywhere I went, I was greeted with excitement and even little presents and snacks and flowers! So sweet. </div>
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The main reason for the trip was that <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjitKjfzJ_UAhVE9YMKHV10D8cQFggoMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spotlightstores.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNFdIT-xlewnawpKiuNkVqaGK5CBGQ&sig2=APkW9hPGuQk0sGaXthzkDQ" target="_blank">Spotlight Stores</a> had just released a new <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/dress-apparel-fabric-collections/gertie-collection/c/gertie-collection" target="_blank">Gertie by Gretchen Hirsch fabric collection</a>. I have Spotlight and Fabric Traditions to thank for making the trip happen, and I couldn't be more grateful.<br />
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I started my trip in Brisbane! I stayed at <a href="https://needlefruit.com.au/" target="_blank">Needlefruit</a> Sewing Lounge with owner Kristina and her wonderful husband and cats. We all hit it off beautifully and it was like staying with old friends.<br />
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In true Gertie fashion, the first picture I took in Australia was of their cat.<br />
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They took me to see koalas and kangaroos and wallabies almost immediately! Here's me with a wallaby, looking both thrilled and jet lagged.<br />
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The next day, I started my tour of Spotlight appearances, visiting stores in Everton Park and Mount Gravatt. Love the displays! We had a lovely crowd in both stores. For these events, I brought a suitcase full of dresses and did a short presentation on the fabrics and construction techniques involved in each of them, followed by a Q&A session and book signings. I got to meet all sorts of lovely sewists.<br />
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Next I taught my two day workshop at Needlefruit to a wonderful group of women. For these workshops, I have everyone make the basic bodice and a skirt of their choice from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book. There's a strong focus on fit, and everyone leaves with a new dress and a custom-fit basic bodice pattern.<br />
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The last evening, they threw me a special party at Needlefruit! I met all sorts of ladies, and did a dress presentation and long Q&A. It was super festive. Vicki wrote the nicest recap of the evening <a href="http://rayondreams.blogspot.com/2017/05/meet-n-greet-with-gertie.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The next day, I flew to Melbourne and immediately drove to Spotlight Bayswater to do a Meet & Greet. (Hey, driving on the other side of the road is an adventure!) The Bayswater event was packed, with a long line for book signings. And dogs!<br />
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I taught my two day workshop next at Spotlight Bayswater.<br />
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I also was thrown a fabulous party right in Melbourne at <a href="http://threadden.com/" target="_blank">Thread Den</a>! Everyone dressed up in Gertie fabrics and patterns and made me feel like a princess in a room full of princesses.<br />
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After a day off in lovely Melbourne, I flew to Sydney. Guys, I loved Sydney SO much. It's just beautiful.<br />
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I did two Spotlight Store appearances at Lidcombe and Castle Hill. I started to get goofy with the mannequins and signage at this point.<br />
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I was taken to a lovely dinner by Brendon and Tessa of Spotlight, who took care of me for the entire trip. We went down to the harbour at night and I've never seen anything so pretty.<br />
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I had some down time to explore Sydney, and two of my favorite things were trying on vintage dresses at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FasterPcat/" target="_blank">Faster Pussycat</a> in Newtown and going dancing at <a href="https://www.misspeaches.com.au/" target="_blank">Miss Peaches</a> (Thursday nights are rockabilly nights!). Seriously, did I mention I loved Sydney? I didn't want to leave!<br />
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Well, that's the short version. All I can tell you is that it was magical, and I can't wait to come back. (I'm thinking about a November trip!) Thank you to everyone who helped organize, hosted me, welcomed me, and generally made me feel like the luckiest girl with the best job in the world. </div>
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<br />Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3597052232702897402017-05-08T07:24:00.000-04:002017-05-08T07:24:24.729-04:00Introducing Charm Patterns by Gertie<div style="height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;">
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In case you've missed it on my other social media, I have big news! I launched a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gertie/charm-patterns-by-gertie?ref=user_menu" target="_blank">Kickstarter campaign</a> for a line of independent sewing patterns called Charm Patterns by Gertie. I'm thrilled to say that I'm over double my goal, but there's still time to contribute and pre-order your patterns. Any additional funds I receive at this point will help me dream a bit bigger about this line.<br />
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Please visit the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gertie/charm-patterns-by-gertie?ref=user_menu" target="_blank">Kickstarter campaign page</a> to learn more!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74243290032950904952017-04-19T12:00:00.000-04:002017-04-19T18:30:41.273-04:00Announcing My Australia Trip! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Readers, this trip has been in the works for a while and now it's coming up FAST! In just two weeks I will be flying to the land down under to promote <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/dress-apparel-fabric-collections/gertie-collection/c/gertie-collection" target="_blank">my new fabric line at Spotlight Stores </a>and to do a series of dressmaking workshops.<br />
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Here is a breakdown of my workshops and other events! (Please note that some details still need to be posted in places; I will update as necessary.)<br />
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<b>Tuesday, May 2nd</b>, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm: <b><a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/queensland/everton-park/s035" target="_blank">Everton Park</a> Spotlight Store</b>, Meet & Greet and Book Signing.<br />
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<b>Tuesday May 2nd</b>, 3:30 to 5:30 pm: <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/queensland/mt-gravatt/s036" target="_blank">Mount Gravatt Spotlight Store</a>, Meet & Greet and Book Signing.<br />
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<b>SOLD OUT! <strike>Wednesday and Thursday, May 3rd and 4th</strike></b><strike>: Two Day Dressmaking Workshop at </strike><a href="https://needlefruit.com.au/" style="text-decoration: line-through;" target="_blank"><b>Needlefruit</b></a><strike>. Please click </strike><a href="https://needlefruit.com.au/shop/sew-a-dress-with-gertie/" style="text-decoration: line-through;" target="_blank">here</a><strike> for all the details and to register! Two full fabulous days of fitting and sewing technique.</strike><br />
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<b>Thursday, May 4th,</b> 6:00 to 8:00 pm. <a href="https://needlefruit.com.au/shop/gerties-meet-greet/" target="_blank">Drinks and Meet & Greet at Needlefruit</a>. Register <a href="https://needlefruit.com.au/shop/gerties-meet-greet/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b><u><br /></u></b><b>Friday, May 5th, 6:00 to 7:00 pm: </b><b><a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/victoria/bayswater/s014" target="_blank">Bayswater Spotlight Store</a>, </b>Meet & Greet and Book Signing.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>SOLD OUT! <strike>Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th, </strike></b><strike>9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Two Day Dressmaking Workshop at <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/victoria/bayswater/s014" target="_blank"><b>Bayswater Spotlight Store</b></a>. Two full fabulous days of fitting and sewing technique. Registration details will be posted in the next day or so. In the meantime, you can email me at gretchen@blogforbettersewing.com if you are interested in this class; I will be handling the registrations.</strike><br />
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<b>Saturday, May 6th</b>, 7:00 to 9:00 pm: <a href="https://weteachme.com/threadden/1019341-meet-gretchen-gertie-hirsch-at-our-q-and-a-evening?iframe=true&teaching_id=147658&utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=Thread%2BDen" target="_blank"><b>Thread Den</b> Q&A Evening</a>. A<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "museosans300regular";"> fun evening of drinks, "Sew & Tell" and, chatting about my dresses, sewing patterns, books, blog and more!</span><br />
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<b>Wednesday May 10th, </b>11:00 am to 1:00 pm: <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/new-south-wales/lidcombe/s045" target="_blank">Lidcombe </a>Spotlight Store, Meet and Greet and Book Signing<br />
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<b>Thursday May 11th, </b>11:00 am to 1:00 pm: <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/new-south-wales/castle-hill/s088" target="_blank">Castle Hill </a>Spotlight Store, Meet and Greet and Book Signing<br />
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<b>Friday, May 12th, </b>6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Q&A Evening at<b> <a href="https://www.bobbinandink.com/" target="_blank">Bobbin and Ink</a>. </b>The event will be live on <a href="https://www.bobbinandink.com/products/qawithgertie" target="_blank">this page</a> at 10 am 4/19.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>SOLD OUT! <strike>Saturday and Sunday, May 13th and 14th</strike></b><strike>, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: Two Day Dressmaking Workshop at Bobbin and Ink. Please <a href="https://www.bobbinandink.com/pages/contactus" target="_blank">contact</a> the store for details.</strike><br />
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I look forward to meeting all of you!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Update: Oh my goodness, the class filled up in minutes! Please stay tuned for details of the Spotlight competition (there will be two spaces given away in this class) and see <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/04/announcing-my-australia-trip.html" target="_blank">this post</a> for all my other Melbourne events. I want to meet you all! xoxo</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm thrilled to announce that I will be offering a two-day dressmaking course in Melbourne, Australia, at the </span><a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/victoria/bayswater/s014" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Bayswater Spotlight Store</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Spotlight is sponsoring this class at a special rate and space is extremely limited. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>When:</u> </b>Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Where:</u> </b><a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/store/victoria/bayswater/s014" target="_blank">Bayswater Spotlight Store</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Cost:</u> </b>$240 AUD. You will be invoiced via Paypal once your registration is accepted; please make your payment within 24 hours to keep your space. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Class Description:</u> </b>Using <em>Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book</em>, students will learn fit a basic bodice pattern and walk away with your own custom variation of a sleeveless dress. There will be a strong focus on fit, with everyone being custom-fitted by me. You will spend the rest of the class learning my tested techniques for sewing and pressing darts, creating perfectly neat all-in-one facing, a vintage-style lapped zipper and much more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Your finished dress will come together using a choice of the basic jewel neckline, V-neck, or elegant narrow shoulder. Students will choose to pair with this with one of three skirts (A-Line, Three-Quarter, or Pencil) to make the dress your own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Skill Level:</u> </b>This class is not suited to absolute beginners. It is for people who are confident with using their sewing machine, reading patterns, and who have completed several garments before, including at least one dress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Supplies:</b> Machines are provided by Spotlight. Students must bring their own copy of <i>Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book </i>(copies will be available to buy on the first day of the workshop), basic sewing supplies, fabric, thread, interfacing, and a zipper. (Detailed supply list will be provided upon registration.)</span></div>
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<b>Fill out the form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCQaVZZJnEyfVA3WY5g7uRBqdHfZN0zn19sWczjnRUAv-zXA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">here</a>. </b><b>Once your registration is accepted, I will send you a Paypal invoice via email. Please pay the invoice within 24 hours, or your space will be given to the next person on the list. </b></div>
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Space is very limited, but please keep in mind that I will be doing other events in Melbourne. Also, Spotlight will be a running a competition for two more spaces in this workshop (details to come). So if you miss out, you may still win a spot!<br />
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I hope to meet you soon!</div>
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This is the last post on sewing your dress, everyone! Time to hem. </div>
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Let's start with View A. Press the entire hem to the inside of the dress 3/4".</div>
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Then turn in the upper edge of the fabric by 1/4" and press. I had serged my fabric so I had an easy edge to turn in (I confess this was sort of unintentional; sometimes I serge the lower edge of the fabric as a matter of course before I construct the seams). Another option would have been to leave the serged edge exposed on the inside, without doing another fold.<br />
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Stitch along the edge of the hem fold all around the dress. I like to use my edgestitch foot for this.<br />
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Give the whole thing a final press and you're done!<br />
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For view B, start by finishing the lower edges of the slit opening. Turn the 1" slit to the outside of the dress and pin at the lower edge.<br />
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Stitch along the lower edge, using a 1" seam allowance.<br />
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Trim diagonally into the corner fold to reduce bulk.<br />
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Turn the corner right side out and press. Turn up and press the rest of the hem 1" to the inside of the dress.<br />
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Turn the upper raw edge of the hem in 1/4". You can kind of open out the hem and use the tip of your iron to do this.<br />
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Turn the entire hem to the inside of the dress again (it's now 3/4" wide). Pin in place.<br />
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Edge stitch along the fold of the hem all the way around. Done!<br />
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Two finished dresses!<br />
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I hope you all have enjoyed the sew along! The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> is still growing like crazy and is very active. I've loved doing this one. I'll be running more in the future, and have some exciting news about what's next, so please stay tuned!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51121722299440438782017-04-04T14:36:00.004-04:002017-04-04T14:36:33.202-04:00B6453 Sew Along: The Facing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're so close! Today I'm going to show you the steps for attaching the facing, so you'll finally have a nice finished neckline edge.<br />
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Start by ironing your interfacing on to your facing pieces. I make sure to always use a press cloth and a spritz of water for this step, and hold the iron in place until the glue fuses (don't rub!).<br />
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Next,<b> sew the front facing to the back facings at the side seams.</b> The pieces look a little funny, so just remember that there are notches to help you match everything up. You can always refer back to your tissue pattern pieces if you're unsure as well. </div>
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<b>Press the seams open. </b></div>
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<b>Finish the lower edges of the facing unit </b>by serging, pinking, or zigzagging. </div>
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With the interfaced side up, <b>turn in the left back seam allowance 3/4". </b>This is where the overlap side of the zipper goes. </div>
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Next, I highly recommend <b>drawing in your stitching lines on your facing at the strap connection points.</b> These points are a little tricky to sew because of all the pivoting. I used a mechanical pencil and my clear gridded ruler to draw in the stitching lines, which are 5/8" from the edges. </div>
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With the straps down and out of the way, pin the facing unit to the dress all the way around the neckline, taking special care that the straps are positioned between the pivot points you marked in above. I put a pin on either side of the strap to keep it from slipping, like so:</div>
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Continue to pin all the way around the neckline, matching underarms and notches. </div>
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<b>At the overlap side of your zipper, the overlap will extend 1/8" past the facing.</b></div>
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And remember that you turned in the upper edge so they won't match there either. They'll look like this.<br />
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On the underlap side, the facing will extend 5/8" past the underlap.</div>
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<b>Stitch all the way around the neckline, carefully pivoting at the strap connection points. </b>You'll need to keep repositioning the straps as you stitch. Go slowly!</div>
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Check your stitching at these points; it's still easy to correct things if anything looks funny. </div>
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<b>I want you to promise me that you will now take lots of time and care trimming, grading, and clipping your seam allowances!</b> Start by cutting diagonally across any corners. </div>
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Then trim the facing seam allowances down to about 1/8", and the dress seam allowances to about 1/4" (this is called <b>grading</b> and it reduces bulk in your seam allowances.)</div>
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<b>Clip carefully</b> into your seam allowances around the neckline and armhole curves. These clips should be about 1/2" apart. They will help your curves lay flat rather than bunching. </div>
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Next, you'll<b> understitch your facings</b>. Stitch about 1/8" away from the seamline on the facing, keeping the seam allowances pressed toward the facing so you catch them in your stitching. Keep the seam very smooth and taut as you sew. </div>
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The straps are going to interfere with your understitching because it gets too tight and small to continue. Go as far as you can near each strap, and then back stitch and break your stitching. Start again on the other side of the strap. </div>
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Press your facing to the inside. Doesn't it look lovely! </div>
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<b>You'll need to pin the facings in place on either side of the zipper tape and then slip stitch them in place. </b></div>
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At the underarm seams, <b>tack the facings in place used a doubled up strand of thread and taking several stitches on top of each other. </b></div>
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Okay, it's time to sew the lapped zipper. I almost always use lapped zippers in my dresses because it gives them that vintage look. Lapped zippers aren't difficult, but they do take practice. The more you do, the easier they are! I don't mark or baste my zippers. If this method doesn't work for you, there are many tutorials out there showing other methods.<br />
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Start by turning in and stitching the excess tape at the top of the zipper. You can stitch this by machine if you use a zipper foot.<br />
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Next we'll finish off the back neckline on the left side of the zipper opening. Turn the seam allowance to the outside of the dress and pin.<br />
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Now stitch across the seam allowance at the upper back neckline.<br />
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Clip into the stitching and trim the rest down so it looks like this.<br />
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Turn the seam allowance to the inside of the dress, forming a finished corner at the upper edge. Press this side of the seam allowance in 5/8" all the way down the zipper opening.<br />
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On the other side of the zipper opening (the right side as you're looking at the outside of the dress), press in the seam allowance 1/2" all the way down.<br />
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Because the seam allowance isn't pressed in the full amount, you'll have a tiny 1/8" underlap at the base of the zipper opening.<br />
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Now that your seam allowances are prepped, it's time to install the zipper. Start on the right side (as you're looking at the garment). This is the underlap side of the lapped zipper. Place the zipper behind the pressed seam allowance, so that the fold of fabric is right next to the zipper teeth. The zipper should start 5/8" down from the raw edge of fabric at the neckline.<br />
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Pin all the way down and then stitch the zipper in place using a zipper foot on your machine. Open the zipper and stitch as close to the fold of fabric as you can.<br />
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Now pin the overlap side of the zipper. Start at the waist. Close the zipper again and pin the seam allowance in place so that it just covers the line of stitching you did in the last step.<br />
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Your pins go the to left of the zipper teeth. Pin all the way down to the base of the zipper, and then al the way up to the neckline.<br />
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Here's a video to help you understand this step.<br />
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Once you've pinned, open the zipper again and top stitch the overlap side of the zipper at 3/8", using a mark on your needle plate to guide your seam allowance as usual (keep in mind that you may have needed to change your needle position for your zipper foot, so this will change the distance of your needle from the marks on your plate. Measure if you're unsure!).<br />
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When you get to the point you see below, that means you need to close the zipper again (with the needle all the way down!).<br />
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Close the zipper and finish off the topstitching in as straight a line as you can (align your presser foot with your previous stitching to guide you). When you get to the base of the zipper opening, pivot and stitch straight across the bottom of the zipper (beware any metal stops that may break your needle).<br />
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Your zipper is in! I know that's a lot to process, so please let me know if you have any questions!<br />
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Today we're sewing the skirt for View B, the pencil skirt version! I'm making mine Tiki-style in one of my new Hawaiian print cotton poplins, available <a href="http://www.joann.com/gertie-collection-cotton-poplin-fabric-44-tropical-on-navy/15293764.html#prefn1=brand&prefv1=Gertie&start=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Grab your skirt pieces; you'll have two for the back and one for the front.<br />
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First, <b>stabilize the skirt center back zipper opening</b>, above the circle. I use strips of fusible interfacing for this.<br />
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I also like to <b>finish my raw edges using my serger </b>at this point. Finish the sides of each skirt piece, leaving the top and bottom unfinished. When you get to the skirt back slit, serge as carefully as you can around the angle. (If you are not using a serger, use another method like zigzagging or pinking <b>after</b> the seams are sewn.)<br />
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<b>Sew your darts</b>! You can revisit<a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2017/03/b6453-sew-along-steps-1-4.html" target="_blank"> this post </a>for a dart refresher if you need one.<br />
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Press the back darts toward center back.<br />
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And your front darts toward center front.<br />
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Next, check out step 22 in your instructions. This is Butterick's method for <b>reinforcing the slit</b>, which gets a lot of wear when you're walking. You can also use strips of fusible interfacing, or selvages from your fabric if you don't have seam binding, like pictured here.<br />
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Cut two 2" pieces of your reinforcement material.<br />
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Center the pieces over the circle at the top of the slit on each back skirt piece and stitch in place by hand, positioning your stitching within the seam allowance so it won't show on the outside of your dress.<br />
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Next, <b>stitch your skirt back pieces together.</b> Start at the zipper circle mark, and when you get to the vent mark (where the seam binding is), backstitch and then lengthen your stitch to a basting length, 4-5mm. <b>Note that when you get to the slit, your seam allowance is 1".</b><br />
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<b>Press the back seam open. </b><br />
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After pressing, you can<b> remove the basting</b> in the slit. The slit will look nice and crisp since you basted and pressed it.<br />
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Now <b>sew the skirt front to the skirt back at the side seams</b>. (Note: If you think you may need to adjust the fit of your skirt, it's a good idea to do a <b>basted fitting</b>. Use a long stitch length to sew the skirt seams, try on the skirt, and then make any adjustments before using a regular stitch length.)<br />
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You now have a fully sewn skirt.<br />
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<b>Press the skirt side seams open</b>, using a ham to press the hip curves.<br />
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Time to <b>stitch the skirt to the bodice</b>. When you do this, keep in mind that you'll be matching side seams, notches, darts, and princess seams. Take a look at the two pieces so you have an idea of how they go together.<br />
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Put the bodice and skirt right sides together and pin carefully, making sure that seams and darts stay in the direction you pressed them in.<br />
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Stitch around the waistline seam. After stitching, carefully check your waistline to see if everything is properly matched. You may need to rip out small portions and re-stitch.<br />
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<b>Finish the waistline</b> seam as one, trimming down to about 3/8". Press the seam toward the bodice.<br />
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And now you have a completed pencil skirt!<br />
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Later this week, we'll be moving on to the zipper for both views.<br />
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Time to sew this skirt! This is always satisfying because it really starts to look like a dress.<br />
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For these steps, please follow along closely on the pattern instruction guide sheet. It can be difficult to photograph these large pieces, and I often find it easier to look at the illustrations.<br />
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First, if you're serging your edges, I recommend doing that to the pockets and skirt pieces before they are sewn. It's very tricky to serge the pockets after they're attached because of curves and corners.<br />
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<b>Serge your skirt pieces on the side seams only.</b> Do not remove any fabric with the serger's blade, just finish the edges.<br />
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<b>Serge around all sides of all four pockets. </b><br />
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Next, stabilize the skirt backs above the zipper circle mark. I use 1-1/4" fusible strips for this.<br />
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Stitch the back skirt pieces together, right sides together, at the center back seam, ending at the zipper circle mark.<br />
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<b>Press this seam open. </b><br />
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Now it's time to attach the pockets. <b>You have four pocket pieces. </b>With right sides together, pin the pockets to each skirt side seam, on the front and back skirt. There is a notch to help you match these pieces. <b>Stitch the pockets to the skirt pieces <u>using a 1/4" seam allowance. </u></b><br />
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Press the pockets so they're flipped away from the skirt. The seam allowances should be facing the pockets.<br />
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Next, <b>sew the skirt front to the skirt back using your regular 5/8" seam allowance,</b> right sides together. Pivot at the circles above at the top and bottom of the pockets, stitching around the outside of the pockets.<br />
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<b>Clip into the back seam allowances only at the top and bottom of the pockets</b>, up to the circle marks where you pivoted.<br />
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Press the side seams of the skirt open and press the pockets to the front of the skirt. (Those clips you made allow you to press the pockets to the front while pressing side seam allowances open.)<br />
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Time to gather the skirt! There are lots of different ways to make gathers (in this <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjC-uKtuu_SAhWogVQKHfWjABQQtwIILzAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DAM_B5_I_Rkk&usg=AFQjCNFncND_joNO5Qe2l6AUvgva0bXFHA&sig2=zs3wkPMSygdXyQHb7lwA2g&bvm=bv.150729734,d.eWE" target="_blank">video skirt tutorial</a> I show you how to use dental floss!) but here I'm using the traditional method of doing two lines of basting stitches. The first line is at 1/2" seam allowances, and the second line is at 1/4". This method works well for thin and soft fabrics like this sateen. <b>Start your basting stitches at the small circles. </b><br />
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Pull up both bobbin threads to create gathers. Be patient and do not pull against any resistance, as you will break your threads, and we all know how frustrating that is! Create enough gathers so that the skirt is roughly the size of your bodice waist. It's a lot of gathers, which gives the skirt its extra full look.<br />
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With right sides together, pin the skirt to the bodice. <b>Start by matching your side seams, and adjust the gathers from there. </b>Make sure that your side seams stay pressed open, your princess seams pressed toward center front, and your back darts pressed toward center back. (It's easy for things to get flipped around at this stage.)<br />
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Stitch the skirt to the bodice, going slowly and keeping the gathers as straight as possible so they don't bunch up under the presser foot. You can stitch with the gathers on top or the bottom; people have strong preferences for each so just see which works best for you!<br />
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After you stitch, examine your gathers closely to see if there are weird bunches anywhere. I usually have to take out at least one spot and neaten up the gathers!<br />
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Finally, press your seam toward the bodice and finish the seam allowances as one. I have a special way of doing this to reduce bulk. I trim the gathered seam allowance down to about 1/4", holding my scissors at an angle toward me. This trims the seam allowance so that it's beveled slightly. Then trim the bodice seam allowance to 3/8". Next, run both seams together through the serger, without catching any fabric in the blade. The seam allowances are serged, but also graded! (You could also use a wide zigzag on your sewing machine in place of the serger.)<br />
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Another method I have used successfully on this waistline is to stitch a grosgrain or petersham ribbon to the waistline (I prefer cotton or rayon ribbon if possible since poly can feel uncomfortable so close to the body.) Stitch it through both seam allowances, as close to your waistline seam stitching as possible. Fold down the ribbon and grade the seam allowances as described above. Press the ribbon up and tack it in place at the side seams. It will both cover your waistline seam and keep your waistline from stretching! It's a great option if your fabric has stretch, to keep the dress from getting bigger over time.<br />
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Here's how it looks when you fold down the ribbon:<br />
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That's it for this week! I'll be back next with with instructions for the pencil skirt, and then the zipper!<br />
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Before we start, a note: If you haven't already, I'd recommend stay stitching the neckline and armholes now that all your bodice pieces are assembled. Do a line of stitching at a 1/2" seam allowance all around, to stabilize the curves around your neckline. It's best to do this directionally, starting at the top of the curve, and always ending your stitching at the lowest point of a curve. This keeps your pieces from stretching from being stitched in opposing directions.<br />
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Okay, time for your straps. Remember how we taped the two strap pieces together? So you'll just have two long strips for both the front strap and the back loop.<br />
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Now I'm going to show you a different way to sew the straps rather than stitching and turning them, as in the pattern directions. I'm going to turn in the straps and edgestitch, which means no turning is involved. Yay!<br />
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Fold each strip in half lengthwise and press a crease.<br />
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Then turn in each side to meet the crease. Use the tip of your iron along the very edge of the fold so you don't press out your first crease.<br />
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Now fold in half along the original lengthwise crease.<br />
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Edgestitch along the open side. I use my #10 Edgestitch Foot for this.<br />
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Finished straps, no turning involved.<br />
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Okay, take your pattern piece and chop off the ends where you joined the two pattern pieces.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Now get rid of one of those pieces; you only need one! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Now cut that remaining piece in half to get two small pieces. These are your back strap loops. </span></b><br />
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Thread a ring onto each small loop, like so:</div>
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Fold in half and pin to your dress bodice back, centering over your circle marks (which I mark with an X for accuracy). I position them with the edge stitching on the outer (shoulder edge of each) so it looks symmetrical.<br />
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Baste the strap onto the dress.<br />
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Okay, the next part required a video to explain. It's a but tricky to see (and to do on camera) but I hope it makes sense.<br />
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Attach that little bit to the strap using a zipper foot so you can stitch close to the slider.<br />
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Finally, attach the end of the front strap to the front bodice just like you did for the back bodice, centering over the mark, with the strap facing down.<br />
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Time to sew! Today we're doing steps 1-4 on the pattern instruction sheet. My next post will be on Tuesday, so you'll have the weekend to catch up!<br />
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Start with your bodice center front. I'm sewing two at once! The small rose print will be View A, and the tropical will be View B.<br />
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Staystitch between the princess seam notches on both sides of the bodice center front. Staystitching is a line of regular straight stitching that only goes through one layer of fabric. It should be just inside your 5/8" seam allowance line. I find a spot just between the 1/2" and 5/8" lines on my machine as my guide. No need to back stitch.<br />
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Make clips between the notches, using just the point of your scissors, cutting as close as you can to your staystitching. The clips should be about 1/2" apart from each other. These will allow you to sew this piece to the curve of the side front princess seam.<br />
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Now we're going to sew the princess seams.<br />
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Pin the center front to the side front, with right sides together, matching your notches. With the center front piece on top, spread the clips so that the curves of the two pieces match. Pin and stitch the two pieces together. Repeat on the other princess seam.<br />
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Press the princess seams toward the center front, holding each side of the seam taut.You can use a tailor's ham to help you.<br />
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Now finish your princess seams as one, trimming them to about 3/8". I'm using my serger for this step, but you could use pinking shears or a zigzag stitch instead.<br />
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Next, we're going to sew the darts on the bodice back.<br />
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Fold the dart in half, positioning it like this (i.e. how you will put it into the machine, with the point closest to you and the fold on the right):<br />
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Start by placing a pin horizontally at the dart's point. This will tell you where to stop sewing.<br />
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Next, pin vertically up the legs of the dart, making sure that the dart lines are exactly on top of each other as you're pinning.<br />
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Sew up the leg of the dart. Back stitch at the beginning. Remove your pins as you go!<br />
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When you get to the point, sew the last couple stitches right on the fold of the fabric.<br />
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Do not backstitch, but leave tails that are at least a couple inches.<br />
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Tie the tails into a double knot and trim close.<br />
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Press the darts toward the center back, using a tailors ham if you have one.<br />
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Side seams! Place the front and back right sides together at the side seams, matching notches. Pin and stitch.<br />
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Press the side seams open.<br />
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Finish the seam allowances with the method of your choice.<br />
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Now's a good time to try on your bodice if you want to double check the fit!<br />
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Finally, I always recommend stabilizing your zipper openings. I use this fusible tape, but you can also easily cut 1" strips of fusible interfacing for this purpose.<br />
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If serging, you can finish you back bodice openings now.<br />
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You have a partially assembled bodice! Next Tuesday: straps!<br />
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Woo hoo, time to get cutting! I know a lot of sewers hate the cutting process, but it just means you're one step closer to sewing. So hurrah!<br />
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Okay, actually. A few small things <i>before </i>you cut.<br />
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First, <b>if you made any adjustments to your neckline, bust, or armhole, you need to make the same adjustments to your facing patterns</b>. I raised my armhole 3/4", so I did the same on facings. I took the same amount off the bottom of the facing so it remains the same width.<br />
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I moved the notches up since they would have been cut off. Repeat on the back.<br />
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I also had to do a slight slash and spread (not shown) on the front facing like I did on the bodice front for my FBA. So if you did an FBA or SBA, keep that in mind!<br />
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Also, if you are <b>making View B and you made any bodice adjustments (like taking in or letting out seams), you will need to do the same adjustments to your skirt</b>. If you've lost track of those changes (so easy to do!), you can also just pin closed your darts, draw in your seam allowances, and then "walk" the pattern pieces together to make sure they still match.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Draw in seamlines, close darts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Compare the pattern pieces by walking them together as they would be sewn</td></tr>
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<b>Next, one little pattern change that I highly recommend: tape your strap pieces together. </b>Just butt the edges together and tape on the front and back.<br />
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This will make sewing the straps much easier as you can sew them and then trim off the smaller piece. Not necessary but a big help, in my opinion.<br />
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Okay, let's cut!<b> I'm going to focus on the cutting for View A as it needs more explaining. </b><br />
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I recommend cutting in stages, starting with your skirt pieces. They are BIG and <b>need to be cut on the crosswise grain.</b> Do we all understand what this means? Normally we cut on the lengthwise grain by making a fold that runs horizontally down the length of your yardage, and the selvages go on top of each other like so:<br />
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Instead, we're going to make a fold that runs vertically from selvage to selvage. So you have a big width of fabric with selvages on top of each other at the top and bottom, like so:<br />
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With your fabric folding on the crosswise grain, lay out your skirt pattern pieces along one selvage. The front is cut on the fold and the back is not. After you cut out your skirt pieces, you will have a long skinny bit left on one selvage that looks like this:<br />
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<b>Cut the bodice center front </b>by making a narrowly folded piece from the leftover yardage.<br />
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Then double up the rest of the skinny piece and cut the rest of the pattern pieces: pockets (cut twice to get a total of four pockets), bodice back, bodice side front, straps, and back facing. The fold the remaining and cut the front facing on a fold.<br />
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Next,<b> cut your interfacing for the front and back facings</b>. I'm using this <a href="https://www.palmerpletsch.com/shop/interfacings/perfect-fuse-sheer-garments/" target="_blank">Palmer/Pletsch sheer interfacing </a>that Pati Palmer herself gave me when I visited her in Portland! She told me it's a great match for cottons.<br />
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Go over all your pieces are transfer any notches by snipping into the point of the notch.<br />
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Also transfer your circles and the back dart. I do this using wax tracing paper and a spiky tracing wheel. Make a sandwich by putting one layer of tracing paper face up under your bottom layer of fabric, like so:<br />
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Then put the other side of the tracing paper wax-side down on top of the other layer of fabric.<br />
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Lastly put the pattern on top of all the layers.<br />
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I mark an X through my circles.<br />
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Now that you've cut out your pattern and marked it, it's time to sew! I'll be back tomorrow with our first sewing post.<br />
<br />Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91829167957352945322017-03-15T07:58:00.000-04:002017-03-15T08:54:18.700-04:00B6453 Sew Along: Making a Bodice Muslin <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, I vowed to keep the muslins and fitting stuff to a minimum but I feel I really want to touch on this. It seems a lot of ladies in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> are new-ish dressmakers, which I love! And since there are some things you can do to make muslin-making easier, here's a look into my process.<br />
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The most important things I do are to always put a zipper into my muslins, and to turn in the seam allowances at the neckline and waistline so I can see where the actual seamlines fall.<br />
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<b>Note: you can do all of the stitching in the following steps with a long basting stitch (4-5mm). This is faster to sew and easier to remove if necessary. </b><br />
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<b>Size note: I cut a size 12 based on the finished measurements on the pattern tissue. The size chart would have put me in at least a size 14, which would have been too big. This is why using the finished garment measurements are so important! (</b>I'm fitting mine from scratch, to go through the process with you.)<br />
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First, I cut the three bodice pieces (front, side front, and back) in the muslin. Those are the only pieces you need, no straps or interfacing. I only needed a half yard of muslin to make the bodice!<br />
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Second, sew the princess seams as you would normally. I always staystitch and then clip the bodice center front between the notches.<br />
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This makes it easier to pin the side front to the center front along the curved princess seams. Stitch the princess seams. Finger-press the seams up. I don't worry about pressing them at this point.<br />
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Next, sew the back darts from the edge of the fabric to the tip. This is how I pin my darts for sewing:<br />
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Sew the bodice front to the bodice back at the side seams.<br />
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Next, stay stitch around the neckline and the waistline at 5/8". Clip into the seam allowances up to the stay stitching around any curved areas.<br />
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Press the seam allowances in along your stay stitching.<br />
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Baste up the center back seam and press open.<br />
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Using the same length zipper that you would use for your dress (14") place the zipper face down and scotch tape it in place. Yep, we're going fast and easy here. Just make sure your zipper teeth are exactly centered over the seam.<br />
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On the right side, use a zipper foot to stitch about 1/4" to either side of the seam. Straight stitching doesn't get extra points here. You'll have excess zipper hanging below the waistline seam.<br />
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Open up the basted center back seam and remove any tape that's in the way of you opening up the zipper.<br />
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(Tip: you can rip out the zipper and use it again for your next muslin!)<br />
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Pin 3/8" ribbon in place of the straps. A 14" length of ribbon was more than enough for each strap.<br />
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Zip yourself into your muslin! <b>You should always wear the undergarments that you plan to wear while wearing the dress. </b>You'll have a fancy zipper tail.<br />
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If you're overwhelmed looking at your bodice, check out the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwCr0dOYJmubUjM5ZFh6ZDBzVU0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Fitting Order Sheet</a> provided by Palmer/Pletsch.<br />
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You can see mine is low around the armholes, has tightness throughout the bust, excess around the armhole princess seam, and is slightly loose throughout the waist.<br />
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I pinched out some excess at the side seams and the princess seam at the armhole.<br />
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I also made a very small FBA (1/2" per side) following the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwCr0dOYJmubU044TVBlaUEwWFk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Palmer/Pletsch directions</a> I posted earlier this week. I also raised the armhole 3/4" at the underarm to conceal my favorite bra. All of these changes resulted in a much better fitting bodice!<br />
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Once you've made your muslin, please post to the Facebook Group if you have questions about what to change.<br />
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Next up: cutting and sewing!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-614688334106784202017-03-13T12:27:00.000-04:002017-03-13T12:27:06.383-04:00B6453 Sew Along: How to Do an FBA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi ladies, a lot of you have been asking about how to do an FBA (Full Bust Adjustment) on this dress. I have teamed up with Palmer/Pletsch in order to provide you with some information. First, check out their <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwCr0dOYJmubUjM5ZFh6ZDBzVU0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Fitting Order information</a>. It can often be confusing figuring out where to start with fit adjustments, especially when there are several things that need changing.<br />
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Next! Look at the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwCr0dOYJmubU044TVBlaUEwWFk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Princess Bust Alterations </a>document, specifically the information on an <b>armhole </b>princess adjustment. The method that Palmer Pletsch uses is tissue fitting, and there is step-by-step info on how to do this. Tissue fitting will tell you how much you need to add at the bust, and then you can make a muslin to test your fit.<br />
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Please post your muslin and fit pictures to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/?pnref=story" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a>! It's been a great resource for questions of all kinds.<br />
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A huge thanks to Palmer Pletsch for allowing me to reprint this information on bust adjustments!<br /><br />
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<br />Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80912067679134858442017-03-10T12:42:00.000-05:002017-03-10T13:24:51.988-05:00B6453 Sew Along: Supplies and Prep<br />
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Okay, let's get this party started! I'm happy to report that the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> for the Sew Along is almost up to 900 members. Please join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/" target="_blank">here</a> if you'd like. It's a great place to post photos, get advice, and generally cheer each other on.<br />
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In this post, I'll be talking about supplies you need and then answering some frequently asked questions about things like pre-washing, sizing, and making a muslin.<br />
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<li><b><a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6453" target="_blank">The pattern</a> for Butterick 6453</b></li>
<li><b>Fabric</b> in the amount listed on the back of the envelope and on the yardage tab on the <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6453" target="_blank">pattern page</a>. </li>
<li><b>Interfacing</b>. Lightweight woven and tricot are my two favorite interfacings for garments. I avoid non-woven interfacing since it gives your gament a stiff, papery feel that I dislike.</li>
<li><b>A 14" regular (not invisible) zipper. </b>I use lapped zippers almost all the time for an authentic vintage look.</li>
<li><b>A pair of 3/8" rings and sliders</b>. Dritz sells them in sets with three colors, and you can find these at stores like Jo-Ann. I also love the metal rings and sliders that <a href="https://tailor-made-shop.myshopify.com/collections/rings-sliders" target="_blank">Tailor Made </a>sells. </li>
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I love this dress in <b>cottons</b> like sateen, lawn, and poplin. Border prints could be used for either view, but are especially great on the full skirt version. I've also made it very successfully in <b>rayon</b> challis, which gives a much slinkier, softer look. Some silks and wools could work, but I would avoid anything too thick, as the straps would get too bulky, as would the skirt gathers on View A. </div>
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I'm using one of my new sateens in a cute floral print, now arriving in Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. </div>
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Cottons are easy to pre-wash, so yes if that's what you're using! I'm using one of my Gertie cotton sateens, and I like how they soften with machine washing and drying. My usual rule of thumb is to pre-wash if I intend to machine wash the garment after sewing. If I plan to dry clean or hand wash in cold water, it's not as important.<br />
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The biggest piece of advice I can give you here is to go by <b>the finished pattern measurements which are printed on the tissue paper.</b> These include the pattern ease, and are bigger than the body measurements on the size chart (fold on the flap of the pattern envelope). Butterick tends to add more ease than expected, so please check those pattern tissue sheets for the finished measurements! <b>You will probably make a size smaller than you expect to from the size chart. </b><br />
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<b>What's the deal with all the ease? </b><br />
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This is a tricky topic to discuss, but the ease conforms to Butterick's standards. However, in the photo on the envelope, the garment has much less ease. I fit this garment on myself with 0"-.5" of ease in the bust and waist, while Butterick gives the pattern 2.5" of ease. This means that if you want the garment to fit as it does on the envelope and in my pictures (with a tight vintage fit), you will probably need to go down 1-2 sizes from what the size chart says.<br />
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<b><u>What if my fabric is a little sheer? Can I line it? </u></b><br />
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The border print sample you see on the envelope was a little sheer in the bodice so I underlined it! I used white cotton batiste and cut out it in the bodice pieces only. Then I basted the batiste to the sateen using a 1/2" seam allowance. The pieces are treated as one after basting. I finished the dress with a facing in the usual manner. Here's a photo of the inside of the dress.<br />
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You can definitely line your dress (though I won't be covering instructions for that). You can consult references like my book <i><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj2rPPVvczSAhWJhFQKHXU6BpoQFggaMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGerties-Ultimate-Dress-Book-Fabulous%2Fdp%2F1617690759&usg=AFQjCNEw9YylvW4_deduNmNhKqFpkYorbg&sig2=bW0WxbzQMia3vFv-1I2Mtw&bvm=bv.149093890,d.eWE" target="_blank">Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book</a> </i>for information on how to line a dress.<br />
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<b>Should I make a muslin? </b><br />
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I almost always make a bodice muslin, and now would be a good time to do that. Just use the main bodice pieces (not the facings) and sew them together along the princess and side seams. Stay stitch in a darker thread color along the neckline and waistline seamlines so you can get a good sense of where the neckline and waistline fall on your body. You can use ribbon or twill tape as a temporary strap for fitting. Pin up the back and check your fit. (Tip: you can also insert a dress length zipper into a bodice muslin for ease of fitting. The zipper will hang down to your hips, extending past the bodice muslin, which will help you get it on without help pinning.)<br />
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If you're concerned that you'll need an FBA (full bust adjustment), I'll have info on that next week. The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/" target="_blank">Facebook group </a>is a great place to post muslin pictures and ask for fitting advice. I love how everyone is supporting and helping each other in the group!<br />
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<b>That's all I have for today; please let me know (or post in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/" target="_blank">FB group</a>) if there are any other questions you have. </b>Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44158975163401335982017-03-04T09:56:00.000-05:002017-03-04T09:56:20.312-05:00Announcing the B6453 Sundress Sew-Along!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yay! It's been a while in the making, but I'm happy to announce that <b>the Sew-Along is starting up</b>. We'll be sewing my new sundress pattern <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6453" target="_blank">B6453</a> from start to finish. You can sew either view you like, full or slim skirt. I will cover steps for both.<br />
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To join the sew-along, you can either just follow along here <b>or you can join the special <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1891553744409631/" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a>. </b>Joining the Facebook Group is certainly not necessary, but I really like how others have used these groups as a landing page for sew-alongs and I wanted to give it a try. The benefit of having the group is that you can post your own pictures, ask for fitting advice, and show off your finished results! I think it will be fun, but don't sweat it if Facebook isn't your thing. (I will also be updating <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gertie18/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> regularly as usual, so that's another way to get connected.)<br />
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<b>Here is the rough schedule</b>:<br />
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March 10: Supplies and Prepping<br />
Week of March 13: FBA post, steps 1-4 (princess seams and back darts)<br />
Week of March 20: steps 5-19 (straps and skirt View A)<br />
Week of March 27: steps 20-27 (skirt View B and zipper)<br />
Week of April 3: steps 28-32 (facing)<br />
Week of April 10: Finishing (both views)<br />
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Please keep in mind that you can sew ahead if you like, or take your time and catch up on posts later. <b>Go at your own pace!</b><br />
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I really hope you'll join in the fun. Won't it be awesome to have a flirty new sundress for spring?Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84861651200827882582017-01-03T16:28:00.000-05:002017-01-03T16:35:11.013-05:00Dita-Inspired New Year's Eve Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went into an absolute frenzy of last minute sewing over the holidays! I posted all of it on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gertie18/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gertiesnewblogforbettersewing/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, but I do want to detail some of it here as well. My favorite dress was the result of a completely hare-brained idea to make a party dress in less than two days for a New Year's Eve swing dance party, after seeing this picture of Dita Von Teese:<br />
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I love that neckline so much and wanted to attempt to recreate it, but adding a swingy skirt to dance in. It turns out that it was much easier than I expected! Here's my final neckline result, which I was pleased looks almost exactly like Dita's:<br />
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To get this result, I modified the Strapless Sweetheart Bodice from my book <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjNraiY9abRAhWBNxQKHUiQCJAQFggaMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGerties-Ultimate-Dress-Book-Fabulous%2Fdp%2F1617690759&usg=AFQjCNEw9YylvW4_deduNmNhKqFpkYorbg&sig2=cfPcZJHQVVoqq5qTsM_PHA" target="_blank"><i>Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book</i></a>. You only need to change the center front piece, and it's pretty easy. Here's how I did it: </div>
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That's the original pattern piece above. Make sure you have the seam lines drawn in 5/8" from the edge. <b>On all the instructions below, work on the actual seamlines, not the seam allowances. </b><br />
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Make an inch-long horizontal mark at center front that is 1.5" below the sweetheart center front neckline. This line should be exactly perpendicular to the center front line. Here it is in orange pencil:<br />
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Next, make a little mark that is .25" to the right of the princess seam line.<br />
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Use a French curve to connect the two marks you've made.<br />
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That's the shape of your new neckline! Add a 5/8" seam allowance to the adjusted neckline.<br />
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Cut away the old lines.<br />
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As far as construction goes, I sewed it pretty much like any other strapless bodice, using an underlining, steel boning, and a waist stay. The outer fabric is cotton velvet, and then I underlined it in horsehair interfacing. (I usually use muslin for this purpose, but I wanted something a little stiffer for this dress.) The below photo is from my Instagram Stories, where I've been posting step-by-step photos of my sewing projects with caption. (If you're not familiar, Stories is the new Snapchat-like feature of Instragram. I've never understood what Snapchat is, so I'm thrilled to have an alternative on a platform I already understand!).<br />
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I lined the entire dress in acetate taffeta, which is always my choice when I want something with some stiffness. It's especially great for the skirt lining, since it helps it stand out on its own. (Plus it swishes when you walk!) The boning is applied to the lining. As usual, I used 1/4" spiral steel boning. I was out of boning casing, so used single fold bias tape as an alternative. It's important to have a bone going up each princess seam, and I also place them diagonally on the bodice side front. (Boning placement is detailed in the book.)<br />
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A waist stay is important in a dress like this; I always use cotton petersham or grosgrain for this purpose. Hot pink!<br />
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The skirt is the 3/4 circle skirt pattern, also from the book, and it has two layers: the taffeta and then a <a href="http://www.bandjfabrics.com/fabric/sparkle-flocking-tulle-2" target="_blank">sparkle dot-flocked tulle</a>. (The sparkles didn't really show up, sadly, but I am left with glitter <i>everywhere.</i>)<br />
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The tulle doesn't need a hem, it can just get a clean cut (I use a rotary cutter for this). Then make a narrow hem on the lining. Everything else is finished as usual, including hand stitching the bodice lining around the zipper and the waistline on the inside.<br />
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Add some sparkly vintage costume jewelry and some statement shoes and you're done!<br />
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I adore this neckline modification, and I'm thinking I might even use it for some summer dresses when the time comes. Hope you're all having a fabulous new year so far!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62943218009273742016-12-08T13:07:00.002-05:002016-12-08T13:07:58.286-05:00Dressmaking Retreat Photos (Plus New Spring Sessions!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My fall dressmaking retreats here in Beacon, New York, went so well that I've decided to add three new sessions for Spring! These are very small (4-5 people) weekend getaways where we just sew and sew and sew. Participants come on a Friday evening, and then we have a lovely welcome dinner and spend the rest of the evening fitting bodice muslins. On Saturday and Sunday we work on your dresses all day, taking many tea and snack breaks, of course. If you're interested in signing up for a retreat, all the info is <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/p/beacon-dressmaking-ret.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Here are a few of my favorite photos from the fall retreats! Here I am fitting Amy's beautiful Faux Sarong Dress.<br />
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Kaye and Chrissie getting a little bit silly while admiring Chrissie's new Polka Dot Day Dress. </div>
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Vicki's gorgeous version of the Cherry Print Corduroy Dress in a sapphire blue wool crepe.<br />
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Sometimes passionate discussions about seam matching break out.<br />
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Vanessa in her gorgeous strapless party dress. </div>
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I had two Amys, and they both made the Faux Sarong Dress! (Coincidence? Yeah, probably.)</div>
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As you can probably tell, the last retreats took place in my personal studio, which is a spacious live/work loft. (Hence the furry assistants.) But if all goes well, I'm moving to a cute little house in a month so I had to find a new teaching space. As luck would have it, a fabulous new sewing studio is opening right here in Beacon, called <a href="http://beetleandfred.com/" target="_blank">Beetle and Fred</a> (rhymes with needle and thread, get it?). It's so new that it hasn't had its official grand opening, but I can tell you that it's a lovely modern space right in the heart of Main Street, and it will have a fully equipped classroom. </div>
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I'm pretty psyched for a whole new group of students in a whole new space! <a href="mailto:gretchen@blogforbettersewing.com" target="_blank">Email me</a> if you have any questions about the retreats. </div>
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Thanks for all your lovely giveaway comments! I consulted the all-knowing random number generator, and got this response:<br />
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Entry number 95 was Ellen Boekee.<br />
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I know, I know, it seems a little too convenient for me to just get to hand deliver the yardage to someone in my class at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwidiorosNPPAhVHFz4KHZXWAJkQFggdMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fraystitch.co.uk%2F&usg=AFQjCNF-e2doJa8IkKX7-8kjo7qAFQIHnw&sig2=6dgXAKigzQCNj0gdKVCeAg&bvm=bv.135258522,d.cWw">Ray Stitch</a> in London later this month. But I swear that's what happened! You can't outsmart the Random Number Generator! Congrats, Ellen, and looking forward to meeting you.<br />
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So I made this dress about a month ago and have been trying finish the tutorial for it ever since! I used the strapless bodice and pencil skirt from <i>Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book </i>and adapted them so that they button in the front, rather than zip in the back. While I'm finishing up the tutorial, why don't we have a fabric giveaway? I have three yards of this lovely pink tropical sateen left from my personal stash. It was from my spring fabric line, and is now sold out from <a href="http://www.joann.com/gertie-collection-fabrics-sateen-tropical-pink/14658983.html">Jo-Ann stores</a>.<br />
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To enter, just leave a comment here! All countries eligible. Entries due by the end of the day this Sunday. Good luck!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com345tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56438168755013454662016-08-26T13:14:00.002-04:002016-08-29T15:35:10.939-04:00Announcing the Fall Beacon Sewing Retreats! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited to announce that my <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/p/beacon-dressmaking-ret.html" target="_blank">Hudson Valley Sewing Retreat</a> is back! Join me in lovely Beacon, New York, for a fabulous weekend of dressmaking. I’m opening up my spacious studio for two sessions this fall, with space for four students in each. These small retreats will allow participants to get away from it all, and focus entirely on sewing for a full weekend. Using the pattern of your choice from my book <i><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=10&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi009jNtN_OAhWKAcAKHSaMA8AQFghFMAk&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abramsbooks.com%2Fproduct%2Fgerties-ultimate-dress-book_9781617690754%2F&usg=AFQjCNEpDmV9g09kIlnKePmcPWP-2ovSWw&sig2=QfxqwfE-ZWKI52EeOd_9WQ&bvm=bv.131286987,bs.2,d.dmo" target="_blank">Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book</a>, </i>you’ll arrive with a bodice muslin ready for a personal fitting and leave with a killer new frock. (Whether your personal style is modern or retro, there’s something for everyone.)</div>
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We’ll begin Friday night with a festive included welcome dinner and then spend the rest of that evening having your bodice muslins custom-fit. That leaves all day Saturday and Sunday for pattern tweaks and dressmaking, with one-on-one guidance along the way. Students will leave with a custom-fit dress pattern that you can use again and again, tons of new sewing knowledge, and a stunning new dress.</div>
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My hometown of Beacon, NY is the perfect place for a weekend of sewing! This charming Hudson Valley town is just over an hour by train from Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, but it has a lovely small town feel. It’s full of amazing restaurants, galleries, vintage shopping, boutiques, live music, natural beauty, and more. Fall is the perfect time to visit, too. (Don’t worry, I’ll make sure we take a few sewing breaks so you can see the town!)</div>
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It's that time again--time to feel incredulous that fall patterns are being released because it's definitely, totally still summer, right? Don't worry, it absolutely still is. But how about thinking about some patterns for a couple "transitional pieces" that will take you through the changing seasons? (That's a little easier to swallow, right?)<br />
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I have two new patterns out in my "<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/designer/patterns-gertie" target="_blank">Patterns by Gertie</a>" line with <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/" target="_blank">Butterick</a>. In a little change of pace for me, they're both very '40s-inspired rather than my usual '50s designs. The first is<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6380" target="_blank"> B6380</a>, a sweetheart neckline dress with a gathered bust and swing skirt.<br />
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With this design, I wanted to create a dress that's timeless and easy to wear, but still really rooted in the glamorous '40s.<br />
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You can really see the details on the line drawing.<br />
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One of my favorite details is the "tiebacks" above the bust that create the sweetheart shape of the neckline. There's also a midriff, flared skirt, and short sleeves with gathers.<br />
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This dress is great for drapey wovens, like the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/274083056/blue-and-purple-rose-print-challis?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">rayon challis</a> it's pictured in. (This is one of my Gertie fabrics from last fall, but I still have a bunch <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/274083056/blue-and-purple-rose-print-challis?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">for sale in my Etsy shop</a>.)<br />
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Here are a couple of my inspiration images from when I was planning the dress pattern. I love the subtle silhouette of this era, coupled with the soft gathers at the bustline.<br />
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The second pattern is B6390, and it's a cute yet casual jacket directly inspired by Rosie the Riveter and '40s work wear.<br />
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It has all sorts of topstitching to define the style lines.<br />
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I lined it in the same challis as the dress is made in! (Dorkiest photo ever?)<br />
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Here's the line drawing for this one.<br />
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I love the pattern envelope for this one. I look like I'm hanging with my tiny, much cooler friend. She's dubious about my styling choices.<br />
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And a couple of my inspiration images, so you can get an idea of where I was coming from.<br />
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The jacket in the photos above is made up in a denim-colored wool, but I also made this design in another fabric. Here it is in a polka dot linen-cotton blend, complete with Rosie the Riveter-inspired pose and Carmen Miranda earrings.<br />
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And the back, paired with a totally different dress.<br />
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A detail shot. This one is also lined in one of my rayon challis fabrics.<br />
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Hope you like the new patterns! Can't wait to see your versions of these!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35868401177158226032016-08-03T14:33:00.000-04:002016-08-03T14:33:58.186-04:00New York Times Article on Home Sewing and the McCall Pattern Company! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, this is amazing. The New York Times has done an <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/fashion/mccalls-pattern-company-sewing-do-it-yourself.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0" target="_blank">entire piece </a>on the McCall Pattern Company and the home sewing industry! As you may know, my pattern line "<a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/designer/patterns-gertie" target="_blank">Patterns by Gertie</a>" is released by Butterick (one of McCall's pattern labels) and I was thrilled that the writer interviewed me for <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/fashion/mccalls-pattern-company-sewing-do-it-yourself.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0" target="_blank">the piece</a>. It's a really in-depth, detailed article on the past and future of the company, as well as home sewing in general. So, if you sew, you'll want to read this!<br />
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I've always been really proud to be a pattern designer with Butterick, partly because I have a strong nostalgia for the process of pattern shopping. So I was pretty excited to see this quote:<br />
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<i>Gretchen Hirsch, a <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/">blogger</a>, author and pattern designer who began sewing seriously 10 years ago when she was in her 20s, said the process of picking out a McCall pattern has not changed from when she visited fabric stores with her mother as a girl in the 1980s. </i></blockquote>
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<i>“Going to a <a href="http://www.joann.com/">Jo-Ann</a>’s and seeing those same old metal filing cabinets with the McCall’s and Butterick patterns inside — you know, the tissue, the instructions and the little envelope — I found it enormously comforting,” Ms. Hirsch said.</i></blockquote>
Another favorite quote?<br />
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I love that the piece conveys so much of the emotion surrounding home sewing, but it also tackles lots of other topics including the future of the industry in a digital age, the company's relationship with social media, and the DIY revolution. Not to mention a really fantastic <a href="http://nyti.ms/2agpJlW" target="_blank">slide show</a> about the company archive, complete with pictures of a young Isaac Mizrahi and Charlize Theron.<br />
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In any case, it's pretty thrilling to see home sewing get such prominent media coverage. I'd love to hear your thoughts on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/fashion/mccalls-pattern-company-sewing-do-it-yourself.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0" target="_blank">the article</a>!<br />
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<br />Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62376805042032293712016-07-15T14:54:00.000-04:002016-07-15T14:54:18.785-04:00Blue Sketch Roses Dress <div style="text-align: center;">
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New finished dress! I'm so happy to finally showcase<a href="http://www.joann.com/gertie-collection-fabrics-sateen-sketch-rose-blue/14659130.html#q=gertie&start=1" target="_blank"> this sateen </a>from my spring collection. This is the Sketch Rose in blue, a 100% cotton sateen, available at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.<br />
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This is one of the dresses my mom helped me cut out a few months ago, and I finally got around to sewing it up. I used patterns from my latest book, <i><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjBvf_w-vXNAhUHbB4KHSQICrIQFghAMAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abramsbooks.com%2Fproduct%2Fgerties-ultimate-dress-book_9781617690754%2F&usg=AFQjCNEpDmV9g09kIlnKePmcPWP-2ovSWw&sig2=RofZ2wJsb9FCLXfl8pdaWw&bvm=bv.127178174,d.dmo" target="_blank">Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book</a></i>. The bodice is the Basic Jewel Neck Bodice (with a small shoulder modification that I'll show below), paired with the three-quarter circle skirt.</div>
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I'm surprisingly crazy about this dress, given how simple it is. I want to make it in lots more colors and prints!<br />
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I've been trying to up my accessories game, and I paired it with big <a href="https://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/legacy-work-elizabeth-claire-jewelry-hoop-earrings-silver.html" target="_blank">hoop earrings</a>, <a href="https://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/pinup-girl-exclusive-mule-in-white.html" target="_blank">white mules</a>, and this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FUIFF24/ref=twister_B01FUIFF1U?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">amazingly cute belt</a> I found for a steal on Amazon of all places. (Though I like the dress both with and without the belt.)<br />
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As you can see on the mannequin, the shoulders have a slight racer back look to them. They're cut inward for a narrower shoulder.<br />
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Here's a little tutorial on how to make this pattern change.<br />
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I did this by making marks at 1-3/4" in from the shoulder (where the sleeve would connect), and then 5/8" under the armhole.<br />
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Then I connected those marks with a curved ruler.<br />
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Cut away the excess.<br />
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Repeat on the back!<br />
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I finished the armholes and neck hole with an all-in-one facing.<br />
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You can either adjust the included facing pieces or make entirely new ones to follow the new armholes.<br />
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I also like to take off a scant 1/8" around the neckline and armholes, which helps the facing roll inside the garment better. See the new orange lines around the neck and armholes in the photo below!<br />
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Trace that section off (between the orange lines) and those are your new facing pieces.<br />
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Let me know if you have any questions about that pattern adjustment!<br />
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I always get asked about my foundation garments, so I took I few pictures this time! (Don't worry, nothing too racy). I wore my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Carnival-Womens-Closure-Longline-Champagne/dp/B0000862X1/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1468608739&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=carnival+745" target="_blank">favorite longline bra</a>, but it needed a little tweak in the back to accomodate the cut-away shoulders. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E5TWQUI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">These adjustable straps</a> are perfect for this purpose.<br />
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The longline bra requires high waisted panties for a smooth line, and then a crinoline (this one is by Hell Bunny) gives the skirt lots of fluff. </div>
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I don't always go full '50s in the foundation garment department, but it definitely looks good for pictures and it's nice to have the option.<br />
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The skirt has a three-step narrow hem (instructions in the book)!<br />
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And a back lapped zipper. I didn't even think about pattern matching, though I really should have. Luckily there are no egregiously badly placed flowers!<br />
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I love this dress so much, I'm going to cut it out in another fabric this weekend!<br />
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