Well my first attempt in making the Alma blouse has not been successful. I did not trust my instincts when it came to selecting the size I should use. I know how Vogue, Butterick and Simplicity are going to fit and can almost make my usual fitting adjustments with out much to do.
I did not trust the sizing and should have because I went with the above pattern size and the top was too large. I tried to make fitting adjustments; with each one I made it seemed to get worse not better.
The fabric was somewhat off grain as well and I thought I had made the right adjustments to straighten it out. Selecting the wrong size, wonky fabric coupled with growing frustration, I decided to walk away from this project at this time. I have plenty others to work on.
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August Sewing Simplicity 7295
I am not doing well as a blogger. I have been working on this project since July 30. Today, I finally finished it. It has been a stop-and-g...
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Recent sewing projects I've completed have been challenging. It is the first time in probably months that I started a dress pattern a... -
I am not doing well as a blogger. I have been working on this project since July 30. Today, I finally finished it. It has been a stop-and-g...
Well I'm sorry to hear about this experience but at least you've walked away, I've definitely had to do this (haven't we all?) and come back to projects months or maybe even a year later if at all but I think it's better for my sanity that way!
ReplyDeleteThis was definitely for my sanity. Too many other projects I want to work on without getting hung up on this one.
DeleteSuch a bummer the first go around couldn't be salvaged, but the three views are stylish. It's nice you can refresh with something else before going back to try again.
ReplyDeleteIt was a bummer; really was "operator" error(s). Really a nice pattern and will tackle it again in the near future.
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