- Mundane Sewing Discussion -

[Pinn]

for a man ..if I take in the side it shortens the front... I am thinking I may have to put darts in to get the correct fit.

https://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4483/to-get-the-right-armhole-fit-the-bodice/page/all

[gem]

Yes, but the happy news is that you don't have to put the darts into the final garment! You can pinch them out in the muslin, then trace the new darted shape as if the darts are not there onto your pattern/muslin/fabric, and it should fit. It will affect the shape of the armscye--it will look weird (probably L-shaped instead of a U or a J), but you won't be able to tell when it's being worn.

(This isn't mundane--or male--but that's how I finally eliminated the armscye gaping in this bodice. It works best on things like vests, because you don't *also* have to adjust a sleeve to fit the new armscye.)

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Jenn!!! Ohmigosh, you look *gorgeous!* That dress is just scrumptious. Is it rayon jersey?

[Pinn]

 Gramercy... I had a "Douh" moment.

[Sabrina Black]

Thought I'd get this thread going again with a few recently finished projects.  I made these for my niece's baby:

[Sabrina Black]

Third picture didn't show up for some reason:

[Auryn]

super super cute, and I love the elephant

[Sabrina Black]

Thank you!  I had a great time making them

[Elennare]

Very cute! 

[Kate XXXXXX]

Love the heffalump!

[Nissa]

I've been going to a new class at the Gym called Hot Hula.  The instructor has been bringing lava-lavas for everyone to wear, but she doesn't have enough for everyone, so I'd like to make one of my own.  All the instructions I've found so far are kind of confusing- Does anyone know where I can find easy to follow instructions for a lava-lava (preferably with pictures)?

Something like this is what I have in mind: http://www.etsy.com/listing/51838664/pareo-solid-color-full-size-rayon?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_query=lava-lava&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all

Thanks!

[Trillium]

A lava lava or sarong or pareo (just depends on island you are on) is just a long rectangle of fabric.  Get a measurement from one at your class. All you need to do is hem edges. 

[Nissa]

Sounds simple enough.  I'll have to see if I can get to class early enough next week to get a good look at one. 

[Trillium]

also, if you live in an area where stores are still selling bathing suits, you may be able to buy a sarong, probably on clearance 

[Margaret]

I have some 'normal' sewing to do for a party coming up. 

This.  I.  Want.  This.




There is a Vogue pattern there that I can do this out of (V1172).  I am just wonderin how much tulle I will need to get to make the skirt go "poof" or should I make a crinoline as well.

I think I am voting for making a crinoline, but I'd like some feedback.

[isabelladangelo]

The skirt looks like silk organza over a satin layer.  Beneath that, you'd want a petticoat that has a thin layer of tulle around the waist but doubles up around the hem, broomstick skirt style.  This will allow you to cut down on yardages.  Also, Double up the bottom layer of the tulle petticoat for fullness.  Something like this but shorter.