tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post8763435431725316718..comments2024-02-25T08:24:32.822+00:00Comments on Confessions of a Sewing Novice: It Was Bound To Happen: My First Wadderwestmoonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-13195113366666859452013-01-15T13:00:10.206+00:002013-01-15T13:00:10.206+00:00Ah, that would make more sense! I just couldn'...Ah, that would make more sense! I just couldn't make sense of the facings at all when I made it. Glad it worked out for you better than me. <br /><br />I never wear belts because they just accentuate the fact that I have no noticeable waist. I look like a sack of potatoes tied in the middle.westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-52251426547852150992013-01-15T12:21:45.196+00:002013-01-15T12:21:45.196+00:00I made this pattern as well, and belatedly realize...I made this pattern as well, and belatedly realized that the facings are not supposed to lie flat at all (look clearly at the detail photo's in the magazine and you can see that: facings and pleats together create something of a shawl-collar).<br />Very flattering pattern I found, not too difficult for a beginner.<br /><br />Westmoon: if you are unsure about your waist, maybe try wearing it with a waist-belt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-48006845727344355102012-11-02T19:07:47.223+00:002012-11-02T19:07:47.223+00:00Oh, I hope I haven't discouraged you from tryi...Oh, I hope I haven't discouraged you from trying the pattern -- I really do think the problem was 90% my sewing + it not being a good dress on me, and probably not even 10% the pattern itself. The only thing I would warn you about is the facings, since they really didn't work out at all well for me.westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-21630202189067956162012-11-02T17:38:15.002+00:002012-11-02T17:38:15.002+00:00I am sorry you had so many issues with the dress. ...I am sorry you had so many issues with the dress. I decided to buy this issue of My Image when I saw your initial post on this dress. I liked the style so much. Based on your picture, which is a bit dark, I think the dress looks really nice on you. I don't see the midsection issues you mention, The dress appear to skim over that area and the fun polka dot print catches my eyes, not other things. My serger has trouble cutting more than two layers of fabric, so I sew seams on knit dress with the sewing machine and just edge finish the seams on the serger.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-8672609605798762302012-11-01T10:21:08.118+00:002012-11-01T10:21:08.118+00:00I think you can kind of tell yourself that the add...I think you can kind of tell yourself that the added weight, in my case, is not that bad, but when you see it on camera it's like, no, this is bad. :( Ugh. I try not to get too caught up in weight/weight loss etc, but it's hard not to when you have a sudden major change in weight for reasons out of your control.<br /><br />I will definitely try that basting trick. I am going back to making a top next and there's a couple of curved seams that will definitely benefit from basting first I think!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1157694539788402550.post-31011301135124256702012-10-31T21:04:57.046+00:002012-10-31T21:04:57.046+00:00I hear what you are saying about photos being conf...I hear what you are saying about photos being confronting. I think the dress looks great - shape wise. I can't see the issues you see. <br /><br />I have learnt that being new to sewing and new to the overlocker to sew my more complex curves etc on the regular machine on a long baste stitch to get it right before taking it to the overlocker. It holds things in place way better than pins.<br /><br />I like the shape of the dress - and recieved my order of the magazine but might just leave this dress until I am more confident in sewing. Thanks for the review. I would post it on PR because it will let other new sewers understand the complexity.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.com