Granna of 5

Go for it ....everyday is a new challenge. If you need patterns PM me...my attic runneth over...

bearisgray

If there is an area in ready-to-wear clothing that "never fits right" - that will probably be something that will be needed to adjust on the pattern, too

Examples: Larger than average bust, uneven shoulders, really heavy thighs, droopy butt, etc,

If clothes pretty much fit you okay right off the hanger, then find a size that is close to your measurements and go.

pollyjvan9

For many years I made garments for everyone in my family. I think garments are harder overall. You have so many things to think about, such as size. If you start with something simple like elastic bank shorts for kids or PJ bottoms it helps. If you start with one of the vintage Vogue patterns you may never one to look at another pattern!

virtualbernie

My advice--measure, measure, measure! And go by the measurements on the pattern. Pattern sizes are different from what you buy at the store. I once sewed a skirt for a lady who wore a size 8 in street clothes but measured in a size 14 on the pattern.

Pam

TAKE you measurements!!! The sizes on the patterns are not translatable to ready to wear! Make you clothing to match your measurements, not the size you buy in the store.

I taught myself to sew. The first "big" project I tackled was a swing overcoat, that was about 18 years ago and I still wear it and I am complimented on it everytime. I find it odd that strangers will comment on it everytime.

Any way.... back to topic, if you can piece together a quilt, why not a dress? Most of us started sewing clothing, go for it!

pollyjvan9

Just thought of something else. I'm sorry to disagree but I think patterns run small. When I buy clothes I get size 12 to 14. By my bust measurement it is a MUCH larger pattern size.

JLD

I sewed clothes before I took up quilting. It is different in that the patterns can be hard to read sometimes. I find that if I start getting frustrated I put it aside for a while and when I come back I can normally figure it out. As others have said the pattern sizes do not correlate to clothes size so make sure that you fit the pattern to yourself. I find that I am often three different sizes on the patterns with a dress. Like I said it is different but I don't think harder - if you can quilt I am sure you can make a dress. Have fun with it and if you start to get frustrated just stop for a while!

bearisgray

This is another of those questions where the answer is "it depends"

carrieg

I haven't sewn garments since 7th grade home ec, in the early 70s! It requires fitting, not just size fitting. But sewing a sleeve to a armhole and there's that neckline curvy sewing. Scares the bejeebers out of me! LOL

But good luck! Start with something simple.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

I think clothes are much easier than quilts. More room to fudge. Start with a simple pattern and cheapie material. The fewer pieces the easier.

You make beautiful quilting projects, so I'm sure you can make clothes.

Polly's comment about Vogue patterns is right on target. Vogue patterns are difficult. You may need to work up to them.

If your Wal-mart still has fabric, check out the cheapie patterns. They have many for less than $3.