does anyone do this anymore?
#41
Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
I've thought of doing this. How do you keep up with the new pattern designs? They offered this service at the Expos. I've even seen one software that allowed you to print your patterns. Then you would have to tape them together. Some times I take pieces of patterns from different patterns to make my own designs.
#42
I'm thinking of making a dress I saw on vogue's website... I just hope it flatters my shape... I had a sweater that had the same kind of sleeves of this dress...
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v859...hp?page_id=856
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v859...hp?page_id=856
#44
Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
I've thought of doing this. How do you keep up with the new pattern designs? They offered this service at the Expos. I've even seen one software that allowed you to print your patterns. Then you would have to tape them together. Some times I take pieces of patterns from different patterns to make my own designs.
#45
Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
I'm thinking of making a dress I saw on vogue's website... I just hope it flatters my shape... I had a sweater that had the same kind of sleeves of this dress...
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v859...hp?page_id=856
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v859...hp?page_id=856
#46
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I used to but got out of the habit. But I need a totally new wardrobe, so I plan to get going again. Have several patterns in mind. I found making cloths considerably easier than I find making quilt blocks.
#47
I use to make clothes for myself & my girls but it's been years. It got to where it was more expensive to make them. Now I would rather pay more for high-quality clothes than buy cheaper somewhere else. It makes a huge difference in how long they last.
#48
Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
I'm thinking of making a dress I saw on vogue's website... I just hope it flatters my shape... I had a sweater that had the same kind of sleeves of this dress...
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v859...hp?page_id=856
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v859...hp?page_id=856
#49
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Searcy, Arkansas
Posts: 18
Yes, I still make my own clothes because ready to wear hardly ever fits. I've bought a few things through the years, but my body keeps shifting south. ( hummm) and I can't see me in those 'revealing' styles of today. I made most of the clothes my children wore when they were young and some jackets and trousers for my husband.
I also watch for sales on fabric and patterns. Once I get a pattern altered to fit me, I use it many times with minor style changes.
I also watch for sales on fabric and patterns. Once I get a pattern altered to fit me, I use it many times with minor style changes.
#50
We just did a fun project at our Sewing Guild. We did the T-Shirt Makeover by Pamela's Patterns. You take a x-lg t-shirt and give it some shape by re-cutting the sleeves, tapering the sides to give it a "essence of waist" and also tapered the hemline up a bit in the hip area to make it more flattering. I learned a lot about fitting my narrow shoulders and then extending the pattern under the arm to fit my wider body.
I took that knowledge and made another knit shirt with a different neckline, etc. from scratch using another of her patterns. Knits are so forgiving, I'm having a ball making some tops that actually fit. I haven't even bought too many of the current knit tops as they usually are too tight in the bust area if I get them to fit right in the upper chest. Next thing I know, I'll be trying my hand at tencel and slinky -- I hear they can be a bit of a challenge.
I took that knowledge and made another knit shirt with a different neckline, etc. from scratch using another of her patterns. Knits are so forgiving, I'm having a ball making some tops that actually fit. I haven't even bought too many of the current knit tops as they usually are too tight in the bust area if I get them to fit right in the upper chest. Next thing I know, I'll be trying my hand at tencel and slinky -- I hear they can be a bit of a challenge.
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