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your auntifa liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦so you have a panel joining the front and back under the arm instead of a seam? no wonder. btw, there’s another guy onhere <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a> a doublet that had your exact problem and i suggested he add an underarm panel (cuz many doublets had them) <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@ai6yr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@ai6yr</a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@EugestShirley" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@EugestShirley</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/@femme_mal" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@femme_mal</a>

AI6YR BenResult is: uh oh, the middle of this most certainly will NOT work. I am slightly sucking in my gut so the pin doesn't pop out! Wayyyy too small around my middle section. (UPDATE: AHA! Figured this out, there's another panel which I was unclear about, which is between the back and the front...) Cc <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@EugestShirley" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@EugestShirley</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/@femme_mal" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@femme_mal</a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/tailoring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tailoring</a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

AI6YR BenPatterns cut. It took a few hours with interruptions, but sewed everything together for front and back and also did the darts. <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

AI6YR BenFabric for the test pattern. Tailor's Chalk being delivered but not hear yet from Wawak, so it's a purple crayon. <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

James(please forgive the RBF in the one photo)My current sewing project is a skirted doublet I'm making for the <a href="https://woof.group/tags/mdrenfest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mdrenfest</a> using a pattern by Rabbit and Hat (<a href="http://www.rabbitandhatpatterns.com" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">http://www.rabbitandhatpatterns.com</a>)I put the muslin together for the vest and it seems to be about 2-3 inches too small around the torso! But it fits in the shoulders decently, so I'll need to grade the pattern out a bit. Does anyone have suggestions on how best to adjust a pattern to add width to the middle but leaving the shoulders?<a href="https://woof.group/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

AI6YR BenOkay, the plan now per the suggestions here is to cut out the "M" pattern, and then trace it onto some of the cheap fabric I have (the white thin cotton there) and pin it together (sew?), and check for fit. Before tracing and cutting the Barney colored purple duck fabric (quack quack?) <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

AI6YR BenSo, the question now is if I pre-adjust the middle of the pattern (around the waist), or use the "large" pattern? From prior experience with the shirt, doing so will make the shoulders not fit well. I think what I'll do is draw a line at the waist area from the "M" to the "L" and follow that line instead of the "M". This should only be the front pieces and back pieces.<a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

AI6YR BenHere's the measurement chart. I blame my shape on middle aged waist and my enthusiasm for ice cream whenever anyone says "unprecedented" in a weather or disaster context. <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

CyclesSmiles<a href="https://hachyderm.io/@evacide" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@evacide</a> that is the same reason quite a number of people do <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fibertart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fibertart</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/knitting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#knitting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a> etc. Keep it up! 💃Gowns to the rescue!

AI6YR BenI did not have an appropriate fabric for the liner, so went down to the thrift store, and examined all the blazers in inventory to see what kind of fabric/feel they had. (btw, it's a LOT CHEAPER to buy a used blazer than sew one... $12.99 and there's some sale this weekend, you would pay $6.50 for a whole blazer, LOL). Bought someone's old shiny duvet cover as it has the approximately correct slickness and weight, washed and drying outside on the line (figure it's been washed a bunch already, so no need to use the dryer).<a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

AI6YR BenApparently what I should have done with the last pattern, is to take and compare my measurements with the back of the package. You can apparently adjust the lines for your particular measurements. Chest: 40 Neck 16 Waist: 39 Bicep: 15 Hip: 41 Armhole: 9 Neck to waist: 19 Shirt length: 25 Half back: 10.5?! Long sleeve: 24 Short sleeve: 9(hmm, is that as private as my DNA? Can I be individually identified by my sewing measurements? Do I really want to give away my aging gut size? LOL)<a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

AI6YR BenHaving been thoroughly warned of my foolishness, I am embarking on sewing a blazer out of purple duck canvas anyway. 🤪 This "Kwik Sew" pattern has significantly better details and instructions. <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

plinthGot some pictures back from a photographer at FanExpo Boston (Nerd Caliber). Pretty happy with the overall look. It's about what I intended. <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/cosplay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#cosplay</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/dalek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dalek</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/drwho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#drwho</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/tardis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tardis</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/making" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#making</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/crafting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#crafting</a>

Chris 🏳️‍🌈🧵🧝🏼Today’s trip to Mood was to get the fabrics for Nick’s order. The tan/gold-ish pinstripe wool suiting will make up the trousers and vest of a Harlem Renaissance-inspired look. And the denim and shirtings will become his more casual contemporary look. <a href="https://woof.group/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a> <a href="https://woof.group/tags/ElfkinCouture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ElfkinCouture</a> <a href="https://woof.group/tags/fashion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fashion</a>

swachterOk, initial feedback: - yeah these need a zipper closure and a lot more structure/stiffening than most of my bags have. - my civvie ship has a much much shorter fork than the choppers I’ve been riding. This is probably why most handlebar bags are like 8” deep not 12”. Good to know. (It still fits but not by much.) - Velcro helps a ton in getting it on and off easily, yes to this. <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a> <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/bike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bike</a> <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/iterativedevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#iterativedevelopment</a>

Chris 🏳️‍🌈🧵🧝🏼I’m re-drafting Robyn’s slopers using Helen Joseph Armstrong’s methods. Starting with the way she frames the bodice, it’s clear that HJA’s approach is much more complex than the Kim and Aldrich methods I’ve used for the past 5 years. The real test will be how it handles an ample bosom. <a href="https://woof.group/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

Mx Amber Alex (she/it)Of course the real neat look and sturdy quality would be to fold the raw edges inwards and stitch that together (whether by machine or hand). <a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/Sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a>

Mx Amber Alex (she/it)Binding the edges of the pocket bags with tape would probably still be the best solution, but after the last times, I should probably do that by hand 🤔 but given my hand sewing is utter shite (holds tight, but looks shite), that would be an aesthetic disaster.I don't trust zigzag stitching or pinking, and I'm not sure if they can be serged after already being attached to the side panels, even if I wanted to.<a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/Sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a>

Mx Amber Alex (she/it)Anyway! I still have to finish the raw edges of the pocket bags, but I have two largely complete side panels!For the right panel, I bound the edge where the pocket bag attaches to the pocket opening with tape – rather badly, but it works. For the left equivalent, I instead sewed a super narrow french seam, which looks much neater, except for one spot I will have to whipstitch shut where the first of the two seams came apart (bit too close to the raw edge).I'm noting considerable progress – designing my pattern gross (with seam allowance included) and cutting it out as such is much better than drawing it net, eyeballing the seam allowance, and trying to follow stitch lines. And basting the pieces together with pad stitches, rather than pinning, also works much better to prevent the fabric from shifting around.So far, pretty happy with the last 30 minutes!<a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/Sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sewing</a>

AI6YR BenOoh, I forgot I got this in the grab-bag of patterns. Though, will I ever wear a wool blazer? (Mind you, my wardrobe is mostly t shirt and cargo pants, the Hawaiian shirts are formal for me....) <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#sewing</a>

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