tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post8806630716913516602..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: My first home-sewn garmentMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-54688951738695444782018-04-09T21:44:26.022+01:002018-04-09T21:44:26.022+01:00I think your top looks lovely. What a super first ...I think your top looks lovely. What a super first make. Interesting to learn a bit more about fitting, I always wondered about modern day gappy armholes too. Liked seeing you on the pattern cover. Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-27535703774199058542018-04-04T09:52:57.156+01:002018-04-04T09:52:57.156+01:00I do enjoy a bit of Photoshoppery - though for adj...I do enjoy a bit of Photoshoppery - though for adjusting exposure/colour casts, repairing old photos or doing fun, creative stuff, not for making myself look like someone I'm not. I'll definitely do the same with other patterns.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-32677598691800121932018-04-04T09:50:22.241+01:002018-04-04T09:50:22.241+01:00I'd always assumed modern garments just had ri...I'd always assumed modern garments just had ridiculously revealing armholes, so knowing it's because the cup size is wrong is like a lightbulb going on in my head. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-41097885963624026572018-04-04T09:48:54.682+01:002018-04-04T09:48:54.682+01:00Thank you so much! I'm still a little scared o...Thank you so much! I'm still a little scared of getting things wrong - as a knitter, it's easy to rip back mistakes with no harm done - but I guess that ought to make me try harder to get things right when sewing. Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-83221050169769260582018-04-04T09:47:58.477+01:002018-04-04T09:47:58.477+01:00Ha, my PlayStation is proving my biggest distracti...Ha, my PlayStation is proving my biggest distraction at the moment. I keep having to tell myself to put it away as it's not remotely productive. But I've got some sewable tracing paper and my next move will be to make the top again, but with a full bust adjustment.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-28326826537753905222018-03-28T18:40:18.817+01:002018-03-28T18:40:18.817+01:00You've done a cracking job - the top looks lov...You've done a cracking job - the top looks lovely and fits in with your style to a tee!<br />My favourite bit is seeing you on the pattern - I hope you make loads more so we get too see you looking cool on a vintage envelope. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-87371571087050424522018-03-28T04:34:41.706+01:002018-03-28T04:34:41.706+01:00YAY! That looks amazing! Big boobs are such a pain...YAY! That looks amazing! Big boobs are such a pain to fit!Bibi Maizoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383381158640915162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-29285448458855156712018-03-28T00:16:27.630+01:002018-03-28T00:16:27.630+01:00Stumbled on your website. and as a long time sewer...Stumbled on your website. and as a long time sewer myself, I would like to congradulate you on your first garment sewing. It looks nice on you . After all these years , I still sew parts upside down and backwards from time to time. The seam ripper is my best friend ! I have to remind my self also what my Home Economics Sewing teacher Mother in law said . " "nothing is perfect"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-64618128858135310292018-03-27T19:18:33.581+01:002018-03-27T19:18:33.581+01:00Oh, congratulations Mim! Well done!
It looks as i...Oh, congratulations Mim! Well done!<br /><br />It looks as if you have learnt so much in a short space of time and the next project will be even better. Just think of all that amazing fabric you can turn into lovely garments that fit you - it must be very exciting for you!<br /><br />You'll be so busy sewing you won't have time to blog! Vronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-43733970145167749082018-03-26T08:51:34.459+01:002018-03-26T08:51:34.459+01:00Ah, the Photoshoppery stems out of my time on came...Ah, the Photoshoppery stems out of my time on camera mags. I never usually bother, apart from to tweak lighting/sharpness on TV screenshots for my telly reviews. But it can be fun to play with from time to time. I'm thinking of popping myself onto every pattern I make, for a laugh.<br /><br />The fabric was a cheapie remnant, but I thought it'd be appropriate for the pattern. Now I want Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-2060904608350838772018-03-26T08:48:55.882+01:002018-03-26T08:48:55.882+01:00I can! And it's ACE.I can! And it's ACE.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-33113790237130447752018-03-26T08:48:44.120+01:002018-03-26T08:48:44.120+01:00That's the only thing I think my husband fears...That's the only thing I think my husband fears - a fabric stash to rival my massive yarn stash. But it felt so nice to get up and make something. I can knit in front of the telly, but when sewing I can only sew, and that made it a very relaxing thing. No rushing, no multitasking.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-30684282311908923512018-03-26T08:47:39.439+01:002018-03-26T08:47:39.439+01:00It's interesting how different the top looks w...It's interesting how different the top looks when it's wider. (Wah!) My top looks much more square than the one in the photo.<br /><br />It's a very simple pattern, and I figured even if I messed up completely I'd learn something. And the machines aren't scary :-D Give yours a go...Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-56519697325415308542018-03-26T08:46:13.952+01:002018-03-26T08:46:13.952+01:00I think it helps that I'm a knitter, and tend ...I think it helps that I'm a knitter, and tend to make traditional patterns rather than modern all-in-one ones - I'm already used to putting flat pieces together to make a 3D shape. I'm going to have more goes with remnants, as they're inexpensive.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-80052737222359640812018-03-26T08:44:40.959+01:002018-03-26T08:44:40.959+01:00Yes, Curvy Sewing Collective is what I've been...Yes, Curvy Sewing Collective is what I've been reading. Their instructions seem really good and clear. I'm a GG cup and woven things never fit well above the bust, and I'm always getting awful armhole gape. So nice to know I can banish that forever.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-42466570884112852292018-03-26T07:54:04.726+01:002018-03-26T07:54:04.726+01:00What a fantastic first job! Brave tackling facings...What a fantastic first job! Brave tackling facings too (my least favourite thing about vintage patterns to be honest!!). The fabric choice is great, very '60s. <br /><br />Impressed with your photoshop skills too Mim, you're a woman of many talents! Porcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-29441465664125486932018-03-25T21:15:27.269+01:002018-03-25T21:15:27.269+01:00Well done! Learning to adjust for your body's ...Well done! Learning to adjust for your body's quirks will make all the difference (I have uneven shoulders and really ought to sew my own shirts to deal with that). Here's to a long and happy relationship with your sewing machine. You CAN do it!Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-60834483405517062262018-03-25T20:09:41.233+01:002018-03-25T20:09:41.233+01:00Congratulations and welcome to the sewing club. 20...Congratulations and welcome to the sewing club. 20 years in and I own 3 sewing machines, two chest of drawers filled with fabric, one drawer filled with paper patterns and who knows how many pattern books, not to mention sewing books. It's a wonderful life :DSunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144458173180092289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-16676221000832264622018-03-25T19:03:39.488+01:002018-03-25T19:03:39.488+01:00Being still scared of my sewing machine, giving it...Being still scared of my sewing machine, giving it a wide berth, I'm amazed that you were able to make a wearable garment so soon. I'm sure you'll get the hang of the finer points very soon. Those two ladies on the pattern cover are looking at you most appreciatively, too! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-14802506639864428722018-03-25T18:33:38.579+01:002018-03-25T18:33:38.579+01:00Get in! It looks lovely and for a first make, I...Get in! It looks lovely and for a first make, I'm knocked bandy!! I think you are a natural. I would definitely practice sewing curves and fiddly bits on scraps; that is always my top tip if I'm teaching and it was given to me by my gram who taught me to sew when I was 6 years old. Another tip and you already know, is don't use your best fabric if your not sure. To this day, I will Ivy Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514980482704825331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-7472621870840495482018-03-25T18:19:38.136+01:002018-03-25T18:19:38.136+01:00HI Mim, congratulations!!!! That is ah-bloody-mazi...HI Mim, congratulations!!!! That is ah-bloody-mazing. That's it. you will be sewing all.the.things from now on.Your top is lovely. I really do like the fabric and the fit nice. I do think that you need to do an FBA too and cut a smaller size. Go by your high bust measurement, where you put your measuring tape around your body at sort of your underarm level. This will give you a better Mother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.com