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I need some help in the sewing arena. Growing up I made all my own clothes, but I could cut out the pattern for the corresponding size and it always fit like a glove - never had to make changes to a pattern in certain areas before.
So, after many years of not sewing I've been making dresses for the pups. So I've dragged out all of my sewing equipment and have set up my son's room as my sewing room and am having the time of my life.
Anyway, as I learned to sew from my mom and my grandmother who both worked a fabric store (boy do I miss those days lol) I thought I should teach my daughter to sew. So, today we went to JoAnn's fabrics and she picked out a cute pattern for a strapless sundress and some adorable fabric. When we were having the fabric cut the girl (who went to school with my daughter) says we may want to get a little more fabric to allow for my daughter's rather voluptuous top half. lol I hadn't even thought of this. Nicole is very petite otherwise - just enhanced if you know what I mean!
So, any tips on how to enlarge the pattern without ruining it and throwing everything off? Where do we add this allowance? I'm not sure if the top has darts or not. The top, of course, is forming fitting. I figure I could use this advice for when I make myself some slacks, too! :w00t:
And, what is it with the price of fabric??? And, I almost fainted when I saw some patters were $15 and up!!! Simplicity and McCalls to boot! After we bought material, a zipper, elastic, and some hook and eyes she could have bought a dress already made!!!!
Thanks!
Linda
So, after many years of not sewing I've been making dresses for the pups. So I've dragged out all of my sewing equipment and have set up my son's room as my sewing room and am having the time of my life.
Anyway, as I learned to sew from my mom and my grandmother who both worked a fabric store (boy do I miss those days lol) I thought I should teach my daughter to sew. So, today we went to JoAnn's fabrics and she picked out a cute pattern for a strapless sundress and some adorable fabric. When we were having the fabric cut the girl (who went to school with my daughter) says we may want to get a little more fabric to allow for my daughter's rather voluptuous top half. lol I hadn't even thought of this. Nicole is very petite otherwise - just enhanced if you know what I mean!
So, any tips on how to enlarge the pattern without ruining it and throwing everything off? Where do we add this allowance? I'm not sure if the top has darts or not. The top, of course, is forming fitting. I figure I could use this advice for when I make myself some slacks, too! :w00t:
And, what is it with the price of fabric??? And, I almost fainted when I saw some patters were $15 and up!!! Simplicity and McCalls to boot! After we bought material, a zipper, elastic, and some hook and eyes she could have bought a dress already made!!!!
Thanks!
Linda