Brutkey

AI6YR Ben
@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

I 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).

#sewing

AI6YR Ben
@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

Here'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. #sewing

Back of pattern shows measurements
AI6YR Ben
@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

So, 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.

#sewing

AI6YR Ben
@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

Apparently I am not built like a brick house...

36-24-36 per the Commodores. 🤪🤪

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRRtbEeokE8&list=RDsRRtbEeokE8&start_radio=1

KMH
@hutterer@mastodon.social

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org …it’s a pretty boxy looking pattern. You might not need to adjust. Try it with tissue

KMH
@hutterer@mastodon.social

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org OR - give yourself generous seam allowance and adjust as the unprecedented times dictate. Be the seam allowance you want to see in the world.

KMH
@hutterer@mastodon.social

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org OR - give yourself generous seam allowance and adjust as the unprecedented times dictate. Be the seam allowance you want to see in the world.

AI6YR Ben
@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

@hutterer@mastodon.social The difference between M and L is essentially one seam allowance.

AI6YR Ben
@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org

@hutterer@mastodon.social The difference between M and L is essentially one seam allowance.

KMH
@hutterer@mastodon.social

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org 😂😂

Don’t let the pattern bully you into a seam allowance. Seam allowance can be ANYTHING you want it to be. Making a tank top from stadium towels and need every millimeter of fabric? Smaller seam allowance. Making a dress and want to give room to expand through preganancy? Lots is fine too. You are the boss of the seam allowance.

KMH
@hutterer@mastodon.social

@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org 😂😂

Don’t let the pattern bully you into a seam allowance. Seam allowance can be ANYTHING you want it to be. Making a tank top from stadium towels and need every millimeter of fabric? Smaller seam allowance. Making a dress and want to give room to expand through preganancy? Lots is fine too. You are the boss of the seam allowance.