With the exception of the hem circumference, I can't find finished dimensions for the actual coat. This information might allow me to forego the full bust adjustment. I will add 2 inches to each side seam allowance and will mark the original seam lines. Sandra Betzina once asked a class I attended , "if we realized how much frustration this step would save?" and I have used it on muslins ever since. The only alteration that really has me concerned is the sloping shoulder adjustment. I always have to make one. With this pattern the sleeve is cut on with the side back. Hmmm. The coat does call for shoulder pads and I may be able to fiddle with them for a better fit.
As I was thinking about the muslin, the sewing gremlin that lives in my head, whispered, "you know you're making this garment twice"? I know a lot of people don't like making muslins, but pin fitting doesn't work for me, especially since my shoulders slope at different angles. Sometimes I make a wearable muslin, but this will be a true muslin. I'm really determined to finish this coat. Life and my resident sewing gremlin have caused it to sit on the back burner far too long. I don't doubt my ability to make a garment worth wearing, but alterations always give me pause. It's also been a minute since I had to match plaids. This is an even plaid, so it shouldn't be too difficult.
Speaking of alterations, here's a pic of some books from my sewing library that I use. I can't put my hand on Margolis's, "How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter" that I have had for over 40 years. I suspect it's buried under a stack of fabric.
TTYL,
Melodye
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