Loved seeing these two makes compared. Fabric choice makes a big difference. I am excited to look at the fitting course soon. I remember one time in college I was making a formal dress from a Vintage Vogue pattern. I knew I needed an sba to get the halter-style gathered cup bodice to fit me right, but I couldn’t find info on how to do it for that style of bodice. After almost being in tears, my roommate looked at me wearing it and suggested I just take out the excess at the bottom of the cup. Duh, I needed less fabric length to go over a smaller bust. It was easy for her (as a non-sewist) to diagnose because she didn’t have all of the baggage of the “right” way to do it. The occasion is a good reminder to me to try to look at my fitting issues with new eyes or after a good night’s sleep.
Love both of your dresses! Thank you for sharing your process in such a clear way. That linen dress will no doubt soften up as you wash it. It is so helpful to see the difference a fabric choice can make. Great series!
Omgooooooosh that makes so much sense! In ready to wear, the upper back at the nape of my neck, is nearly always baggy. I'm a little busty at only 5ft tall with a 38DDD/F bust. I think I need to invent petite-plus! 🙄 I'm not totally round or even tweedle dee shaped. I just don't have the length of body typically proportional to my bust size. I have already shared that this is because of a spinal deformity, but I never really thought that this was the reason for my zippers flopping about and getting tangled in my hair! 🤦🏽♀️ Now I can fix this! 🤞🏼🤞🏼
It's helped me to stop blaming my body for fitting issues. Instead, I remind myself that the pattern just wasn't drafted for my body, so all I have to do is adapt it to my body!
Do you also feel like you have no torso, like I do? 😂 I’m a 5’2 38DD, and I’m so excited about this messing-with-the muslin approach. I don’t think there’s a part of me that doesn’t need tweaking and it’s so difficult, frustrating, discouraging trying different methods. I’ve gone from one brand or type to another brand and type - even custom patterns - never finding what works so I can just FINISH something and wear it! . Thanks, SW. You all are hands down the best teachers. Best book, best vids, best tutorials all over the place. Really a blessing!
@@SeamworkVideo I saw a sentiment like this the other day - it’s not my body that’s the problem, it’s the pattern! Love it. That mindset is so helpful.
I needed this fitting journal so badly! Thank you! I can't wait to use it. Ican't think of the hours I've wasted looking for solutions to shoulder fitting issues!
Hi Meg - thanks for showing us how this pattern looks in 2 different substrates! I'm currently working on my Mina muslin for the top and already know I'll have to lengthen the dart, shorten the sleeve and possibly reduce width on the front bodice. I've watched Haley's class and really love the approach she takes to fitting that you describe in your video. I already feel more confident that I can adjust patterns to fit my body. Thanks Team Seamwork!!
Hi there, so helpful thank you! I am confused as to what Muslin is? Is it likened to Calico? And is it best to make a Muslin mock up prior to making the final dress? Thanks, fellow beginner 😊
Yep! Calicos, toiles, and muslins are all mock ups of a garment to test fit and practice construction. If you're just starting out, or using a new to you pattern, it's a good idea to make a muslin before your cut into your good fabric.
