Good Morning all,
Did you know that adjusting patterns could be as easy as knowing a few simple measurements for the bust, waist, and front length? Many times we underestimate the simplicity of adjustments. It really isn't very difficult.
Because of this one fact, I had to make major adjustments to Vogue 1333, a blouse pattern, in order to compensate for this anomaly. The thorough review of the actual pattern and details on the making of how I sew this little gem is also a necessary note on this pattern.
The tops were both sewn in order to compare the difference a piece of fabric can make in the fit of any garment we construct.
Muslin fabric will never give the true read of how a garment will fit. In most cases, doing the pattern alterations first and then measuring, can get you pretty close to a considerably good first wearable “muslin” in a similar fabric that has the same weight and give.
The silk fits quite closely, compared to the viscose.
Again… Materials I used to get very different garments from one pattern.
-viscose crepe @sewmuchfabric
-silk Georgette (stash)
-buttons -pearl shell @sewmuchfabric
- ivory with details @sewmuchfabric
The silk fits quite closely, compared to the viscose.
Again… Materials I used to get very different garments from one pattern.
-viscose crepe @sewmuchfabric
-silk Georgette (stash)
-buttons -pearl shell @sewmuchfabric
- ivory with details @sewmuchfabric
When I take a look at the side-by-side comparison. I see the viscose and the silk georgette have a distinctive fit of their own. I’m happy with both.
Because of my recent shoulder surgery, I now have to make a forward shoulder adjustment.
Other pattern adjustments:
- Raise underarm seam/curve
- Lowered back neckline
- Lowered the front neckline by 1.25" (White)
- Moved darts away from the center by 1/2"
- Lengthened the front hem by 1" grading from the side-seam
![How to fit vogue 1333, Fitting V1333, How lower the back neck. Forward should adjustment on vogue 1333, Pattern review v1333, sanda betzina](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcWlOLbbAI9PS95oEBBRFrFdXw8OpMj0ZPObS1iyc302-Cg6kDM9FA5l35U1QWIU6mjq0BYBTZLVLyT6Iwvly77RnVOCL59FL1ruz_1FW7AdTtt4ZHfJwCu7QHVtB_k5A7MO-wrLaZ6Dwm6SZJyMiVCIRtkF9si_ODoH1PtRnHRrC_eIzpGB9wyp1/w494-h247/adjustments.jpg)
Talk soon.
Andrea
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