tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466501.post581358778470052041..comments2024-02-15T05:50:45.671-08:00Comments on DolciDeleria: Over-Estimation and FrustrationChristina Gilmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05863554438201805194noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466501.post-78511640909294049182013-01-23T14:50:36.960-08:002013-01-23T14:50:36.960-08:00It's a relief to hear that it's not just m...It's a relief to hear that it's not just me cutting out sizes that should fit according to the measurements and finding that they don't! In my case, maybe it's because I'm so close to the threshold between sizes... I rounded up to start and it looks like I should have rounded down. I think I've made some progress, but the measurements on the pattern pieces I'm using shouldn't fit me at all.Christina Gilmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863554438201805194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466501.post-90312608968074162782013-01-23T14:46:30.788-08:002013-01-23T14:46:30.788-08:00Thanks for the nudge to email StephC. I was think...Thanks for the nudge to email StephC. I was thinking that since the sewalong was done and I didn't keep up, I'd missed my opportunity. It's good to be reminded that it doesn't hurt to ask. I'm going to cross my fingers that now that I might have a "safety net", so to speak, I won't need it!Christina Gilmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863554438201805194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466501.post-5218445476328168122013-01-23T14:44:27.991-08:002013-01-23T14:44:27.991-08:00Jenny, thanks for the positive chocolate energy! ...Jenny, thanks for the positive chocolate energy! I'm sure I'll need all you can spare. And thanks for the link to Lier's site. Good stuff, there!Christina Gilmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863554438201805194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466501.post-12845706309182975322013-01-19T00:15:00.052-08:002013-01-19T00:15:00.052-08:00Ah, Christina, I feel your pain, I really do. I c...Ah, Christina, I feel your pain, I really do. I cut out a 40D bodice according to my measurements. By rights it should have neen a bit on the snug side, but in reality, it came out a mile too big! I think next time I will start with a smaller size, probably a 40A or B.<br />I do plan to finish the dress today and post a photo, although I don't think I will ever be completely happy with the fit of this first version. Fiona Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466501.post-46880575281909400222013-01-18T12:59:52.011-08:002013-01-18T12:59:52.011-08:00I feel the same! And I'm so slow! But if you a...I feel the same! And I'm so slow! But if you are shy to post your muslin photo, maybe you could ask StephC if you could email it to her! I'm sure she will be able to help you ; she is used to teach to people brand new to sewing and you already have more knowledge than that! You could beat it! :DCosmicCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535320358935354963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5466501.post-47908690245604400372013-01-18T11:16:08.832-08:002013-01-18T11:16:08.832-08:00Oh Christina, I can feel with you. That's exac...Oh Christina, I can feel with you. That's exactly the reason I never started to sew any clothes for me. I definitely have not a "standard" body and would be forced to make many alterations. However, if I ever were to attempt such a project, I would consult Lier's great drafting and alteration tutorials (see the links in the left collum) of http://www.ikatbag.com/ . <br />Maybe you can find some help there.<br />I send some postive chocolate energy to you!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360560633784453974noreply@blogger.com