Thursday, October 09, 2014

McCalls 6988 - Pattern Alterations

The pattern alterations for this pattern weren't very extensive but then again I did start with my TNT dress pattern to make them.  I also only made changes to the front pattern pieces since I decided to use my back pattern pieces for the back of the dress.

Here are the alterations I made:



Yoke front:
This piece was sliced from  the bottom to the top and spread 
1.25" at the bottom.  I used pattern paper from Dick Blick 
to hold the pattern alteration.**


Side Front:
~ Added 2" to the bottom of the piece
~ Added 1" to the side waist area
I also added an inch to the top of the side front piece but 
I later removed it because I didn't need it.



Center Front Piece:

~ Added 1" to the center front
~ Added 2" to the bottom of the piece


That was the extent of the pattern alterations. Once I cut the fabric out and laid it out on the cutting table, I could see how the alterations worked.  



I'm really thrilled with how this dress is turning out and will have finished shots of it next weekend.

...as always more later!

**You can also get the tracing paper at Amazon.




13 comments:

  1. I love that paper, I buy the widest, longest rolls I can find. Pretty much anyplace with a college and a bookstore for that college will carry this stuff. Also handy for sewing ultralightweight stuff - I cut/tear a strip, sew over that and rip it off. The needleholes perforate it enough and it's crispy enough not to shred.

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  2. Looks like this is going to be another corker.I can't wait to see it! Rachel ☺

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  3. Me too, you always puck such great combinations of fabric. xx

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  4. Didn't realise you could buy that sort of pattern paper. Thanks for the heads up. So satisfying when you adjust something to fit properly. And I love the way you blocked that dress :-)

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  5. I am liking the look of this dress!

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  6. Just pinned the paper link to my pattern board on Pinterest. Thanks, Carolyn. Dress is looking good.

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  7. Can't wait to see the finished result!

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  8. What a great combination! I really can't wait to see this all finished. Your creativity never ceases to amaze!!!

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  9. This is sure to be another really awesome shape and color combo! Can't wait to see it on you. Very inspiring!

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  10. Love the fabric combo. I look forward to seeing the end result.

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  11. This dress is turning out really well! I remember when I was getting into sewing and asking my mom for help and she'd give me advice. She said that anyone with the right tools and patterns can make masterpieces. I agree with what she said and would add that experience also helps! If you have all those things then nothing can stand in your way. Thanks for the pictures. http://moresewforyou.com

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