tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post5137524538109913007..comments2024-03-15T06:24:43.983-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: NST - Stretch and how to work its - The AnswersCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60018454484600884072009-11-07T14:30:43.514-05:002009-11-07T14:30:43.514-05:00Well, to really get an idea of fit in different fa...Well, to really get an idea of fit in different fabrics - you could do what I did - make a very simple pattern 7 times in different fabrics, and then wear them over and over. <br /><br />I had an elastic-waist, no-pocket pant pattern that I finally got to fit well. I made:<br />a very lightweight gray stretch denim<br />a heavyweight blue pinstripe denim with no stretch<br />a brown stretch gabardine<br />a royal blue non-stretch gabardine<br />a forest green non-stretch gabardine<br />a very heavyweight avocado non-stretch twill<br />a soft brown/gray 100% wool tiny plaid that surprisingly had a bit of stretch<br /><br />I had to create a sudden wardrobe when school started this fall because I had gained weight. These pants coordinate with most of the tops already in my wardrobe(don't know why the tops weren't also too small, but then...). And I did add a small inside pocket at the waist elastic - big enough for a couple of credit cards, my driver's license, and my work ID.<br /><br />Anyway, I sure can compare the different fit of these fabrics - all from the same pattern and all made in about a month.<br /><br />Carolyn, I can't tell you how much I love your blog. You have truly inspired me to sew again, and to sew for the body I have, and to use the skills I have. You rock!<br /><br />I'm another Carolyn...<br />caro488@gmail.comCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682426145065204806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43206297720440060352009-11-06T20:03:40.266-05:002009-11-06T20:03:40.266-05:00Just to be totally clear re proportion of lycra in...Just to be totally clear re proportion of lycra in a stretch woven - I personally don't like anything more than 2% for <i>Pants</i>. As you often stress, "for Me" anything more than 2% lycra ends up with me feeling like my pants are inching toward my ankles.<br />There are some fabrics that you're going to like a lot and want to use - use those for skirts where you support that waist with elastic or stay tape. And then fit during construction, and be prepared to fit more closely.<br /><br />In truth, it's a bit like working with bias. You have to make allowances for your fabric.<br /><br />Have a great weekend sewing!Marjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695305834402487163noreply@blogger.com