tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post8254115577003261068..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Do You Fit As You Sew?Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28103431902590628402017-09-08T07:56:43.616-04:002017-09-08T07:56:43.616-04:00I always sew in my underwear. I normally cut out ...I always sew in my underwear. I normally cut out a size too big and fit as I go. I thought I was the only one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-55967062329207269922017-08-31T08:44:19.469-04:002017-08-31T08:44:19.469-04:00I fly by the seat of my pants loool
I do my normal...I fly by the seat of my pants loool<br />I do my normal add a few inches of length to the sleeve/hem and 1" swayback adjustments and then I sew the whole thing up and try it on at the end. It's very dangerous, I know. But I want to be more mindful and understand how to make as many flat pattern adjustments I can first before I start sewing.TheTellTaleTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-70396842935128500742017-08-28T11:51:15.450-04:002017-08-28T11:51:15.450-04:00I've been dealing with weight loss following w...I've been dealing with weight loss following weight gain... My size is inconsistent so I almost always make a muslin if I'm doing anything with precious fabrics. I also fit as I go though, so I guess it's a combination approach? I've totally done the underwear sewing thing too. I'd say 75% of the time I make a test of some sort, though it's often only the bits I'm worried about fitting... I'll make the bodice of a dress, but not the skirt if it isn't super fitted. I try to be as time and resource concious as possible.Doctor T Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579737383030185168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15598098532475890772017-08-27T00:34:37.099-04:002017-08-27T00:34:37.099-04:00For some stupid reason I cannot see if something f...For some stupid reason I cannot see if something fits until I have it done. Right now I am trying to tweak a blouse's shoulder and sleeve fittings. I guess you could say I am on my fourth or fifth muslin. I make them once or twice and they are good then I can't seem to duplicate without a lot of effort. I never sew in my underwear, I am in and out of my sewing room continually and I never know when I will be needed elsewhere. janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637808893882629744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-72454225087770786622017-08-26T17:43:42.877-04:002017-08-26T17:43:42.877-04:00It was my usual practice to fit as I sew, and usua...It was my usual practice to fit as I sew, and usually ended up sewing in my underwear the closer I got to finishing my garment. I fondly remember the first time my husband found me sewing in my bra, he didn't know what to think. I am learning humility with age though, I am muslining now because 100% of my UFOs are due to fit problems, mostly due to my short waistedness, sway back and bodacious biceps as you call them Miss Carolyn. But even with making muslins, I can still be found sewing in my bra from time to time, lol.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726667179340709806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19883137724249532212017-08-26T15:16:42.846-04:002017-08-26T15:16:42.846-04:00I have to do a little bit of everything when it co...I have to do a little bit of everything when it comes to fitting patterns/garments to my body. Well everything except pattern fitting. I don't trust myself to pin patterns together and then try them on - I'm thinking that I would tear the pattern to pieces in the process. I make paper pattern adjustments and I make plenty of muslins. Even after all of this I still fit all through the construction process as well.<br />I really thought I was the only person who sits around in my underwear while fitting and sewing.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34266656033079401102017-08-26T15:05:11.882-04:002017-08-26T15:05:11.882-04:00I use computer generated paper slopers/muslins (th...I use computer generated paper slopers/muslins (that have been tested through wearable muslins) to create/copy patterns. When my weight goes up (ugh!) or down (yay!) I make computer adjustments and print out a new muslin. I usually don't fit as I sew because the muslin has become a tnt and the quirks have been worked out. I've had to make minor adjustments due to the stretch/non-stretch of the fabric. My biggest nemesis is crotch fitting *##@@!!! I'm getting better by using Connie Crawford's basic pants pattern (B5301) as my guide.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11688809657787883372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18738092834407684602017-08-26T13:44:14.876-04:002017-08-26T13:44:14.876-04:00Carol - this made me laugh out loud cause you'...Carol - this made me laugh out loud cause you're right that would be some blog name!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88266658523577881102017-08-26T13:18:54.994-04:002017-08-26T13:18:54.994-04:00I have a very tattered tag board basic blouse patt...I have a very tattered tag board basic blouse pattern that I made in a pattern drafting course many moons ago. I compare the pattern to the tag board so I can make adjustments from that. I almost always have to raise the armholes on patterns with sleeves. I then do a few try-ons during construction to tweak the fit, if necessary.Julie Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952503856770651929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-71112126232647594242017-08-26T13:06:11.668-04:002017-08-26T13:06:11.668-04:00I generally fit as I cut, really. I do all of the...I generally fit as I cut, really. I do all of the fitting adjustments before sewing any final seams, because I often make my own patterns. For the right things, I would fit as I sew, but it would likely be something loose-fitting, because the potential for disaster is significantly less when I fear it may be too big...mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-48854956497742355642017-08-26T10:35:20.258-04:002017-08-26T10:35:20.258-04:00I measure the flat pattern extensively, and then m...I measure the flat pattern extensively, and then make equally extensive adjustments as I'm generally 5-6 sizes larger than the largest size in the envelop (sometimes more).<br /><br />But now that I have a dress form, I no longer get naked during the sewing process! I actually pin the pattern tissue to my dress form to double check my alterations, as well as put my garment - at several steps along the way - on the dress form to make sure it still fits right.<br /><br />Just before completing the garment, I then try it on in case there need to be a few more on-garment adjustments for the right fit.<br /><br />So definitely fit as I go, and fit a lot!Ebi Poweighahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03026373137625603176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30597342738056692122017-08-26T10:01:27.002-04:002017-08-26T10:01:27.002-04:00I occasionally make a "wearable" muslin ...I occasionally make a "wearable" muslin if I have some special fabric & a new pattern I haven't tried before - but most of the time I just check the finished measurements and go from there. I usually have to make a bicep adjustment & sometimes a hip adjustment if the pattern is really fitted. I too, am part of the sewing-in-my-undies brigade- lol.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809258296173400679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-5991227501871476942017-08-26T01:05:12.563-04:002017-08-26T01:05:12.563-04:00I have started making muslin over the past few yea...I have started making muslin over the past few years. Usually I just muslin a part of the garment -- the bodice or make shorts from a pant pattern to adjust the fit. I have been adjusting some vintage patterns I bought that are two or three sizes too small for me. Making a muslin when I change the paper pattern that much really helps. Great question!Erzulimojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475371609166418042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56187245133447499162017-08-25T22:41:21.985-04:002017-08-25T22:41:21.985-04:00I make muslins of new patterns, sewing them quickl...I make muslins of new patterns, sewing them quickly with my machines longest stitch.It is faster, and easier to rip out stitches for changes. I also make muslins of patterns that are sized for knits and I want to make them in woven fabric and visa versa. That seems to happen all the time. I also sew in my underwear as I make the garments.I am never planning on having a blog, but I have often thought that "Sewing in my Underwear" would be a good name for one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205332521684843128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-52681823733283393592017-08-25T21:28:54.177-04:002017-08-25T21:28:54.177-04:00I hate making muslins and rarely make them. The tr...I hate making muslins and rarely make them. The truth is I pick my size and then make the entire garment before I try it on. It usually works out as I have a fairly standard figure. I don't try on as I sew because I have found that not having the entire garment made (except for the hem) affects the fit. For example, sleeves make a difference when it comes to fit. Also, just trying on the garment before it is complete can stretch it out. The few times I've altered based on trying on as I sew have resulted in me going back to the original pattern. You just don't know how it is going to fit for real until you are done.KimPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713499438047823595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79400698408220106992017-08-25T21:26:05.171-04:002017-08-25T21:26:05.171-04:00I am a Palmer/Pletsch follower, so yes, I fit as I...I am a Palmer/Pletsch follower, so yes, I fit as I sew. I tissue fit and fabric fit as I go along. I know my standard adjustments and do those before I cut. Then I try on the tissue and adjust. Then I baste the side seams and check the fit. The only time I make a muslin is when I sew a new pants pattern. And I do use muslin because I draw the adjustments directly on the muslin- with a sharpie marker. Then I have a permanent fabric record of my changes. I learned this from Fit for Art patterns- the Eureka pants. And they fit!TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19763044465994531532017-08-25T21:15:46.275-04:002017-08-25T21:15:46.275-04:00I live with 3 men. I recently took the door off th...I live with 3 men. I recently took the door off the sewing room to gain more space. So it's fully clothed sewing for me!TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456682504724814242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-32424626864243395802017-08-25T19:13:04.307-04:002017-08-25T19:13:04.307-04:00Yes I make muslins sometimes multiples. Mostly be...Yes I make muslins sometimes multiples. Mostly because I don't all categories covered with basic patterns that fit to compare new ones to. I just bought more muslin today.MakeitAnyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370808424691476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59556243846051765722017-08-25T18:37:19.314-04:002017-08-25T18:37:19.314-04:00You bet I fit as I sew and I also sew in my underw...You bet I fit as I sew and I also sew in my underwear. I just knew there were lots of people who did who also sewed in their underwear and they showed up here. Connie Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526657792519056005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56020647924675353902017-08-25T18:25:38.190-04:002017-08-25T18:25:38.190-04:00I always start with a muslin as I have several adj...I always start with a muslin as I have several adjustments I make and they are not the same amounts from pattern to pattern. Sometimes it does require me to make more than one to make sure that adjustments I have made do in fact solve my problem areas, such as large shoulder blades, square and forward shoulders and so on.<br />Thank you for your question, I learn quite a bit on your blog<br /><br />MarieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14611908083758262366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-28184630331149335042017-08-25T16:50:59.017-04:002017-08-25T16:50:59.017-04:00I usually make changes to my pattern based on my m...I usually make changes to my pattern based on my measurements then fit as I go to be sure my changes fit correctly- mainly my hips and upper arms have become my trouble spots. If not I have had a few wadders that go out with the trash.joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-999574054162117772017-08-25T16:23:32.273-04:002017-08-25T16:23:32.273-04:00I've made a resolution to learn to fit as I sh...I've made a resolution to learn to fit as I shamelessly haven't learned to even make a FBA (Which I know I need). I just go by measurements and pray for the best now. But I am starting to at least make muslins. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247707699368795869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23946006623944341372017-08-25T15:34:58.135-04:002017-08-25T15:34:58.135-04:00I rarely make muslins but I do sometimes. But if I...I rarely make muslins but I do sometimes. But if I do, it's REALLY quick and dirty and incomplete. I absolutely fit as I sew! And I often sew in my underwear for that very reason. ;)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-47071090728798892792017-08-25T15:33:00.763-04:002017-08-25T15:33:00.763-04:00I try and make as many adjustments to the flat pat...I try and make as many adjustments to the flat pattern as I can before I cut my muslin. Then Sew up the major parts and try on the muslin to see if any further adjustments are needed. Many times I end up making 3 or 4 muslins before I am happy enough to go cutting on my expensive fabric. There still have been times after all that - that I cut the expensive fabric only to make a mistake during construction and have to scrap the whole project. UGHsewer54https://www.blogger.com/profile/07269869666895581876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9338407793305651352017-08-25T15:09:02.560-04:002017-08-25T15:09:02.560-04:00First of all. Am not as experienced or as good a s...First of all. Am not as experienced or as good a sewist as you are. Although I do not much like making toiles I find that when I do make them I have generally been glad that I did....especially when I m using a pattern for a "new or newer to me company". I expect that as I become more comfortable with more detailed fitting issues I will, hopefully, makes toiles less often. Your work and methods are always inspiring to me...mzjohansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.com