tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186694886712031445.post6902692158887755676..comments2023-05-13T03:18:54.283-07:00Comments on Sew Creative: A "Horrible" pattern!Witch Hazelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03425809618304048578noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186694886712031445.post-38280617380969662042013-11-10T18:49:16.052-08:002013-11-10T18:49:16.052-08:00Hi Qwertitops,
I am so sorry for not replying earl...Hi Qwertitops,<br />I am so sorry for not replying earlier. I have been insanely busy since early October.<br />If you ever want to start sewing, my advice to you is to just do it. Most commercial patterns have very good instructions. And if you need help or tips from experienced sewers, or have questions about specific patterns, I HIGHLY recommend patternreview.com. It is free, and there are hundreds of experienced sewers there posting pattern reviews, and participating in forum discussions daily.<br /><br />Get some old sheets or inexpensive fabric for your first few projects. But once you have sewn a few things, and feel more comfortable, you'll be amazed at how quickly you learn. :)Witch Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425809618304048578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186694886712031445.post-86777675185740334952013-10-08T09:43:34.884-07:002013-10-08T09:43:34.884-07:00I'd really love to be able to make a Dr. Horri...I'd really love to be able to make a Dr. Horrible coat like this, but there's one small problem. I've never sewn before in my life. I have no idea where to begin with anything related to making clothes. Are there any good resources on the internet that can help me make sense of what's going on?Qwertiops Okabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501234600516877698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186694886712031445.post-49274679312008833422012-10-25T09:08:40.606-07:002012-10-25T09:08:40.606-07:00Hi! I'm glad this blog has been a help. Cong...Hi! I'm glad this blog has been a help. Congratz in advance on your first big sewing project!<br /><br />In answer to your questions:<br />1) I just used the front piece and removed 2". A yardstick or other long ruler will really help with this pattern, as there are a lot of long, straight lines.<br /><br />2) I cut the entire sleeve L to start. Since it was too tight, I added width by marking about 1/2" out on each corner. I had to adjust the arc of the rest of the sleeve so there wouldn't be too much fabric, since I had just added 1" of fabric. So I changed the arcs UP to remove about 1". I admit, I don't own a french curve, so I just guessed on the new curves here, then measured to make sure it was the same "old" length after I'd made the adjustments. I hope that makes sense.<br /><br />You probably won't have to make all those alterations though, unless the person you are making it for has very big biceps. I DO recommend you raise the bottom of the armsythe 1/2" to 1" though. That's the bottom of the arc on the body of the coat (front and back) not on the sleeve itself. <br />This will usually make the entire sleeve fit better without ANY other alterations. It's an easy alteration that does wonders.<br /><br />I hope that make sense. ?<br /><br />3) Yes, you should always pre-wash fabric (that isn't dry clean only! lol). For white cotton, you can wash with hot or warm water, heavy wash, and dry on your hottest setting. All cottons take heat very well, and should be washed like this. You'll want to shrink it up as much as you can before cutting.<br /><br />I really do hope I got back to you in time, and that you get your costume finished in time. Some of the instructions may seem confusing, but I hope it clears up as you go along. I find that true even of commercial patterns. I am thinking "huh?", until I get to that step, then looking at what I have done at that point, the lightbulb goes on.<br /><br />Good luck! I'd love to see pics when you get done! :DWitch Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425809618304048578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186694886712031445.post-1317728280167964732012-10-23T18:33:45.528-07:002012-10-23T18:33:45.528-07:00Great job Linda! This is my first big sewing proje...Great job Linda! This is my first big sewing project and your post has helped a bunch. I think the pictures have been the most helpful, so thanks for posting those!<br /><br />A few quick questions if you don't mind:<br />1) did you create a new pattern for the inner front flap, or just use the front piece, and just remembered to cut off 2"?<br />2)On the sleeve, it looked like you went (starting left to right) from the L circle, then to the XXL circle(pretending like one was there) halfway through the arc, and then to the XL line for the rest of the sleeve. Does that sound accurate? <br />3) I think you're supposed to wash the fabric before cutting out the patters, correct? if so, what setting should i use for cotton twill?<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for this tutorial!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771149319440301312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186694886712031445.post-15944850960621027502012-10-19T09:03:18.941-07:002012-10-19T09:03:18.941-07:00I hope it goes well for you! If you have any ques...I hope it goes well for you! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me here, and I'll do my best to help. :) Witch Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425809618304048578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2186694886712031445.post-3939343294586918402012-10-10T13:32:25.599-07:002012-10-10T13:32:25.599-07:00Thanks for posting this! I know almost nothing ab...Thanks for posting this! I know almost nothing about sewing but am going to attempt this for my husband's costume this year :)MariaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020756182394850207noreply@blogger.com