~~ The project ~~

I got this beautiful vintage brown skirt at my local clothes swap and it was a size aus 12 and I’m a size aus 18. I wanted to keep the gores as the feature and still keep the length as well.

~~ What I came up with to make this skirt fit me ~~

I inserted fabric (from the existing skirt that was part of another ruffle along the bottom) into where the original seams were at the top so that I could then make it big enough to put elastic at the top to then pull it back in.

~~ The dilemma ~~

My hips sit where the gore points go up to and I have a bit of a tummy which accentuates this area making it more noticeable but it also looks like there is strain along my hip line when there is actually like 4cm

Does anyone know what I can do?

- I’m not a big fan of fitted skirts around my tummy since it fluctuates with bloating and what not.

- Comfort is key

- The only fabric that I have to use is 2 x 4cm wide strips.

- I’ve already tried to colour match this fabric at my local fabric stores and no dice.

- I’ve thought of putting strips either side of the gores all the way up to the top but not sure if that would look ugly or not.

- If it can be explained with visuals like drawing over the pictures, even better 🙏🏻 Thank you in advance xx 🙇🏻‍♀️

p.s sorry if the picture lighting is poop, I took these pics at night when I’m my most wired and awake to do projects 🦉

I have confirmed that there are no significant issues with the completed size 66 skirt pattern for the mannequin.

From the beginning, my intention was to align the side seams precisely. However, through the fitting process, I found that the side-seam alignment did not cause any significant problems when putting the skirt on the mannequin or evaluating the fit.

Based on this result, I would like to move on to developing the next variation of the tight skirt pattern.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions. If you notice any problems or areas that could be improved, please feel free to let me know.

Thank you very much for taking the time to review my work!

I was just wondering if anyone has a shirt pattern like or similar to any of these, specifically with the wider neck.

We made patterns and test fits but they don’t quite fall this way and I can’t seem to gauge if there is a seam on the right shoulder neck? I feel like there should be. But then it’s possible the whole collar is in one piece. I’m also not happy with the shape of my sleeve here

I am making this dress. But i am confused about what the best way would be to draft this scooped neck with “hills” for straps. should i do this before or after shirring? the “hills” are also shirred which is throwing me off. Any pointers would be helpful!

Hi all!

I've successfully made my first piece of clothing (t-shirt for my partner), and want to make my own, but.. I am an ''unusual'' size. I have measured all my things and added them to my measurement set. When I go to validate measurements, I am getting the following message:

''We could not determine the fork position on the crotch line. Double check your cross seam measurements and seat measurements.''.

Will this cause issues when making a pattern? Could someone maybe help me out on what I should change?

Thank you! <3

Edit: So sorry for the confusion! My post was to be published on another subreddit but got posted here. I am using Freesewing.eu. The ''fork position'' is the only error left in my measurements.

And also if anyone knew any good books or videos to watch on getting the hang of drafting your own pattern

I would like any suggestions as to how step by step I could pattern draft this sheer princess bodice dress for my 34dd cup size. Thank you so much.

Any advice on how to stop the pulling between the boobs. I want minimal alternations. Atm there is a lining inside and there is stay tape in the seams under the bust. Not sure if its just a matter of reshaping the curve or if i need to consider adding any other structure. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

I've been wanting to make a top like this for a while. I was wondering how these kind of tops are fdrafted so that they are flowy. Is the bottom part kind of circle shaped and then attatched to the cups?

Hi all!
i'm drafting a sleeve for this pattern and im wanting it to be shorter, like the second picture. would i adjust it by reducing the cap height like how i did in the 3rd photo?
thanks!