I am joining in with Thursday's My Creative Space at Kootoyoo.
This week's space contains my first go at McCalls M5522. To use an expression of disdain favoured by Mr Hoppo Bumpo, the outcome has really been a bit pants. But I mean pants in the sense of a not-a-very-good-shirt ... if you follow?
I'm working on View D, the least frilly and puffy version below.
This week I have sewn together the 10-piece bodice. I omitted the front placket, collar and sleeves for this first toile. While I see potential in the style (the empire line helps create a sort of inny-outy bit in lieu of having a real waist), there really are loads more alterations to be made before I continue.
The vertical drag lines coming from the shoulders mean there's not enough real estate in the bust department, so I have put an FBA on the list. I think the horizontal drag lines in the region-that-used-to-be-my-waist might be partly related to a sway back. I will need to consult Fit For Real People to see what alteration gurus Pati Palmer and Marta Alto have to say.
But that obvious gap in the centre front ... we all know what that means: yes, I shouldn't have eaten icecream for dessert last night.
Thank you very much Kirsty for hosting My Creative Space. Its great fun seeing what everyone is doing. To see who else is showing their creative space today (or to join in), head over here.
Good on you. If a pattern got that hard, it'd end up in the too hard basket for me while I ate a bowl of icecream lol. I'm slack that way. Look forward to seeing it progress though with those alterations.
ReplyDeleteKeep on trucking! It's so tempting to give up when making stuff for yourself, and really hard to get the fit right because you stick pins in yourself and can't see the back properly. You need an assistant!
ReplyDeleteOh I think you're amazing in the projects you take on ( you picked by far the best version) and well alterations are just the hardest thing aren't they! I know it will be amazing in the end. Can't wait to see it. xo
ReplyDeleteClassic. Love the pic. You will make this piece look stunning as always.
ReplyDeleteOh that is going to be amazing! I can't wait to see it finished, my sewing ability could only have me dreaming of attempting something like this...
ReplyDeleteVery frustrating, especially when you have gone to so much trouble...that is a lot of pieces for just 1 top!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you can set it straight Liesl.
Far out! It all looks far too complicated for me & forgoing the ice cream sounds like a bad plan.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it's going to be gorgeous.
I admire you so much for making a toile... let alone a "first toile". You put so much thought and precision into your sewing. The end result, after all this hard work and effort, will be totally ace.
ReplyDelete(I am feeling a tad guilty now that I have just come from my sewing space where I didn't even use pins to sew seams - oh so lazy!!!)
I have a rule that I dont sew for myself unless im having a 'thin day'. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI think youre shirt will fit perfect. Im wondering what colour it is though?
Wowee... just thinking about all those pieces would leave me in a sweaty panic, let alone actually working out adjustments! You are a supersewerwoman to take that on.
ReplyDeleteOh Liesl. You lost me at 'frilly', and 'toile'.....
ReplyDeleteI love your post. I would have put this in the way to hard basket before I even started!
ReplyDeleteOooh no clothes should always accomodate ice-cream! Well, that's my lame theory anyway.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm off to look at some of your cool links which I've spied in your sidebar....
Get serious woman! We're talking ICE CREAM. And shirts should always allow for a few serves in one sitting.
ReplyDeleteThat pattern looks far too scary for me, you are very brave for taking it on!
ReplyDeletePS. just sew another piece in the front to cover the gap, surely noone will notice?
I am sure you'll be able to make it work! I can't wait to see the final result on you. Just keep pinning and trying, it surely will be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove the ideas on the alterations!! Love Posie
ReplyDeleteI am with Tania- icecream is for eatin' - and there is no point having a top that is so tight it shows potential muffin top when sitting down ( speakin from my own experience)
ReplyDeleteOk, you're scaring me. Lots. This looks far too complicated to be considered recreation, in my book. Kudos to you for your bravery and perseverance!
ReplyDeleteTotally empathize with the ice cream gap. Only, mine is a cheese and butter gap.
ReplyDeleteI think its lookin pretty good for a 1st toile!
ReplyDeleteIn tailoring class (fitted wool jacket) we had to chalk round all the pieces and then add on varied sizes of seam allowance. For bits that were expected to fit fairly well due to flat pattern measuring, standard SA was added for the bits that were kind 'suck it and see' (that would be your icecream portion there) the SA was as much as 2"! This meant it could be let out and rebasted/chalked while you were trying it on.
Good luck with 2.0
Cheers,
AJ