tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2330020043629144522.post6414396580201949085..comments2024-03-26T11:54:18.535+00:00Comments on anne's blog: Pattern Issues? Or is it me?Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2330020043629144522.post-35806524832239209402019-04-02T23:05:53.946+01:002019-04-02T23:05:53.946+01:00Thank you. Your first paragraph really resonates w...Thank you. Your first paragraph really resonates with me. I've had exactly the same issue with a particular pattern.<br />Yes, I use HB to choose size but something obviously went wrong here! I found it difficult to work out where to measure on the Breton top. <br />Thank you for your kind comments.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2330020043629144522.post-72451795846324141172019-04-02T21:56:57.125+01:002019-04-02T21:56:57.125+01:00I also like to read the good and bad with pattern ...I also like to read the good and bad with pattern reviews. I have struggled excessively with a certain pattern that everyone "loves" and no one has said they had issues with. This makes me question myself - why does it work for "everyone" and not me? <br /><br />I think your tops look great! I know how excess ease can be though. I like way less ease than most. I find that the "big 4" patterns usually have a lot of ease. I will take my high bust measurement and use that to find my size (I'm a pear too). Then I measure the hip part with my ruler to see how much to add. Or I will find my hip measurement on the pattern and grade out to that from waist to hip. <br />Learning the coverstich is a journey :) and perfection is overrated. Your tops look great so keep doing what you are doing. <br />And I also have a dislike of dolman tops. Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2330020043629144522.post-42452977012624427312019-04-02T17:02:11.313+01:002019-04-02T17:02:11.313+01:00Thank you. I agree with your thinking.
I'm sti...Thank you. I agree with your thinking.<br />I'm still trying to figure out the basics of coverstitching that's for sure. I don't have a great selection of threads.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2330020043629144522.post-62949885582369765552019-04-02T15:29:45.570+01:002019-04-02T15:29:45.570+01:00My vote is absolutely put up a review of both tops...My vote is absolutely put up a review of both tops. As long as people are clear about things that are personal preference (too low or wide of neckline) vs. actual issues (pattern marking way off), seeing how a pattern turns out for a variety of people using different fabrics is a Good Thing. I also like reading what alterations were done, or should have been done.<br /><br />I wish people were a bit more honest about pattern issues though. Not every company will cover all sizes or shapes, but I do wish that when they need called out on pattern errors or bad instructions, reviewers would do so. In my mind, there's a difference if a garment comes "OMG it's HUGE!" because the size chart information is way off (bad drafting?), vs. it's designed to be roomy, vs. personal preference.<br /><br />About the winding thread on bobbins twice... I'd say if it works OK for you winding once, don't bother rewinding. I wonder if the "need" is dependent on thread brand and the way it comes off the spool? Or if you have a mix of bobbins wound both ways? I have zero thoughts on the coverstitch feet, I have a machine that I'm still trying to figure out the basics.JustGailhttp://justgail.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2330020043629144522.post-87444858549398065412019-04-02T11:18:47.897+01:002019-04-02T11:18:47.897+01:00Thank you. That's very helpful (sorry I don...Thank you. That's very helpful (sorry I don't know your name). I will go for the clear foot (or the centre foot which is clear and I believe the centre guide is detachable) but not the hem guide. These ttop weren't made with coverstitching in mind but next ones will be and yes careful measuring and pinning. Normal thread for the needles would be a lot easier! I'll have to see if my coverstitcher will accept that.<br />Yes, I'll have to rethink the gusset...Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2330020043629144522.post-56948840015905803992019-04-02T09:22:06.053+01:002019-04-02T09:22:06.053+01:00I think it is useful to everyone to read critiques...I think it is useful to everyone to read critiques of patterns, both negative and positive, and I love reading about alterations. I think a gusset at the neck of the Breton stripe would definitely be a good addition to hide your straps, and would appear as a design feature. I don’t think it would be too busy at all. I use normal sewing thread for the needles on my coverstitch, the straight stitch doesn’t use much so ends of reels often get used up, and any close enough colour for the looper. As far as feet go I think the clear foot is a+ (Juki dont have one but I would buy one in a flash if they did just to help me make my joins in the round match up) but I wouldn’t bother with a hem guide. I bought one, it’s a bit of a faff, and I have now, with practise got much better at judging the edge without it. One thing I have found to help is to overlock the cut edge of the hem before coverstitching because that gives an edge you can feel better as you guide it through the coverstitch. And of course very careful measuring and pinning. I don’t tack now, although I did at first. Janet@jannisewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478412087440339796noreply@blogger.com