tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post1420146686593743746..comments2024-02-21T15:45:09.317+11:00Comments on On the Road to Sew Wear: Step one to TNT - McCalls 2401BeaJayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-65623526564964642342013-03-30T00:33:21.796+11:002013-03-30T00:33:21.796+11:00Looking good, BeaJay! Once you make the changes to...Looking good, BeaJay! Once you make the changes to your paper pattern under the arms you should be on your way to pumping out lots of duplicate shifts in loads of flattering colors and motifs. Even though you may end up with a perfected pattern every fabric will have it's own challenges and not perform like the previous one. It can be a real headache but worth the thinking time before you cut the fabric. I use only Maxi Lock serger thread in my coverstitch, changing to regular poly sewing thread is not as nice but sometimes necessary for matching client's projects.mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-40001806260327875902013-03-27T09:55:12.320+11:002013-03-27T09:55:12.320+11:00Late to the party - I broke down and went back to ...Late to the party - I broke down and went back to Google Reader. I have this pattern too! You did such a nice job on your first pass. I know you will come up with a fabulous TNT. Definitely will be fun to see your progress.JuliNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11522562002454342787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-63337092463405781412013-03-27T00:06:12.836+11:002013-03-27T00:06:12.836+11:00Good job. It looks very nice with the cardigan. I ...Good job. It looks very nice with the cardigan. I like patterns with simple lines like that because you can use them over and over do different things with them. The problem I have with having a few TNT patterns is that I rely on the too much and don't use the new patterns that I just HAD TO buy. :-)<br /><br />Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332055598026035779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-42839940137566077052013-03-26T20:56:11.874+11:002013-03-26T20:56:11.874+11:00Good for you BeaJay for working towards a TNT patt...Good for you BeaJay for working towards a TNT pattern. This is something I also would love to do and envy those who have done it. I'm like you with preferring to wear sleeves... although it's been so so hot here I have done it a few times and then just think well if they don't like don't look LOL. I'm loving this dress with your cardi too and love it with the ties hanging down and tied up. Having them hanging down gives you a longer line. I too love Vogue fabrics and know what you mean about the freight. I also love Georgeous Fabrics but the cost of the freight is a bit of a turn off for these sites. Ah well if we love the fabric enough we'll always pay what ever it takes to get it into our hot little hands and under our sewing machines LOL. Have fun working on your TNT and looking forward to seeing your next version :)Chris Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804725788257834748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-73414271238211876682013-03-25T17:10:22.345+11:002013-03-25T17:10:22.345+11:00You are such an absolute darling and you know I am...You are such an absolute darling and you know I am going to take you up on your offer. Great to have a sewing friend like you.BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-31735542398761270922013-03-25T13:09:32.061+11:002013-03-25T13:09:32.061+11:00Hi Beajay.
Great start. This is a good TNHP.
Looks...Hi Beajay.<br />Great start. This is a good TNHP.<br />Looks great with your cardi.<br />We can shape it some more when you have time.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-38244163976073560922013-03-25T12:13:39.446+11:002013-03-25T12:13:39.446+11:00This dress looks really good on you. True, there i...This dress looks really good on you. True, there is some extra width that can be taken out next time. I agree with Angela's suggestion for adding width under the arms. That's worked best for me.<br />Your Plus Size Pattern Pyramid has made its way from KC to me. I'll be adding several patterns and posting it on my blog soon. Fun!Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712003004658269721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-20651406257049382212013-03-25T07:16:23.265+11:002013-03-25T07:16:23.265+11:00Pennies dropped! Like on RTW T shirts, nice profes...Pennies dropped! Like on RTW T shirts, nice professional finish.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074168748281297290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-41334193410584670432013-03-25T05:26:47.808+11:002013-03-25T05:26:47.808+11:00Your dress is really pretty but I think you made i...Your dress is really pretty but I think you made it too big. I started out doing the same thing because I too am very thick in the middle. Go down to the size that fits you in the neck and the shoulders. Then you can add width to the side seams, starting beneath the underarm. I usually add an inch to each side piece, but if you tissue fit it you will see how much you need. Then you may be able to leave some of the darts in for a little more shaping. I (sadly) am far from needing an FBA, so I have no advice on that point. I look forward to seeing your next version!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718137744623626322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-39782551052334160142013-03-25T04:21:08.291+11:002013-03-25T04:21:08.291+11:00Sheath dresses have a close fit with almost pencil...Sheath dresses have a close fit with almost pencil like skirt. <br /><br />Shift dresses have a much relaxed fit throughout, with A line or skirts with more flare.<br /><br />Yours look like a shift dress to me. And Beajay, I love your new dress.. It looks stylish, esp with the cardigan, it looks so put together!<br /><br />Haven't heard of using separate thread for the CS.. I use maxilock on both. <br /><br />Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990191457997877760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-40115777003698576532013-03-25T04:10:25.957+11:002013-03-25T04:10:25.957+11:00I'm excited for you! I read Carolyn's blog...I'm excited for you! I read Carolyn's blog too, of course, and have often envied her possession of her TNT dress pattern. I love the look with the cardi ends tied. Good luck! I'm looking forward to reading about your progress.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406909491823466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-62674743568498168182013-03-24T23:51:53.398+11:002013-03-24T23:51:53.398+11:00A shift is less fitted, and obviously flattering o...A shift is less fitted, and obviously flattering on you. Good job on the road to TNT.<br />KellysSewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566148091087946887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-86719436667737027742013-03-24T22:02:33.790+11:002013-03-24T22:02:33.790+11:00Apparently the difference between a shift and shea...Apparently the difference between a shift and sheath dress is that a sheath dress has a waist seam and a shift does not. Which makes yours a shift I think! And a great first go at a shift pattern as well!westmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305132395354227560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-30232603880172114922013-03-24T21:57:51.871+11:002013-03-24T21:57:51.871+11:00I find using a pattern four sizes smaller than my ...I find using a pattern four sizes smaller than my actual size and then about three or four inches below my bust I start heading towards my actual size. I find I often need a larger size on my back than my front. We are close in size and build. BConkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567728669689070443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-4999782231879665092013-03-24T21:54:38.023+11:002013-03-24T21:54:38.023+11:00I use serger thread in my coverstitch all the time...I use serger thread in my coverstitch all the time. I use Wooly Nylon in the looper.BConkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567728669689070443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-11034156608476940422013-03-24T21:45:43.640+11:002013-03-24T21:45:43.640+11:00Hi Louise, coverstitch does double or triple rows ...Hi Louise, coverstitch does double or triple rows of stitches for hems. Tha is the main use. You will see it on the bottom of you purchased knit clothes. BeaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071033898844018967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-32808872084597660602013-03-24T21:03:37.466+11:002013-03-24T21:03:37.466+11:00Hooray, great to see you back. Love the dress and...Hooray, great to see you back. Love the dress and shrug a really nice style for you, looking forward to the blue version. Cannot help you on the coverstitch machine question. Im going to look up them up, as I havent heard of them. Im guessing they are a some sort of combined overlocker/sewing machine?Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074168748281297290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-57195334998353126642013-03-24T18:15:48.651+11:002013-03-24T18:15:48.651+11:00Maxi-lock in the coverstitch works just fine for m...Maxi-lock in the coverstitch works just fine for me. It's the cheaper stuff that snaps easily. At least that what I find works with my Brother coverstitch machine in both needles and loopers. Gutermann is fine too. <br />I really like how your dress looks with the short sleeve cardi.Easily Amewsedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126346591277402781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-7517002302662249982013-03-24T17:52:42.634+11:002013-03-24T17:52:42.634+11:00Wow, that is a good look. SO close to nailing the ...Wow, that is a good look. SO close to nailing the fit too! :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-18996270382868681062013-03-24T17:09:58.545+11:002013-03-24T17:09:58.545+11:00You have picked a great dress to become your TNT, ...You have picked a great dress to become your TNT, good luck with it! I think your muslin looks more than wearable and the fabric is gorgeous!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179368473383373302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-15384668892084973642013-03-24T16:50:00.678+11:002013-03-24T16:50:00.678+11:00Way to go BeaJay. Great progress on your TNT. Love...Way to go BeaJay. Great progress on your TNT. Love the fabric and the look with the cardi/jacket, both ways. Pam from South Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325502462504851255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-91188911637645359822013-03-24T16:13:16.201+11:002013-03-24T16:13:16.201+11:00Aren't you glad you made a "wearable musl...Aren't you glad you made a "wearable muslin"? The fabric is beautiful and the dress looks very stylish on you! The jacket looks nice both tied and untied.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540972928814756875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-77595178347350883912013-03-24T15:51:15.035+11:002013-03-24T15:51:15.035+11:00Hello Beverley, I am glad you are feeling better. ...Hello Beverley, I am glad you are feeling better. The dress is lovely with the cardigan over it. Your body looks fairly straight to me, and, having a straight body myself (except I am a petite), know that patterns, especially New Look and Butterick are always cut out wide under the armhole. But once you sort that out you'll have a great pattern for a sheath/shift.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-8458652441190847002013-03-24T15:13:01.314+11:002013-03-24T15:13:01.314+11:00I like this dress. It looks good on you. The diff...I like this dress. It looks good on you. The difference between shift/sheath is one hangs from your bust and shoulders and the other fits a bit closer - I don't know which is which. I am, however, in search of the perfect pattern for myself. <br /><br />As for the overlocker - I know you shouldn't use sewing thread on the overlocker because sewing thread is generally thicker than overlocker thread. But the difference between overlocking and coverstitch, no idea. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301526396026815132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661816713425562304.post-55103518825899779002013-03-24T14:59:10.805+11:002013-03-24T14:59:10.805+11:00Looks fabulous with the cardi! Re the overlocker t...Looks fabulous with the cardi! Re the overlocker thread...I use gutermann usually. But I don't have a combined c/s overlocker. I think you should do whatever you like. :DAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685329563054057607noreply@blogger.com