My latest make for Pattern Review’s Round 3 Sewing Bee. The pattern is Tania by Jalie, with max waist 44″ and max hip 54″. Jalie does offer other patterns in more extended sizes. Jalie provided a complimentary copy of the pattern for this challenge. Details on altering the pattern to accommodate my 46.5″ bust, C cup, 49″ waist, and 59″ hips are included in my blog post, at JustCutTheScrap dot Com. #jalie3906 #jaliepatterns #patternreview #sewover50 #sewover50plus #fatsewover50 #pfnatural
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Would you like to turn your fitted sloper into a fun Hoodie pattern? Wonder how to transfer sleeves from one garment to the next? In this blog I describe how to draft a lined hoodie with crossover yokes, and put the full bicep option sleeves from Cashmerette’s Vernon shirt pattern on my sloper.
https://www.justcutthescrap.com/…/self-drafted-woven…/
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I self-drafted this pattern, digitized the embroidery, and made this Embroidered Linen Hoodie. I cannot stop smiling. This was inspired by a Jalie pattern which is not offered in my size range, and the sleeves are from Cashmerette’s new pattern, the Vernon shirt with full bicep option for C cup in view A. This is my entry for Round 1 in PatternReview Sewing Bee 2022 Contest. #sewover50 #sewover50plus #fatsewover50
Here is my Stokx Shirtdress, in progress shot. I really love the design of this dress. I think it really works with my curves. Although, the construction is different in a few areas, it is cool. The one area, I am struggling a bit is with bicep. Even after grading up 3 sizes for my bicep, the still fit is good, but, not enough ease for comfortable movement. I am going to do full bicep adjustment to the sleeve, and try again. This is pretty typical as my biceps are proportionally bigger. This dress is worth it, with its modern design lines. Also, these are 3/4 sleeves which I will shorten a couple of inches.I love the wild shawl like collar, the pockets are perfect. The front yoke is perfect shaping and area for potential embellishment. The back shaping falls so nicely over my curves. This is going to be so comfortable. Also versatile, as it can be worn as dress or duster. #sewover50plus #stokxpatterns #fatsewover50
Stokx Shirtdress in progress, this is an advance pattern with several new to me construction methods. I am truly enjoying the challenge, and incredibly excited to slip this make on. My dressform is slightly larger than me, so it should look even better on me. Being a pear shape, I made size 6 on top, and graded to 9 for hips and waist and sleeve. C cup, 46 chest, 48 waist, 57 hips. Lots of mental work to grade it but definitely doable. Princess seams are just basted for now. Love sewing again! I won this pattern. Thank you to #punkfrockers and #stokxpatterns. #sewover50plus #fatsewover50 #sewover50
Here is the True Bias Marlo Sweater, in double cotton jersey knit. I down sized several sizes, did no grading. I made straight size 24. My measurements are 47 bust, c cup, 48 waist, 57 hips. I will make another with a more structured knit, and perhaps another size smaller. This is incredibly comfortable, and I love it for a layering piece. It was my first time doing buttonholes and topstitching on such a super stretchy knit, and I struggled. I did interface as instructed. #sewover50plus #fatsewover50 #truebiasmarlo
This is Apostrophe Patternâs MyFit Tee shirt in KnitFabric.comâs cotton Lycra – maroon. After entering many measurements, a custom pattern was generated to my specific measurements. I choose relaxed fit with low crew neck and long sleeves. Really gorgeous comfortable fit. I used my double fold knit binder attachment on my cover stitch machine for FIRST time. After an entire day of experimentation and practice, I ended up with a passable neckline. Measurements are C cup, bust 46, waist 49, hips 57. #pfbondage #fatsewover50 #sewover50plus
Finished my first pair of Merchant and Mills Eve Trousers. Made in med to heavy cotton twill. Elastic back waistband, side zip and button, front pleats, and turn ups. Missing the pockets. I will be making some adjustments but these are definitely a wearable muslin. Waist size 24 graded to 28 hips, and additional adjustments made to enhance my crotch curve and my tilted natural waist. I have made many pairs of pants. Great pattern but maybe not for beginners. #sewover50plus #fatsewover50 #merchantandmills #evetrouser
