tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post3656751587878131283..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: vogue 9162, Some serious petite-ing!Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-3656342720237060052016-02-08T11:24:38.678-05:002016-02-08T11:24:38.678-05:00I, too, use unit construction. I find it fun to m...I, too, use unit construction. I find it fun to make all the fussy parts then sewing them together makes the finish see so much faster! Your white blouse will be lovely. Karensewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-16162733637237755722016-01-26T09:49:58.629-05:002016-01-26T09:49:58.629-05:00Hi Bunny,
I have posted a utube video to your fb p...Hi Bunny,<br />I have posted a utube video to your fb page on the buttonhole tool. I have to admit that it has been on my Amazon wish list for some time.<br />If you have come across Ann Vidovic's blog, Did you really sew that, then may I recommend her tutorial on how she does her bound buttonholes. I wrote to her after seeing her buttonholes and she kindly did a full stage by stage piece about her preferred method. I have to say, researching all the different methods rather made my head spin. I tried her way and it worked very well. However, I am still keen to try out the dritz tool at some stage.<br /><br />Can't wait to see your review on it as I know you will give us all perfect hints and tips for using it.<br /><br />Love the white shirt by the way and it will be great to hear more as you progress with it. We all know it will be excellent.Marysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-55337223020129742112016-01-26T08:58:26.541-05:002016-01-26T08:58:26.541-05:00Great adjustments on the shirt. I really like Bren...Great adjustments on the shirt. I really like Brenne's designs, and think it's worth altering them if needed. Like your shirt, my V9135 jacket was really really big, and at 5'7", I sewed the XS! Looking forward to your shirt, I've been giving this pattern some serious thought.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784505178222083364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-44776724364624785022016-01-25T23:15:35.451-05:002016-01-25T23:15:35.451-05:00I've had my bound buttonhole tool since I was ...I've had my bound buttonhole tool since I was 17...a long time!!! You are going to love it.Rhonda Busshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240737918954576573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72058767389112268512016-01-25T14:46:12.426-05:002016-01-25T14:46:12.426-05:00I am your height and size and can't imagine ma...I am your height and size and can't imagine making an oversize blouse, in the first place, never mind one that is wider than I am tall!! I would just toss the pattern and find another that fits closer to my size. But my skills are not yours!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420339131549327438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-50703879151857067702016-01-25T13:09:14.879-05:002016-01-25T13:09:14.879-05:00Meant to say the collar was TALL on the model.
F...Meant to say the collar was TALL on the model. <br /><br />For some years now I have been using "unit construction" when I sew. I do all the small details first, then the bigger sections, then I put it all together. I believe it was Edna Bishop who taught this method. Someone correct me if I am wrong. I actually find it more fun to get to those small details first and do it without thinking now. So adjusting the smaller pieces first, if they need it, is just my habit.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-80147390137661425702016-01-25T12:12:19.474-05:002016-01-25T12:12:19.474-05:00I know from experience to cut down details for my ...I know from experience to cut down details for my petite frame. I also look very closely at patterns. That collar is all on the model so it was definitely shortened for my personal preference. Other than removing vast amounts of width, no other adjustments will be made. The pattern is an extra small and those usually fit me spot on in the neckline and shoulders. I also still have a bit of fudge room if need be. I did shorten the sleeves, which I don't believe I mentioned in the post. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-73940142978393019992016-01-25T12:09:38.055-05:002016-01-25T12:09:38.055-05:00Quite a coincidence! I am actually keeping the len...Quite a coincidence! I am actually keeping the length the same. The design is a big block and I decided to work out the hem toward the end. The back seems to fall right about the crease of my a-s cheeks, where I like it. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-3816943590699621662016-01-25T11:52:26.265-05:002016-01-25T11:52:26.265-05:00Well it looks good on the model, if anyone can emu...Well it looks good on the model, if anyone can emulate it that would be you.Laceflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548454249811205992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-58050735162900034142016-01-25T10:51:18.551-05:002016-01-25T10:51:18.551-05:00Oh, I still have it, and the welt pocket tool.Oh, I still have it, and the welt pocket tool.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-2746004841430011362016-01-25T10:49:51.915-05:002016-01-25T10:49:51.915-05:00I made several suits in the late 60's, young a...I made several suits in the late 60's, young and fearless as I was and truly confident that Vogue Patterns would lead the way. Well, I also took a couple of classes at Michigan State when I was in school. I used this gadget all the time. The buttonholes were great!patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-53964245720541524772016-01-25T10:49:02.252-05:002016-01-25T10:49:02.252-05:00The bound buttonhole make is a help! They used to ...The bound buttonhole make is a help! They used to make a similar tool for welt pockets that is super. They can be found on eBay - just search sewing aids Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-46960409878526795652016-01-25T09:56:26.324-05:002016-01-25T09:56:26.324-05:00I own the buttonholer tool, never used it, but hav...I own the buttonholer tool, never used it, but have made bound buttonholes. Maybe I'll give it a shot after you do! :)<br /><br />Ahh, you are so awesome to tackle that. I would totally stuff it back in the envelope and find something else. Can't wait to see it. It looks like it could be a superbly comfortable top.SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-15594454526801878282016-01-25T08:52:31.676-05:002016-01-25T08:52:31.676-05:00Wouldn't it make sense to fit the body first, ...Wouldn't it make sense to fit the body first, and then to adjust the collar and pocket?Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716852988721397395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-82513220905374946092016-01-25T08:32:49.431-05:002016-01-25T08:32:49.431-05:00Bunny, I share your nickname AND your exact size! ...Bunny, I share your nickname AND your exact size! I would love to make this shirt, too, so thanks for being the petite pioneer. Have you made any length adjustments yet (thinking about those side vents)?Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07164155208900797290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-32991854550918612992016-01-25T07:10:13.571-05:002016-01-25T07:10:13.571-05:00Good call on downsizing the shirt. I agree that it...Good call on downsizing the shirt. I agree that it would have overwhelmed your figure. I have a similar tool for welt pockets; the buttonhole one is probably a smaller version. It works great. Cloning Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318090784680489874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-24092330607699737592016-01-25T04:16:05.151-05:002016-01-25T04:16:05.151-05:00Holy Mother of enormous shirts, I am a size 26+ an...Holy Mother of enormous shirts, I am a size 26+ and I would have a little ease in that pattern! I find roomy garments far harder to work out than fitted ones - you just don't know what they are going to look like until you get them to a fitting state. But I think your "pre-call" on downsizing those oversized elements is super sensible.MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-23265290417305755132016-01-24T22:10:16.419-05:002016-01-24T22:10:16.419-05:00Good luck! It would be nice if Vogue could offer t...Good luck! It would be nice if Vogue could offer the finished measurements instead of you having to figure them out. I will be looking forward to seeing the finished product. The white linen will make a great shirt for the humid summers (assuming that's what you have; I'm in Colorado and the humidity rarely gets above 50% - ever).Cynthia Gilbrethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124840580430749378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-68442775565871189932016-01-24T20:10:30.785-05:002016-01-24T20:10:30.785-05:00I think it is so funny that it is wider than I am ...I think it is so funny that it is wider than I am tall. Fingers crossed it all works out in the end. BTW, my fabric is a white linen a touch heavier than a handkerchief linen. I have used it before for shirts. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-76705936744540944262016-01-24T20:09:06.965-05:002016-01-24T20:09:06.965-05:00One thing I almost messed up: there is an upper co...One thing I almost messed up: there is an upper collar and a separate under collar, something you don't often see on shirts. I cut the upper collar thinking that was it. HTHs. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-49080547597378244652016-01-24T20:07:45.453-05:002016-01-24T20:07:45.453-05:00Thanks so much. That's a great tutorial and no...Thanks so much. That's a great tutorial and now I totally get it. I only wish I could pin it on my Pinterest technique board but pinning this appears to be blocked by Collette. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-1435176146516331042016-01-24T20:00:14.114-05:002016-01-24T20:00:14.114-05:00Wow - that shirt is huge! I look forward to seein...Wow - that shirt is huge! I look forward to seeing the petite-ed shirt on you.Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-21933979998861588892016-01-24T19:32:54.205-05:002016-01-24T19:32:54.205-05:00I used these bound buttonhole tools years ago. Th...I used these bound buttonhole tools years ago. That was the only way I could make bound buttonholes then as I was a new sewer. Thank you for all your thoughts on the shirt. I,too, have that pattern in my sights. I did not pull it from the envelope yet but you have given me a lot to think about thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785377329936252654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-49441073814305624802016-01-24T19:20:55.621-05:002016-01-24T19:20:55.621-05:00Colette has a tutorial: https://blog.colettehq.com...Colette has a tutorial: https://blog.colettehq.com/tutorials/how-to-use-the-dritz-bound-buttonhole-toolParisGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808620060144089897noreply@blogger.com