tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post3747592116653796539..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: The Summer Series: Perfecting the Clone Pattern (Prototype B, Done)K.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-68983930883301499692013-07-31T05:15:28.071-04:002013-07-31T05:15:28.071-04:00I have faith in your skills.I have faith in your skills.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-43913221955961171502013-07-30T15:37:27.270-04:002013-07-30T15:37:27.270-04:00Love the lift! It sure sounds like you are close ...Love the lift! It sure sounds like you are close to what you want. I know I'm not a top heavy shape, but that spot is where I seem to end up unhappy with a lot of bras. Seraphinalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706215125457113080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-16481995061635779372013-07-30T11:05:12.755-04:002013-07-30T11:05:12.755-04:00She wore the ones that were close and then went ba...She wore the ones that were close and then went back to work full time so it's been a while since we did any work on them. I'll ask and let you know. I don't remember any complaints and she's particular about lift. Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322129605868685006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-53737594634345039272013-07-29T20:00:35.552-04:002013-07-29T20:00:35.552-04:00Angela: Thank you! Amazingly, I do know that Kaela...Angela: Thank you! Amazingly, I do know that Kaela comes in beige and that it's on sale (very rare) at SFYS. I went in there last week, to try on some stuff, but the sale had not yet begun. Truth is, I scarcely need another bra - even an Empreinte - and the Kaela (which I own in taupe) is not my fave. The shape is too spherical for me. Thank you so much for the info, though. If I can recreate the Lola shape in a flat, beige profile, I will have accomplished a feat!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-10081060732331396012013-07-29T19:42:57.616-04:002013-07-29T19:42:57.616-04:00I am so, so impressed. That, to me, looks like a r...I am so, so impressed. That, to me, looks like a real bra. And dammit, I bet its better quality than what most people are wearing, flaws not withstanding.<br /><br />On the beige bra front, did you know that Empreinte's Kaela now comes in beige? And also that Secrets from Your Sister carries it? And also that they're having a sale? (I do not work there, but having just discovered all this wonderful news, I felt the need to share.)AngelaHhttp://pansneedles.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-78151737027372104972013-07-29T17:23:38.600-04:002013-07-29T17:23:38.600-04:00It is coming along. Thank you for crossing those f...It is coming along. Thank you for crossing those fingers. Pls. do not uncross them anytime soon.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-55540439386066897432013-07-29T15:28:28.203-04:002013-07-29T15:28:28.203-04:00Wow, you've really made progress on this in th...Wow, you've really made progress on this in the last few weeks! This bra looks lovely and it sounds like you are nearly there with the fit. Fingers crossed for you. I think bra sewing will have to make in onto my 2014 goals. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-78456575394504143392013-07-29T11:29:38.471-04:002013-07-29T11:29:38.471-04:00Thank you! It's coming along so keep your fing...Thank you! It's coming along so keep your fingers crossed. K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-58841095170141840872013-07-29T11:28:46.322-04:002013-07-29T11:28:46.322-04:00It is so exciting! But I refuse to get excited. Re...It is so exciting! But I refuse to get excited. Refuse. Vis a vis your situationL: So many things could be contributing to the wire digging. Shape of the bra cups, the revised tension produced by altering the band, the height of the wires, the width of the wires, the width or height of the gore. It would be easier to advise if I could see what's going on. A good bra fitter might be able to help you figure it out before you make your next round of purchases.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-49080225151472465972013-07-29T11:27:00.245-04:002013-07-29T11:27:00.245-04:00It's a better basic colour scheme than I thoug...It's a better basic colour scheme than I thought it would be. I do like the combo and I have more of the lace (and the pink duplex is readily accessible from Bra Makers Supply should I decide to make it again). You are so right about not buying bras out of desperation. It's been a long time since I've needed a bra desperately.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-36166049311226071652013-07-29T11:25:21.559-04:002013-07-29T11:25:21.559-04:00Thanks V! It does get better with every rendition ...Thanks V! It does get better with every rendition - especially if you start with a bra that fits and you clone it. Don't get me wrong. That's its own kind of laborious process, but the truth is that it takes a lot of the guesswork out of the equation. Of course, you know how much guess work there is at the best of times :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-41282890227318085012013-07-29T11:23:32.970-04:002013-07-29T11:23:32.970-04:00Thank you!!!! I'm really trying to keep calm a...Thank you!!!! I'm really trying to keep calm and to just make the adjustments as they're warranted. I wonder if your patterns for your friend are actually lifting and supporting well. Have you got to that stage yet?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-2769740313288223882013-07-29T11:22:43.101-04:002013-07-29T11:22:43.101-04:00Thank you! And you don't have to wait. The new...Thank you! And you don't have to wait. The new Orange Lingerie book is very good. And there's so much more info out there now than there ever has been.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-20643111224633860102013-07-29T11:22:13.140-04:002013-07-29T11:22:13.140-04:00You are so sweet. Hopefully the next one will be w...You are so sweet. Hopefully the next one will be wearable.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-21994781429639184652013-07-29T11:21:25.503-04:002013-07-29T11:21:25.503-04:00Why thank you Amy! I'm keeping on...Why thank you Amy! I'm keeping on...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-80710407650229681742013-07-29T11:20:57.853-04:002013-07-29T11:20:57.853-04:00Thanks so much Laurel! You have way better odds th...Thanks so much Laurel! You have way better odds than me. So far this is my 10th attempt and it's as close as I've come. Mind you, my earlier attempts were made when I was quite new to sewing and before I had undertaken serious pattern altering or cloning. Thanks so much for the info about those patterns. I will def look into them.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-36224269826833463712013-07-29T10:58:36.881-04:002013-07-29T10:58:36.881-04:00This is just crazy! Crazy awesome I mean. Congra...This is just crazy! Crazy awesome I mean. Congrats to you with a such a pretty & wonderful bra that behaves like you want. :Dzilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-40027607638120251772013-07-29T10:57:09.318-04:002013-07-29T10:57:09.318-04:00SO EXCITING! Sounds like you're much closer th...SO EXCITING! Sounds like you're much closer than you've been before. :D<br /><br />Someday I must do some real research into why underwires dig in in the front sometimes---one of my splurge bras from this spring didn't do that (noticeably) in the store but after I had the band altered (shortened) it is almost unwearable because of it. I theorize that the shorter band pulls the gore a bit wider and this is what is causing them to dig in, but I don't really know. I will have to try and test it, though. (I think I need a very narrow gore, too.)<br /><br />Anyway, super excited for you, regardless. There is always a learning curve---taking several versions to master both fit and construction is, I would think, required!Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-59561057716790889812013-07-29T10:52:14.827-04:002013-07-29T10:52:14.827-04:00Wow! You're getting so close! This looks like ...Wow! You're getting so close! This looks like a great "basic" color too, hopefully you'll have enough of these fabrics left to make another once you've perfected the pattern.<br /><br />As for Wacoal, I bought one a while back too because I needed one of those beige ones in a hurry, and I'm seriously not a fan. Never buy bras when desperate, LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-71343448579555609742013-07-29T10:30:26.831-04:002013-07-29T10:30:26.831-04:00Great work. As always, I applaud your persistence...Great work. As always, I applaud your persistence. I have made a few bras, but have not yet been able to perfect the fit. It does get better with each rendition. You have inspired me to try cloning, especially with the sticky glad wrap someone suggested. Did that work to help get the shape?VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-45740314926716900412013-07-29T09:56:29.834-04:002013-07-29T09:56:29.834-04:00FABULOUS. I'm so excited to see what gorgeous ...FABULOUS. I'm so excited to see what gorgeous pieces you're going to be producing once you've perfected that pattern. <br /><br />We got close to that kind of projection starting with a European pattern for my friend of a similar shape and fine tuning through darting and slitting. Whatever it takes. Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322129605868685006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-7100694641164380382013-07-29T09:01:31.034-04:002013-07-29T09:01:31.034-04:00looks fantastic! bra sewing is on the sewing bucke...looks fantastic! bra sewing is on the sewing bucket list for sure.lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-21865820772949331372013-07-29T07:50:35.417-04:002013-07-29T07:50:35.417-04:00I swear if I saw that in a shop I'd part with ...I swear if I saw that in a shop I'd part with good money! Your persistence is definitely paying off. So cool!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596383615211328302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-63966541886560093322013-07-29T01:45:48.501-04:002013-07-29T01:45:48.501-04:00Wow! I would have guessed you were showing off on...Wow! I would have guessed you were showing off one of your store-bought bras if I hadn't seen the pieces earlier. Bravo! I'm excited about the direction you're going!Amy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16249150854040864802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-58591591512353472242013-07-29T01:07:53.292-04:002013-07-29T01:07:53.292-04:00Great - then I can't wait for the next version...Great - then I can't wait for the next version!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.com