tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post2883337338040820412..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: Almost Finished Object: Cashmerette Appleton DressK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-44139091301160681552016-07-16T09:47:14.292-04:002016-07-16T09:47:14.292-04:00Meant to say they match the ties!Meant to say they match the ties!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-68708525415158252562016-07-16T09:46:20.428-04:002016-07-16T09:46:20.428-04:00Actually, now that I've worn it, the wide band...Actually, now that I've worn it, the wide bands are growing on me - maybe not growing on me but they don't seem as sturdy as they originally did and you are correct - they do match the bands. If I were to change the neck, I'd have to narrow those bands. Thanks so much for your lovely compliment SanMarie!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-50039982740491819522016-07-16T09:44:30.411-04:002016-07-16T09:44:30.411-04:00Thanks Jenny! Well you've got a genius pattern...Thanks Jenny! Well you've got a genius pattern if the ladies are all getting such great results with no alterations! Can't wait to try your next one...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-53758490284236106102016-07-16T09:40:17.542-04:002016-07-16T09:40:17.542-04:00I generally have to narrow the back and shorten it...I generally have to narrow the back and shorten it somewhere, but this is more extensive (perhaps cuz it's a whole dress). It's ok because, once I figure it out, the dress will be a great TNT.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-66984423168224093062016-07-15T23:26:48.963-04:002016-07-15T23:26:48.963-04:00I like the wide bands; they just seem like a desig...I like the wide bands; they just seem like a design feature, necklace- or scarf-like, rather than fading to invisible utility. They match the width of the waist tie. Is it possible they also provide structural stability to the fabric as it lays diagonally across the body? Anyway, the dress is beautiful, like everything you make.SanMarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-91261296077096836532016-07-12T10:35:14.533-04:002016-07-12T10:35:14.533-04:00Looking good! As you note, you're not the unde...Looking good! As you note, you're not the underlying "body type" for the block, which leads to the need for all the alterations - believe it or not, many (if not most!) plus size & curvy women who've made it up haven't made any alterations at all. But as you say, part of the fun is tailoring everything to fit! I look forward to seeing the final product :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785777030789892475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-58044144874298110112016-07-12T00:15:26.464-04:002016-07-12T00:15:26.464-04:00Well, it looks great from here! But excess back fa...Well, it looks great from here! But excess back fabric is one of my bugbears so I definitely get the annoyance. Someday I'll figure out why I'm always taking back waists in when technically my waist is at least two inches bigger than the pattern says it's drafted for. ;)Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-20265960211347709692016-07-11T19:41:19.527-04:002016-07-11T19:41:19.527-04:00Thank you so much Faye! xoThank you so much Faye! xoK.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-21551951499748942332016-07-11T19:41:01.934-04:002016-07-11T19:41:01.934-04:00I should say that things work above the armscye sp...I should say that things work above the armscye specifically because of how I moved it, wholesale, towards the CB. I guess I could just shave fabric off the side seams but I don't know if that will fix the vertical pooling in the centre. It's the easy fix. I guess that's what I'll do next.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-78604706713193631712016-07-11T19:39:00.407-04:002016-07-11T19:39:00.407-04:00I think the bands do look wide because the proport...I think the bands do look wide because the proportion is a bit off. But, having tried on the dress again today (to make further alterations), I don't know that I'd want to simply remove band width. I think I'll take it off the bands and move it to the bodice (to keep the same bust volume). This wrap really is cleavage-plus on everyone! I'll try that fix on the underwrap if I find the issue persists, thanks for intel.<br /><br />I'm sure you were supposed to stitch down the vertical edge of both sides of the wrap. I just wasn't reading carefully, I suppose. Sometimes I read so carefully that I don't retain any of the relevant info. It's a weird thing that happens to me with written instructions. Next time I'll remember and the forgotten side (of course, the overwrap) won't look so sad.<br /><br />I did the darts and, while it helps, there really is too much room still in the back. It's strange. This pattern company fits me so well in the front bodice and so wrong in the back. I think I'm going to have to put in a CB seam to give myself a bit more wiggle room in how I alter. Cuz above the armscye the width is great. Below, there's too much fabric all in the centre of the back panel. I might be able to do the reverse of your alteration? Also, I should have done that freakin' swayback adjustment. The width plus length of fabric pool, emphasized by a tie, isn't the best. Still, this is a great dress that I will figure out and then it'll be in regular sewing rotation.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-19355652224230055642016-07-10T20:23:05.331-04:002016-07-10T20:23:05.331-04:00That is truly a gorgeous dress!That is truly a gorgeous dress!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-49646605933534325032016-07-10T20:17:13.910-04:002016-07-10T20:17:13.910-04:00Yay! I love that colour, and I'm so pleased yo...Yay! I love that colour, and I'm so pleased you like the pattern! <br />Thoughts: <br />- I wonder if the bands look wide on you because you've sewn a small size - picture them on a size 24, and they probably look proportional? Easy to narrow next time. <br />- the hole for the tie isn't my fav finish either. doing a little facing could be neater...<br />- I fixed my muslin's long underwrap by taking a little tuck right at the tie. It's all hidden underneath, so you'll never see it! <br />- I've always turned and stitch the edges of both layers of the wrap! Have I been doing it wrong??<br /><br />The alterations I've made on mine are really just a slash and spread of the back skirt to get more butt room. I don't think I've done anything else... but I'm really happy that your Concord adjustments translated well!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306054198401843077noreply@blogger.com