Hi! I just found someone else's blog about how to fix the many and sundry problems with fitting the Butterick 4790 1950's style "walkaway" dress so that it doesn't look like an apron or worse. :) See below on how to fix this, (what should be), simple pattern!
http://www.edelweisspatterns.com/blog/?p=750
Also I am getting closer to actually using the Lutterloh System. Lack of funds, as usual, plagues me, but progress IS being made. :)
You can find the Lutterloh system on their website at:
http://www.lutterloh.com
where you may also find instructions on how to use the system by watching a short video, many patterns to choose from and they also have an "XL/XXL" Lutterloh system for those of us who are "larger than life" or BBW's. I found that I fit in the regular sized "scale" after I had already purchased the XL/XXL Lutterloh system. Well some things one needs to find out the hard way...
Anyway, I have made some test patterns using the Lutterloh system and if I had had the proper equipment at the time, my patterns would have turned out quite well, as they seemed to fit! This would be the first time any sewing patterns fit me in about 38 years or so.
Hope to post more later. :)
A look back at historical costumes, sewing, pattern drafting, pattern altering, jewelry and everything to go with dresses and clothing from the past.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Japanese Kanzashi for sale again
Hi everyone, After thinking about my last posts I decided to 86 them. Sorry about that. I don't think I got any views? Anyway I am once again selling my Japanese Maiko kanzashi on eBay and Etsy.com.
Meanwhile, even though I'm broke, (yeah like who isn't?), I am continuing to work on the sheer "blouse" top Black Dahlia dress. I'm also thinking about some Black Dahlia jewelry.
Meanwhile, even though I'm broke, (yeah like who isn't?), I am continuing to work on the sheer "blouse" top Black Dahlia dress. I'm also thinking about some Black Dahlia jewelry.
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