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Post by koffipot on Apr 25, 2016 7:06:04 GMT
Spotted on Pinterest:- a couple of pattern enlarging diagrams which I felt might be of interest. |
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 25, 2016 14:21:30 GMT
Thanks Judith, these look useful.
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Post by elizabeth on Apr 25, 2016 20:14:48 GMT
I've been under the impression that patterns should be enlarged proportionately.
So, the waist would not have the same amount of extra material as the hem.
How about something more complicated like armholes or necklines?
Any dressmakers out there?
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Post by koffipot on Apr 25, 2016 20:47:06 GMT
Elizabeth. This is for enlarging patterns for making felted garments. You would enlarge the pattern according to the shrinkage you expect - having first made a sample.
Sewing patterns require a very different approach. I sometimes draft my own patterns by first making a sloper, then adapting it to the style I want.
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 26, 2016 23:41:48 GMT
If you follow the link on the second one there are same things showing enlarging pattern pieces. they would be useful if you are going to cut and sew.
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Post by koffipot on Apr 27, 2016 11:44:29 GMT
I hadn't spotted that Ann. Thanks for mentioning it.
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Post by chookie2 on Apr 30, 2016 23:50:20 GMT
I used Fiona Duthie's enlarging methodology. For your own measurements you Multiply length by 1.6 and for circumference divide by 2 then multiply by 1.6. This allows for 30% shrinkage she says ...but then of course you can get lots of other shrinkage rates .....like I did something like 50%...LOL
So right Judith " having first made a sample"...if only.
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Post by elizabeth on May 2, 2016 20:30:20 GMT
I used Fiona Duthie's enlarging methodology. For your own measurements you Multiply length by 1.6 and for circumference divide by 2 then multiply by 1.6. This allows for 30% shrinkage she says ...but then of course you can get lots of other shrinkage rates .....like I did something like 50%...LOL So right Judith " having first made a sample"...if only. But then you'd have to lay out the exact same type of wool in the exact same pattern and the exact same thicknesses. I don't know aboutyou, but I can't do the same thing twice. |
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Post by chookie2 on May 2, 2016 23:32:25 GMT
Ok so I made a sample using everything the same except the color of the silk ( none left) and it didn't shrink to 50% only to barely 30% so there you go, Elizabeth you are spot on. Cannot repeat it exactly no matter how hard I tried.
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Post by elizabeth on May 3, 2016 18:50:49 GMT
I'm not sure I'm happy for that, Sue, but congrats for giving it a go.
The wonderful thing about (most) felts is that you can usually find SOMETHING to do with them if they don't turn out.
"Mistakes are just opportunities in disguise"
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Post by chookie2 on May 4, 2016 0:59:43 GMT
Too true Elizabeth, my sample is perfect for the pixie bonnet - and the vest - well it will fit either my daughter or size 6 grandaughter if they like it - if not ( they are both fussy fashionistas) then I will put it up for sale at the CrossXPollination exhibition in July.
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