tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post8611553949513257863..comments2023-10-14T12:49:36.450+11:00Comments on Up Sew Late: StyleArc Philippa: Camera, I Beg to DifferGabriellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00091315686616574564noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-13086417577630034462014-12-23T13:01:54.265+11:002014-12-23T13:01:54.265+11:00Oh what a shame! It had soo much potential! I th...Oh what a shame! It had soo much potential! I think I would just move on.Fabric Epiphaniesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-82535865516961083612014-12-18T15:20:14.248+11:002014-12-18T15:20:14.248+11:00Thanks Gail :). I'm really only just starting ...Thanks Gail :). I'm really only just starting to be able to identify fitting issues in clothes - can you tell me how you can see that it needs an FBA? Is there a particular type of pull line to look out for? I've never thought to do an FBA before as I'm around a B-C cup which I thought was about the size drafted by most companies?Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-35905246085258576992014-12-18T15:16:59.978+11:002014-12-18T15:16:59.978+11:00It's tempting to just blog the successes, but ...It's tempting to just blog the successes, but realistically this kind of thing does happen to just about everyone, even if we've been sewing for years, doesn't it :(. Hopefully these adjustments will be pretty standard for me across the StyleArc range, so it won't be a complete waste of time. Oh and I also found a colour that looks good on me in photos, didn't I!Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-85654917395236746522014-12-18T15:05:09.981+11:002014-12-18T15:05:09.981+11:00Thanks Merche - I love all your posts too! I think...Thanks Merche - I love all your posts too! I think this camera really, really likes the colour red, but seriously, in person the top does NOT look very good!Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-34900044209864314782014-12-18T15:04:10.916+11:002014-12-18T15:04:10.916+11:00Very low cut, that's for sure! Maybe it's ...Very low cut, that's for sure! Maybe it's a party top??? The fabric is a LIncraft ponte; cheaper and poorer quality than pontes I've bought from Tessuti - it's leftover from a dress I made a few years ago, so I know that it's going to pill quite a bit :(. Yes, maybe next winter I'll have another go at this pattern with all those adjustments - I do think it's a lovely pattern!Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-2091595276408497792014-12-18T14:55:02.664+11:002014-12-18T14:55:02.664+11:00Thanks Beajay, it's a great colour isn't i...Thanks Beajay, it's a great colour isn't it! I think this is a good pattern, and several of the fitting issues are about sewing up the wrong size... I hope yours works out well!Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-23236476932371483652014-12-18T14:53:22.588+11:002014-12-18T14:53:22.588+11:00Thanks Debbie. Yes, that gaping drives me nuts - t...Thanks Debbie. Yes, that gaping drives me nuts - there is no way I would wear this! I guess at least I now know a colour that suits me lol...Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-85293828703035670982014-12-16T20:34:07.397+11:002014-12-16T20:34:07.397+11:00I think you should refine this pattern because the...I think you should refine this pattern because the style really suits you. You need a full bust adjustment and as you say, a big sway back fix. Voila!Gailhttp://myfabrication.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-28499829648635224602014-12-15T14:18:34.181+11:002014-12-15T14:18:34.181+11:00This happens to all of us at sometime and more tha...This happens to all of us at sometime and more than once. I agree with you that it's time to move on to something you will love to make and wear. The color is gorgeous on you though!!! Beautiful! Maybe just try a different pattern.Margo Bergmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-82251740472703744062014-12-15T08:51:13.390+11:002014-12-15T08:51:13.390+11:00Love all your posts, Gabrielle!! Your sewing is al...Love all your posts, Gabrielle!! Your sewing is always great but the way you write is really enterteining. In the photos the top doesn´t look bad at all!merchenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-21591670631445204922014-12-15T07:35:59.940+11:002014-12-15T07:35:59.940+11:00My initial thought was that it looks fabulous on y...My initial thought was that it looks fabulous on you and the colour is great. After reading through your review I can see your issues. Thanks heaps for persevering and sharing this. I have this pattern and will look carefully at it when I make it up.beajaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-10889882102012957332014-12-15T00:21:33.602+11:002014-12-15T00:21:33.602+11:00I totally get what you are saying. And agree, the ...I totally get what you are saying. And agree, the photos look great though. Very nice fit through the shoulders too. In the photos, the bust darts look high, but not too high for you, just perky ;-). The front V gape would drive me batty though and if it isn't comfortable, I'd just never wear it. Still, you look good!Debbie Ileshttp://lilysageandco.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-17616060294218707782014-12-15T00:10:45.915+11:002014-12-15T00:10:45.915+11:00Ha, well, if I showed you the insides of this top ...Ha, well, if I showed you the insides of this top - or even a closeup of the zip (which I was going to, but I'm sure everyone's seen crappy zips before) you'd have your answer - quick and dirty! I've got no immediate plans to make this properly; as you say, life is too short, but next winter - who knows??Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-70750449971226705862014-12-15T00:02:13.332+11:002014-12-15T00:02:13.332+11:00Oh I'm really pleased to hear it's not me ...Oh I'm really pleased to hear it's not me - the darts really are high on everyone then! Yes, the StyleArc patterns do seem well drafted and fashionable, don't they, but it is hard to know what single size to choose when normally you merge a couple of sizes per garment - and so many of us do! The other fabric is already another top, so it's all good:)Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-1093599146496851232014-12-14T22:01:39.515+11:002014-12-14T22:01:39.515+11:00Bummer is the word! The idea of grading it up is n...Bummer is the word! The idea of grading it up is not appealing right now, but maybe next winter....Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-84083776457844709662014-12-14T21:58:58.163+11:002014-12-14T21:58:58.163+11:00Glad to be useful, Lara! I do think it's a pa...Glad to be useful, Lara! I do think it's a pattern with a lot of potential though, and hopefully yours'll work better than mine!Gabriellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-9169765301850170212014-12-14T21:38:50.438+11:002014-12-14T21:38:50.438+11:00How on earth did you keep going and finish this th...How on earth did you keep going and finish this thing? Life is too short. And that's not to suggest I don't like it because I do, though I see your fit issues. Sometimes it's best to just walk away like you suggest and let it marinate in the background for a while. That many adjustments would do my head in. You'd REALLY have to like the damn thing :(SewJillianhttp://www.sewunravelled.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-66344193313355843242014-12-14T20:40:29.013+11:002014-12-14T20:40:29.013+11:00Shame, because it's a nicer peplum pattern tha...Shame, because it's a nicer peplum pattern than the Vogue one. I have made 1 Style Arc top and 1 dress and the bust darts are way high, and I have read others that think the same. I think they are drafted well, are current but I don't think I'll buy any more as being only one size is not helpful. I must say the red looks fabulous on you so lucky you didn't waste the other fabric.Sofie Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-76065854253659753842014-12-14T20:32:48.651+11:002014-12-14T20:32:48.651+11:00Bummer!!! But, the shoulders are perfection. Shame...Bummer!!! But, the shoulders are perfection. Shame everything else doesn't quite make it... you do also have lovely decolletage. I'm sure going up a size everywhere except the shoulders would be a win!poppykettlehttp://poppykettle.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8611323651828889930.post-26543347443884414862014-12-14T20:25:11.673+11:002014-12-14T20:25:11.673+11:00Thanks Gabrielle! I have this pattern in my stash...Thanks Gabrielle! I have this pattern in my stash but haven't tried it yet. When I eventually get around to it I'll make some of your alterations straight away. Very helpful.Lara Thornberrynoreply@blogger.com