I love wots going on here, am in n tank God not too late

@OP...Pls what is the advantages of using pattern sheet and where could I get it. Tnx. is it proper for a novice like me to measure and cut my fabric direct or should I use pattern sheet first and then trace it on my fabric? I av not sew before but I need all ur assiantance. Tnx

ladyju:


Check d manual. It should be on d manual. U know we have different types of sewing machine and different ways of threading them.

The pic on d manual is not clear but someone av put me thru. Tnx dear

Sorry for my silence, been very busy with loads of work and trainings.

How many of us have joined our panels, Pls post pix ooo so dat we can cut our dress, we must rock it to Church dis Sunday o.

Wat kind of sewing machine do u have let's see or u tell me d make.

@ noncy21, for novice it's best u cut on pattern paper if u are not sure or calico (teru) before cutting on ur fabric.


We have not started cutting dress pattern yet, wat we are doing now is preparing d fabric ready for cutting cos it's a colour block panel dress.


Am taking my time cos of d beginners here.

@OP... Ok. Tnx

@arakulture: I've Butterfly Machine, And am trying to learn how to thread in a straight line but I notice that my stitching is too tight . Pls how do I set it. Thanks

Back to our dress.

Join you fabrics and set aside.

Get your brown paper ready or cardboard.

arakulture: Back to our dress.
Join you fabrics and set aside.
Get your brown paper ready or cardboard.

welcome ma.....pls, is this for the front or the back... Also, the armhole (6.5), will not be too small cos I normally use 8?

Lay your brown paper in a landscape format, start your measurement from your right hand side.

Measurement to use

Length
Shoulder 15 into 2
Armhole into 2
Bust into 4
Waist into 4
Hip into 4
Shoulder to nipple point
Half length

We are dividing most if our measurement into 4.

Starting from d tip of d paper, measure ur shoulder e.g. mine is 15, I will divide by 2 and measure out then mark, from d same point starting from d tip, measure ur neck in width / length, I use 3 by 3 on mine paper, notice d slat on d shoulder in d pix? Remove 1 inch down, from dat point measure out ur armhole e.g. mine is 16 l measured 6.5 from up down, reason is wen u shape out it like it's on d pix it measures up.

From d shoulder measure shoulder to nipple point and rule, then measure out ur busy from day point mine is 36 +1 for ease divide by 4 then measure and add 1.5 seam allowance, from ur shoulder again measure ur half length and rule again, divide ur waist by 4 and add 1.5 seam allowance then mark

To get d distance from d waist to d hip u can use by 7-9 depending on ur figure mine is 9, measure 9 and rule again then measure ur hips and add 1.5 allowance then shape down to d length using ruler for accuracy.

For experts in d house u know wat to do.

If u don't want to shape ur dress use ur hips measure to cut d pattern and shape at d bust area your underbust or leave loose, I like mine shaped a little.

Any questions?

@easy2conet locate dis on ur machine and adjust to 7

@cheries use ur own measurement, d figures I gave is for explanations ok....

Also, u can achieve 8 by measuring 6.5 from down then shape out, to confirm bend d tape in d position of d Armhole to measure.

Like I said from d beginning, use ur method if u can sew it's a sew along for those who has knowledge and beginners are as well.

We have drafted our front, Pls do and send pix to move on to our back

I just acquired a new sewing machine, I'll soon start sewin along, pleaaaaase don't let me get lost cos am novice here

@arakulture: I've adjusted it as u instructed, bt it seams as if its more thinny. Though it was on 6 b4....

@OP...pls I wi draft mine on mon. Am too busy dis wkend. Pls I av a question. Why should we lay d brown paper landscape instead of portrait? I think laying it landscape wi not contain d pattern for d gown. Just thinking sha 'cos am a total novice on sewing. Lol

@easy2conet send a pix of ur machine and where u adjusted.


Lay ur paper an how u feel it will get ur fill length, remember we are measuring on fold.

am following ooo, am a novice too but I have sewing machine, just look at it everyday without knowing what to do with it, hope this thread helps me to start up. Thumbs up OP

arakulture: We have drafted our front, Pls do and send pix to move on to our back

Good job so far, pls keep it up...we are following along.

arakulture: @easy2conet locate dis on ur machine and adjust to 7

mine too. pls I av adjusted mine to 7 yet it's still tiny and not straight. I dot kn what ease to do. Pls help me

@arakulture am in

arakulture: We have drafted our front, Pls do and send pix to move on to our back

I av drafted my front ma but the pic is not uploading. I wi keep on trying to upload. Pls ma how did u measure ur neck lenght and width 'cos I assumed me as 3.5 by 3.5? Tnx ma

Sorry peeps been very busy with training.

To measure ur neck just place d tape on your neck or use ur clothe at hope to get it but 3.5 by 3.5 is perfect.

To get ur back, while ur fabric is on fold, place it on the joined panel for your back and leave 1.5 for zip allowance if u want ur zip at d back but if u want at d side cut d back as d front and if u don't want zip at all then don't shape it at d waist to make (this works for normal busy o), making sure you align d joining well

arakulture: Sorry peeps been very busy with training.

To measure ur neck just place d tape on your neck or use ur clothe at hope to get it but 3.5 by 3.5 is perfect.

To get ur back, while ur fabric is on fold, place it on the joined panel for your back and leave 1.5 for zip allowance if u want ur zip at d back

am lost ooooo on getting the back. Pls ma post pic for clearly understanding. Tnx.

@arakulture: This is where I adjusted but the stitching is still tiny. What do I do?

Back pic on paper

@ nonci try to adjust down and if dat does work then return to where u buy or call a repairer, always test ur machines when buying.

Back to our dress, sorry for my absence, been very busy and trainings taking my time.

Will be cutting my dress today and hopefully sew it but will post pix along d way. Next week will be fun with simple DIYS like accessory, ankara envelope clutch.

Excited already, are u?

Am in n ready

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Are there no darts in this dress- breast or waist?

mamatwo: Are there no darts in this dress- breast or waist?

OP said "Remember it's a shift dress u can choose to shape it a bit like I did or leave it straight." I guess there are no darts...