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Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 1:17pm On Jul 09, 2014 |
Tips for Measuring When taking measurements, stand tall with your muscles relaxed and your feet together. When measuring, apply constant pressure to the tape (so it doesn't sag) without pinching the skin. Use a flexible measuring tape, such as plastic or cloth. Measure under the same conditions each time, such as wearing the same clothes (or none at all). Measure yourself in front of a mirror to make sure the tape is positioned correctly. If possible, have someone else do the measuring for you. The place to take some of these measurements will vary slightly from person to person. To ensure accuracy, just remember to take them in the same place on your body each time. Also got some videos on YouTube on how to take proper measurement, kindly view and get it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMv9hS5Lz4 Let me know when to continue. Cheers. 3 Likes |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by sweetose(f): 2:21pm On Jul 09, 2014 |
following ma,i dey try to sew sha,i will get my materials ready,so what is required |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 9:50pm On Jul 09, 2014 |
Ok....lets wait for others |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 10:46pm On Jul 09, 2014 |
OK o, posting of fabric things 2mao. well done madam |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 10:10am On Jul 10, 2014 |
Back to our colour block panel dress (pic 3). Material Needed Fabric 2 - 2.5yards depending on your size. Body measurement Chalk Pins Invisible zip (optional) Tape rule Sewing machine (or needle if you don't have a machine) Using my measurement & method (for those u can sew. U can use ur method where necessary). Shoulder 15 Bust 36 + 1 ease Waist 31 Length 35.5 + 1.5 allowance Shoulder - Nipple point 10 Hip 40 Arm 12 Sleeve length 6 (can be any figure depending on d desired length) Round sleeve 12 (depends on d circumference of d length). Armhole (measure for proper fit, I don't do guess work in most cases). Now for the panels of our dress which is 4 (13 by 9 by 13 by 12 by 1.5). Let me break it down for proper clarification. I use 13inches for the first panel, 9inches for the second panel and 12inches for d thirdly panel and d last panel which is a black strip is 1.5inches. Note. The figures above is my finished dress measurement. Getting your fabric ready. Using my body measurement, d biggest part of my measurement is way we will use to cut our panels which is 40 (my hips) for some it's their bust, u know we have diff body shape. Now divide d 40 by 2 = 20 First panel will be. 13 + 2 (allowance) height by 20 + 2 (sewing allowance) width - u will understand dis later. Second panel is 9 + 1 (height by 20 + 2 (width) Third panel is 12 + 1 (height by 20 + 2 (width) 4 panel is 1.5 + 1.5 (height by 20 + 2 (width) Do you all understand, Can I continue? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by wizb: 10:35am On Jul 10, 2014 |
Yes i understand. It will be nice if you can include pictures too. thank you 1 Like |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 11:14am On Jul 10, 2014 |
well underestood, please continue |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 12:37pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
Now for the back If you are adding zip, u have two options either at the side or at the back. If ur choice is at the back cut the a second set with 4 inches allowance at d side (width instead of 2inches width. If ur choice is at d side u don't need to add extra just cut two pieces of each panel the side seam allowance will serve as d zip allowance. And if u don't want zip, just cut two pairs of each panel. Remember it's a shift dress u can choose to shape it a bit like I did or leave it straight. I prefer a little shape at d bust and under d bust. Pics coming soon. 2 Likes |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 12:53pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
Made a little correction to d figures above for those who are beginners to understand. 1 Like |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by goforwardagu: 1:24pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
hello arakulture,pls i would like to know how u measure the armhole and in cases where one can not raise her hands well ,what is the problem and solution thanks for your tutorial |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 2:41pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
Place d tape from ur shoulder down to ur armpit, just raise ur arm a bit for the tape to pass through 2 Likes
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Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 10:44pm On Jul 10, 2014 |
hmmn blessed you are our instructor |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by goforwardagu: 9:01am On Jul 11, 2014 |
kk i get it now.thanks for your timely response. waiting for the next step |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 12:59pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
no opportunity of more than one like fabric to create difference in panels. |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by bimsusy(f): 8:20pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
Hello instructor pls i stay in Gbagada, i will like to contact u. thanks |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by bimsusy(f): 8:22pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
just joining this thread, i'm a novice. hope i'm not too late? |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by justsmile(f): 10:00pm On Jul 11, 2014 |
arakulture: Back to our colour block panel dress (pic 3). I'm a novice! Really don't understand this! What is the "panel"? How did you come about the figures? Pls bear with me! Really want to learn! Thanks 2 Likes |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by princesskoko: 8:14am On Jul 12, 2014 |
What's the best sewing machine to buy for a begginers? The popular Butterfly manual machine or household electric sewing machines .Thanks |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 8:00am On Jul 13, 2014 |
Sorry pals for my absence, been busy and my shoulder is still healing. Back to our dress. @princesskoko you can buy any type u like, just get a good one. @bimsusy my store us in Gbagada 2,gbala str Soluyi, gbagada. Call 08122632245. To all d novice, Pls feel free to join in and ask questions where necessary. 1 Like |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 8:09am On Jul 13, 2014 |
Pls. Feel free to use any type if fabric, u don't have to use 3diff types like d pix. @justsmile... if you go back from the beginning, and read carefully taking note of d figures, note that d figures are just for explanation purposes, u will change it to ur measurement. try to understand it then apply to urs. If u look at the pix 3 u will notice that d dress has diff colours e.g. colour block, each of d colour is way l called panel. Do u understand before I continue? Will post pix today. Need to reduce d size then upload. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by tayben015(f): 8:57am On Jul 13, 2014 |
Following ma....u can continue...blessed art thou among women. 2 Likes |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 1:42pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Notice d pix and understand each of d panel, Now let's post our fabric pix and cut out each panel using our measurement do that we can continue, thx. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 4:30pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
donno why my pics is not showing. let me try again
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Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by easy2conet(f): 10:02am On Jul 14, 2014 |
@arakulture; nice job, continue..... 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Olumerci: 11:07am On Jul 14, 2014 |
Thank u ma'am. Pls I just stumbled on ds thread and where I'm missing it d height stuff |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by noncy21: 4:20pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
I love what is going on here but am a novice and I don't even av a machine. Pls how much is sewing machine? 1 Like |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by justsmile(f): 4:21pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
arakulture: Pls. Feel free to use any type if fabric, u don't have to use 3diff types like d pix. I understand now! Thanks a lot |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by justsmile(f): 4:31pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
Pls ma, I also don't have a sewing machine. Can I use needle and thread? |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 10:42pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
@olumerci....d desired length of ur dress Sewing machines like d regular black head is around 17,000 - 20k at lagos island or mushin. You can also get d used one. Yes dearie u can use needle and thread, we all start with dat. 1 Like |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by Nobody: 10:44pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
Now peeps, let's cut dress panels ready, we will be joining them, tomorrow will post pix of my joined before we start cutting. 1 Like |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by noncy21: 4:31pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
Hi all, pls could someone here teach me how to thread sewing machine(beautiful) tnx. I just bought one. Tnx 3 Likes |
Re: DIY (do It Yourself) & Sew Along by ladyju(f): 10:03pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
noncy21: Hi all, pls could someone here teach me how to thread sewing machine(beautiful) tnx. I just bought one. Tnx Check d manual. It should be on d manual. U know we have different types of sewing machine and different ways of threading them. 1 Like |
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