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Post by littlelottie on Nov 4, 2013 19:05:04 GMT
I'll preface this by saying my sewing skills are pretty basic so I'm trying to keep this simple. I'm starting a little personal project of sorts and need to sew a top that's of a similar shape to this - butterick.mccall.com/b5662-products-14512.php?page_id=916 Can I use a pattern like this and leave the boning out? I feel that putting boning in is probably a bit above my skill level, also I've spent a few cons in a boned dress and would really like to go for comfort. If it's not possible to leave the boning out any pattern suggestions of a similar style will be gratefully received. Thanks guys =) |
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Post by Torchwood TeaBoy on Nov 5, 2013 20:09:22 GMT
So, the main question is if you need the top to provide the support, and how badly do you want to maintain the shape. And are you planning on using the strapped or unstrapped version?
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Post by littlelottie on Nov 5, 2013 20:50:20 GMT
I don't think the support is particularly important, it'd be nice for it to maintain the shape though. I'm going for the strapped version in a heavier fabric. In an ideal world I'd include the boning, I just think it's going to be a step too far.
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Post by Torchwood TeaBoy on Nov 5, 2013 21:23:01 GMT
Ok cool. If you are using a heavier fabric and strapping it, you should be fine without the boning. You'll still be able to maintain a bit of the shape as well just by the shape of the pattern. How heavy is your fabric? If it isn't as heavy as an upholstry fabric, I would suggest using a heavier interfacing as well just to help maintain shape. Otherwise, have fun! If you want to give boning a try, but keep it on the cheap, try using plastic zip ties. You can find them at the hardware store, just cut the locking tips off. It wouldn't hurt to try it out with some cheap fabric and practice  |
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Post by littlelottie on Nov 11, 2013 19:13:44 GMT
I actually haven't bought the fabric yet, but the pattern I need leads me to believe I'll have to go for an upholstery fabric. I also found some easy sew boning that comes ready to sew onto the fabric which I'm guessing would be OK just to give it some shape rather than support. Thanks for your help =D
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Post by Torchwood TeaBoy on Nov 13, 2013 21:05:16 GMT
Good luck  |
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Post by Nullien on Nov 13, 2013 23:41:11 GMT
If you think you're able to replicate the whole pattern, boning isn't the hardest part at all! But for your real question, Jaq had all covered!  |
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Post by littlelottie on Nov 18, 2013 14:00:48 GMT
Thanks guys, I bought a pattern and material for the skirt part last week so that's all cut out and ready to sew! Eek! So I'm really commited now. Having a hard time matching fabric for the top though. Keeping my fingers crossed something comes up x
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Post by mamabug10 on Nov 19, 2013 7:06:27 GMT
It depends on your body shape too though. I HAVE to bone my corsets, because otherwise the part over my hips rolls up on me.
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Post by littlelottie on Nov 27, 2013 13:46:16 GMT
So if you've seen my Idris post you'll know I managed to sew the bodice :-D it's a curtain material so it holds shape really well. My only problem now is that it's slightly too big so I need to figure out a way to put a fastening in or something (at the moment it goes on over my head, but if I make it smaller it won't go). All in all though I'm pretty pleased as a first attempt (40 year old sewing machine was less impressed). Thanks for your advice x
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