Side view - you can see the draping in the back. I do like how it drapes on the back, but with the weight of the material I'm going to use and the addition of the continuing circle theme down the back, I'm not sure how the draping will work in the final product.
Back view - hard to see the draping at this angle though.
Here I'm pinching in at least 4 inches on each side and it's still oversized. I'm going to cut out the fabric as is at the moment, and see how it drapes with the overlay on it first. Then, I might choose to take in the sides - we'll just have to see how it goes.
Until next time - Happy Sewing!
Off to a great start with the muslin ~ can't wait to see it finished ... J
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DeleteI think you'll like the fit more when you've moved the shoulder seam up to your actual shoulder line. Fitting well in the shoulder area can make a huge difference!
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Thanks Karen. I agree about moving the sleeve up. I'm going to baste together first and then I'll decide.
DeleteAgreed with narrowing the shoulders. Wow, it's surprising just how oversized this is!
ReplyDeleteYes I was surprised with it as well. I'm going to baste the whole thing together first and then decide about both taking in the sides and moving in the sleeves.
DeleteI think you may like the drop shoulder look more if you press the seam toward the body of the coat. If you look at the pattern photo it is clear that this is how the shoulder is pressed in the completed coat. I've also found that, even if it isn't there in the pattern, you need to have a little downward curve (almost like a cap or kimono sleeve) to the end of the shoulder seam.
ReplyDeleteHowever you choose to do it, you will have a beautiful coat at the end of the process!
Thank you Kay for the very thorough reply. I like the suggestion about pressing the seam towards the body. I'm going to baste one sleeve in as is and on the other sleeve, move it up a bit and then decide.
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