I'm quite impressed on how well this fits with no alterations at all. I traced out size 25 which is an American size petite 24. Now I would never ever sew a size 24 in American patterns. It would be huge on me. I'm not sure what's up with the European sizing charts because I don't think the conversion is correct. This fits me more like a size 18/20 would fit except that all the petite alterations are already made.
Not my prettiest look since I don't have any makeup on and I haven't even brushed my hair today. There are some alterations that I'll need to do. This is too close fitting, it needs some wearing ease. I can handle this three ways. One is to not alter it at all and wait until I lose a lot of weight to wear it. Two, I can not alter it and use a woven stretch AND wait until I lose a bit of weight, or three, alter it to add more body space for ease. I think I'll chose #3 since I really want to wear it now.The sleeves also need to be altered since they are snug on my arm. However, I need your opinion. Do you think I should go ahead and keep the sleeves 3/4 length on this jacket? The pattern will be a bit more like bracelet length on me since they didn't shorten them quite enough, or should I go ahead and lengthen them for full length? All opinions are welcome.
As far as alterations, I can always make it again when I become smaller. Stay tuned for muslin #1 and some PJ pants.
Hi Sherril!! "Good for you" for sewing "for now"!! I think feeling CUTE today helps me more towards my goals than feeling "worn out"...
ReplyDeleteAbout 3/4-length sleeves--have you tried them in RTW?? I LOVE 'em 'cos I wear a bracelet every day ;)
Soft hug,
Rhonda in Montreal (PR)
Great info about the burda plus petite patterns. Short fluffy folks never know what they are getting with the American patterns.
ReplyDeleteI think the 3/4 sleeve would be really nice looking. mssewcrazy
That is a really cute pattern on the jacket, I think it will look great. I say definitely go for option 3--since it's a jacket, a little extra wearing ease won't kick it out of the closet as you lose weight, and I think you should get to enjoy it NOW. Re: sleeve length--totally personal preference. If you wouldn't plan to wear full long sleeves under the jacket, you can make the sleeves shorter.
ReplyDeleteI think the 3/4 is good if you wear bracelets and as for the sizing, I would put in the wearing ease...jackets are the one thing that can be a little big and still look good. Good luck, it'll look great.. there isn't anything you've made that hasn't, that I"ve seen anyways. :)
ReplyDeleteI say the three quarter length sleeve. I think this length is very flattering, particularly on petites.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for sewing for "the woman you are today" as Stacy and Clinton always say. That is a great jacket.
Definitely 3/4 length sleeves - this will be a really cute jacket for you!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern--particularly the seaming detail, but wouldn't have a clue as to how to alter it to accommodate my generous tummy. Maybe I'll learn something here.
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