tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post5879342015537427566..comments2023-12-21T03:36:56.952-08:00Comments on Sherril's Sewing Saga: Jacket Sleeve and Bra WorkshopSherrilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03682899485401222209noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-52152042401901153032009-02-21T11:04:00.000-08:002009-02-21T11:04:00.000-08:00Your jacket is fitting so well! And like everyone...Your jacket is fitting so well! And like everyone else has said, it is a well made bra. I was just having the bra conversation with a friend. It's not fair it requires so much looking to find a good fitting bra. I think once you find the style you need you'll be able to make the perfect fitting one.Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521791532735722062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-77686536370260221832009-02-19T07:56:00.000-08:002009-02-19T07:56:00.000-08:00I agree with the others, it's a well made bra, jus...I agree with the others, it's a well made bra, just not fitting. And wires shouldn't be felt, and certainly not poking in you! <BR/>You might consider a bra that consist of 3 part cup. Like the Sewy - Rebecca bra. Then you could give the side an extra layer of interfacing (did you use it at all?). With me that helps to prevent bulging to the side. <BR/>Another thing that could help with keeping the side of your (too small) band straight is adding a piece of boning to the side. Here this is sold as a plastic boning, which you encase in a piece of wire channelling. <BR/>Good luck with sewing the next one!Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-59153586888474847072009-02-19T06:48:00.000-08:002009-02-19T06:48:00.000-08:00I'm saying the same, Sherril... WELL constructed ...I'm saying the same, Sherril... WELL constructed bra. Just needs tweekin', eh! ;)<BR/>Soft hugs,<BR/>Rhonda in Montreal (PR)Rhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245549330245537017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-63131137990317507282009-02-19T06:34:00.000-08:002009-02-19T06:34:00.000-08:00I can see your gripes with the bra, but I think it...I can see your gripes with the bra, but I think it looks technically fantastic! I am so impressed with your sewing on it! I hope that you can work out the pattern to get exactly what you want, because you have definitely got the chops for it.Gretchen the Household Deityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-55586534340477026052009-02-19T02:03:00.000-08:002009-02-19T02:03:00.000-08:00I have exactly that same problem with RTW underwir...I have exactly that same problem with RTW underwire bras where the wire sticks into my arm! Kudos to you for being game enough to post the pics.Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870315283612487604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-30621715193823511212009-02-18T21:08:00.000-08:002009-02-18T21:08:00.000-08:00I agree with you about the bra. The front neckline...I agree with you about the bra. The front neckline could be lowered- the side cups raised slightly & tapered to the bra back-extra length put in the band.The centre cup seams need a little shaved off them in the apex for a better fit & you need to add a support piece to the sides so you don't get underarm boobs.Underwires are for better definition & support- you shouldn't even know they are there-if you do, they are the wrong size or shape for you.<BR/>I have lessons online, free, on my friends website www.andsewitis.net & I'll be more than happy to help you. I also blog under oz-tralien.Oz-tralienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950580665867442554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-1071374132579320282009-02-18T20:35:00.000-08:002009-02-18T20:35:00.000-08:00Second comment - boy are you brave to post picture...Second comment - boy are you brave to post pictures of yourself in your underwear! My computer sits right next to my husband's, and he had to ask what I was looking at!luckylibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907614465006921461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-6725534628157680802009-02-18T20:33:00.000-08:002009-02-18T20:33:00.000-08:00Jacket is looking terrific! Love the pockets, tha...Jacket is looking terrific! Love the pockets, thanks for the close up picture.<BR/><BR/>That bra does not fit at all. You are absolutely right re the wires and the band fit.<BR/><BR/>But technically, it looks like a good sewing job. It does not look home made, just like badly fitting RTW. And at least you learned the techniques! You can keep plugging away at it if you want.<BR/><BR/>Continued good luck with the jacket.luckylibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907614465006921461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-13604220165721600162009-02-18T19:09:00.000-08:002009-02-18T19:09:00.000-08:00Your jacket literally is shaping up beautifully. T...Your jacket literally is shaping up beautifully. The second sleeve is much better. It is amazing, the eye you have developed for a great fit. It really shows in your results. Too bad about the bra. It made me feel that mine was tight just looking at the back of yours. I know you will meet this challenge too!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-87492526718278077232009-02-18T18:02:00.000-08:002009-02-18T18:02:00.000-08:00I never got brave enough to attempt a bra in my se...I never got brave enough to attempt a bra in my sewing career. The back does looks really tight. Of course I have never bothered to look at mine in the mirror in the back so it may be the same. I can no longer wear underwires as they actually hurt me digging in. It would be wonderful to get a pattern fitted. When I get one I like I buy all I can find then it is an expensive venture finding another model since the one I like has been discontinued. Btw the jacket is looking great. mssewcrazyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4302200535838474186.post-28576604312217091972009-02-18T17:56:00.000-08:002009-02-18T17:56:00.000-08:00I think your jacket is looking fabulous! It's too...I think your jacket is looking fabulous! It's too bad the bra is not comfortable. I totally agree with you that the wire should not be poking into you and the bra band should not be tight. I've purchased a bra kit and manual, but there aren't any workshops near where I live. I hope that the bra I make will be comfortable.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478699381178280291noreply@blogger.com