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i foun several patterns i would liike to order fut i can figure out how to order i just get so far with my order and i cant finish it i'm sorry i just dont understand how to complete the order.Gladys Faulkgranyfaulk@yhoo.com
Hello Gladys,So sorry to hear that you are finding it difficult! Maybe email help@craftsy.com and ask them for help as Im not quite sure of the process myself! xxx
Hello, I made the Kimono Dress but my back bodice did not come out correctly. The problem I had was installing the back facing. I wasn't sure if I was to sew completely around or sew down and sew down on the opposite side. I hope this makes sense. The bottom of the opening was not flat.
Is there a way to make this dress with a round neck without the keyhole?
Hello, sorry I didn't realise that there were comments waiting for me! I think i understand what you mean, did you check out the "How to" on my blog?:http://www.patternrunway.com/2011/06/how-to-sew-easy-kimono-short-sleeved.html When sewing the facing to the the back bodice, its really important to have marked the notches correctly and to clip into the seam allowance at the notches, as this allows the seam allowances to be able to turn either way. So when sewing the facing to the back bodice, ( after sewing the facing pieces together, from the notch down) you match up the seam allowances, turning the seam allowances out and stitch until the seams. Then repeat for the other side. The pattern pieces match up perfectly, but you do need to have notched and then clipped correctly into the seam allowances, for it all to lie flat and play nice.hope that helps, :)
Yes, you can omit the back keyhole if you would prefer, the neckline is wide enough to slip over the head. You will need to draft a new back neck facing though, ( eliminate the seam allowance on the CB seam, and trim off the lower part.) :)
Would this pattern look ok using a medium weight linen? Or would lightweight be best?
Hello,While you could use a medium weight linen, it will change the look of the dress slightly as it won't drape. Thanks for your question.
I would love to turn this into a jumpsuit. Any advice?
Hello, ooh that would look rather good! Its a bit tricky though as you will need to construct the legs pattern. Easiest way would be to find a very simple elastic waist or drawstring pants/shorts pattern that fits you and then adapt the sides seams to fit that of the bodice, you may need to add extra length on the shorts/rise for comfort and style. I would suggest that you mock up a toile first! hope that helps and if you do make one I'd love to see it, or upload a photo on the Pattern Runway Flickr Group,
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