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Ok, I have a trio of poor qualities photos for you here. But I think you get the idea. This is a muslin for Burdastyle's 10-2010-119, made up in thin, cotton/poly twill. I cut a 42, rather than my usual 40. I want to be able to wear a long sleeved t-shirt underneath it. As usual, I flared out to the next size up from the waist to the hem at the side seams. I think it looks pretty good. I wonder if it is a little too big under the arms and through the rib cage, but I am worried about over-fitting and ruining a very posh-top! Please feel free to offer feedback on the muslin. If you see something a bit off here, please tell me! Don't let me waste my precious leather.
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The Butterick pattern hasn't arrived yet in the post for me to try. I have to admit that I am pretty happy with this one. I am just slightly worried about easing in the sleeves. I tried to sew the muslin as I would the leather. So no tugging on the shoulders to work in the sleeves, and clothes pins rather than sewing pins. I ended up with a small pucker on each sleeve. I don't think I can iron tiny puckers out of leather like I can with fabric. Also, while leather stretches, I am worried, if I stretch it a bit in the easing process, it may not un-stretch. So, a lot to consider here.
Can you cut the ease off of the sleeves so that you can sew them in flat? That would probably help. I really love this version--I mean, the Butterick one would probably be fine, but I think this one is going to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteTo me, this looks to be a bit big in the shoulder, as well as at the underarm. What if you tried a muslin in your usual size? As far as I know, when sewing leather you should remove the ease from the sleeve cap. (I actually checked that info in a sewing book.) Any puckers will not press out in leather. Good luck with this project! It will look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks like you're pretty close, Karin. Remember to fuse-interface around the neckline and anywhere you are worried about stretching. Fuse-interface the hem too.
ReplyDeleteI do like this pattern but keep in mind it has a lot of details for a first-time-sewing-leather garment. Would you consider a simple neckline and raglan sleeves or dropped shoulders for a first go? Just a thought. If you're confident then by all means proceed.
I think this style will look amazing in leather and your muslin is looking very good. However I can understand your caution. I agree with Lindsay that the details might be tricky. I think that you should definitely muslin the other pattern when it arrives because it will be easier for a first time leather sewist. However if it turns out that you love the Burda pattern much better, then I think you should go for it!
ReplyDeleteOOh - I can't wait to see how this works out! I'm really smitten with all the leather tees this fall.
ReplyDeleteSorry I can't offer any fitting advice. It is looking good though. Every time I see a photo of you you look completely different. I'm not sure if I could pick you in a line up.
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I am so excited to see how this turns out. I'm definitely not an expert, but taking out the ease and sewing the sleeve in flat sounds like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the neckline on your muslin, but it does look a little big under the arms/across the chest. I agree with Irene, I'd probably try the size 40 to compare. Also, I really like some of the styles in the Butterick pattern you are waiting for. Maybe give that one a go too before you decide. I am excited to see your final garment.
ReplyDeleteI had a relook at the Butterick you're waiting for, and if it were me, I'd go for the simpler style of the Butterick. I think that this is a case of letting the fabric do the talking, and keeping the design quite simple. The Burda does look too big across the bust and around the arms - but maybe in a lighter fabric it would be fine.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good! Does the neckline close? I thought looking at the Burdastyle one it didn't have that open slit on the neckline, but I guess that is so it can slip over one's head...
ReplyDeleteAnd you definitely don't want any puckering or pleating on the sleeve cap, in leather it must sit flat, so my advice is to take out some width from that sleeve cap so it has the same seam length as your armhole edge...
Can't wait to see your leather Tshirt!
I've never sewn a leather garment, so I cannot offer any advice on the fitting of this one. I LOVE the style of the top. It does have a lot of detail, though, which, like you say, may be a bit much for your first-time leather project. You may want to check out Claudine's blog at couturearts.wordpress.com - a couple of posts back she had great links to taking the sleeve cap ease out of garments, and the difference in fit was amazing.
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