I finished the skirt yesterday but it doesn't fit me lol UPDADE 2nd pg. post 17 [Archive]

Yuliana

03-17-2009, 08:42 AM

I used size 14 on a Simplicity pattern http://simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=4236

I did the pink skirt with this fabric
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2684/136/33/646957337/n646957337_1645951_6286415.jpg

It turned out like this
http://photos-e.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2684/136/33/646957337/n646957337_1650220_2203046.jpg

And my skinny friend tried it on
http://photos-g.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2684/136/33/646957337/n646957337_1650710_3821941.jpg

I guess I will have to go now by the measurements on the back of the patterns NOT the sizes :/

crunchymum

03-17-2009, 08:43 AM

cute! :rockon and yes, the sizes seem to run small on patterns...

Yuliana

03-17-2009, 08:46 AM

cute! :rockon and yes, the sizes seem to run small on patterns...

Small is an understatement, my friend is a size 4 and the pattern was size 14 :hunh

crunchymum

03-17-2009, 08:50 AM

oh wow... that's weird! :hunh

MamaPepper

03-17-2009, 09:07 AM

Strange, but the skirt is definitely cute!!!!! :rockon

Maggie

03-17-2009, 09:07 AM

Wow, odd! Cute skirt!

Sakura

03-17-2009, 09:28 AM

Cute skirt! :rockon

:hug2 Sorry it didn't fit though.

anjelika

03-17-2009, 09:32 AM

Love the skirt!!! :heart

Yeah, about those sizes - I used to be a 6 in store clothes, and was a 14 in patterns. Don't want to know what I'd be now at a store size 10 (and I don't wanna know)!

BriansLovie

03-17-2009, 09:32 AM

that stinks but it sure is cute!

HummusDip

03-17-2009, 09:35 AM

Bites that it didn't fit, but it's adorable!! You are very talented. I hope I can sew like that one day!

Rabbit

03-17-2009, 09:41 AM

Yes, the pattern sizes are -completely- different from store sizes. And clothes made at home will fit like tailored pieces, which is very different from off the rack items. Check the pattern maker's website for more info.

Monet

03-17-2009, 07:54 PM

That happened to me before... :shrug

I love the skirt, very cute!

What kind of waist is that?

Yuliana

03-17-2009, 07:59 PM

What kind of waist is that?

I just did a pocket for the 1/2 in. elastic.

RubySlippers

03-17-2009, 08:47 PM

You did a great job! :rockon Sorry it doesn't fit you.

kwisie

03-17-2009, 08:50 PM

It's a really cute skirt! :rockon What a bummer about the size.

Ima LeShalosh

03-17-2009, 09:06 PM

soooo cute

Happygrl

03-18-2009, 12:07 AM

:rockon I love the fabric!

Yuliana

03-25-2009, 06:23 AM

It fit, it fits :shifty I have to put it through my head, my thighs are too big :giggle
Now for next time I plan on adding an inch to each side of the pattern so it can fit a little looser.

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt204/yuliana_33/Sewing/IMG_4324.jpg

MudPies

03-25-2009, 06:34 AM

cute!!!!!

kwisie

03-25-2009, 07:26 AM

It looks great!

crunchymum

03-25-2009, 07:46 AM

SUPER cute!!! so are you! :heart

backtobasicsmum

03-25-2009, 09:58 AM

:heart

SPKarenO

03-25-2009, 10:10 AM

yah!! So cute!!

umm...wanna make me one? :shifty

newday

03-25-2009, 10:12 AM

Mama - you look so sweet in that skirt!!
I have had to put many things over my head instead of pulling them up --- hips, dontcha know.
I love the fabric!!

KatieMae

03-25-2009, 10:14 AM

Looks great :rockon

Close2MyHeart

03-25-2009, 10:18 AM

:rockon :rockon

Littledisciples

03-25-2009, 10:19 AM

You can fix that. Just take and sew your elastic where your want to add more room in the waist. That way before you cut it you don't lose the elastic in the casing. Then you add extra material between the split. So say in the center back you want to add more room. sew two straight lines with a about inch inside. Then cut down that inch you can go all the way down or just a bit depending on how tight it is. Add extra fabric and it should fit better. Next time cut the pattern out bigger. Pattern sizes are rarely close to actual sizes esp in Adults.

Marielle

03-25-2009, 10:30 AM

niiiice! oh and cute shoes :rockon

Since patterns are not sized like RTW and each pattern company varies, just measure the pattern pieces and subtract the seam allowances then wrap that measurement around yourself with the measuring tape. Really helps to see if a certain size will fit.

Yuliana

03-25-2009, 10:51 AM

Thank you ladies. I plan on making another one this weekend but this time I will add 2 in. to the pattern.

yah!! So cute!!

umm...wanna make me one? :shifty

:lol Would love to but I suck still. I am waiting to receive this book (http://www.amazon.com/Sew-What-Skirts-Fabulous-Fabrics/dp/1580176259/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237909205&sr=8-1/) anytime soon and then I will know more.

monkeylicious

03-25-2009, 11:02 AM

Yuliana

03-25-2009, 11:11 AM

:lol Would love to but I suck still. I am waiting to receive this book (http://www.amazon.com/Sew-What-Skirts-Fabulous-Fabrics/dp/1580176259/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237909205&sr=8-1/) anytime soon and then I will know more.

ooh - i've had that on my wish list for quite a while now... you'll have to review it for me! let me know if it would be understandable to someone who needs a ]very[/u] simple book ;)

I will let you know if it is easy. It came very well recommended.

pastelsummer

03-25-2009, 01:50 PM

yes always go by the measurments!! I usually go 1-2 sizes bigger than i am or it won't fit right!

monkeylicious

03-26-2009, 07:52 AM

:lol Would love to but I suck still. I am waiting to receive this book (http://www.amazon.com/Sew-What-Skirts-Fabulous-Fabrics/dp/1580176259/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237909205&sr=8-1/) anytime soon and then I will know more.

ooh - i've had that on my wish list for quite a while now... you'll have to review it for me! let me know if it would be understandable to someone who needs a ]very[/u] simple book ;)

:doh i just now checked the library site for this book... they have it :woohoo and i put a hold on it :rockon but the estimated wait is 37 days :/

Yuliana

03-26-2009, 07:53 AM

:lol Would love to but I suck still. I am waiting to receive this book (http://www.amazon.com/Sew-What-Skirts-Fabulous-Fabrics/dp/1580176259/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237909205&sr=8-1/) anytime soon and then I will know more.

ooh - i've had that on my wish list for quite a while now... you'll have to review it for me! let me know if it would be understandable to someone who needs a ]very[/u] simple book ;)

:doh i just now checked the library site for this book... they have it :woohoo and i put a hold on it :rockon but the estimated wait is 37 days :/

Lucky you, my library didn't have it.

KnittingHappy

03-26-2009, 01:58 PM

It looks so nice on you!!!

Happygrl

03-26-2009, 02:47 PM

I just got my copy of that book. I haven't attempted to sew anything yet. I started reading it and then realized I needed to have more concentration power than I had at the moment. Its on my to start list today!