tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post5337790445021008705..comments2024-03-02T05:18:52.217-05:00Comments on Kadiddlehopper: Vogue 8598KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-47821563507525594642010-03-16T18:13:55.442-04:002010-03-16T18:13:55.442-04:00The blouse looks gorgeous, it looks worth working ...The blouse looks gorgeous, it looks worth working on! It sounds to me as if you have worked out most of the fit issues. I too would start with a smaller size above the bust, raise the armscye and maybe ease out a little at the hips to get rid of the pooling. I think adding a sway back adjustment might take out too much wearing ease. I have trouble with blouse fitting and as other people have mentioned, it is easy to overfit a woven blouse and then not be able to move!kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-85924711894353920912010-03-16T18:07:04.474-04:002010-03-16T18:07:04.474-04:00I really like this blouse, it looks gorgeous. Re t...I really like this blouse, it looks gorgeous. Re the fitting, it sounds as if your plans would work to me. I would go down a size above the bust, raise the armscye and increase the FBA and maybe ease out a little at the hips.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-88169741606730523412010-03-16T10:54:55.471-04:002010-03-16T10:54:55.471-04:00I don't think I'm really qualified to add ...I don't think I'm really qualified to add my two cents about the fit issues, but I hope you can work them out as it is a very pretty blouse. Really fun buttons, too. :)amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-84367121718279013562010-03-15T23:06:37.961-04:002010-03-15T23:06:37.961-04:00Wow!! I found the one pattern I did with a cotton ...Wow!! I found the one pattern I did with a cotton woven to be impossible to fit exactly like I would want - almost any other fabric seems easier to fit - for example, wool, knits, etc. . . <br /><br />Love the blouse - with an old pair of jeans it just looks so detailed and comfy! I have arm problems too in the armseye - normally I widen the shoulder and actually shorten the bottom - but I have big shoulders and you are thin! <br /><br />Good luck I can't wait to see what else you post!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-84428553580674491172010-03-15T21:52:05.341-04:002010-03-15T21:52:05.341-04:00I am so sorry to hear about the fitting issues you...I am so sorry to hear about the fitting issues you met with this blouse, because it certainly is a fantastic style, and really, if you can work out the issues it will be a SPECTACULAR top. I just love those sleeves!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873478695914665795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-28147817807072066682010-03-15T15:53:36.530-04:002010-03-15T15:53:36.530-04:00Ok - my 2 cents worth .. there are lines pointing ...Ok - my 2 cents worth .. there are lines pointing to the bust that suggest more ease is required there - standard ease for movement across the bust is 4 inches above body measurement. Very fitted shirts usually have some lycra/elastane component to make up for the lack of wearable ease. This is a woven style, without stretch, so my guess is to make it a close fitting style you'll end up standing like a mannequin! For more movement in the arms, check that the bicep has plenty of room. Often I get that "straight jacket" feel because there's not enough room for my upper arms to move. That's another area that needs plenty of ease.<br /><br />You've done a great job with the construction of that shirt. It's got a lot of very interesting details. Great sewing.<br /><br />I'm with those who say that woven tops and children both require a relaxed fit and plenty of ease!Mary Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378589566734873974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-91789000353295529562010-03-15T12:26:17.281-04:002010-03-15T12:26:17.281-04:00That's a shame about the fit, but it's bea...That's a shame about the fit, but it's beautifully made, and you're right - the sleeves are really pretty!Marybethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803496066046543701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-79351972708142503402010-03-15T11:22:19.115-04:002010-03-15T11:22:19.115-04:00The sleeves are totally awesome! I do think you sh...The sleeves are totally awesome! I do think you should go down a size or two. That's a whole lotta fabric above the bust. Do you pick your pattern size by using your high bust measurement?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438319095780906710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-69843391368327403522010-03-15T10:41:10.568-04:002010-03-15T10:41:10.568-04:00forgot to say that my 5" addition was across ...forgot to say that my 5" addition was across the whole width of the front, so I normally add in 2.5" for the FBA. Just in case I wasn't totally clear (who, me? not totally clear? what a shocker!) :-) It is a cute blouse though!!Beangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402852482784879141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-20755135178396234882010-03-15T10:22:58.340-04:002010-03-15T10:22:58.340-04:00What a very unique sleeve pattern!
Yes, it looks ...What a very unique sleeve pattern! <br />Yes, it looks like you need a little more room in the bust, and a higher armscye. IMO woven blouses shouldn't be overfitted.... On this version, you could fix the cuffs a tad by moving the buttons. The sleeve also looks like it's a bit too long. I'm sure you'll have all these tweaked to perfection in your next iteration, though!Digshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146986269769790807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-13797326266113574942010-03-15T09:16:00.419-04:002010-03-15T09:16:00.419-04:00What a shame there are fitting-issues with this bl...What a shame there are fitting-issues with this blouse. Because it looks so wonderful on you. I hope you'll find a solution for the next time.<br />The sleeves are very pretty. They give the blouse a very feminine touch.<br />Nice to see a picture of you!Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122250183894346582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-78047869353849001092010-03-15T08:47:11.576-04:002010-03-15T08:47:11.576-04:00That's exactly what I was going to suggest. I...That's exactly what I was going to suggest. I think if you took out that much from around the body and have that much extra around the upper bustline, you're just in too big a size. Plus, IMO no way do you only need 1/2" added as an FBA under any circumstance, so that points to the base size being too big, in my book. (As an example, in a sloper I have to add 5" total to the bustline... and I'm not as thin as you are! Even in a really loose top, I still have to add 3" minimum.) I'd try at least one size lower, maybe two?Beangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402852482784879141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-7243358671736474782010-03-15T08:31:55.706-04:002010-03-15T08:31:55.706-04:00If you email Vogue with your concerns about the dr...If you email Vogue with your concerns about the draft--like the collar, for instance, and the armsythe issue, they will proably reply. The blouse is a terrific style, so I would try to solve the fit issues. Maybe lay the Vogue pattern over another pattern that you like and trace a new armsythe and sleeve cap.gwensewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809115166600229262noreply@blogger.com