It took my breath away how much it looks like me, down to the asymmetrical hips - yikes! Lucas said, "What were you yelling about upstairs?" (I did a whoop and holler at the results, and might have jumped up and down a couple of times.) I was surprised to be so happy at seeing my silhouette on the wall, but I finally realize why my pants all have that back wrinkle - look at the stretch they have to do going from that pointy left-sided hip over to the knobby inner knee! And I DO have sloped shoulders - 2.5" to be exact, so that 0.5" put me in the sloped category.
Thank goodness this wasn't drawn in profile! That wouldn't have been happy yelling...
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I do see you asymmetrical hips -- therefore, I would vote for the Expo classes -- I had a difficult time being fit by online training -- for me. Plus, I tend to stall on craftsy. It was in a class I learned I had asymmetrical shoulders as well.
Just my two cents -- you can always take the Craftsy class -- and they have significant discounts around New Years or Christmas. That is , if you can wait:) Sometimes I'm not too good at that.
Isn't it amazing to "see" yourself! I did a paper tape double of myself (in a class with lots of help) at Expo one year. When I brought it in, Vic said, "I didn't think you were that big." I had exactly the same thought when I saw it. Alas, "Frances" is now a coat rack because I outgrew her.
I'd wait for the Expo class, then you can wear your shirt and ask questions.
Robbie
Pam, amen on the Craftsy classes! I have 3 I bought because they were on sale, but I haven't even looked at them yet, and I still haven't finished the knit class I started....or the draping one.
Robbie, good idea - I'll bring the shirt with me. I debated ripping the seams out and trying to enlarge the armholes, but I'll just wait....and try to think up a funny name for my paper double.
I meant to email you back this weekend, but somehow let time get away from me. I actually sewed a shirt for myself - too bad it is marked for the Goodwill bin.
You mentioned that one of the t-shirt patterns that you have made for yourself fit in the arms/shoulders. How does that pattern compare to the others? Maybe that would give you a clue. Do you have an old ratty RTW similar shirt that fits that you could cut up to compare to the pattern?
Oh now, you could've shown us a picture of the shirt! So are you making somebody at Goodwill wear a wonky shirt, or was it just the wrong size?! I meant to get the Burda out tonight and compare it, but my time got away too - hopefully tomorrow. And the RTW thing is a great idea too - thanks!
Too funny! It would be fine if I was pregnant, but that's not going to happen again in this lifetime. I hate that I blew the fabric on a top that does not work. I finally finished posting the review that I started Sunday. I toy with the idea of writing a sewing blog every time that I make something new. I am just to slow about making photos and posting. I would be terrible.
Here it is:
wadder
I think it's cute, honestly, but I see what you're saying. I made a Mardi Gras dress with a center front seam one time, and I see no redeeming factor in it at all - makes me look huge.
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