Scale model sewing to see how something goes together
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| Vogue Patterns 2922 oop, their image my copy cleaned up |
So, how did I get here?
Scanning and cleaning up in Paint and copying. Getting the top to fit the model is always hit and miss, and I do it by eyeballing it (it's too big for this one, too small for another).
As this is copyrighted material, and I purchased this pattern and it's limited use, I will just show you how I got there
My photos of not my designs:
not my designs
Still not my designs
Actually only a couple of construction questions, once I wrapped my brain around the center front.
Hint: it's just a big draped thing that hangs in front and you iron it to maintain that folded central shape.
I could sew this with the machine, but then I would have to get up out of this chair
Sewing set-in sleeves, something I do not do at 100% scale
So here we are.
And the life size version is
This fabric was purchased a few years ago for a different item altogether, and I almost tossed it several times (too flimsy and loosely woven for the dress I had envisioned).
But PERFECT for this top. I finished it and wore it the next day to work, thus this bathroom selfie.
On Madame, it's pretty handsome and more in focus
In a soft drapey fabric, it's a winner.
