tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post6110239921801345452..comments2024-03-19T14:35:00.257+00:00Comments on Sew Ruthie Style: Pattern Alterations for High Round Back and Forward HeadSewRuthiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-33417374508308841412015-08-10T02:54:47.608+01:002015-08-10T02:54:47.608+01:00hi ruthie,
the article in threads does address th...hi ruthie, <br />the article in threads does address the issue of too much fabric in the front of a bodice. i have the same issue and correct it as they suggest. i have a big bust and it works fine for me even though there's that concave area so it would probably work for everyone, especially someone sleeker. it's a very easy (if time consuming) fix, but it does involve fiddling with the sleeve cap. honestly, it's worth it for the better fit. give it a try. i think you'll like the results.barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781816935962671772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-59901167881963785942015-08-09T13:18:22.536+01:002015-08-09T13:18:22.536+01:00Julie. It may well help, why not try it in a test ...Julie. It may well help, why not try it in a test garment.SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-57123530078100890942015-08-09T07:31:57.515+01:002015-08-09T07:31:57.515+01:00I use the back alteration that you have mentioned ...I use the back alteration that you have mentioned here (in the Threads article). I couldn't understand why my tops and jackets didn't curve into my lower back, when my back neckline never sat flat against my body, and why I was always pulling my tops down at the front because the neckline kept crawling up to my throat. I took a Palmer/Pletch sewing class and had these alterations explained (sway back, rounded upper back, forward shoulders) and now my tops fit much better.I usually drop these alterations onto all patterns for tops, and I've been really pleased with the results.<br /><br />Thanks for bringing this up and letting people know about it. I'd struggled for years, not realizing the problem!twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-10734475706378752492015-08-08T21:19:55.589+01:002015-08-08T21:19:55.589+01:00Ruthie, as I've begun sewing after a long hiat...Ruthie, as I've begun sewing after a long hiatus, I find that now I need those same alterations. And you've shown me how!! Great explanation and graphics. Fitting the "aging" neckline, back and front, means the garment will look good on! Again, thanks for doing this!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182744597249526549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-67278783015608447242015-08-08T20:30:34.447+01:002015-08-08T20:30:34.447+01:00Good explanation. I know I often have excess fabri...Good explanation. I know I often have excess fabric above bust but I haven't done this change at back. Maybe I need to. Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-1930122743573911622015-08-08T14:01:42.340+01:002015-08-08T14:01:42.340+01:00Great explanation. I like your new haircut, too.Great explanation. I like your new haircut, too.Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-6835835595936237292015-08-08T13:46:49.658+01:002015-08-08T13:46:49.658+01:00Interesting, I wonder if I need this alteration to...Interesting, I wonder if I need this alteration too. Ruthie, before you made the alteration, was your shoulder seam not sitting correctly? I have the problem of my shoulder seam not sitting at right angles to my neck. But unlike all the illustrations in fitting books, my seam angles toward the front of my body, meaning that I have to take off the back shoulder seam and add it to the front. All the books only show the opposite alteration. I am wondering if this indicates the same fitting issue as yours. I do notice that I always want to take the center front seam lower, as it seems to choke me otherwise. Any thoughts?Julie Culshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14769513959912147953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-57130769175327709722015-08-08T13:04:20.365+01:002015-08-08T13:04:20.365+01:00thanks Ruthie. I have the same problem, but didn&#...thanks Ruthie. I have the same problem, but didn't realize it also meant altering the front neckline (which does gape on me often). so, now I will automatically also plan on adjusting all front necklines too! thanks again.<br />JuliaJuliaRuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078986627836901654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595089853264619781.post-56325655609947382052015-08-08T12:51:14.663+01:002015-08-08T12:51:14.663+01:00I have started to make this adjustment also, Ruthi...I have started to make this adjustment also, Ruthie, nicevexplanation. I still need a swayback adjustment further down my back. Interesting to see how small changes make a garment look and feel better.<br />Jane Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236298438179825569noreply@blogger.com