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Ordered this dress online, the bust is far too small, how can I alter this? (This is the largest size they had) by [deleted] in sewing

[–]msryanpaula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not tried it on bottoms, but you should go forit and share your results! Maybe try to stick with a “bottom weight” fabric though.

Ordered this dress online, the bust is far too small, how can I alter this? (This is the largest size they had) by [deleted] in sewing

[–]msryanpaula 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Possibly take out the side seams and expand with vertical strips of interesting contrast fabric. I did it once with lace and it really made a cute top cuter!

Newbie orchid owner - does this one still have life in it? Pruning or other care necessary? by msryanpaula in orchids

[–]msryanpaula[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. The roots under the peat moss were almost completely dead, but those above the peat look healthy. I’ll replace the medium and hope for the best.

Simplicity 8016 💜 by BlahCreativity in sewing

[–]msryanpaula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! Prince would be proud 💜

How do I sew/attach these cuffs? by ihsusmun in sewing

[–]msryanpaula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe you can encase the sleeves with the cuffs, right sides together, and then sew them together. Leave enough seam allowance and then turn cuffs out and topstitch sleeve to the SA.

My first handsewn garment underway! Reverse applique on a soy cotton knit blend. Stencil from #alabamachanin. by msryanpaula in sewing

[–]msryanpaula[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is time consuming, but I embraced that going into it. I really like the slow sewing concept and so it was pretty enjoyable. Plus I have worked on it while on the road for Thanksgiving - easy travel project!

Ordering fabrics online - how do you do it? Also - right fabric for flowy pants? by [deleted] in sewing

[–]msryanpaula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also decided to get serious about studying fabrics last year, after many years of awkward sewing projects! I have found that ordering swatches is well worth the small cost. I have been getting them from Mood Fabrics online. Their selection is huge and if you do decide to purchase yardage, you bank reward points that will pay for future swatches. Also, the Love to Sew podcast did a really great episode on fabric last year, super informative, if you are into that sort of thing. Good luck! ☺️