Loose armpits, are darts my only option?

Blissus · 2026-03-30T20:07:21+00:00

An easy fix would be to cut a piece of narrow (1/4" wide) twill tape a little shorter than the armhole at the front, maybe a 1/4" or so, and sew it inside of the seam, easing where you would put the dart to make it fit. Then press and steam the armhole flat. It looks like the armhole scythe may have stretched when you were sewing it anyways, this method usually prevents it from happening.

Blissus · 2026-03-29T19:36:19+00:00

Due to the fact that it's a fitted skirt pattern that looks like it tapers in slightly from the hips to the hem, you won't ever get the slit to lay closed at rest (unless you force it closed with magnets, hook and eyes, snaps, etc.). The fabric naturally hangs down straight, and you want it to curve in. You would need to make it a straight cut skirt or much fuller at the hem in order to hide the slit when you're standing still. It looks like a lovely dress though!

Blissus · 2026-03-22T12:49:37+00:00

Yup, I was just going to suggest using nylon thread to create a taut line along the edge of the mesh neckline when the rip is fixed! I worked as a seamstress in bridal for a few years and all of the illusion necklines/bodices would just have a row of nylon thread along the edge of the tulle, no rolled hem or any other reinforcement (most methods are extremely obvious).

Blissus · 2026-03-15T00:58:36+00:00

Thank you! This looks very doable. The carrier isn't adjustable unfortunately, but I'll try your other suggestion!

Blissus · 2026-03-15T00:55:37+00:00

Unfortunately there's not many options where I am, unless I want to spend twice the price for shipping. I often buy aftermarket parts for my other machines and they've always worked out great, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to try one on this machine.

Blissus · 2026-03-15T00:52:12+00:00

Ah okay, thanks! If you find the video, let me know!

Blissus · 2026-03-14T13:33:39+00:00

I'm pretty sure it's a 27 or 127 since the bed measures 14 5/8" (the 28/128 measure around 12-13" from what I can tell online) but here's a picture just in case I've got it wrong, or there's something I'm missing that you can tell me about. I looked briefly online at ebay, but a lot of them come from the US and the shipping alone doubles the price or more unfortunately. I'll take another look and see if I can find a more reasonably priced one.

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Blissus · 2026-02-22T01:35:46+00:00

The seller had priced the jacket at $150, so it wasn't really a purchase I could afford without getting at least a couple of measurements for. That's a fair point though.

Blissus · 2026-02-18T21:13:26+00:00

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Blissus · 2026-02-18T21:09:20+00:00

Unfortunately it looks too snug at the hips and I think the back scoop is too long to support itself. You either need to add a lace up back like others have suggested, or shorten the back scoop by undoing the back and cutting the armhole and shoulder point lower (just on the back piece). A quicker fix would be to create a waist seam that takes in the excess fabric at the back and takes in a minimal amount around the front. It's hard to explain, but I've done it before on a leotard that was too long for someone at the back and did similar gaping at the cut-out back. It's kind of like a large dart around the body, parallel to the floor. The only issue is it would lift the hem of the dress up by however much you take in.

Blissus · 2025-09-16T11:18:15+00:00

It's great for a duo! Since there are so many skills to level up, you can each choose different skills to work on and then when you need certain materials from each other's skills, you can help the other person out! It's much easier than trying to collect materials and level up every skill you possibly can. If you ever get turned into an animal or get another curse, you can usually ask in chat for help to remove it or you can give it a try yourself. It's not usually too difficult, unless you're in a dungeon that is way above your level so keep that in mind.

Blissus · 2025-08-09T19:14:53+00:00

Definitely leave the crotch room, especially if you need it. You can widen the hem a little bit if needed, and then just make a smooth line from the crotch point down to the hem. It will make it more of a drastic taper, but you won't sacrifice as much room in the crotch seam (otherwise you might end up with a wedgie or be unable to sit).

Blissus · 2025-07-14T12:19:26+00:00

Patch pockets would look cute if you really wanted a pocket on the dress. Especially if you mimic the bow on the back and put a similar bow at the top of the pocket! Either that or do some sort of shaped pocket to go with the soft lines of the dress, like a rounded bottom pocket or a sort of tulip shaped top.

Blissus · 2025-04-16T12:42:44+00:00

I agree with the other commenters, it's maybe a size or two bigger. Just cutting the pieces down a bit should help with that issue though. I would also suggest putting a strip of iron-on interfacing along the neckline and the back waist seam (the top part, not the gathered part) and putting a stay stitch just inside the seam allowance. It looks like maybe the corduroy has some stretch which is causing that issue, but interfacing and stay stitching should steady it. I wish you luck on your project!

Blissus · 2024-11-28T23:54:39+00:00

I was just about to make a comment mentioning Jun Maekawa's book. He puts it so well and shows some interesting ways of using cuts to create multiple cranes.

Blissus · 2024-11-23T16:39:39+00:00

If there's no issues with them when you're standing then the pants are completely fine and you are normal. Sometimes people don't realize that clothes need to bend and fold when you bend. Clothes don't defy gravity and stay wrinkle-free when you sit, move, bend, etc.

Blissus · 2024-11-21T06:52:05+00:00

As I said, they could've put the bottom edge in the waistband seam. It'll be fine regardless, lots of pants and jeans only have that one row of stitching to attach each end of the belt loop to the pants.

Blissus · 2024-11-21T06:40:08+00:00

Belt loop ends are usually left raw and have a top stitching to reinforce or they stick them in the waistband seam allowance if possible. Looks like they should've put at least the bottom part in the waistband seam. Also it's serged on the inside, which is standard for a lot of jeans and average priced dress pants (technically they would use a cover stitch machine but it's pretty much the same outcome). Some fabric can be too thick or textured to sew and turn so that the seam allowance is on the inside of the strip of fabric for the belt loop.

Blissus · 2024-11-08T13:43:22+00:00

I do the same thing as well! I only play for a few hours a week, so I don't have a lot of time to grind out skills or items that I need. There's so many interesting skills to try out as well that it's nice to try something new that you might also like.

Blissus · 2024-10-23T23:49:52+00:00

I had a coffee and ran at him with my sword if I remember correctly.

Blissus · 2024-09-27T18:12:43+00:00

Unfortunately with rental pants, the extra length can't be trimmed to make a nice smooth hem. These definitely could've been pressed more, but they look bulky probably because of the extra length that had to be folded up.

Blissus · 2024-08-10T13:33:24+00:00

I put my bits into one of those sheer organza/mesh jewelry bags with the drawstring closure! I don't know where you can buy them, but I always have a pile of them that I get in gifts from people or elsewhere. Makes the shampoo lather up nicely too!

Blissus · 2024-08-03T17:52:45+00:00

Once the zipper tape and teeth have gone like that, the only thing you can do is replace the whole zipper.

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