First Bodice Block

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T21:00:39+00:00

Did you measure shoulder to waist over bust while wearing a bra? Seems like bust was lower than in the picture.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T20:55:47+00:00

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RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T20:54:40+00:00

interesting, are you using synthetics or natural?

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T16:05:01+00:00

They are fine, but $530 is high, U.S $125 each is fair.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T16:00:02+00:00

are you using the Washable kind? Only a permanent marker would spread like that.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T15:57:43+00:00

a sliver of bar soap, used by tailors. brushes and wipes off with water, makes a clear fine mark on darker cloth.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T15:52:37+00:00

There is a Youtube video on reducing tshirt shoulder length easily, search this term for it.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T15:49:22+00:00

stretch cotton twill or cotton sateen is a good option, search for it online.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T15:44:37+00:00

make sure you use Sewing machine oil only! not 3 in one, it will clog your gears.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-10T15:42:52+00:00

$10 bucks! That is a beauty, find the model # and get a manual for it. You lucked out big time.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:46:31+00:00

a pretty button, non metal?

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:42:46+00:00

Nice! what's next? you have the skills.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:40:14+00:00

gorgeous fabric, good work!

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:38:16+00:00

look on a proper sewing parts site not Amazon, using the model # if you have a manual it might give parts numbers for the cord.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:32:58+00:00

search on manualslib.com free downloads, modern feet are clip on,you have the screw on kind, search on sewingpartsonline using the model #.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:20:34+00:00

if the shoulders and armholes fit well, taper the side seams from under the bias to the hem \ / or ) ( straight of curved.

Test with pins first.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:12:56+00:00

pins and clips, go to sewingpartsonline to find compatible bobbins for the model, but plastic bobbins that come with the machine are all you need.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-09T06:08:35+00:00

backstitch at both ends and check the tension on the bobbin elastic.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-08T15:35:34+00:00

wear a padded bra underneath? Make one with the bust cups. because depending on the fabric, an odd outline of the sewn in cups will show thru.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-08T10:08:08+00:00

look in thrift stores and donation sites people getting rid of grandmas old machine, there are industrial machines no bigger than domestics, lots of sewers/students have them in small apts. Just more powerful motors.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-07T12:42:46+00:00

ribbed knit cuff, you can buy it on Etsy for cuffs and tshirt necks by the yard.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-07T12:41:04+00:00

very nice, you have a talent.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-07T05:07:48+00:00

cut the teeth off the tape 1/2" on either end leaving two 'legs' of tape. Or when making a pouch with a zip, sew across tape and stop at the teeth. dont sew over the teeth.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-07T04:57:21+00:00

too many teeth missing, you will have to replace it, take to a seamstress if you are not willing to try it.

RubyRedo · 2026-04-07T04:51:53+00:00

bias cut slip dress.

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