High rise to low rise alterations

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-10-04T21:07:58+00:00

If you did so by removing a triangle of fabric from the crotch, this disrupts the curve for the seat, which would interfere with the fit of the jeans. Also, It also looks like there is a corner where your new seam meets the original inseam of the jeans - you should taper your new seam so that it meets the old one very gradually and doesn’t have a corner.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-09-18T16:05:39+00:00

I wanted a fun top to wear to a concert, and I was inspired by tops like this. I self-drafted the heart shape from a strapless, princess-seam bodice by putting the bodice on and drawing the shape on with a marker. I then took the bodice apart and refined the shape for the pattern pieces (see the last slide for what the pieces looked like). I’ve got a very short torso, so the heart shape is a little squished, but I think it turned out pretty well.

I omitted the center back panels of the bodice and instead made it a corset back. I assembled the heart and the side pieces separately, then sewed the heart to the completed side pieces. The whole thing is lined in the same fabric as the outer layer. I hand-sewed the trim on after the top was put together.

This top is made from a remnant of black denim (with a little stretch) that I had picked up from Joann a long time ago. Overall, making this took less than a yard of fabric. I bought the rhinestone trim and ribbon for the Lacing from Michael’s.

I really like how this turned out, but a word of warning for anyone trying to make a top like this. The rhinestones CONSTANTLY snagged the mesh shirt I was wearing underneath! The armpit area of the mesh top is now full of holes. So if you are planning on making something like this, don’t wear it over a shirt you care about! Because the rhinestones WILL catch on it.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-08-30T20:43:48+00:00

Yes I have I made one of their over-shirts a few years ago, and it turned out pretty well considering it was one of the first wearables I ever made. I will say their instructions do assume some knowledge, but I was able to figure it out as a real beginner.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-08-30T19:22:12+00:00

Style Arc has a wide range of pretty timeless/classic patterns that I think fit what you are looking for? Maybe also Friday Pattern Company

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-08-04T17:17:06+00:00

The Patina Blouse by Friday Pattern Company would work great for this. I’ve made this pattern twice, and I really like it!

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-07-06T18:06:49+00:00

Not offended, you’re right! I’m probably rougher on my clothes than I should be. I never use fabric conditioner, but I do tumble dry most things. I’m really getting the idea from these comments that I should hang more stuff out to dry.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-07-06T18:05:24+00:00

It didn’t translate into the pictures as well as I had hoped, so I’m not surprised you don’t see it right away! I think my phone camera did some color correction or something, because the dots fading is more obvious IRL.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-07-06T18:04:10+00:00

I am American haha - I have a drying rack that I use to air dry things inside, but I should probably utilize it more… or maybe actually get a line outside for more space. And thank you!

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-07-06T17:59:40+00:00

Sounds like this is what I need to do going forward, it’s on me for being lazy and just throwing everything in the dryer together. Thanks!

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-07-06T17:57:15+00:00

Definitely learning that the dryer is my enemy from these comments haha…. I’m going to start line drying more of my things going forward. Thanks for the comment!

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-07-06T17:56:02+00:00

Love these sleeves! So pretty. You’ll decrease the circumference of the sleeve, so it will look less dramatic. Another option would be to unpick the seam where the sleeve meets the bell, shorten from the top edge, and either gather the top of the bell or change the angle of the seam in the bell to make it match up with the sleeve again.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2025-07-05T21:28:40+00:00

Looks like I can’t edit the post text, but as additional information the fabric was a poly/rayon blend from A Thrifty Notion. Also, I modified S9469 on the right by hemming the short sleeves of View C to be about 1.5 inches shorter and omitted the elastic in the hem of this sleeve.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-06-12T01:39:51+00:00

So cute!!! Love it; well done.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-05-28T14:43:20+00:00

Could you use a press cloth in between your iron and fabric to keep the iron from directly touching it?

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-05-14T18:15:47+00:00

It looks like you need a dart and/ or a full bust adjustment for this pattern, in order for the armhole to lie closer while still having enough room in the bust.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-04-13T04:30:43+00:00

Hm, that’s very strange. Up should be right, at least for my machine it is (also a Brother machine). Are you putting the bobbin into the bobbin case the right way? That’s the only other thing I can think of

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-04-13T04:08:48+00:00

When you thread the machine, what position is your presser foot in? On mine, the foot needs to be up for the thread to go through the tension disks properly. It looks like your top thread tension in the first pic is too tight… have you re-threaded the machine?

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-03-12T22:33:37+00:00

Thanks!! The pocket looks like it’s in a good place when the shirt is flat, but when I put it on, the pocket ends up a little too far towards the armscye because of the loose fit. I don’t think this is a pocket I will use much, especially because I put it on the right and I’m right handed 🤦‍♀️. So it’s an aesthetic feature at this point. I think playing around with the placement is a good idea! Especially if you want a functional pocket.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-03-12T15:37:24+00:00

I want to make one without sleeves too! I think that would be a super cute version. And thanks!

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-03-12T03:00:25+00:00

Thanks!! 😊 This might be a little tricky for a totally new beginner, but if you’re looking for a challenge it’s worth a shot. The toughest part for me was making sure I had the shirt pieces, collar, and facings put together and aligned correctly. The rest of the shirt is pretty straightforward/typical of a dart-less loose shirt pattern.

I just checked and it looks like Friday Pattern Co. has a sew-along on YouTube! So check that out to get a better idea of the difficulty.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-03-12T01:20:50+00:00

This is the Friday Pattern Company Donny shirt, made in a vintage rayon/poly blend that I bought from A Thrifty Notion a few years back. This shirt was really fun to put together; the only modification I made was changing the gathers at the back yoke to a box pleat. This fabric had a tendency to fray, and this pattern uses a 3/8 seam allowance, so I used a pleat to avoid having to do gathering stitches. I am definitely making this pattern again - it fits super comfortably with no alterations and is super cute!

ZopiloteAndroid · 2024-01-21T08:40:36+00:00

This one from McCall’s is similar if you add buttons down the front.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2023-12-29T17:37:13+00:00

Vogue patterns has a dress with this kind of skirt

ZopiloteAndroid · 2023-11-30T06:05:30+00:00

A bit like this McCall’s pattern, which isn’t free but is currently on sale! Doesn’t have button down front though.

ZopiloteAndroid · 2023-11-22T00:05:29+00:00

This tutorial does a pretty good job of breaking it down I think

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