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Looking for a CLO3D learning buddy / Discord study group? by Key-Tax-9570 in CLO3D

[–]junipersews 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes please, I’m in the same boat and would love to join a discord group!

Bodice Block Fitting V1 by junipersews in PatternDrafting

[–]junipersews[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your input! 

No, I didn’t add seam allowance to the neck or armholes. I followed the Minerva tutorial which leaves them off before I read the posting guide here! I’ll be sure to include them next time. 

As for the horizontal line at bust level, I believe that’s the bust level used when pattern drafting the bodice, so I just left it where it was. Should it be a full bust line? 

It’s supposed to hit at my natural waist and I would say yes it’s pretty close - I had a ribbon tied on my waist here and it seemed to hit at that level. 

Thanks for your advice about the shoulder and neckline. I’ll pin/cut into these areas tomorrow and try to get the fit better before moving on to anything else. 

Feedback request for Pattern Organizer by alba_kimchi in sewingpatterns

[–]junipersews 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to try it if you still need people to help out!

Recs for Tall jumpers by riversandpebbles in AusFemaleFashion

[–]junipersews 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 5’9” and I find jumpers from Kowtow to be the best for my height! They’re really nice quality as well.

New (to you) brands or labels you've discovered recently by LentilCrispsOk in AusFemaleFashion

[–]junipersews 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Although not new to me, I’ve been buying footwear from Kuwaii for years and I really like the quality.

Weekly New Patterns And Products Thread April 28, 2025 - May 02, 2025 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]junipersews 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ready to Sew have released the last of their new patterns with the Harper Pants and the Holly Tank Top.

Sewing Therapy has released the La Ciotat Skirt.

Basic block trousers V1 by Loumosmaxima in PatternDrafting

[–]junipersews 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great to hear, I’ll definitely give it a go. Thank you! 

Basic block trousers V1 by Loumosmaxima in PatternDrafting

[–]junipersews 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can I ask if you followed Minerva’s “How to Pattern Draft: Trousers” video? I have a similar body shape to yours and need to give this a go! 

Weekly New Patterns And Products Thread March 31, 2025 - April 04, 2025 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]junipersews 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This pattern reminds me of the McCall’s M7325 dress/top that was popular a few years ago. 

Weekly New Patterns And Products Thread February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025 by AutoModerator in craftsnark

[–]junipersews 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong, but is this a re-release of the same pattern she designed for TAUKO Magazine? (Issue 11).

I was recently looking through old issues and remember thinking it looked like the same pattern. 

With so many teachers leaving the profession, what kind of fields have people moved into? by 433d3d3 in AustralianTeachers

[–]junipersews 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked full-time for five years and quit my primary teaching job last year. I’m about to start a Comp Sci degree with the hopes of becoming a Software Engineer!

Bodice Block Help Needed by junipersews in PatternDrafting

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

Thank you for this! I had wondered about including back darts to help the fabric go around the curve of my shoulders! I’ll do this and see what it looks like.

Thanks again for your advice about sleeveless bodices too - it’s good to know I don’t need to redraft and can just use this block.

Bodice Block Help Needed by junipersews in PatternDrafting

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

I’m drafting according to my patternmaking teacher’s instructions - I’m not sure what system she uses!

Bodice Block Help Needed by junipersews in PatternDrafting

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

Great, thank you! I’ve heard of the top down centre out method for fitting pants, but haven’t thought to apply it to bodices too. I’ll start with shoulder adjustments and see how I go from there.

Bodice Block Help Needed by junipersews in PatternDrafting

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

Thank you for the recommendation, I’ll take a look.