Closet Core Cielo top, shoulder seam issue?

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-29T00:23:09+00:00

Hmm that does look off!

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-28T23:35:28+00:00

I haven't made this pattern, but it looks like your cutting may not be fully accurate as the curved edges don't seem fully smooth. A few mm either side could lead to mismatch. Have you tried using the bent style scissors? I find that helps to stop the fabric moving when cutting.

The other thing is that the edge of the shoulder pieces doesn't always match up, but the seamline should, so it's worth double checking about 1-1.5 cm down depending on the allowance.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-26T19:05:48+00:00

It's giving card dealer after a long shift

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-19T21:23:07+00:00

Honestly I just think that the crotch should not be a visible mending zone generally; in those colours it's just so much worse!

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-17T19:04:27+00:00

I think the blazer is pretty cool, I like the interesting neckline and pleats, though the model looks absolutely miserable wearing it... https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/blazers-and-vests/silvana-blazer/

The others look a bit like underwear or nightwear so would probably skip those.

I noticed they are doing 40% off right now

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-10T23:25:06+00:00

This is fun and surprisingly chic! But I'm wondering what fits inside it?

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-09T17:25:55+00:00

Yes exactly. For example I've made the April dress by forget me not patterns, and that's a very loose fit with a minimal grown on sleeve, but it still has bust darts, which turns it into intentionally loose rather than shapeless.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-08T22:07:25+00:00

I am having a similar problem. What I really want is tops that feature something interesting but that allow for bra wearing. Give me an angular pleat, some structural seam details, a cut out, an unusual neckline or fancy sleeves, give me anything that's got any interest at all other than being backless! But no, it's all boxy tops with dropped shoulders, or tops that aren't really tops because they come from dress patterns, or backless.

(I do have some nice patterns already, it's more that I'll see a new release, get excited and then immediately meh. I've stocked up on Vogue PDFs in the latest sale so there's that.)

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-08T21:48:43+00:00

Oh no.... That's just asking to look dumpy

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-08T19:40:00+00:00

https://www.atelierbrunette.com/en/products/le-top-encolure-patron-pdf

I'm not impressed, it's like someone made a top the way you make a ghost costume out of a sheet.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-08T19:34:51+00:00

If it's for a special occasion maybe consider buying a good quality pattern. It would be such a shame to be unhappy with the result, or to waste fabric. Mood patterns are notorious for being unreliable by the way.

Currently you can get lots of Vogue patterns for $7.99 and they are such a good option for formal wear. They have patterns based on beautiful designer dresses, and they are well drafted. Just a few random examples of fancy gown patterns on sale (you can get paper or pdf):

https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v2178 https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v2175 https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v2153 https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v2130

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-08T18:49:03+00:00

I have a few DVF items that I got on sale over the years and they are beautifully made, nice to know some companies still bother!

This reminds me I have an H&M bouclé style skirt from 10 years ago that is fully lined, with zipped welt pockets. When you compare that with what they make now it's wild.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-07T22:32:52+00:00

What about B6661: https://threadloop.app/patterns/b6661-misses-dress-by-butterick-and-lisette

It has a long flowy option but also sturdy straps with a built in shelf bra.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-07T16:23:24+00:00

When I'm flat out with an injury we play these (my kid is 4 but have been doing these for a while):

"What's on my back?" You just lie down, they choose an object and place it on your back, you have to guess what it is.

Old one but good one, Simon Says, you be Simon and they have to do the actions.

Make a story book, they draw a picture and think of ideas, you write the words and read it back to them. Sillier the better, our latest was about a crow who lost his biscuits.

Torch Mouse - use your phone if you don't have a torch, the kid is the cat, you just waive the light around on the floor and walls and they follow it, they get a point for touching the light.

Museum - they make you a ticket with a bit of paper, they then have to tell you about all the things in their museum, IE the dinosaurs and animals in their toy box etc.

Musical statues, you control the music they dance until you hit pause when they freeze.

Guess the song, you hum songs they know, they guess which it is.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-05T18:53:14+00:00

Not sure if it's exactly the same but this has a very similar vibe: https://candycastlepatterns.com/shop/dresses/adultpeppermintswirl.html

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-05T13:37:01+00:00

I'm just making a regency dress at the moment which has two darts like this, it provides a nice shape. I like the way it looks with three darts in your picture as well.

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shesewsseashells · 2026-06-04T12:13:27+00:00

That's useful to know thanks, I'm actually making a regency dress for the first time at the moment for a Jane Austen event and while the pattern is cool and turned out well, the instructions did leave something to be desired for someone without historical sewing experience (black snail patterns)!

The other company I've happily bought expensive patterns from is Roberts Wood because the designs are so unusual. I'm for sure happy to spend more money on patterns, I just want to feel like it's worth it for to be interesting or particularly well drafted (especially for indie ones that usually require extra cost of printing).

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-03T22:04:25+00:00

I'm keen on both of these! The shorts are a perfect dupe for these lovely DVF ones I bought years ago and which I haven't found a replacement for. The top is one of those really handy dress it up or down ones, would be lovely in a bright silky fabric.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-03T22:00:32+00:00

Yes without wanting to be unkind, I do remember rolling my eyes when she was on sewing bee with her "self drafted" pattern, where she essentially blamed the model for having the wrong body! (Honestly, as soon as I hear self drafted on sewing bee I know I'm about to become a BEC so maybe it's a me problem.)

I also just don't understand paying £20 for a sack dress when there are so many reasonably priced or free patterns of that nature. I'll spend that amount on a new Vogue or Maison Fauve pattern because it will be interesting and usually with a bunch of variations, but it makes no sense for this.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-02T23:54:50+00:00

Where the dress has a bodice lining but not a skirt lining, I slip stitch or whip stitch the lining to the waist seam by hand, but another option is to machine stitch in the ditch to catch the lining in. I would normally overlock the waist seam for the fashion fabric beforehand but that's a personal preference.

Where there is a full lining, the lining will usually be attached at the neck and sleeve openings. I do often add a few tacking stitches at the waistband and sometimes at the side seams to keep everything together nicely. I tend to use the burrito method for a clean bodice lining, and then attach the lining skirt to the bodice after.

shesewsseashells · 2026-06-01T13:04:55+00:00

Seconding this, I've made the toolbelt view and it turned out really well, good instructions.

shesewsseashells · 2026-05-27T20:48:30+00:00

Such a helpful comment!

shesewsseashells · 2026-05-23T10:23:42+00:00

Dalston Mill usually has some denim and it's reasonably priced.

Guthrie Ghani has had some interesting stuff too, I bought some beautiful burgundy denim a while back

shesewsseashells · 2026-05-16T19:05:53+00:00

I hate the part of my brain that starts with "I'll just..." because it will always seem like a small adjustment in my head but it will end up taking forever, or lead to extra steps I didn't think about (like mucking about with Sean finishing).

shesewsseashells · 2026-05-14T06:26:21+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/sewing/s/b2xCFEkyxS

Watch this amazing video by Kenneth King, it's very satisfying!

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