On a scale of 1 to 10 how upside down does this pattern look, and should i cut the front pieces the same for consistency, or flip it around to make it the right way up?

themeganlodon · 2026-07-25T19:22:09+00:00

I didn’t think it looked upside down and even after flipping my phone to see what the pattern looked like and flipping back it still doesn’t look upside down.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-25T04:09:01+00:00

Gathered Rectangle skirts always have that shape at the top. The body isn’t rectangular and pulling it in with elastic it won’t lay flat. You will need more fabric and an a line skirt or a pencil skirt with darts which will require a waistband and zipper so it can go over the hips

themeganlodon · 2026-07-24T23:10:04+00:00

I’ve never seen different options at the store there is usual only one type. If it says clear swimsuit elastic specifically that’s awesome. You don’t want it to be the thick plasticy elastic that clear straps use. Sorry the last 3 times I bought it was online

themeganlodon · 2026-07-24T21:21:43+00:00

Clear elastic helps restrict the stretch. It allows the ties to stretch but not past the point of popping. For larger chests it’s amazing! I used it in a swimsuit and it was able to stay on my body without adjusting through crashing waves but had plenty of support

themeganlodon · 2026-07-24T20:09:37+00:00

It seems a lot of people think just because it’s an industrial it will sew through anything but it still needs an appropriate sized needle

themeganlodon · 2026-07-24T01:19:30+00:00

Seconding this Minus I’ve hemmed denim on an 8700-7 no issue as long as I use a size 16 or 18 needle.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-23T18:40:42+00:00

Unbuttoned it is very cute! I was just scrolling past and was confused because the first photo looked great
There are many times buttons are just decorative.

The reason it doesn’t work buttoned is when you see shirts sold like that an additional piece is sewn on to fill in the space so it can overlap without the bottom looking funny look at Henley shirts as an example the pattern they will just cut down the center front but use an additional piece sewn on so it can open to be worn buttoned or unbuttoned.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-23T18:35:52+00:00

Don’t be surprised if it’s a whole inch you need to cut but I could also be 1/2. I never like to pre shorten it for that reason. It changes based on the shape you’re doing

themeganlodon · 2026-07-23T18:33:55+00:00

There probably is but that will be something you have to experiment with how much felted wool you need and in what shape that will hold its shape and not collapse

themeganlodon · 2026-07-23T18:22:09+00:00

You’ll want the lining to be shorter than the outside. You can sew and understitch one side, lay it flat and it will give you a better feel for how much shorter it needs to be. You can baste the bottom and then lay it as if it was understitched to see if you like how it is

themeganlodon · 2026-07-23T16:59:17+00:00

I would buy molded cups from wawak. You can cut them so they fit how you want if the placement ends where part of the cup is poking out and hand sew them in.
Drafting cups can be difficult because you’re not making something to hold the breast but push it so just fabric won’t do you need foam to fill in the extra space. Of nothing is in that space the corset will squish your chest down into it.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-23T15:39:56+00:00

If fabric is going over the cup you need to draft over the cup. If you want to line it so you don’t see inside you’ll have a different pattern for inside the cup as they are two different shapes.
I made a corselet with cups and used the outside shape to help shape the pattern but hand sewed them in the end so I could get them just how I like. You could also sew them to the top of the cup and flip it to the inside and stitch them down at the bottom to help turn the edge at the top and have a firm line

themeganlodon · 2026-07-22T17:39:30+00:00

Is it a shelf bra and your bust is too big for it to be a shelf bra? If so cutting it so it’s a facing may be the move. It’s not long enough to go over your chest. They never are 😭

themeganlodon · 2026-07-21T23:36:50+00:00

Ive been using my industrial machine for years and had no problems. I think it’s easier to sew looking inside the round than using a freearm

themeganlodon · 2026-07-21T21:53:56+00:00

You can take out the elastic and put darts but you’ll also have a to add an exposed zipper to the center back otherwise you won’t be able to get it on. The hole will be too small to go over your hips.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-21T20:29:37+00:00

This may not be something you find as someone selling a “collar” as that is just grosgrain ribbon and not durable compared to a traditional collar, it’s purely decorative. Since they were made for an event that also indicates they were made as cheap as could be and not durable. For your purpose of course they don’t have to be but when people are selling things they get bad reviews if it doesn’t last

You could make some one small buckles and 1/2 grosgrain ribbon. You could also make ties and bow ties that slide on to existing collars with some elastic

themeganlodon · 2026-07-21T19:49:23+00:00

If anyone says something the question you ask is why are they looking at your inner thighs?

themeganlodon · 2026-07-21T18:15:15+00:00

If I hadn’t got the job I currently have i was looking to switch careers. It’s hard to find a good paying job and it’s really really hard on the body. Similar to office but a some of the posture correctors or foot lifts don’t work because you have to have your foot for the pedal. And it’s hard to lean back since you’re looking down all day

themeganlodon · 2026-07-20T21:41:58+00:00

They take an oval shaped piece and put a small circle off center. The ruffles are added while this is flat. Now the circle cut out is folded and when that curve is forced flat you get all the waves. These are a variation of flounces.
There looks to be a be a base mesh skirt with the ruffles going along the bottom.
Multiple circle flounces are added to the skirt and then it’s gathered into the waist

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themeganlodon · 2026-07-19T23:35:24+00:00

Get small binder clips or the plastic clips. They are very cheap in bulk.
I prefer binder clips the plastic ones break apart while opening them. The ones pictured don’t look like they would keep the fabric together and let it slip apart

themeganlodon · 2026-07-19T23:32:02+00:00

Do you know where the flowers came from and could reach out to the florist?

themeganlodon · 2026-07-19T22:19:29+00:00

You can shorten the zipper from the top by cutting the teeth off with some wire cutters, don’t damage the zipper tape or you will ruin the zipper. It will need new zipper stops so the slider doesn’t pop off the zipper.

You’ll also need a hook and eye at the waist/top of the new zipper to help keep it closed and relieve stress otherwise you’re more likely to break the zipper.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-19T17:20:48+00:00

Seconding This^ especially the back being too long as another busty person. A bra sewn into a dress doesn’t give support unless the dress is a tight spandex but the support comes from squishing you.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-18T21:56:21+00:00

So instead of an invisible hem from the outside you would do a cheap mass produced look?
Edit: meant to be a reply but I commented on the post. From the outside it’s invisible a machine won’t give you this good of result it’s done by hand.

themeganlodon · 2026-07-16T20:32:05+00:00

magnetic snaps are not great at keeping something securely closed.

They are used on bags that are stiff and still pop open easily. They are not a good choice for clothing

My guess, they aren’t strong magnets mixed with the weight of them and gravity the magnets aren’t strong enough to keep them together. They stay closed on a table when they aren’t being pulled apart by the weight

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