tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post4448570619271687497..comments2024-03-24T10:15:23.021-04:00Comments on Sewing Like Mad: Besharl Jacket by Style Arc PatternsMie Brindlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-71090693987600138892020-07-19T08:01:18.588-04:002020-07-19T08:01:18.588-04:00Hi, and thank you for your comments! Regarding the...Hi, and thank you for your comments! Regarding the cuff, if you look at photo number 5 in the cuff tutorial, you will see exactly this step. It's simply a matter of sewing inside a round cuff instead of outside a round cuff. The access and control is better that way. This goes for hemming pants etc too. Anything narrow and in a continuous circle. Turn it inside out and then sew INSIDE the circle (which is now the outer side of the garment). <br /><br />And you are right, I should add the fact that I added some width to hem in my post. I will get that done within the next few days. :-) Thank you for reading my post! Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-30925514385574541972020-07-18T20:34:46.512-04:002020-07-18T20:34:46.512-04:00If the cuff is inside out I can’t quite see how yo...If the cuff is inside out I can’t quite see how you can “stitch in the ditch” from the right side. Or are you sewing using the “burrito” method? <br /> Thanks for the notes on the muslin. I think you should add in that you made the back of the jacket wider. I only got that from the comments. The jackets look great shorter! Very impressive. I haven’t used Style Arc patterns yet. I should. The sizing looks just right on you. Well done.Winnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687630002084411029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-55488993666647128302019-12-24T09:25:07.192-05:002019-12-24T09:25:07.192-05:00That's a good point about the skill labeling, ...That's a good point about the skill labeling, I didn't think about that. I do know that there are definitely more instructions added in the newer patterns. I've seen the difference from their older patterns to their new ones. So progress is already happening. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-17558778968861116882019-12-19T18:48:07.608-05:002019-12-19T18:48:07.608-05:00Hi Mia, I am sorry if my comments gave the wrong i...Hi Mia, I am sorry if my comments gave the wrong impression I am criticizing the style arc company. As written, Style Arc sells beautiful patterns and we are indeed free to buy or not to buy them. i personnally bought a lot and will still buy Style Arc patterns. Style Arc labels its patterns as easy-medium-challenging and experienced sewer....So I am expecting that at least patterns labelled as "easy" target beginner sewists, who would appreciate more guidance for the sewing process. Style Arc has made recent modifications in selling multi-size patterns so I hope the team will decide to also change the pattern presentation and add more explanations to the sewing steps.Ittohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074987618593318230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-64196292126404442902019-09-28T10:24:15.981-04:002019-09-28T10:24:15.981-04:00Thank you for your comment. I've heard this cr...Thank you for your comment. I've heard this critique before but I don't think it's fair to criticize a pattern company just because their instructions are brief. It just means that they cater to a more experienced sewists. That is their choice. With that said, it doesn't mean they are perfect, none of us are, and there was some things that could be improved in this pattern, which I pointed out. But in general, their patterns are so technically well drafted and definitely the patterns I've tried that fit me the best with little or no alterations. Of course all bodies are different, so not everyone will have the same experience. I hope my post will help you give your Besharl jacket another go with a better result. And I did actually also widened the bottom of my back piece a bit but I didn't put it in my post, because I wasn't sure if it was necesary after I made the correct width of neckband? But maybe it is, since you felt it too and you made the correct width from the beginning, right?!I saw your jacket that you linked to and it looks great...now to make it feel great too. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-31716255806395627222019-09-28T10:12:09.596-04:002019-09-28T10:12:09.596-04:00Thank you so much. :-)Thank you so much. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-63342650537858906602019-09-28T10:11:48.820-04:002019-09-28T10:11:48.820-04:00Ha, yes the fabric wasn't ideal for this tutor...Ha, yes the fabric wasn't ideal for this tutorial but it was ideal for this jacket, so it is what it is. :-) And definitely right about the pins. So much more control.Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-73750029477477785762019-09-28T03:39:24.676-04:002019-09-28T03:39:24.676-04:00Dear Mie,
Thank you so much for this article on t...Dear Mie, <br />Thank you so much for this article on the besharl jacket pattern. I sewed this pattern last year (https://thefoldline.com/sewing-patterns/besharl-jacket/) but didn't wore my jacket a lot blaming my choice of a lining heavy wool fabric for the unease of the garment. How the side pockets are placed (too far back for me) added to my frustration. <br />Your post not only illustrates how the fabric choice and fitting adjustements are important in sewing but also fuels my irritation against the Style Arc compagny that sells beautiful patterns with very little guidance, brief instructions and few illustrations. <br />Your three versions are awesome and encourage me to give a new try to this pattern. Best. IttoIttohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074987618593318230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-30145778325247981832019-09-27T10:34:51.945-04:002019-09-27T10:34:51.945-04:00Love all three of your jackets on you! I love Sty...Love all three of your jackets on you! I love Style ARc too but I'm not keen on Kimono sleeves on me so I passed this pattern by. Your striped heavy linen is a work of art! I've been on a bolero project for a while so I was keen to see your jackets and they are all gorgeous. These light jackets are just the thing I've found too for keeping covered in the sun without getting too hot.PsychicSewerKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911914507722968930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-81735614243273599202019-09-27T09:30:58.967-04:002019-09-27T09:30:58.967-04:00I think all three of these jackets are lovely. The...I think all three of these jackets are lovely. The striped fabric is beautiful but I couldn't make head nor tale out of your tutorial. The seams and stripes intermingle. I think I know what you are talking about though. And I agree about the pins not being perpendicular. I took a sewing course from a woman who used to make costumes for a national theatre and she said that pinning along the seam line provides much better control with the sewing. And it really does. I do this routinely.Sandra Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100820913707798961noreply@blogger.com