tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post8269706933793883459..comments2024-03-24T10:15:23.021-04:00Comments on Sewing Like Mad: Hope Woven Dress by StyleArcMie Brindlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-83783751525769811172021-11-07T10:45:51.602-05:002021-11-07T10:45:51.602-05:00I think a lot of people like a quick make. And for...I think a lot of people like a quick make. And for most people is IS a quick make. Plus a simple style is very much like a blank canvas. Different fabrics can change it a lot and because the style is so simple, then you can easier add your own little hacks (e.g. like my drawstring casing. But that said, I have many other StyleArc patterns I (style wise) love much more than Hope. But I'm glad there is something for everyone's style, sewing abilities and time frames out there. :-) Thank you for reading my posts, that means a lot to me!Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-64779992706187979102021-11-07T10:39:47.132-05:002021-11-07T10:39:47.132-05:00I would definitely have a go at that. Just cut the...I would definitely have a go at that. Just cut the sleeves and the bodice pieces for the muslin and see what happens. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-29762333112996029192021-11-07T10:34:52.485-05:002021-11-07T10:34:52.485-05:00That print/fabric really is so so pretty. I'm ...That print/fabric really is so so pretty. I'm sorry to hear about Anais. I have the fabric for it plus my pattern printed. Thank you for reminding me to make a muslin of the top half first. Although that has a two part sleeve, so the actual mid length seam makes it easier to adjust. Maybe I should snap a photo of two when I get to it. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-49837445951856426642021-11-07T10:31:14.917-05:002021-11-07T10:31:14.917-05:00Yeah generally the deeper the armhole, the more re...Yeah generally the deeper the armhole, the more restricting. Which might seem counterintuitive but never the less true. You will get most arm movement with a correctly drafted and fitted narrow/small armhole. Now that's very hard to do of course and is a very fine balancing act to each individual person/body. The Hope dress has a deep armhole as a design feature btw. (I know you are talking about a coat but I just wanted to mention it.) I'm glad you had a teacher that was able to help you. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-64217529272520619702021-11-07T10:23:55.317-05:002021-11-07T10:23:55.317-05:00I'm so very happy to hear that! Thanks!I'm so very happy to hear that! Thanks!Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-87113728839601758652021-11-07T10:23:32.026-05:002021-11-07T10:23:32.026-05:00Yeah, a tipping sleeve hem isn't the end of th...Yeah, a tipping sleeve hem isn't the end of the world but improving at fitting clothes is really a matter of training our eyes (as a first step...to actually notice it), so now you've added one more thing to that list. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-91931163640310661062021-11-07T10:20:59.720-05:002021-11-07T10:20:59.720-05:00Oh, that makes me so happy to hear! Better mental ...Oh, that makes me so happy to hear! Better mental models for fit issues is exactly how we improve. Thank you! Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-70149379170997427062021-11-07T10:18:38.758-05:002021-11-07T10:18:38.758-05:00Great idea. This dress can easily be party or ever...Great idea. This dress can easily be party or everyday, or somewhere in between, depending on fabric. :-)Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-80666973057865321872021-11-07T09:52:23.406-05:002021-11-07T09:52:23.406-05:00I always enjoy reading your posts Mia. I've w...I always enjoy reading your posts Mia. I've wondered about the Hope dress - partly because I too have wide shoulders and also a larger bust than you. I've had to widen raglan sleeves before now in the same way I widen set in sleeves. I've learned a lot from your post but am still not sure I understand why Hope is so popular - it's just ANOTHER one of those sack (or buffet) dresses that are everywhere at the moment. I guess I just prefer a more fitted style.JulieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301543887107940935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-44797102812451009662021-11-07T00:00:27.606-04:002021-11-07T00:00:27.606-04:00Thanks for sharing your experience with this dress...Thanks for sharing your experience with this dress, which is lovely! I have narrow shoulders so oftenvget extra droopiness with a raglan sleeve, so I have tended to avoid them. I wonder if your alteration in reverse; overlapping at the mid-shoulder, might minimize that droopiness. Hmmmm....TinaLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410297266371699849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-57095757867800253352021-11-06T22:55:05.870-04:002021-11-06T22:55:05.870-04:00Wonderful dress, I think the casing makes it, and ...Wonderful dress, I think the casing makes it, and one of my very favorite fabrics/print (I have a Lisa dress in it). I have broad square shoulders and have found that raglan sleeves are a problem. I admire your perseverance - I just avoid them. My recent Anais dress has them and was a disappointment - I will have to redraft the sleeve if I sew it again. Meanwhile, you look very pretty in your dress. cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471503493847157995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-20764576508140026562021-11-06T19:54:57.911-04:002021-11-06T19:54:57.911-04:00Thanks for this detailed post, Mie, it's extre...Thanks for this detailed post, Mie, it's extremely helpful. I have pretty much the opposite figure to you ( short, curvy/ boobalicious), but struggle with a raglan sleeve sometimes. I recently a coat with a raglan sleeve, and found that because it had such a deep armhole, it restricted movement of the arms. So in addition to a FBA, I had to re-draft the sleeves - I luckily have a talented and patient sewing mentor up the road who helped me.TraceyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03617297749952163403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-78301308603218746152021-11-06T17:59:36.931-04:002021-11-06T17:59:36.931-04:00I always have issues with ralando sleeves, because...I always have issues with ralando sleeves, because of my broad shoulders, I will make a first version of Hope dress using my crappy fabric, this post was VERY useful, thanks a lot!Tatianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389914718397692670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-78922790963064694842021-11-06T17:02:24.124-04:002021-11-06T17:02:24.124-04:00Very useful post. I'd never really given that...Very useful post. I'd never really given that 'tipping' sleeve hem any thought, but I will from now on. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806540963505820316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-91118015682017473672021-11-06T16:40:56.742-04:002021-11-06T16:40:56.742-04:00Thanks for the writeup, I find it very helpful! Yo...Thanks for the writeup, I find it very helpful! You’ve helped me develop better mental models for fit issues and since I also have wide hips and shoulders for my frame, the details of what you end up adjusting are often directly relevant to me. 🙏 Hélènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365857261738468646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-22263995444027687082021-11-06T14:19:51.545-04:002021-11-06T14:19:51.545-04:00I have been considering this dress for a casual ho...I have been considering this dress for a casual holiday party next month. I will definitely revisit your blog should I run into any fit issues. Your comments are always very helpful. Thank-you!Candie from Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290607800063872215noreply@blogger.com