tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post8383641812256370577..comments2024-02-23T08:48:42.227-05:00Comments on Sewing Like Mad: Olya Shirt by Paper TheoryMie Brindlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-51818488206807798602020-12-19T17:31:29.411-05:002020-12-19T17:31:29.411-05:00Gorgeous shirt. Thanks for the tips.Gorgeous shirt. Thanks for the tips.Marian Lanouettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989754229732790216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-85568436904320231762020-10-20T10:30:00.684-04:002020-10-20T10:30:00.684-04:00Hi Julie. I'm not the best person to explain h...Hi Julie. I'm not the best person to explain how I chose sizes, haha. I'll try to explain why. My bust size is quite small (and so is my waist) but because I'm tall (5'10" / 178 cm) my general frame is bigger. So if I only picked sizes by looking at what size my bust and waist size indicate, I would often end up with too small tops. Now there is another element to this. I generally like my clothes loose fitting, which is why it works for me to size up a bit. But this is not a definitive rule for me. I always look at the style of what I'm making. IF I were to make something completely fitted, I would indeed pick the sizes that fit my bust and waist (or hips if we are talking pants) and then instead add width to shoulders etc. So picking a size ALSO depends on how you like your clothes to fit. AND of course how much ease the designer has added to the style. Just because the designer has a certain fit in mind (and adds ease from that perspective) does not mean you blindly has to follow that lead. Picking sizes for oversized/loose styles can definitely be tricky. I've found that this trick helps me somewhat: I find the FINISHED measurements (if I remember correctly the bust and waist is the same for the Olya Shirt because it's a square/non-fitted style) and then I use my measuring tape to form a ring around my body with that finished measurement. That gives me some idea about how loose it will be. OF COURSE the drape in the fabric will play a big role. This is just an indicator. But I find that it helps me decide if I'm on the right path. Making a muslin would be the next natural step or take a chance (and do lots of fittings along the way). I hope this helps.Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-41169423780085273372020-10-18T11:06:27.593-04:002020-10-18T11:06:27.593-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mie Brindlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824547097298282641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-31320570972474505792020-10-17T10:44:07.800-04:002020-10-17T10:44:07.800-04:00I'm just about to embark on this one and I won...I'm just about to embark on this one and I wonder if you could explain how you chose your size. The pattern seems to have oodles of ease - did you size down and if so by how many sizes. I'm tempted to go down two sizes but I don't want a fitted shirt - I just don't want anything too voluminous either. I'm sewing with a viscose crepe - that'll be fun eh? JulieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301543887107940935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-2877004818506492212019-04-18T22:07:58.686-04:002019-04-18T22:07:58.686-04:00Mie, this Olya shirt is my favorite. The fabric in...Mie, this Olya shirt is my favorite. The fabric in combination with the pattern is perfection!!! It looks incredible.Mornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474042538606328855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-4105555815799095072019-04-18T22:06:49.139-04:002019-04-18T22:06:49.139-04:00Mie, this Olya shirt is my favorite. The fabric in...Mie, this Olya shirt is my favorite. The fabric in combination with the pattern is perfection!!!Mornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474042538606328855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-79598981083086707222019-01-27T09:20:17.315-05:002019-01-27T09:20:17.315-05:00This shirt with all its incredible details looks s...This shirt with all its incredible details looks so fantastic! Your sewing always has me in awe and admiration, and makes me want to sew everything. I am looking forward to challenging myself with this pattern one day -- that is, after I get through all the other patterns you have inspired me to try out! Just Add Fabrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601048102647214500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-21632144638777163262019-01-27T06:40:14.956-05:002019-01-27T06:40:14.956-05:00While I am absolutely not prepared to hand you the...While I am absolutely not prepared to hand you the warm weather, despite having a few days of over 40C recently, I do hope you will get to wear this beauty out soon! It is a crime to hide it underneath layers of warm clothing. This shirt looks stunning. Every detail is so cool, and your sewing is so beautiful. The shirt looks fantastic on yu Mie. Jenya @ While she was sleepinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443073685889323191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-82593701931642592902019-01-27T04:58:16.057-05:002019-01-27T04:58:16.057-05:00It’s lovely! And Thankyou for the tutorial. I feel...It’s lovely! And Thankyou for the tutorial. I feel that your blog is a rabbit hole, with each link containing another tantalising lead to follow..... a wonderful rabbit hole! Thankyou xFabric Tragichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183274071484362265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522766518697175351.post-9957118424794288212019-01-25T08:19:19.157-05:002019-01-25T08:19:19.157-05:00What a lovely shirt! I've been thinking about...What a lovely shirt! I've been thinking about trying this pattern for a while (I love all Tara's designs...), it's so refreshing to see patterns with something different, like the sleeves here. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104000602287926808noreply@blogger.com