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From: June Harlow
Date: 03-26-2006, 07:34 PM (1 of 9)
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Has anyone run across the newer patterns that require you to make a funny stepped cut when you lengthen the pattern near the waist ? In the past they used to recommend a straight cut accross the pattern, this new method seems to end up with the same results, but the patterns call for a strange cut-out in the center of the pattern as you lengthen it. I just can't see the advantage of doing this.
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-26-2006, 09:13 PM (2 of 9)
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What brand is the pattern? I haven't noticed it but I don't often lengthen the waist.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: June Harlow
Date: 03-26-2006, 10:05 PM (3 of 9)
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it's a McCall's pattern, specifically the M4600. However I've seen it a lot on some other new patterns I've purchased lately. Instead of a straight cutting line _ _ _ _ _ They show that you should cut it like this _ _ _------_ _ _ when you cut to lengthen. Hope that makes sense.
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: paroper
Date: 03-26-2006, 10:33 PM (4 of 9)
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On some patterns there are two lines for adjustment to petite. The are usually at the end, but somtimes they are at the top with arrows pointing upward. That top line may actually a new type of fold line to make the pattern petite. You just fold from the bottom line to the top for a standard petite measurment. Do you think?
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: June Harlow
Date: 03-27-2006, 05:59 AM (5 of 9)
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Here's a picture I scanned from the instructions showing how they want you to cut it to lengthen it. Patten Lengthening (http://hometown.aol.com/juneharlow/pattern.html) After giving this a lot of thought, I think I know why they do this. In the past the "old way" of cutting straight across and taping in a piece always came up with wrinkles in the pattern. I think this new way of cutting the pattern is a way to reduce the wrinkles when you paste it back together. Does that make sense ? June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: paroper
Date: 03-27-2006, 09:01 AM (6 of 9)
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Oh, that isn't new at all. See the tape measure on the sides? You cut the pattern like that and then you use the tape measure to measure the change of the pattern. If you want to lengthen 1/2 inch you just put the top of the pattern at 1/2 inch on both sides. It is a short cut. If you want to shorten, you use the tape measure to determine how much you have shortened.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: June Harlow
Date: 03-27-2006, 03:01 PM (7 of 9)
Thanks Pam ! The funny staggered cut was what threw me off, it seemed kinda odd. Thanks for your help 
June ~
"If only I could find that missing pattern piece!" June sews on a Pfaff 1209 and a Babylock 5180 serger |
User: June Harlow
Member since: 05-30-2005 Total posts: 100
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From: guppie
Date: 03-27-2006, 09:32 PM (8 of 9)
Pam, you are just a wealth of information! Thanks for all the help you've given us over the years! 
Cathy
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User: guppie
Member since: 12-29-2004 Total posts: 43 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-28-2006, 02:02 AM (9 of 9)
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Thank you for the compliment.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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