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From: ricstew
Date: 11-25-2006, 02:20 AM (1 of 6)
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Hi all After becoming very disheartened with the big 4 I finally bought Lutterloh! I bought the basic sytem ( 280 patterns and the ruler and two pins!) I allready have a set of french curves......... I have traced out the top no 24.....very basic semi fitted, darted with a back opening ( which I wont use as i am using stretch).It seems to working..........at least fit wise! but where do I take the measurements for the back darts? ( even tho I am not going to use them) They seem to float just off the centre back......I cant see any way to line them up to something? I can see they are meant to be roughly 30cm long............or is this something I should fit as I go? Hope someone can help me before my daughter arrives home and wants me to make clothes! cheers Jan Ps How do you get that darn pin to stay put???? |
User: ricstew
Member since: 06-29-2006 Total posts: 18 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 12-01-2006, 03:52 PM (2 of 6)
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If the darts are not marked out on the pattern (usually the two legs are marked and the point), then I mark half the distance between the legs and then measure down the suggested length, making sure my ruler is not slanting. Those points of the darts are easy to miss, even if you studied pattern diagram in depth. I have resorted to highlighting the smaller measurements (8, 10, 11) so that I will not miss them when drafting my patterns. I rarely have to fit a dart, but every now and then a bust dart needs to be lifted, which is easy to do. You just draw it where you want it. I have been using Lutterloh for over 10 years and love it! I have not gone back to the other commercial patterns since, unless the client requests a specific pattern be made. I hope this helps Katherine Katherine McCrea
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User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173 
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From: ricstew
Date: 12-01-2006, 05:23 PM (3 of 6)
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Many thanks Katherine that helps heaps! Rule no 1 i discovered is to take your measurments carefully! Top came out way to big but I have altered it to fit......... Now I am making a pair of fitted jean type shorts for my daughter! The fit is perfect! other than the length but she is only 5' 1" so every thing has to be shortened! I am stoked! She has never been able to buy pants to fit and to make was a disaster mostly! One more question if I can............where it says to use the bust measurement for the waist and above does that rule apply to pants and skirts? I used that rule for Raz's shorts and it worked but I need to make sure I am doing it right! many thanks Jan |
User: ricstew
Member since: 06-29-2006 Total posts: 18 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 12-16-2006, 02:41 PM (4 of 6)
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Hello, Jan! Sorry I took so long to get back here. Since I've started school, I have had little time for forums and other fun things. As far as the pant measurement goes. If the top of the pants (waistband if it has one) sits on the natural waist or above, use the bust measurement. If the pants rest below the natural waist or on the hips (low-rise), use the hip measurement. I have an hourglass figure (waist is 10 inches smaller than bust, 13 inches smaller than hips) and I make sure my pants fit my waist measurement if it's supposed to sit on the natural waist. I feel your daughter's plight. I am about 5'2" and have to shorten pant legs, shorts (unless I want them to look like city shorts), skirts and sleeves. But, it's not so bad, it's really the only adjustment I have to make and I can do it right on the patterns. A tea length dress by the pattern would sweep the floor on me. Clean floor, bad for the dress. Kate Katherine McCrea
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User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173
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From: emrysambrosius
Date: 03-09-2007, 08:08 PM (5 of 6)
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2 years ago a friend asked if I had ever heard of the company and went on to explain what little she could remember from many years ago. It sounds like something both of us would like to try but I have some questions that you gals could help me with. Is the initial investment in tools, materials very much? Where does one go to obtain info on them? I live out in the boondocks and don't have many choices for any kind of stores. I anxiously await your "take" on this subject. Thanks, Nancy M. |
User: emrysambrosius
Member since: 10-08-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 03-13-2007, 07:02 PM (6 of 6)
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Go to designtofit.com, they have pricing and other information there. You can also order from them. I attended one of their seminars and bought it there...and I'm not usually a person who buys things "just like that". I have not bought another brand of pattern since. I think it's now $115US for the kit and 280 patterns (models), supplements and subscriptions are available, also. The video was included (nice). Basically, for the cost of 9 or 10 regular priced commercial patterns you get everything you need to get started. If you already have a tailor's curve or flexible ruler and straight edge, that's one less thing you have to buy. If you can, attend one of the seminars. Katherine McCrea
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User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173
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