tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post4573252958984706770..comments2024-01-10T19:09:52.752+10:00Comments on kbenco's projects: Project formal, the foundation. Burda Style 01-2014 113 + Patternmaking for Underwear Designkbencohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-48592961316746595212014-09-15T09:13:46.751+10:002014-09-15T09:13:46.751+10:00"On further perusal did it show a way to draf..."On further perusal did it show a way to draft more bra sizes?"<br />Unfortunately, no, it doesn't. Some limited measurements for other cup sizes in the 75band width are given (A, C, D)but only the top curve and depth to bust point - 2 of the 4 measurements needed to draft the cup. I could not see how these measurements could be obtained from taking a personal body measurement for any other sizes. There is no information on how body measurements are related to the band size, and this would be difficult to extrapolate without considerable trial and error, as the measurements are not directly circumferential, and stretch is a factor. No one in my house has a 75 band size, so,this section of the book is useless to me, other than using the cup "B" to be a C in the next size down as described in the post (and it turned out too large).<br />As far as the bra is concerned, no I do not think this book is worth the money, and I was disappointed, feeling that it did not meet the promise of its blurb.However, I have not fully reviewed the book, which also has drafts for t shirts and leggings, related to personal body measurements and made up wonderfully by Melissa of Fehr trade for example, and the underwear block is also related to body measurements and has been used successfully by Katherine of Blooms Fabric Obsession with great swim wear results. I feel that for these other blocks, the book is likely to be very useful, and in these other areas, gives value for money. It is only the bra section that has the limitations I've mentioned. I plan to write a more thorough review of this book when I've used more of it.<br />kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-13507086085791387552014-09-14T22:41:17.799+10:002014-09-14T22:41:17.799+10:00Suggested you BUY a corset? They were foolhardy!
...Suggested you BUY a corset? They were foolhardy!<br /><br />So would you say the underwear drafting book is worth the money it cost? On further perusal did it show a way to draft more bra sizes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-51253149131620224992014-09-06T10:10:28.965+10:002014-09-06T10:10:28.965+10:00This is going to be incredible. What can I say but...This is going to be incredible. What can I say but you get sewing blogger mother of the year award. Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384221374769122673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-89208344860190937412014-09-06T05:24:37.792+10:002014-09-06T05:24:37.792+10:00Wow this is an impressive and time consuming proje...Wow this is an impressive and time consuming project! Looks like it fits her to a tee!Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-55497270829236590702014-09-05T16:17:36.906+10:002014-09-05T16:17:36.906+10:00An engineering feat! It looks amazing, but soooo c...An engineering feat! It looks amazing, but soooo complicated. Well done! I'm in awe too Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-83035627486363145962014-09-05T16:07:56.047+10:002014-09-05T16:07:56.047+10:00Wow, this is amazing work and sooo impressive! He...Wow, this is amazing work and sooo impressive! Her ensemble is going to be absolutely amazing, and all made by you! For my daughter's ball we just bought a strapless bra!<br />Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-91977126528535360952014-09-05T15:10:55.867+10:002014-09-05T15:10:55.867+10:00What an absolutely beautiful piece of work. I love...What an absolutely beautiful piece of work. I love the way you have used the lace and I think the fit is very good indeed. This will feel nice and supportive and give your daughter alot of confidence that nothing will fall down, out, slip or sag. She will also be able to eat, breathe, laugh etc. Your perseverence is astonishing, but this is how we learn, isn't it? Soon you wiill surely be making bras for everyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-80683746227354959822014-09-05T14:51:12.854+10:002014-09-05T14:51:12.854+10:00I never fail to be impressed by your skills. Perha...I never fail to be impressed by your skills. Perhaps you should write an underwear design book? This is a beautiful garment. Your daughter will have to arrange a 'season' of balls requiring strapless gowns, to get maximum mileage from it. Hope the dress sewing is a nice brain rest after this!<br />Lyndlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074439380587418342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-35156771713912750372014-09-05T14:28:58.096+10:002014-09-05T14:28:58.096+10:00You are an amazing Mum, can't wait to see the ...You are an amazing Mum, can't wait to see the final dress and hear all the details.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-34375200640612591642014-09-05T13:25:46.299+10:002014-09-05T13:25:46.299+10:00Wow! This will be a dress and occasion to remember...Wow! This will be a dress and occasion to remember. So clever... can't wait to see the finished outfit.Dillianderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377816590625672755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-4176170497866362712014-09-05T12:17:02.744+10:002014-09-05T12:17:02.744+10:00Doesn't the loosing weight when stressed make ...Doesn't the loosing weight when stressed make the process so much fun! My daughter is and has done the same under pressure this year.<br /><br />That corset looks like a lot of work. I am looking forward to seeing the finished dress.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-49231277683267964132014-09-05T11:32:17.645+10:002014-09-05T11:32:17.645+10:00Wowzers that's amazing sewing!Wowzers that's amazing sewing!Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370683954217965116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-121533055758457562014-09-05T09:26:21.660+10:002014-09-05T09:26:21.660+10:00Well, I knew the absence was for the formal dress ...Well, I knew the absence was for the formal dress but didn't imagine that you would be making a corset! What a great job (and Mum). I laughed on not finding the book you need. I did the same thing last week with my new Ottobre... couldn't find it.. looked everywhere. It only popped up when I cleaned up my sewing room! So I guess there was that benefit. Can't wait to see the dress.Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-38568708995856112132014-09-05T07:39:58.709+10:002014-09-05T07:39:58.709+10:00What a lot of work!
I like your daughter's nai...What a lot of work!<br />I like your daughter's nailpolish, quite fun!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.com